text: Back Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE, Heart Scan with Endoscopy, Transesophageal Echocardiography) Procedure overview What is a transesophageal echocardiogram? A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is a diagnostic procedure that uses echocardiography to assess the heart's function. Echocardiography is a procedure used to assess the heart's function and structures. During the procedure, a transducer (like a microphone) sends out ultrasonic sound waves at a frequency too high to be heard. When the transducer is placed on the chest at certain locations and angles, the ultrasonic sound waves move through the skin and other body tissues to the heart tissues, where the waves bounce or "echo" off of the heart structures. The transducer picks up the reflected waves and sends them to a computer. The computer displays the echoes as images of the heart walls and valves. A transesophageal echocardiogram is performed by inserting a probe with a transducer down the esophagus rather than placing the transducer on the chest. The TEE transducer works in the same manner as the one described above. By inserting the transducer in the esophagus, TEE provides a clearer image of the heart because the sound waves do not have to pass through skin, muscle, or bone tissue. For example, obesity or pulmonary disease (emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD), may interfere with the ability to obtain adequate images of the heart when the transducer is placed on the chest wall. Certain conditions of the heart, such as mitral valve disorders, blood clots or masses inside the heart, dissection (tear) of the lining of the aorta (the artery which carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body), and implanted prosthetic (artificial) heart valves, are better visualized and assessed with TEE. TEE may be used during surgery to assess the cardiac status of patients with known cardiac disease who are undergoing noncardiac procedures, and during heart surgery to evaluate the effects of surgical intervention to the heart, such as bypass surgery or valve repair or replacement. A TEE may utilize one or more of several special types of echocardiography, as listed below: M-mode echocardiography. This, the simplest type of echocardiography, produces an image that is similar to a tracing rather than an actual picture of heart structures. M-mode echo is useful for measuring heart structures, such as the heart's pumping chambers, the size of the heart itself, and the thickness of the heart walls. Doppler echocardiography. This Doppler technique is used to measure and assess the flow of blood through the heart's chambers and valves. The amount of blood pumped out with each beat is an indication of the heart's functioning. Also, Doppler can detect abnormal blood flow within the heart, which can indicate a problem with one or more of the heart's four valves, or with the heart's walls. Color Doppler. Color Doppler is an enhanced form of Doppler echocardiography. With color Doppler, different colors are used to designate the direction of blood flow. This simplifies the interpretation of the Doppler technique. 2-D (two-dimensional) echocardiography. This technique is used to visualize the actual structures and motion of the heart structures. A 2-D echo view appears cone-shaped on the monitor, and the real-time motion of the heart's structures can be observed. This enables the doctor to see the various heart structures at work and evaluate them. 3-D (three-dimensional) echocardiography. This technique captures three-dimensional views of the heart structures with greater depth than 2-D echo. The live or "real time" images allow for a more accurate assessment of heart function by using measurements taken while the heart is beating. 3-D echo shows enhanced views of the heart's anatomy and can be used to determine the appropriate plan of treatment for a child with heart disease. Other related procedures that may be used to assess the heart include resting or exercise electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), stress echocardiogram, holter monitor, signal-averaged ECG, cardiac catheterization, chest X-ray, computed tomography (CT scan) of the chest, electrophysiological studies, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart, myocardial perfusion scans, radionuclide angiography, and cardiac CT scans. Please see these procedures for additional information. Reasons for the procedure Transesophageal echocardiography may be performed to evaluate signs and symptoms that may suggest: Atherosclerosis. A gradual clogging of the arteries over many years by fatty materials and other substances in the blood stream. Cardiomyopathy. An enlargement of the heart due to thickening or weakening of the heart muscle. Congenital heart disease. Defects in one or more heart structures that occur during formation of the fetus, such as a ventricular septal defect (hole in the wall between the two lower chambers of the heart). Congestive heart failure. A condition in which the heart muscle has become weakened to an extent that blood cannot be pumped efficiently, causing fluid buildup (congestion) in the blood vessels and lungs, and edema (swelling) of the feet, ankles, and other parts of the body. Aneurysm. A dilation of a part of the heart muscle or the aorta (the large artery that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart to the rest of the body), which may cause a weakness of the tissue at the site of the aneurysm. Valvular heart disease. Malfunction of one or more of the heart valves that may cause an obstruction of the blood flow within the heart. Cardiac tumor. A tumor of the heart that may occur on the outside surface of the heart, within one or more chambers of the heart (intracavitary), or within the muscle tissue of the heart. Pericarditis. An inflammation or infection of the sac that surrounds the heart. Infective endocarditis. An infection of the heart, usually affecting the heart valves. Additional reasons for which a TEE may be performed include, but are not limited to, the following: To assess the heart's function and structures To evaluate the heart during open-heart surgery after procedures, such as coronary artery bypass or valve replacement or repair To evaluate the cardiac status of persons with known heart disease during noncardiac surgery There may be other reasons for your doctor to recommend a TEE. Risks of the procedure Possible risks associated with a transesophageal echocardiogram include, but are not limited to, the following: Breathing problems Heart rhythm problems Infection Bleeding Oral or esophageal injury Patients with known problems of the esophagus, such as esophageal varices, esophageal obstruction, or radiation therapy to the area of the esophagus should be evaluated carefully by the doctor before having the procedure. Patients who are allergic to or sensitive to medications or latex should notify their doctor. If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should notify your doctor. There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your doctor prior to the procedure. Before the procedure Your doctor will explain the procedure to you and offer you the opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about the procedure. You will be asked to sign a consent form that gives your permission to do the test. Read the form carefully and ask questions if something is not clear. You will need to fast for a certain period of time prior to the procedure. Your doctor will notify you how long to fast, whether for a few hours or overnight. If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should notify your doctor. Notify the doctor if you are allergic to or sensitive to medications, local anesthesia, or latex. Notify your doctor of all medications (prescription and over-the-counter) and herbal supplements that you are taking. Notify your doctor if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. It may be necessary for you to stop some of these medications prior to the procedure. Your doctor may request a blood test prior to the procedure to determine how long it takes your blood to clot. Other blood tests may be done as well. Notify the doctor if you have heart valve disease, a congenital heart condition, or a history of endocarditis (infection of the heart valves). You may receive a sedative prior to the procedure to help you relax. If a sedative is given, you will need someone to drive you home afterwards. Based on your medical condition, your doctor may request other specific preparation. During the procedure A TEE may be performed on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your physician's practices. Generally, a TEE follows this process: You will be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that may interfere with the procedure. If you wear dentures or any oral prosthesis, they will be removed prior to the insertion of the TEE probe. If you are asked to remove clothing, you will be given a gown to wear. You will be asked to empty your bladder prior to the procedure. An intravenous (IV) line will be started in your hand or arm prior to the procedure for injection of medication and to administer IV fluids, if needed. You will lie on a table or bed, positioned on your left side. A pillow or wedge may be placed behind your back for support. You will be connected to an ECG monitor that records the electrical activity of the heart and monitors the heart during the procedure using small, adhesive electrodes. Your vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and oxygenation level) will be monitored during the procedure. A local anesthetic spray will be applied to the back of the throat. This will numb the back of your throat to make passing the TEE probe more comfortable. You will receive a sedative medication in your IV before the procedure to help you relax. If indicated, oxygen will be administered through nasal tubes. The room will be darkened so that the images on the echocardiogram monitor can be viewed by the doctor. The TEE probe will be passed through your mouth and down your throat. You may be asked to swallow to help pass the probe. Once the probe is in the right place, the images will be obtained. After the necessary images are obtained, the probe will be removed from your throat. After the procedure You will be moved to a recovery area, where nurses will monitor your heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. When your gag reflex has returned, your vital signs are stable, and you are more alert, the ECG electrode pads, the oxygen probe, and the IV will be removed. You may dress. You may feel weak, tired, or groggy for the remainder of the day of the procedure. You should feel normal by the day after the procedure. Your throat may be sore for a few days following the procedure due to the insertion of the TEE probe. If the procedure was performed on an outpatient basis, you may be discharged home, unless your physician determines that your condition requires further observation or hospital admission. If you received sedation, you will need to have someone drive you home. You may resume your usual diet and activities unless your doctor advises you differently. Generally, there is no special type of care following a TEE. However, your doctor may give you additional or alternate instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation. Online resources The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. This page contains links to other websites with information about this procedure and related health conditions. 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Now that the Hunger Games-chaos that is Black Friday has come and gone just last week, Cyber Monday is upon us. (Trust us, as much as we like going to see music live, shopping is often better done from the safety of your home.) To help you navigate the virtually endless online aisles, we've put together a handy music gift guide full of our favorite box sets, gadgets and items for the music lover in your life.
Akai Professional LPD8 USB Pad Controller
Price: $49
For the musician looking to add a little flair to their set, the Akai Professional PPD8 is a simple, inexpensive solution. Just plug it into a computer with some midi software and get ready to bang out any sound you can wrap your head around. As featured in Disclosure's live set.
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Singing Machine
Price: $299
A capable speaker by day, a karaoke-meister's dream by night. The device plugs into your TV to pair a subscription-based karaoke service into the jams of your choosing. Microphone included.
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Korg's Kaossilator 2
Price: $160
An updated version of the coolest hand-held synthesizer you can buy for its price. Even better, you don't need to know a lick of music theory to use it: its touch-based interface makes sound synthesis a cinch.
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Little Bits
Price: $99
…or, create your own synthesizer with Little Bits. Part electrical engineering course and part musical mad science, Little Bits lets you turn everyday objects into synthesizers. David Byrne would be proud.
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Wireless Showerhead Speaker
Price: $199
Putting a speaker in a circle of hot water sounds like a recipe for disaster, but Kohler has finally figured out how to make bathing even better. Their showerhead speaker pairs with any bluetooth device to broadcast tunes without all the messy, horribly dangerous exposed wires. The problem: you might never leave your shower again.
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Price: $99
The Ebow creates some seriously cool sounds for your electric guitar, like infinite sustain and synth-like effects. It's no mere novelty, either: in essence, it's been used by the likes of Blind Melon, David Bowie, Queen and others.
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Logitech Mini Boombox
Price: $99 (currently on sale for $60 at amazon.com)
There are a lot of bluetooth boomboxes on the market today, but few hit the low-price and well-received sweet spot like Logitech's Mini Boombox. It won't blast bass as well as a bigger unit, but it packs some hefty sound for its small size.
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iRig Blue Board
Price: $100
Go wire-free with your onstage effects with the iRig Blue Board. The four-foot switch device connects via bluetooth to your mobile device or Mac. Pair it with a host of different music apps to switch between presets and trigger different sounds and effects on the fly.
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Daft Punk, 'Random Access Memories'
Price: $275
The monstrous box set of Daft Punk's 2013 disco/funk throwback, 'Random Access Memories,' comes with a ridiculous amount of extra trinkets. Among the many: robot helmet design schematics, a pair of gold-and-silver plated USB drives and a 56-page cloth-bound book featuring recording info, photos from the album's recording session and a Pharell-penned foreword. There's also a copy of the album in there somewhere, probably.
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The Band, 'Live at the Academy Of Music 1971?
Price: $61
A re-release of The Band's four-night New Year's Eve run at New York City's Academy of Music in 1971. Features 19 unreleased tracks and a 48-page hardbound booklet with photos from the legendary run of concerts. A great set from one of the greatest non-American/American bands of all time.
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Various artists, 'The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records, Volume One (1917-1932)'
Price: $400
Track the beginning of one of the most remarkable record label successes in history with what Third Man Records has dubbed the 'wonder-cabinet.' In addition to six LPs, this box set features a custom USB drive featuring a silly amount of old Paramount rarities and a couple of archival books to boot. An incredible collector's item with an astounding chunk of music-and yet it's only volume one.
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Woody Guthrie, 'American Radical Patriot'
Price: $140
This Woodie Gutherie box set features all of his material recorded on the subject of the US Government. Though most of it is music, there are some archival interviews thrown in along with a 68-page booklet on Gutherie's 'complex' relationship with America.
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The Beatles, 'Live at the BBC: The Collection'
Price: $43
The Beatles stopped in at the BBC often to record and broadcast songs and talk with their fans while they were still rising stars in Britain's music scene. 'Live at the BBC: The Collection' gathers 63 of the estimated 275 tracks the Beatles cut at BBC from March 1962 to June 1965, depicting arguably the greatest band ever in the fervor of their formative years.
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Bob Dylan, 'The Complete Album Collection, Vol. One'
Price: $140
35 studio titles. 6 live albums. 2 CDs of unreleased 'side tracks.' One extraordinary singer-songwriter. As definitive as this is, it's tellingly labeled 'Vol. One': not only does he have a veritable trunkful of albums to his name, but Dylan's still cranking out albums well into his 70s.
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Custom One-off Record Print
Price: $119 – $159, depending on length
Recorded a grip of love songs for the miss and want to go the extra mile? For a decent fee, you can have your songs cut onto a a one-off record specially for her. Or, if there's a DJ in the family, have them record all theannoying DJ sound effects onto one handy album for him/her, and then break it in front of their face.
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A Custom Song from Fiverr
Price: $5
If you don't have the chops to write your loved one a song of your own, have a stranger do it! Fiverr helps you enlist musical mercenaries to write a song about whatever you want, often just for $5. Just keep that whole 'pick two' thing in mind.
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Spotify Premium
Price: $10-$120
One-to-twelve month Spotify e-gift cards are great last-second gifts for those music heads in your life who can't bring themselves to pay for the service themselves. The premium edition features ad-free listening, offline music and high-quality streaming.
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Questlove, 'Mo' Meta Blues'
Price: $13
Questlove's autobiography appears to be the rare thing that's actually as cool as it sounds. An anecdote featuring Prince on rollerskates, you say? Yes, please.
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Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book
Price: $11
UGK's Bun B has his own coloring book! The internet works! No idea what coloring books are supposed to run for nowadays, but it seems kind of affordable for a novelty gift, right? You'll think it's a steal when your little sister is coloring and connecting the dots on the likes of Drake, Action Bronson, Queen Latifah and more all through the night.
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text: Sports Patriots Free Agent Signings March 19, 2012 / 4:20 PM / CBS NEWS The Patriots have reportedly signed WR Brandon Lloyd to a three-year, $12 million deal. Lloyd had 70 receptions for 966 yards and five touchdowns with the Broncos and Rams last season. He will fit in nicely as an outside receiver for Tom Brady, although New England will be his sixth team in the last eight years. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) WR Anthony Gonzalez The Patriots signed former Indianapolis Colts receiver Anthony Gonzalez to give them a Wes Welker clone. In five seasons with the Colts, the 6-foot, 193-lb Gonzalez has 99 career receptions for 1,307 yards and seven touchdowns. He battled injuries for much of the 2009 and 2010 seasons, and appearing in eight games for Indy in 2011, mostly on special teams. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) WR Donte Stallworth The Patriots have brought back receiver Donte Stallworth, who was on the 2007 perfect regular season team. Stallworth has 114 games under his belt, hauling in 34 touchdowns along the way. After signing with the Pats, he tweeted that his second go-around with the team will be much different from the first. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) TE Daniel Fells Although they already have a dynamic tight end duo in Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, the Patriots signed free agent Daniel Fells. Fells spent his first three NFL seasons with the Rams before joining the Broncos last year. Fells will help New England in the blocking game, allowing Hernandez to be more of a receiver. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) G Robert Gallery Always looking to bulk up on the offensive line, the Patriots added former second-overall pick Robert Gallery. After an up-and-down five years in Oakland, Gallery played for the Seattle Seahawks in 2011. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) DE/LB Trevor Scott The Patriots added some versatility by signing defensive end/linebacker Trevor Scott. He racked up 12 sacks over his first two seasons, before being slowed by injury the last two years. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) CB Will Allen The Patriots added some more depth to their secondary with the addition of corner Will Allen. The 10-year veteran spent five seasons with the Dolphins after a five-year stint with the Giants. Allen has started in 130 of 140 games, registering 532 total tackles, five sacks, 15 interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. In 2011, Allen started 15 games for Miami, finishing with 43 tackles and three pass deflections. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) CB Marquice Cole The Patriots also signed corner Marquice Cole, who played the last three seasons with the Jets. Cole has played in 37 games with one start, registering 14 defensive tackles, two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown and 45 special teams tackles. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) S Steve Gregory The Patriots signed safety Steve Gregory (#28) to a three-year deal, according to Gregory's agent. Gregory could see some time at free safety, and will help on special teams as well. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) DL Jonathan Fanene Looking to add some depth around Vince Wilfork, the Patriots have reportedly signed defensive lineman Jonathan Fanene. The seven-year veteran had a career-high 6.5 sacks to go with 24 tackles in 2011. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)


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TALLAHASSEE — In 2012, Florida was a state where a lifeguard got fired for saving a life, a woman got arrested for riding a manatee and a man repeatedly used 911 as a phone sex service.
Think that's weird? It gets worse and more tragic.
In one of the state's most horrifying stories of the year, a man stripped a homeless man naked and attacked him in Miami, chewing off most of his face before police fatally shot him. And it wasn't the only story of its kind. In Manatee County, deputies used multiple Tasers to subdue a naked man who bit off part of another man's arm.
Later in the year a man won a roach-eating contest outside a Deerfield Beach pet store and then dropped dead in front of the store when body parts of the dozens of roaches he swallowed blocked his airway.
"We tend to be a magnet from every direction for all kinds of sketchery," said Billy Corben, a documentary film director whose works include "Cocaine Cowboys" about Miami's cocaine wars in the 1980s. "It's very late in the game where we go, 'That dude? I guess he seemed kind of weird.'"
Corben, whose "The Billy Pulpit" website compiles weird Florida news, said Floridians tend to show up in high numbers on "The Jerry Springer Show" and "America's Most Wanted." And odd stories elsewhere always seem to have a Florida tie — like former CIA director David Petraeus's extramarital affair being exposed through a Tampa socialite. And when anti-virus software founder John McAfee ran from Belizean authorities who wanted to question him about the slaying of a neighbor, he wound up in Miami Beach, where he shopped, ate sushi and posed for photos with tourists.
"The state seems to either passively or directly endorse all of this lunacy in some way or another," Corben said.
Then again, this is the state where Gov. Rick Scott mistakenly gave the media a phone sex number to promote a meningitis hot line. After a broadcaster posted it, at least one caller was greeted with a recording of "Hello boys..." from a lusty sounding lady.
Several gaffes involved hunting Floridians.
There were the two guys in Santa Rosa County who used a bow and arrow to kill a neighbor's pet turkey, which they planned to eat on Thanksgiving. Then there was a Flagler County man who shot his girlfriend in the legs because he thought she was a wild hog.
A mother and daughter were sentenced to two months in jail for using two dogs to kill a farm-raised pig in their backyard. They posted video of the attack on Facebook, which led to their arrest.
Ah, Facebook! It caused trouble for several other Floridians.
A Sarasota County man was kicked off a jury after a judge learned he sent the defendant a Facebook friend request. The juror further infuriated the judge with a Facebook post bragging about getting dismissed from jury duty. He was given three days in jail.
A Manatee County music teacher was issued a verbal warning for a Facebook conversation in which she described an 8-year-old student as the "evolutionary link between orangutans and humans." A high school science teacher also had some explaining to do when she put a cone-shaped dog collar on at least eight students and the "cone of shame" photos appeared on Facebook.
Those weren't the only strange events in Florida schools.
A Plant City teacher was charged with trying to hire a hit man to kill another teacher he suspected was spreading rumors about him.
And a man showed up at his kindergartener's school to retrieve a bag of marijuana and a scale he left in the boy's backpack. More evidence that pot affects short-term memory? An 18-year-old Tampa woman was charged with DUI and marijuana possession three times in less than three weeks, the last two times on back-to-back days.
Bunnell police charged a man with riding a horse while intoxicated after he led officers on a half-hour chase, while a 52-year-old St. Petersburg woman was arrested after police found photos of her riding a manatee.
Floridians also showed that they'll steal just about anything. An Ocala woman told police thieves stole her Thanksgiving turkey from a freezer in her garage; a man was charged in Lakeland after police said he stole two swan eggs from a nest and cooked them; about 150,000 baby clams were reported stolen in Lee County; and a Miami-Dade man had 500 canaries stolen from his home.
Perhaps the oddest was a Reddick woman who drove home to find someone stole her driveway, carting away 300 square feet of brick pavers.
And it's not as if Florida authorities don't take theft seriously. A judge in Ocala sentenced a homeless man to 180 days in jail and fined him $500 for stealing $2 worth of candy.
Then there was the guy accused of selling methamphetamine in Polk County who swiped the recorder with his confession and flushed it down a toilet. The suspect told the detective, "Tighten up on your job, homie."
Even more embarrassing, a Broward County deputy was fired for repeatedly visiting strip clubs while he was on duty and wearing his uniform, sometimes skipping official calls. A West Palm Beach strip-club owner unsuccessfully sued a competing club to block the appearance of Nadya Suleman, claiming the woman best known as "Octomom" agreed to strip at his club first.
Speaking of celebrities and sex, former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan sued a DJ named Bubba the Love Sponge Clem over a secret tape of Hogan having sex with Clem's wife.
While not quite sex on tape, 911 audio recordings were released of a Tampa man who repeatedly called the emergency line and asked the operator to come over for sex.
Florida's unique wildlife always finds a way into the news. An airboat captain near Everglades City was showing an Indiana family how to feed alligators when a 9-footer bit his left hand off. Authorities later charged him with illegally feeding an alligator.
A man strolling along Pompano Beach found a giant blue eyeball and turned it over to authorities. Wildlife officials said it likely came from a swordfish.
On another South Florida beach, a lifeguard was fired for helping save a man from drowning. It turns out the man he saved was just outside the area that Hallandale Beach hired a private company to protect. The company said it was at risk once the lifeguard crossed the boundary.
In miscellaneous Florida weirdness:
» A man who won an auction for the contents of a Pensacola storage unit discovered it contained dozens of preserved human brains, hearts, lungs and other organs that had been collected by a former medical examiner.
» A man looking to repay a $400 debt took a taxi to a Jacksonville bank, robbed it and took the taxi back to his apartment. When police found him, he had changed into women's clothes.
» An 18-month-old girl was pulled off a flight in Miami because the airline thought she was on the U.S. no-fly list of suspected terrorists.
» Police in Holly Hill said a man fatally shot his roommate during an argument over how to prepare pork chops, while St. Petersburg police say a man killed his roommate over a missing corn dog.
And finally, in what will go down in the first date from hell hall of fame, a Boca Raton police say a 35-year-old woman attacked a man with a knife and smashed his windows after he refused to say they were boyfriend and girlfriend at the end of their first date.


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Memphis-area home sales for September rose 1 percent from a year ago, but sharply declined from August, according to the Memphis Area Association of Realtors.
MAAR reported 1,309 sales were recorded in the Memphis area in September, up from 1,296 in September 2012. But sales fell 23 percent from August, when 1,702 sales were recorded, according to MAAR.
Through September, average sales price rose 10.2 percent to $142,738. Inventory was up 1.2 percent, with 6,678 units listed for sale.
Sales volume through the first nine months of the year increased 21.1 percent to $1.78 billion.
"It is encouraging to see pricing up so much from this time a year ago. That's good for sellers," said MAAR president Regina Hubbard. "But interest rates are still pretty good for buyers, so the market is staying in balance."
MAAR records sales in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.
Fred's Inc., the operator of a chain of nearly 700 discount stores in the southeastern U.S., said Thursday, Oct. 10, that an important sales measurement rose 2.8 percent in September compared with a year ago.
Analysts expected a 2.3 percent rise, according to Thomson Reuters.
Revenue in stores open at least one year is considered an important measurement of a retailer's performance because it strips out the effects of opening new stores.
Total sales for the month rose 4 percent to $177.3 million from $170.9 million last year.
Year to date, revenue in stores open at least one year rose 0.8 percent, while total sales rose 1 percent to $1.301 billion.
Fred's CEO Bruce Efird said the sales were on the high end of the company's projected range, due to better general merchandise and pharmacy sales.
Fred's shares have traded in a range of $12.30 to $17.71 over the past year.
When it comes to the character and distinctiveness associated with a city's most famous streets, there's a certain street in the heart of Downtown Memphis that stands above the competition.
That's according to voters who picked Beale Street as the winner of a 10Best and USA Today contest to find the "Iconic American Street."
10Best describes itself as providing travel content about attractions, things to do and restaurants for destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
Beale had some stiff competition, beating out other famed streets like The Strip in Las Vegas and New Orleans' Bourbon Street.
Decadent Avenue, an e-commerce home furnishings retailer, will open its first North American Showroom in Memphis and help a worthy cause while doing it.
Decadent Avenue will open its 25,000-square-foot showroom at 888 S. White Station Rd. in East Memphis Nov. 1 at 10 am.
To commemorate the opening, the store will donate a portion of the weekend's sales proceeds to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
Decadent Avenue's operators have a long history in retail. The company's sister stores, Birmingham Wholesale Furniture and Louisiana Furniture Gallery, have been in business for more than 65 years combined.
Decadent Avenue will offer mid- to high-end home furnishings. Customers will be paired with a personal home designer to help with the furnishing process, including space planning.
Paragon National Bank is displaying artwork from the Bodine School in its Saddle Creek banking center, 7600 Poplar Ave., during October.
Paragon worked with art teacher Lori Wakefield to display self-portrait paintings by 20 students in the first and second grades.
The Renaissance- and Leonardo da Vinci-themed works will be on display in the main lobby of the bank's Saddle Creek banking center until Oct. 31.
The Bodine School, located in Germantown, provides an educational experience that focuses on teaching Memphis-area children with dyslexia to read and succeed.
Renovations under way at the Cash Saver grocery at 1620 Madison Ave. no longer include space for chef Jason Doty to open his planned Crust & Crumb Bakery there.
Taylor James, the Cash Saver beer manager, said the project was not moving forward because of personal issues involving Doty, and the business tweeted this week: "Based on information made available to us today, our remodel plans at Cash Saver Madison no longer includes space for Crust & Crumb Bakery."
Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages were little changed this week, staying near their lowest levels in three months.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year loan edged up to 4.23 percent from 4.22 percent last week. The average on the 15-year fixed loan rose to 3.31 percent from 3.29 percent.
Both are the lowest averages since July.
Mortgage rates began falling last month after the Federal Reserve held off slowing its $85 billion-a-month in bond purchases. The bond buys are intended to keep longer-term interest rates low, including mortgage rates.
Longer-term rates have also stayed low because of the partial government shutdown and a lack of government economic data.
The shutdown that began this month has spurred investors to sell stocks and buy Treasury bonds. Mortgage rates tend to follow the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. The 10-year note traded at 2.67 percent Wednesday, up from 2.63 percent last week but down from 2.71 percent on Sept. 23.
The shutdown could also slow the housing recovery, if it lasts for more than a few weeks.
Several retailers reported modest sales gains for September as shoppers who were worried about a partial government shutdown and the overall economy pulled back their spending from the prior month. The results increase concerns about how shoppers will spend for the crucial holiday season, the largest shopping selling period for retailers.
Revenue at stores opened at least a year – a measure of a retailer's health– rose 2.7 percent in September, according to a preliminary tally of 9 retailers by the International Council of Shopping Centers. That was a slower pace than the 3.5 percent increase posted in August.
L Brands, the parent of Victoria's Secret, and Costco Wholesale Corp. were among the chains that reported results that missed Wall Street estimates, while Stein Mart Inc. posted results that beat analysts' expectations.
Only a sliver of retail chains report monthly sales figures, and the list doesn't include Wal-Mart Stores, Macy's Inc. and many other large chains. But it offers some clues into consumer spending heading into the holiday shopping season.
Memphis-based Audio Video Artistry is holding a grand opening event Oct. 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to celebrate the opening of its new design studio in Cordova. The event, which the company is calling the 7th Inning Soiree, will invite current and prospective clients, media and industry professionals to experience the company's state-of-the-art design studio up close.
That Friday evening event also falls on an off night of the 2013 World Series, and as a nod to the company's clients who use its services to create their dream, in-home sports-watching experience, the evening will cater to the high-end sports fan.
Partnering with Joe's Wines and Liquors and with Slider Inn, the company will offer guests an exclusive pairing menu with chef-inspired sliders and hand-chosen high-gravity brews. A selection of baseball-themed entertainment, including classic movies like "Bull Durham" and "Field of Dreams," also will be displayed on next-generation technology designed to showcase the company's audio and video abilities.
Memphis-based Terminix is opening a customer care center in Glendale, Ariz.
It is the second such center the pest-control provider, which is part of The ServiceMaster Co., has opened this year. The other is in Tampa, Fla.
The new Glendale center is 32,800 square feet, and the Tampa center is 25,000 square feet.
The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance has dismissed a complaint against Gov. Bill Haslam for failing to disclose how much he paid an outside adviser.
The panel voted 3-1 on Wednesday to throw out the complaint filed by former state Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester.
Tom Ingram was Haslam's top campaign adviser in his successful 2010 bid for governor.
The governor in the years following his election paid Ingram out of his own pocket for political and policy advice. He has since placed Ingram on his re-election campaign payroll.
The panel rejected Forrester's argument that Ingram's political advice was inherently related to his re-election effort, which should have been disclosed.
Ingram is also a contract lobbyist and a spokesman for the Haslam family-owned Pilot Flying J truckstop chain's response to an FBI investigation into trucking customers being shorted diesel fuel rebates.
Arkansas lawmakers have endorsed the rules enforcing a new state law that will require voters to show photo identification when they cast a ballot.
A subcommittee of the Legislative Council on Wednesday reviewed the rules the state Board of Election Commissioners approved for enforcing the voter ID law. The Republican-controlled Legislature enacted the law earlier this year when it overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe.
The rules approved in August closely mirror those outlined in the law, which takes effect in January. Opponents of the law have said they plan to sue in state court to block its enforcement.
While Arkansas poll workers already must ask for identification by law, voters don't have to show it to cast a ballot.
State Rep. Charles Curtiss says he will not seek re-election.
The 66-year-old Sparta Democrat didn't give a specific reason for his decision but said Wednesday he wanted to give candidates considering running for his District 43 seat plenty of time to plan.
Curtiss was elected in 1994 and will have served 20 years when his current term ends.
House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh says Curtiss will be missed.
The Ripley Democrat, who was elected at the same time as Curtiss, called him a leader on workers' compensation, insurance and utility matters, who is "always looking out for the regular working people."
Family Dollar said Wednesday that its net income rose 26 percent in the fourth quarter as sales improved despite flat customer traffic.
The discount retailer's average customer transaction and a key revenue metric were also flat. The company gave a cautious 2014 earnings forecast and a first-quarter earnings outlook that was below Wall Street's average expectations.
Family Dollar Stores Inc. earned $102.2 million, or 88 cents per share, for the period ended Aug. 31. That compares with $80.9 million, or 69 cents per share, in the prior-year period.
Excluding an accounting adjustment, earnings were 86 cents per share. This beat the 83 cents per share that analysts polled by FactSet expected.
Revenue for the Matthews, N.C.-based company rose 6 percent to $2.5 billion from $2.36 billion. Sales of consumables climbed 8.3 percent, helped by higher sales of refrigerated and frozen food, health aids and tobacco.
Wall Street forecast $2.56 billion in revenue.
Revenue at stores open at least a year, a key indicator of a retailer's health, was flat. This metric excludes results from stores recently opened or closed. The company has more than 7,900 stores in 46 states.
The Shelby County Schools Virtual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy at East High School has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
The grant highlights the collaboration between the school system and the University of Memphis, and will be used to expand their partnership. It is specifically for the pre-engineering strategies project for high school students who use the academy.
The academy, started during the tenure of Memphis City Schools superintendent Kriner Cash, is open to high school students from the entire school district. The students remain at their current schools but attend lab sessions at the academy one day a week to complete STEM coursework during each of the four years they are in high school.
Memphis-based Universal Asset Management Inc., a global leader in aviation asset management, aircraft disassembly and commercial aviation aftermarket component sales, has a new owner.
The company announced this week it has been bought by UAM Holdings Inc., a corporation wholly owned and operated by Keri Wright, who will be the new president and CEO. Wright has essentially been running the company for the past several years in her role as chief operating officer, according to company founder and CEO Steve Manley, who also has announced his retirement.
The company said the transaction will enable Universal Asset Management to build upon its customer focus, drive continued organic growth and pursue aviation asset acquisition opportunities.
Memphis-based marketing communications agency archer-malmo has been included on PR News' fifth annual "Top Places to Work in PR" list.
The survey recognizes public relations organizations with the best work environment and culture. The Memphis firm was chosen based on criteria that include opportunity for growth, unique or noteworthy benefits and the organization's internal culture. The awarded organizations were selected by a panel of PR executives, as well as by the staff of PR News.
Memphis-based marketing and communications firm Walker Associates has added Cecilia Walker as a new account executive.
The daughter of CEO and president Ceil Walker, she enters the company as head of its Nashville branch. She previously worked in the marketing department at Memphis-based investment firm Duncan-Williams Inc., and she's also worked as a ghost writer and editor for "The Beat Goes On," a manuscript written by Sun Studios session drummer and Grammy Award winner J.M. Van Eaton.
Closure Systems International Inc. will shutter its Olive Branch factory in December, laying off 100 people.
Human Resources director Jeanette Vaughn said Monday the factory will close Dec. 9.
Officials at the DeSoto County plant are referring further comment to the company's headquarters near Indianapolis, which is not immediately responding.
The company makes bottle tops at the plant, which has operated since 1985. It had about 150 employees in 2007.
The factory was initially opened by Alcoa Inc., but that company sold the unit in 2008 to New Zealand's Rank Group for $2.7 billion.
Jim Vogel, executive vice president with FTN Financial Capital Markets, wrote in a note to clients this weekend that the private sector is moving forward while policymakers spin their wheels, referring to the U.S. government partial shutdown that continued dragging on as the week began.
"Economists talk about the importance of 'confidence' in the federal government as though business leaders have had any since 2010," Vogel wrote. "The private sector eventually works around issues created by government activism, government stalemates, or government mistakes. Businesses don't win by waiting on government leadership. … Markets price the economy and leave governments on the sideline if that's where politicians choose to sit."
Downtown Memphis' eighty3 restaurant has launched a new collaborative with local artists called Memphis Artists Spotlight. The purpose is to provide a new venue for artists to showcase and sell their work. Memphis Artists Spotlight will feature a new artist each quarter by displaying pieces on a prominent wall inside the restaurant, and information about the artist and pricing for each piece will be provided to guests who are interested in the art.
The first artist of the new initiative is Sue Layman Lightman. She has been painting for more than 18 years and opened her gallery Downtown in 2006.
Melissa Collins, a second-grade teacher at John P. Freeman Optional School, has been honored by the Tennessee Department of Education as teacher of the year for the West Tennessee grand division.
State education officials named one teacher for each of the state's three grand divisions, and the awards were presented at a banquet last week in Nashville.
New research by the U.S. Geological Society suggests that while the New Madrid Seismic Zone hasn't produced a major earthquake in more than 200 years, the risk remains.
The Southeast Missourian reports that scientists used new technology to develop high-resolution imagery of the seismic zone centered around New Madrid, Mo. The imagery allows for more detailed mapping, showing weak rocks in the zone that are found at deeper depths in the Earth's mantle compared to surrounding areas. Findings were published recently in the Earth and Planetary Science Letters journal.
The seismic zone produced massive earthquakes, including three greater than magnitude 7, in 1811 and 1812. The quakes were so strong that the Mississippi River reportedly flowed backward and church bells rang as far away as New England.
Charles Langston, director of the Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis, said at least 200 earthquakes occur in the seismic zone every year, but most are very small. He said there is a 7 to 10 percent chance of a magnitude 7.5 or larger quake in the zone in the next half-century, and a 25 to 40 percent chance of a magnitude 6 quake or larger in the same period.
"So there's a good chance we could have a damaging quake in the next 50 years," Langston said.
The USGS scientists used data from USArray, a network of 400 seismometers that is part of the National Science
Foundation's EarthScope Program.
Middle Tennessee State University is offering a new education doctorate that is the first of its kind in the state.
The Doctor of Education in Assessment, Learning and Pre-K-12 School Improvement will help educators analyze student-learning data to pinpoint areas of success and areas that need improvement.
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Mo. mechanic, his wife named Powerball winners
DEARBORN, Mo. — A 52-year-old Missouri mechanic and his wife claimed their share Friday of the record $588 million Powerball jackpot.
Lottery officials sent a statement announcing that Mark and Cindy Hill, of Dearborn, held one of two winning tickets for the nation's biggest Powerball jackpot.
"It's really going to be nice to spend time — not have to work — and be able to take trips with our family," Cindy Hill, a former office manager laid off in June 2010, said in the statement.
Her husband, Mark, is a mechanic at the Hillshire Brands meat processing plant in St. Joseph. The couple adopted a daughter from China five years ago and are now considering a second adoption with their winnings, according to the statement. They also plan to help other relatives, including their grandchildren and nieces and nephews, pay for college.
The Hills will split the nearly $588 million prize with whoever holds a winning ticket sold at a convenience store in suburban Phoenix. No one has come forward yet with the Arizona ticket, lottery officials said.
The $587.5 million payout, which represents the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history, set off a nationwide buying frenzy, with tickets at one point selling at nearly 130,000 per minute. Before Wednesday's drawing, the jackpot had rolled over 16 consecutive times without someone hitting the jackpot.
Lottery officials' announcement that the Hills had one only confirmed what many residents in Dearborn, a town of about 500 about 40 miles north of Kansas City, already knew. Lottery officials said Thursday that a winning ticket had been sold at a Trex Mart gas station and convenience store on the edge of town, and the Hills' names circulated quickly. While the Hills did not speak to reporters, friends and relatives identified the couple as the winners.
Myron Anderson, pastor of the Baptist Church in nearby Camden Point, said he heard Thursday that the Hills had won the huge lottery prize. Anderson said he has known Mark Hill since they attended high school together.
"He's a really nice guy, and I know his wife, and they have this nice little adopted daughter that they went out of their way to adopt," Anderson said. Funeral services for Hill's father were at the Baptist church, but the family attends church elsewhere, he said.
"I hope it's good news for them," Anderson said. "I've heard awful horror stories about people who get all that money in their lap and how everybody treats them, and if you don't mind me saying, I mean just the fact that the press is going to be after them."
Kevin Bryan, a lifelong Dearborn resident, said the only other local lottery winner he could remember was a farmer who won about $100,000 in scratch-off game years ago "and bought himself a combine."
The statement from the lottery didn't indicate whether the Hills planned to take their payout as a lump sum or in annual payments. Mark Hill does have his eye at least one thing: a red Camaro.
"I was just telling my daughter the night before, 'Honey, that probably never happens," Cindy Hill said about their odds of hitting the jackpot.
The winning ticket sold in Arizona was purchased at a 4 Sons Food Store in Fountain Hills near Phoenix, state lottery officials said.
In a Mega Millions drawing in March, three ticket buyers shared a $656 million jackpot, the largest lottery payout of all time.
Hill and the holder of the Arizona winning ticket have numerous decisions ahead, including how to accept their new wealth. The cash payout from the overall jackpot has been estimated at about $385 million, or about $192.5 million for each ticket. The winners can take their jackpots in lump sums or annual payments.


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Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)
Our team of specialists and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you. Or, for a more comprehensive search of our entire Web site, enter your term(s) in the search bar provided.
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.
These are a few of our favorite links that we use often in our offices. Please remember that all information on websites, blogs, and social media is not medical advice. Nothing replaces a visit to your podiatrist.
American Podiatric Medical Association: http://www.apma.org
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeon's consumer website: http://www.foothealthfacts.org
American Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.org
Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot, lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time, this causes inflammation.
Also known as heel spur syndrome, the condition is often successfully treated with conservative measures, such as the use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In persistent cases, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) may be used to treat the heel pain.


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How much does MRI cost in Grand Rapids, Michigan | Best rate: $326
MRI cost Grand Rapids, Michigan
MRI scan costs in Grand Rapids by insurance coverage & health care plans
|MRI study price w/o contrast
|Price range
|MRI cost for fully-insured patient (25% co-pay)
|$2,100 - $2,625
|MRI cost for high-deductible plan
|$8,400 - $10,500
|MRI cost for Medicare / Medicaid insurance (20% co-pay)
|$98 - $101
|MRI cost for a self-pay patient
|$326 - $588
Cash MRI price by city in Michigan
- Allen Park: $348-$13,500
- Battle Creek: $326-$6,368
- Berkley: $250-$10,750
- Caro: $281-$1,875
- Cass City: $250-$1,854
- Clarkston: $387-$2,470
- Flint: $300-$13,500
- Grand Rapids: $326-$10,500
- Lansing: $250-$500
- Livonia: $359-$13,250
- Madison Heights: $320-$13,500
- Mount Pleasant: $331-$3,578
- Oak Park: $312-$9,688
- Port Huron: $358-$13,387
- Royal Oak: $313-$13,108
- Southfield: $250-$7,223
- Troy: $318-$13,500
- Warren: $250-$2,483
Insured MRI scan cost Grand Rapids
At hospitals in Grand Rapids, patients with health insurance can expect to pay a copay between $2,100 and $2,625, which is 25% of the total cost of the MRI scan procedure. To avoid additional charges, patients need to ensure the radiologist is also in-network, otherwise their fees will need to be paid in full. Also, if you haven't met your yearly deductible yet, you will be likely billed the full procedure list price ($8,400 - $10,500) and your insurance coverage will kick-in only after meeting the yearly deductible.
If your insurance plan has limited coverage for imaging procedures or high-deductible, you can use our patient asssist program to compare other insurance plans to rightsize your insurance coverage to meet your needs.
Medicare MRI scan cost Grand Rapids
Medical & Medicare are the largest payers for healthcare in Grand Rapids, so they negotiate the best rates. They can pay between $489 and $504 per scan, patients can expect to pay price ranges as little as $98 in copay . Keep in mind there is a high chance that doctors will deny an MRI scan referral, as Medicare only covers the cost of medical imaging in very selective cases.
High-deductible MRI scan cost Grand Rapids
Almost 40% of all adult patients have high-deductible health plans, which means they need to meet their deductible of up to $13,000 per family before their insurance kicks-in. They can expect to pay the full price for the MRI scan ($8,400 - $10,500). For these patients, the best option is often to pay in cash.
Cash MRI cost Grand Rapids
Self-pay patients can get a discount of up to 80% by using a service such as AffordableScan and can get an MRI scan for cash price as little as $326. Our partner testing facilities are able to use their excess capacity and pass the savings to our patients.
MRI scan costs by procedure type & body part in Michigan
- MRI scan of spine: $326 - $10,500
About MRI proceduresMRI scan is an image of internal body organs that radiologist look at to evaluate medical injuries. According to articles published in USA Today, the MRI scan medical procedure cost varies widely based on facility & location. There are about 3,000 hospitals with imaging centers, that need to pay for they expensive emergency departments, so they charge the insurance companies extra for their patients' use of imaging services. As of now the imaging procedure prices are about 10x what they are in Europe .
Tips for saving on MRI scan in Michigan
- Shop around for the best price (get a quote for facilities near you).
- Don't hesitate to ask for pricing infromation & compare prices for procedures with and without contrast.
- Look for facilities that work with a teleradiologist, those provide much better reading costs.
- Ask about all the fees - do they include the cost of the MRI scan and the cost of the radiologist reading?
- Take your doctor referral with you to another facility – your referral might be issued for one of the most expensive hospitals in the area.
- Use a patient concierge service such as AffordableScan to get a quote and schedule and appointment. We'll be happy to assist you.


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I would like to turn the attention to the exciting years of 50cc racing.
As a result of boys toying with their first form of motorized transportation, the need for speed eventually led to organized racing and a world championship.
I´m sure most of you can recognize this Itom- riding superstar , but where and when ?
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In an earlier post, I discussed "marketing outside of the box." This previous post demonstrated two unique ways of marketing yourself, taking advantage of modern technology trends, like Internet social media and QR codes.
Now what about that good-old-fashioned standby of marketing: the business card?
How can the standard paper business card be improved to take advantage of modern technology? I have recently seen two ideas that utilize these concepts.
The first is to include a QR code on the business card. The QR code can contain a direct link to your website, scannable by most smartphones. Beyond the presence of the code, however, most of the business card would remain the same as what we are accustomed to. You would still generally include at least your name, and most also contain other personal information. On the other hand, since much of this information can be embedded into the QR code itself, none of it must necessarily appear on the card.
There are quite a few services that allow you to create a custom QR code, and incorporate the codes into your business card design. The example here was created by a free site called TEC-IT.
A second interesting idea that I have recently come across is the "Google Me" business card. This is a very simple idea, but it plays on a very important aspect of 21st century marketing. Let's face facts: no matter what you try to impress upon potential clients about yourself, many of them will make their decisions based on the results of a Google search.
In an earlier post I discussed the results of a Google search for the title of my website. Try Googling yourself.
Searching for yourself emphasizes the level of control you can have over your web presence. You will see among the results profiles on any of the social networks that you frequent, and some that you may have even forgotten.
Searching for yourself will also emphasize the lack of control you might have over your web presence. You will be surprised the level to which you may appear online in ways that you may not have intended. And of course, these are the hits that your potential clients are sure to see.
Once you have a firm grasp of your online presence, however, the "Google Me" business card is fantastic. It tells your potential clients that you are confident in your abilities. It tells them that you are not afraid of them searching for you online. Most importantly, it tells them that you are an expert in your field, who needs no further introduction. You don't have to toot your own horn. The Internet will do it for you.
Beyond this, the design of the business card itself is striking for it simplicity. It contains only your name with no further identifying information about yourself. It also piggy-backs on the notably simplistic but instantly recognizable Google home page design.
These business card designs demonstrate just two of the many ways that you can leverage 21st century technology into traditional business marketing techniques.
Have you seen any other business card designs that effectively do the same? Or any other business card designs that are unique or remarkable in other ways?
If you would like to cite this post: Michael Hait, CG, "21st Century business card designs," Planting the Seeds: Genealogy as a Profession blog, posted 22 Sep 2011 (https://michaelhait.wordpress.com : accessed [access date]). [Please also feel free to include a hyperlink to the specific article if you are citing this post in an online forum.]


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Woe to premium rice-wine distillers, potted-plant purveyors and weavers of red carpets. A slew of new regulations issued in recent days to curb corruption and limit showy displays by Chinese officialdom have claimed some unusual victims. "We've received no orders from the government at all," laments an employee surnamed Ye of the Laitai Flower Market in Beijing. "Usually at times like this, we would always have government orders." The weeks before Chinese New Year (also known as Spring Festival) are normally peak season for selling flowers because of a glut of official meetings that are decorated with extravagant floral arrangements.
China's new leadership, which was introduced to the world in mid-November and is helmed by Communist Party chief Xi Jinping, has made combating the country's endemic corruption one of its publicly stated missions. In late December, Xinhua, China's state news agency enumerated a list of eight don'ts to fit these more austere times. Floral displays and welcome mats for official delegations are now prohibited, according to regulations from the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee. So are clusters of waving schoolchildren dispatched to greet visiting dignitaries. State employees traveling overseas should keep an eye on the size of their entourages. Closing roads or otherwise disrupting traffic to smooth a government official's journey will no longer be tolerated. The iconic red banners that hang during Chinese government functions — which "warmly welcome" visitors or point out the glories of Chinese socialism — have also been banned by China's communist czars.
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One of the more unusual prohibitions: officials are not allowed to ink public calligraphy (called tizi or 题字) without prior approval. Although these inscriptions might seem like innocuous displays of an ancient art, a local cadre can wield power through possessing a high-level official's tizi, much like a restaurant might profit from displaying a photo of a celebrity enjoying a meal.
Not to be outdone by the Communist Party, the Central Military Commission, which supervises the People's Liberation Army, issued 10 regulations of its own, including the banning of alcohol from its receptions. On Dec. 24, the share price of some premium Chinese liquor brands listed on Chinese stock exchanges declined, with Kweichow Moutai, one of the most well-known luxury alcohol makers, losing $2 billion, or 5.5% of its value, on the Shanghai bourse. Kweichow Moutai is a state-owned distillery based in remote Guizhou province; its white-and-red bottles, which can cost hundreds of dollars, are like the fruitcakes of Chinese officialdom — passed around at banquets and used as influence-buying gifts but rather less often quaffed, perhaps because of the corrosive burn of the grain spirit inside. (Another premium mao-tai firm's stock price was hit last month by domestic media reports alleging that its alcohol was tainted by toxic contaminants.)
In addition to the alcohol ban, the Central Military Commission has nixed "luxury" banquets for members of the armed forces. (Just what constitutes a "luxury" banquet, as opposed to a run-of-the-mill one, was not specified.) Officials visiting Beijing for work, meanwhile, will have to make do with buffet meals, as opposed to multicourse banquets, according to new municipal regulations. The eastern province of Jiangsu issued similar dietary restrictions. Earlier this month, state media noted that China's new leader Xi carried his own plate while eating at a cafeteria in the southern boomtown of Shenzhen. "Some viewed his actions as an attempt to encourage officials to forgo bureaucracy and a sense of entitlement," noted Xinhua. Will we see a future reduction in the girth of Chinese cadres or biceps made brawnier by officials hefting their own cafeteria trays?
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The government's effort to combat official excess was preceded by months of Chinese Internet vigilantism. Using social media to attack government workers they suspected of living beyond their means, Chinese muckrakers circulated photos of officials wearing luxury clothes or accessories. Tales of cadre-organized orgies and multiple-mistressed officials proliferated online. Some officials have been axed from their jobs following the Internet exposés — a rare example of grassroots activism succeeding in China.
But will the state's anticorruption campaign actually change the slippery way in which officialdom operates in China? When Xi's predecessor Hu Jintao came into office, he kicked off a similar antigraft drive. Yet official malfeasance and impunity only increased during Hu's decade in power. Xi's supporters say his administration realizes how dire the situation is today, even compared with 10 years ago. China's wealth gap is yawning ever wider, and the Internet has made it harder for officials to hide their ostentatious habits.
Xi's manifesto against state extravagance (and any attendant corruption) has certainly prompted some curious edicts. Among the Central Military Commission's 10 regulations was one discouraging speeches that are "empty talk." The Communist Party's Beijing Municipal Committee has deemed that "news publishers are also required to shorten the lengths of stories on officials' activities, which have often bored people due to the stories' wordy, meaningless style." That's according to Xinhua — itself a model manufacturer of such journalism. Separately, another Chinese media outlet noted that with official functions stripped of all their expensive pomp and circumstance, efficiency has been heightened. A meeting that would normally take more than an hour needed only 20 minutes. What will China do with this precious gift of time?
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