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FDG-PET changes in brain glucose metabolism from normal cognition to pathologically verified Alzheimer's disease
- Lisa Mosconi,
- Rachel Mistur,
- Remigiusz Switalski,
- Wai Hon Tsui,
- Lidia Glodzik,
- Yi Li,
- Elizabeth Pirraglia,
- Susan De Santi,
- Barry Reisberg,
- Thomas Wisniewski,
- Mony J. de Leon
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We report the first clinicopathological series of longitudinal FDG-PET scans in post-mortem (PM) verified cognitively normal elderly (NL) followed to the onset of Alzheimer's-type dementia (DAT), and in patients with mild DAT with progressive cognitive deterioration.
Four NL subjects and three patients with mild DAT received longitudinal clinical, neuropsychological and dynamic FDG-PET examinations with arterial input functions. NL subjects were followed for 13 ± 5 years, received FDG-PET examinations over 7 ± 2 years, and autopsy 6 ± 3 years after the last FDG-PET. Two NL declined to mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and two developed probable DAT before death. DAT patients were followed for 9 ± 3 years, received FDG-PET examinations over 3 ± 2 years, and autopsy 7 ± 1 years after the last FDG-PET. Two DAT patients progressed to moderate-to-severe dementia and one developed vascular dementia.
The two NL subjects who declined to DAT received a PM diagnosis of definite AD. Their FDG-PET scans indicated a progression of deficits in the cerebral metabolic rate for glucose (CMRglc) from the hippocampus to the parietotemporal and posterior cingulate cortices. One DAT patient showed AD with diffuse Lewy body disease (LBD) at PM, and her last in vivo PET was indicative of possible LBD for the presence of occipital as well as parietotemporal hypometabolism.
Progressive CMRglc reductions on FDG-PET occur years in advance of clinical DAT symptoms in patients with pathologically verified disease. The FDG-PET profiles in life were consistent with the PM diagnosis.
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- FDG-PET changes in brain glucose metabolism from normal cognition to pathologically verified Alzheimer's disease
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European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Volume 36, Issue 5 , pp 811-822
- Cover Date
- 2009-05-01
- 10.1007/s00259-008-1039-z
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- 1619-7070
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- Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Positron emission tomography
- Early detection
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- Lisa Mosconi (1) (5)
- Rachel Mistur (1)
- Remigiusz Switalski (1)
- Wai Hon Tsui (1) (4)
- Lidia Glodzik (1)
- Yi Li (1)
- Elizabeth Pirraglia (1)
- Susan De Santi (1)
- Barry Reisberg (1)
- Thomas Wisniewski (1) (2) (3)
- Mony J. de Leon (1) (4)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA
- 5. Center for Brain Health, MHL 400, New York University School of Medicine, 560 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
- 4. Nathan Kline Institute, Orangeburg, NY, USA
- 2. Department of Neurology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA
- 3. Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA


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BG, the UK's national debt is higher now than it ever was under Labour. The current Government are therefore not managing the economy, but you don't need me to tell you that, just ask the people of this country and in particular just ask the individuals quoted in the above article.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Our Government should hang their heads in shame.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
No Bruce87 - Labour should hang their heads in shame for ruining this country. It wasted billions, ran up huge debts and we are all now having to pay the consequences for their folly. One thing this country never seems to learn from modern history is that Labour is totally useless at managing the economy. It always spends more than it takes in.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wake up BG, this government is not managing the economy, the UK national debt is now higher than it ever was under Labour, just ask the people quoted in this article, its like living in the 1920s, its shameful utterly shameful.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Just have a close look at calumslist dot org and you see the impact these cuts are having, be warned.
Friday, October 12, 2012
The continuing steep decline of the United kingdom, heading for 3rd world status at breakneck speed.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
This is just shocking but never the less not unexpected as our country drifts downhill. Let's spare a thought for the many pensioners that will die, yes die, this year because they will not be able to afford to heat their homes this winter.
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by Brad Barnett, senior associate director, Office of Financial Aid
A parent loses his job.
A parent comes down with an illness that requires unexpected out-of-pocket medical expenses.
There was a day when our financial aid office had a pool of funds to help cover these one-time emergency requests. That day no longer exists. And because of that, some students will be forced to leave JMU. It breaks my heart when I can't help. But with your assistance, Madison Forever can bring that day back.
Our office receives hundreds of letters every year from parents and students telling us how their financial situation is not the same as what is represented on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. When possible, we try to adjust the FASFA to reflect what is really going on the lives of these families to create more aid eligibility, but sometimes there is only so much we can do within the constraints of the form.
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STEUBENVILLE, OH—"If you are not working actively to end abortion, you are complicit in the act of abortion," said former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson at Franciscan University of Steubenville's "Night for Life."
"I'm not talking about praying at home, or going to the adoration chapel. Do you think I'd be here on this stage without people witnessing and praying in front of my abortion clinic in public?"
Johnson drew national attention in 2009 when she left Planned Parenthood and became a pro-life advocate, only to face attempts to silence her through litigation. Her story became the best-selling book, unPLANNED, and led Johnson into a new life as a pro-life advocate, speaking to audiences around the world to rally support for the cause of life. Johnson came into the Catholic Church this Easter.
She headlined the "Night for Life," bringing the crowd to a hushed silence when she recalled the ultrasound-guided abortion that rocked the foundations of her world.
"They don't do ultrasound-guided abortions inside Planned Parenthood. They say it's because it takes an extra five minutes," Johnson told the crowd. "I think they don't do it because it exposes the truth. I told people as an abortion counselor that the fetus doesn't feel anything until 28 weeks. I had to believe that lie. I couldn't allow myself to know the truth."
Johnson got involved in pro-choice activism in college after having two abortions herself, followed by an eight-year stint working for Planned Parenthood. In 2009, working as director of an abortion clinic in Bryan, Texas, she was called in by a visiting abortionist to operate the ultrasound during an abortion. What she saw changed her mind, her career, and her life.
"I knew what I saw on that ultrasound was true. I knew that the movements of that child told me it knew its life was in danger," Johnson said. "We use the word 'choice' instead of using the word 'murder.' We use the word 'choice' instead of the word 'killing.' It doesn't make sense, but that's what we do in our society. I saw that ultrasound, and watched that child struggle and fight to save his life. I watched the child be dismembered inside his mother's womb. I saw those limbs tumble and turn and get sucked down that tube. But he had no chance. He had no choice."
Johnson quit her job and "crossed the fence" to join the pro-lifers praying and witnessing outside the very clinic she'd managed.
"I think the most important thing you'll do for the pro-life movement is be a witness outside an abortion clinic," said Johnson. "It's scary, but you do it anyway. My four-year-old daughter goes with me and prays outside the abortion clinic where I used to work. If she can do it with me, everyone here can do it."
And, Johnson explained, it's God who gets her through her life after her pro-life conversion. "If he can forgive a sinner like me, he can forgive anybody. Because of how much I've been forgiven, I know how much I need him. I have to cling to him and cling to his forgiveness and cling to his mercy or I'd just fall apart."
She challenged the enthusiastic crowd of students and area residents to pour themselves out in the fight for life.
"For eight years of my life, I was ashamed to tell people where I worked. Now when people ask me what I do, I am proud to tell them I stand up for life," Johnson said. "We have got to be proud to be pro-life."
Emceed by Brother John Paoletti, MIC, president of the Franciscan University Students for Life (SfL) club, the evening included musical performances by students and members of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, as well as a video about the efforts of SfL, showing the sort of abuse and intimidation pro-life witnesses can expect outside Pittsburgh's abortion clinics.
"When you come back from working [for the cause of life] and you've got spit in your face and curse words ringing in your ears, you know you're working for Jesus Christ," said Brother Paoletti.
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Cheerleaders Selected to Perform at London Olympics
John Chebret and alumnus Logan Lefler will help a group cheer at the men's basketball semifinals and final.
Written by Leslie Cranford
Chebret, left, pictured alongside Lefler, described the trip to the London Olympics as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
While cheerleading may not be an official sport yet, a group of U.S. cheerleaders is in London to cheer for the men's basketball semifinal and finals as part of a cheer squad sponsored by Varsity brands, the worldwide leader in cheerleading training.
Texas Tech's cheer team will be represented by one current member, John Chebret, a junior exercise and sport sciences major from Humble; and one alumnus, Logan Lefler, a 2008 business graduate from Combine. Both men are staff members of the Universal Cheerleaders Association, one of the Varsity training branches, which led to them being selected for team.
"I'm beyond excited to be selected for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," said Chebret, a three-year member of the Texas Tech squad.
The group arrived in London on Monday and is readying for performances. The squad comprises outstanding college cheerleaders and top instructors from throughout the United States, the birthplace of organized cheerleading. The team will entertain the crowds and television audiences with choreographed cheers, stunts and tumbling, and a performance during a halftime show. The men's basketball semifinals and final are Friday (Aug. 10) and Sunday (Aug. 12) respectively.
"I'm very proud of John and Logan for getting this opportunity," said Bruce Bills, Texas Tech's cheer coach. "Both are elite-level cheerleaders who will be great representatives of Tech Cheer and the USA."
The cheerleaders are performing as part of Varsity brands, the worldwide leader in cheerleading training.
The team of American cheerleaders will be working closely with the Ascension Angels from the London Borough of Newham, coached by Angela Brown, who initially contacted the group. Organized cheerleading now has a foothold in more than 100 countries, and the United Kingdom has maintained a prominent presence in cheerleading in Europe.
"We are thrilled to be bringing top-notch athletes to London to lead the crowd in cheering on the competitors," said Jeff Webb, founder and CEO of Varsity. "As cheerleading makes strides to become an officially recognized sport, we welcome the opportunity to show the world what cheerleading is all about."
Varsity was founded by Webb in 1974. Each summer Varsity staff train 350,000 cheerleaders and dancers in all aspects of spirit leading.
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After 2 weeks--I have too many issues with the X1 DVR to go into. I've tried looking at the forum but I think it would take me a life time to find all the issues I have. My installer left me his phone number because, he said, if I call, no one on the support line has enough experience with X1 to answer any questions. I don't want to make another appointment with him. Is there someone I can email with my issues and not have to wade through the forum?
I must admit, I am very unhappy but reluctant to give up. The one thing that would make me leave Comcast is the inability to extend time on recordings for sporting events. The paltry couple of minutes you can extend a recording, if you can get the DVR to record at all, is totally inexcusable for sports. On the pre- X1 Motorola DVRs offered in the Bay Area, when setting up a recording of any sporting event, the DVR to ask if you want to extend and you could extend for up to 2 hours. Being a hockey fan, I used that 2 hour extension more times than I can care to mention....and even then there were sudden death over-times during playoffs when the program got cut off when the game was still going.
I want to get this resolved prior to the 2014 hockey season starting or I will either drop Comcast altogether and go to DirecTV and AT&T for phones and internet or, keep Comcast and go back to the old, bad Motorola DVRs. At least they are the devil I know and can work around their many limitations. I guess my last shot would be keeping Comcast TV but installing Tivo DVRs.
The only reason I migrated to Comcast in the first place was because I moved into a complex which signed a 15 year contract with Comcast and the cost of basic cable and HBO is included in my monthly assessment. It made financial sense to sign up for Triple Cast and learn to deal with Comcast TV. However, I had been a DirecTV customer for over 11 years and Comcast has never lived up to what DirecTV had been able to offer and this foray into X1 DVRs will not burnish Comcast's bad reputation any. It is definitely not ready for prime time. Probably the only Comcast function I would keep is the Internet.
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Ingram Image has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the goodwill and trading assets of Reflex Stock. Reflex offers a unique mix of visual content, which currently comprises 10 million images. Reflexstock.com offers traditional Premium quality Royalty Free and Rights Managed content alongside Budget Royalty Free, MicroPrice Images and a subscription service. Ingram also acquires Reflex's successful industry Design Blog.
Louis Ingram, CEO on Ingram Image added: "Reflex Stock has built a valuable, user-friendly site which is accessible to clients of all budgets. With millions of new images this acquisition will enhance our product offering and the reflex blog brings the prospect of substantially increasing traffic to all our sites."
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Instead of chasing record sales, Rollason leads a ragtag parade of rockers, folkies, and other survivors of the hip-hop/electronica era to the eight-track recording studio known as "the Ranch" in the garage of his partner in rock, Mitch Gurdjian. This Romper Room for grownups looks as if a toy chest has exploded. Dolls and action figures are strewn on the ground around an old dingy sofa, and a dresser supports a beat-up reel-to-reel tape recorder. A Britney Spears poster hangs on one wall, a sarcastic antihomage to the slick commercial pop that has no place here. Just as Rollason is loath even to call the Curious Hair a band, he won't admit that Evol Egg Nart, the imprint that issued the group's most recent album, Say Hello to Happiness, is a record company.
"Evol Egg Nart is a complete nonbusiness to the point of being completely ridiculous," he insists. "Pied Piper," a 57-second track from Happiness, could serve as a sonic manifesto for the anticommercial label. On the off-kilter circus track, the yawp of a 1960s Whitehall organ is met by spasmodic organ-grinder percussion and a small wooden flute. Although considerably more experimental than EEN's usual Americana fare, "Pied Piper" captures perfectly the serendipity of the enterprise. Most of Happiness' 14 tracks exude raw, bruised Southern retro-rock swagger, such as the Royal Truxish "Sunday Sunshine." Another recent EEN release, Maria Marocka's SoLo-Fi, resides firmly in traditional singer-songwriter terrain.
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"There's so many things involved [in EEN]," explains Rollason. "It's more this collective of artists who come together. Most of [what we record] isn't even sold; it's just given away. We put out a limited release of 100 or 500 copies. Sometimes I make them myself and just mail them all over the world to like-minded people. I recently went up to Seattle with a suitcase full of recordings and started handing them out. We released 28 recordings, and I'd say we've distributed maybe 10,000 or 15,000 copies. More recently we've been putting out some albums that we would like to sell, but more generally we're just making music."
Rollason began writing songs with his current sidekick in 1989. "The first tape I put out was in 1991: Strangelove," he recalls, a little embarrassed by the name. "We didn't record it [ourselves], but we managed to make all the tapes ourselves. We went to some cheesy local guy who knew how to record, paid him (probably too much), and everybody had to pitch in. It was rough. That was the last time I recorded anything with anyone like that."
Rollason and Gurdjian remained friends through the years while playing separately in a variety of bands, among them the South Florida favorite Mr. Tasty and the Breadhealers. In 1996 Gurdjian joined Rollason on an EP the singer originally had devised as a solo effort, The Curious Hair Is Not a Band. In 1997 the duo snipped the name down to the Curious Hair and bought an eight-track reel-to-reel. They recorded the full-length cassette Phaser, which featured many special guests, but Rollason notes, "It was mainly just me and Mitch."
The core of the Curious Hair is those eight people listed on the most recent CD: Maria Marocka, Mario Padron, Amanda Green, Matthew Sabatella, Ben Peeler, Ferny Coipel, and of course Gurdjian and Rollason. Many of the members have recorded their own projects separately, either with EEN or on other labels.
"For the longest time, I was always trying to convince everyone that they were in the band," Rollason explains. "For example I'm still trying to convince Ferny that he's in the band. There's probably a list of 50-something people who have either played with the Curious Hair or recorded with Evol Egg Nart. Nartworld [www.nartworld.com] is pretty much the home of everyone who has played with us or recorded with us."
In his own music, Rollason requires complete control of the creative process -- control he believes some big-name record labels usurp from their artists. "With major labels what you usually get is someone who says --" Rollason drops his voice a few octaves lower for effect, ""Wow, you got a good idea there, but this is what it really should be like.'
"There's probably somebody way up at the top of Sony that hears something that they might think is good music," he continues, "but if they don't hear anything that will sell to a particular demographic, they won't even bother. It's all evil, man! This is the reality: What we do is irrelevant, because it's not a product that the music industry can categorize and put into their systems. I know a lot of people who quit playing music because they're not making money and that makes them think they're worthless. I'm broke; most of the artists I know are broke. Why? Because they're doing something that isn't mainstream enough. It's almost that I feel I'm handicapped in my life because this is what I want to do."


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Because Miami is an NYE party destination, locals have to make particularly savvy arrangements to ensure a successful evening.
No one likes to be stuck in South Beach gridlock at the wrong time, with zero cell phone service at 11:50 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Trust us. We've learned the hard way.
So here's an exhaustive list of options for dinner in Miami on December 31. From fancy buffets to six-course meals, from South Beach to Aventura to Doral and everywhere in between, make a reservation so your evening plans are set.
1500 Degrees at Eden Roc. NYE Dinner at 1500 Degrees: Enjoy a four-course meal with dishes like creamy sunchoke bisque with shaved winter truffles, pasta with Maine scallop and spiny lobster with uni butter sauce, roasted Monkfish with crispy rice croquettes, collards and Zellwood creamed corn, and warm chocolate cake with orange marmalade. Mon., Dec. 31, 6 p.m. $90. 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-5594, 1500degreesmiami.com.
660 at the Angler's. New Year's Eve Gala: First seating starts at 6 p.m. and includes a three-course meal with options such as lobster bisque, stuffed dates and Manchego cheese roasted pork loin, and chocolate tres leches for $100. For $150, the second seating, which begins at 9:30 p.m., includes a five-course meal that starts off with a sweet pea shot, scallops tiradito, compressed watermelon, dulce de leche, pinenut crusted rack of lamb, and peach and blueberry cobbler. Mon., Dec. 31, 6 & 9:30 p.m. $100-$150. 660 Washington Ave. (at The Angler's Boutique Resort), Miami Beach, 305-534-9600, theanglersresort.com.
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant. NYE Gala Party: All you can eat buffet, open bar, party favors, midnight champagne toast, and entertainment provided by a live band. Reservations required. Call 305-261-4220. Mon., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $65-$125. 1395 Northwest 57th Ave., Doral, 305-264-2143, 94thmiami.com/94thmiami/.
Acqualina. NYE at Acqualina: Celebrate New Year's with "An Evening on the Mediterranean" including dinner, dancing and celebration. Dine from Mediterranean-inspired food stations with the option of an open bar, or stick around the pool for a pool party with open bar and a live DJ. Mon., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $95-$295. 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-918-8000, acqualina.com.
Area 31. Area 31 NYE Dinner & Party: Bid farewell to 2012 in style. The restaurant will offer a seven-course, wine-paired tasting menu. Live music from Monica da Silva and party favors will create a festive vibe. Party on the Area 31 terrace with views of downtown and the water from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Open bar, live music and hors d'oeuvres for $75 per person. Reservations required. Mon., Dec. 31, 6-11 p.m. $75-$200. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, 16th Floor, Miami, 305-424-5234, area31restaurant.com.
Atrio Restaurant & Wine Room at Conrad Miami. New Year's Eve Dinner & Soiree: Celebrate the night with a six-course dinner and Bossa Nova style music or at the rooftop pool with a buffet dinner and open bar starting at 9 p.m. Mon., Dec. 31, 7 & 9 p.m. $150-$185. 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-503-6529, conradhotels.hilton.com.
Baoli Miami. NYE Dinner and Party: Featuring a five-course dinner and music by DJ Ange from Baoli Cannes. Mon., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $350. 1906 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-8822, baoli-group.com.
Barton G. the Restaurant. NYE at Barton G: Regular a la carte menu with two seatings. Music will be played by a DJ, and New Year's Eve party favors will be provided for second seating guests. Mon., Dec. 31, 5:30-7:30 & 9-10:30 p.m. $35. 1427 W. Ave., Miami Beach, 305-672-8881, bartong.com.
Bayside Marketplace. Bayside's New Year's Eve Celebration: Bayside welcomes 2013 with a day filled with entertainment and fun for the whole family. Celebrate with live music from local bands at the Marina Stage throughout the day, tour boat cruises, shopping, and dining. At midnight, ring in the New Year with one of Miami's largest New Year's Eve fireworks displays. Mon., Dec. 31, 10 a.m. free. 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-577-3344, baysidemarketplace.com.
The Betsy Hotel. New Year's Eve Party: Ring in the New Year in refined elegance with live music and exquisite dining. Reservations required in advance. Formal attire optional. Five-course dinner with wine pairings, $415 also available without wine pairings for $250. Mon., Dec. 31, 8-11 p.m. $250-$415. 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, 305-531-6100, thebetsyhotel.com.
Bianca at the Delano. Celebrate the New Year with Bianca at Delano's extravagant four course holiday prix-fixe menu and champagne toast. The first course offers Grilled Octopus Mediterraneo; fingerling Potatoes, cipollini onions, oregano, capers, lemon-saffron vinaigrette. For round two, enjoy Insalata di Aragosta; Maine lobster, blood orange, frisee, haricot vert, citrus butter dressing. Choices of entrees include Brasato al Barolo; braised kobe short rib, braising jus, celery root puree, micro heirloom carrots or Polletto al Mattone; crispy local poussin, warm heirloom fingerling potatoes. Top off your Bianca experience with dessert; Pannetone con Zabaglione is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Prix-fixe Menu; $425 dollars per person. Guests having dinner will be given reduced admission to the main party at Delano Beach Club with a performance by Santigold. For reservations please call VIP Services (305) 674 5752.
Biltmore Hotel & Resort. New Year's Eve Gala: Say goodbye to 2012 and welcome the New Year and all its wonderful possibilities at the annual gala event in the Biltmore's Country Club Ballroom. Enjoy a four-course dinner with an open bar. Live DJ and band, fireworks, and more. Reserve early, tickets will sell out. Members: $260; Guests $325; Children 12 and up: $260; Children under 12: $50. RSVP: 305-913-3202. Mon., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. $50-$325. New Year's Eve Dinner: Palme d'Or and Fontana are front and center for this year's New Year's Eve celebrations at the Biltmore! Prix fixe menu, wine pairings, champagne, and party favors in the elegant restaurants are the perfect way to end 2012 and ring in the New Year. $135 in Fontana and $190 in Palme d'Or. RSVP: 305-913-3202 Mon., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. $135-$190. 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, 305-445-8066, biltmorehotel.com.
Biscayne Lady Yacht. NYE Dinner Cruise: All inclusive three-hour dinner cruise with open bar, salad bar station, pasta station, meat carving station, dessert station, and views of the downtown Miami fireworks. Mon., Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m. $59-$179. 270 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-379-5119, island-queencruises.com.
Bistro One LR. Ring in the New Year enjoying a festive dinner at stylish Bistro One LR, with indoor and al fresco seating under the stars at the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. The first seating features a three-course meal for $95. The second seating features a four-course meal, bottle of champagne, party favors AND access to the hotel's exclusive NYE Pool Party (includes open bar from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. for $295 per person. Two Seatings: 6-7:30 & 8-10 p.m. For reservations please call (786) 276-4000.
BLT Steak. BLT Steak NYE Dinner: Enjoy a four-course meal with dishes like a 10 oz. Chateaubriand with fingerling potatoes and bone marrow confit, savoy cabbage and black mission figs, nutella crunch truffle and blood orange cardamom pate de fruit, and a complimentary glass of champagne. Mon., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $250-$415. 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, 305-673-0044, bltsteak.com.
Bongos Cuban Cafe. New Year's Eve at Bongos: Dinner, live music, midnight champagne toast, and party favors. Children 6 to 12 pay half-price. Stick around after midnight for a night full of dancing. Mon., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. $150. 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-2100, bongoscubancafe.com.
Bourbon Steak, a Michael Mina Restaurant. New Year's Eve Dinner: First seating begins at 6 p.m. and features three courses including a choice of burrata heirloom tomato salad, ahi tuna tartare, Maine lobster cioppino, or crispy pork belly to start; a main course selection between Day Boat scallops, yellowtail snapper, crispy local quail, or American wagyu filet "Rossini" with shallot potato cake and foie gras; and concludes with a choice among warm chocolate polenta cake, traditional beignets, or artisanal cheese duo. Second seating starts at 9 p.m. and features a six-course menu showcasing Petrossian American caviar parfait to start, then proceeds with sweet potato ravioli with white alba truffles, Hudson Valley foie gras, Scottish sea trout and Maine lobster, American wagyu filet, and warm chocolate polenta cake. Complimentary glass of champagne, live band, and party favors included. Reservations required. Call 786-279-6600. Mon., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. $95-$265. 19999 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura, 786-279-6600, michaelmina.net.
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Over the weekend, millions of gay, lesbian, and transgender men and women celebrated at Gay Pride festivals and parades around the world.
The 18th annual Pride Fest in New York City had even more reason to celebrate this year as the New York State decided to legalize same-sex marriage just two days prior.
A sea of rainbow-colored flags swept through the streets of Paris as the LGBT community made its voice heard loud and proud. France's National Assembly rejected a Bill two weeks ago presented by the opposition Socialist Party seeking to legalize same-sex marriage.
Berlin's gay Mayor Klaus Wowereit spoke at the German capital's pride event.
The support of many people from all walks of life sends a strong sign against discrimination, he said.
He expressed solidarity with LGBT people in less tolerant parts of the world, particularly Eastern Europe.
Mr Wowereit's point was underlined in St Petersburg where police arrested 14 gay rights activists trying to hold an unauthorized rally.
The world's largest Gay Pride parade took place in Sao Paolo, Brazil, where nearly 3 million participants paraded down the main avenue in the country's business capital, showing their pride in a rainbow of colors and festive music.
A huge number of people came out to celebrate across Latin America including in Mexico City where thousands paraded through the streets to the main Zocalo square.
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A man takes part in the Gay Pride Parade in New York June 26, 2011. REUTERS
A participant in the Gay Pride Parade holds a sign reading, 'Promise Kept!' in reference to the recent legalization of gay marriage as they march past the Stonewall Inn in New York June 26, 2011. REUTERS
People lining the parade route hold signs thanking New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for the legalization of gay marriage during the Gay Pride Parade in New York June 26, 2011. REUTERS
Revellers take part in a gay pride parade in San Salvador June 25, 2011. REUTERS
Revellers prepare for a gay pride parade in Mexico City June 25, 2011. Thousands of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) rights activists participated in the annual parade. REUTERS
A woman wears a sign on her back which reads, 'Accepting Marriage Proposals' during the Gay Pride Parade in New York June 26, 2011. REUTERS
A member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community dressed in a wedding-themed outfit takes off his shoes at the end of an annual gay pride parade in Guatemala City June 25, 2011. REUTERS


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SEWER RESTRICTIONS REVISED FOR HALAWA TO (Fri., July 13, 2012) – The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) has revised restrictions on new sewer connections from Halawa to Pearl City after developing an interim solution that addresses concerns about sewer system capacity. Installing new valves and separating sewage flows through pipes from the Pearl City and This interim solution will allow timely connections for the larger construction projects proposed in the area, including The Plaza assisted living development project in Sewer connection applications for projected flows of 2,000 gallons or more per day will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The outlook is optimistic for projects that are in the early development stage since they will not impact the system for several years. A major new sewer pipe from the Waipahu Pump Station is required by a federal consent decree and is expected to be completed in 2018. In view of the consent decree, ENV had in April 2012 restricted certain new sewer connections because of concerns about the capacity of pipes servicing the The previous restrictions had affected new construction on undeveloped lots, but had not affected one-for-one replacement connections for structures that were demolished and replaced, or simple additions to homes already connected to the sewer system. The restrictions on new construction are now revised. -30- Contact: Markus Owens, ENV Public Communications Officer, 768-3454 |


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I discovered recently that forwarding calendar events from a separate email address to my Google account wasn't as easy as I thought. Someone scheduled a conference call with me via my personal business account (which I'll call email@example.com), so I forwarded the meeting to my Gmail account to accept it. However, I wasn't able to add it to my calendar due to the following error:
Google Calendar invitations cannot be forwarded via email. This event belongs to firstname.lastname@example.com and you are logged in as firstname.lastname@example.com. Please ask the meeting organizer to add you to the event from Google Calendar.
Well, I didn't want to contact the organizer to ask him to update the event since I figured there had to be a technological solution. It doesn't look too good when you're a computer guy and you have to ask someone to redo something on your behalf.
Sure enough, I found I could add my other account as an alternate email address so I could forward these invitations to Gmail and get them on my calendar. At this point, two items are worthy of mention:
- This process doesn't apply to Gmail addresses; they must be from non-Gmail accounts).
- When you respond to these events, the reply will come from your Gmail account and not the alternate email address.
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Here are the steps involved.
1. Sign into your Google Account.
2. You will see the "Accounts" screen. (Figure A)
Figure A
3. Click "Edit" next to the "Email" section to display the "Manage account information" screen. (Figure B)
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4. Enter your alternate email address in the "Add a new alternate address" field.
5. Click "Save." A verification email will be sent to that other email address.
6. Open the verification email which will appear similar to Figure C.
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7. Click the verification link and you will see a confirmation page stating "Associated Email Address Verified."
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Now you should verify that your Google Calendar is set up to allow you to accept meetings from your alternate address.
1. Access your Google Calendar.
2. Click the "Gear" icon in the upper right. (Figure D)
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3. Choose "Settings." (Figure E)
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4. Click the "Calendars" link. (Figure F)
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5. Click "Reminders and notifications." (Figure G)
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6. Make sure "Allow me to respond to event invitations forwarded from these addresses" is checked off.
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I haven't been to the movies in ages so I've decided that I want to see the movie Les Miserables with my friend Hayley tomorrow. I've heard so many great things about the film so I decided that it would be worth while seeing. The film is based on the famous musical from the 1800s.
I keep seeing all the members of the cast on various talkshow interviews discussing how they had to lose weight for the film, how cold the weather conditions were, and about the struggles of being an actor. An interesting fact I learned about the movie is that they all had to sing their songs live and did not lip-sync like musicals normally do.
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IVR telecommunication systems take your company's phone operations to a more professional level. These types of automated systems allow you to design a phone response that is tailored to the caller. An IVR system can ensure that your phones are always answered, respond to customers in multiple languages, and provide basic answers to common questions with a recorded response. Engaging your customers in a system they can navigate prevents the frustration customers often feel when they call your business and receive a busy tone. IVR systems can also help control the costs of employing live phone operators, improving your company's bottom line.
An IVR system is a simple way to automate telephone customer service. According to research from ContactBabel, about 56 percent of businesses use IVR as a first point of phone contact for their customers.
Increased customer satisfaction
This type of system can answer calls in multiple languages, so customers can choose to use the language with which they are most comfortable. You can also set up an IVR system to address known callers by name. Some systems also have speech recognition capability, so customers can have their needs addressed entirely by the IVR system. Your customers will also never encounter a tired or cranky call center employee if you have your IVR system installed.
24-hour access
Unlike human phone operators, an IVR system never takes a break. This allows you to handle customer service calls at any time of day or night, making you available to customers from all time zones. Customers don't always need to talk to a live person. An IVR system can help with simple tasks during the times when no human is available to take customer calls.
Reduced costs
Using an IVR system saves you the cost of employing a bank of human operators to take calls. The human operators you do have can handle priority calls or special circumstances that the IVR system cannot assist with. Because the system can also pick up the phone on the first ring, it also maximizes the number of calls you can take.
You can use an IVR system no matter how large or small your company is. In fact, using one can make your small business seem much larger than it really is. You can set up separate voice mailboxes and lines so that customers don't realize the business only has one or two employees. As your company grows, you can scale up your IVR system to handle internal communications as well.
Your telecommunications system can benefit greatly from IVR. With the correct system structure, IVR can route your customer support phone calls to the right person or department and provide enough automated information to handle certain simple requests for information. However, there are a number of pitfalls you should try to avoid when implementing this system for your business.
Inability to skip to a live person
One of the most significant issues is designing a system that forces the customer to sit through multiple menus before receiving an option to speak to a live person. IVR systems are marketed based on the ability to manage your customers, but some customers simply want to speak to a person. Preventing your customers from bypassing the system can have a greater impact on your profitability than the cost incurred by giving the customers direct access.
Complicated menus
One of the problems with some IVR systems is the way the menus are designed. Some systems have menus with too many options. Other systems place too many menus between the customer and a live representative. You should make your menu system as simple as possible. Many customers forget the earlier options if the menu list is too long. Certain customers will hang up in frustration if the menu system keeps giving new selections. Careful system architecture is needed if you want to implement a system that does not frustrate your customers.
Inability to respond early
Another pitfall to avoid when implementing an IVR system is not allowing the system to accept key entries except at the end of a menu. Repeat customers are often familiar enough with menu selections to press the required key immediately. If your system forces customers to sit through the entire menu before making a selection, it may lead to frustration. Some customers may end up in the wrong place by enabling this functionality, but the decrease in overall frustration should make the option worthwhile.
IVR is one manner of communication used by many telecommunications agencies. There are close to 11,000 companies that make up the telecommunications industry in the United States, according to FirstResearch.com.
IVR transactions can cost your company up to 80 percent less than if you were to use live operators. According to BuyerZone.com, an IVR system may cost between $1,500 and $2,500 per port. However, some advanced programs can cost $10,000 or more. If you need to upgrade or buy more advanced equipment later on, these costs will increase. Each time you add an employee, you will also need to take the cost of the port into consideration.
An IVR telecommunications system is an investment in advanced customer management. With this type of system, you can make a small business seem as professional as a major corporation. IVR systems engage customers and efficiently route them to the person or department they need. Even when your business is closed, the IVR system can answer calls and provide basic recorded information, which can help customers feel like they accomplished something. These sorts of systems can frustrate some customers, however, especially if you prevent them from immediately reaching a live person or make them navigate complicated menus to achieve their goals. A good way to decrease the level of frustration is to ensure that customers can enter a menu response early to skip through the recordings.
Does your company currently devote a lot of its resources to handling calls from customers and clients? Could your business benefit from an automated system that could provide most callers with the services that they need? If so, then you might want to consider learning more about the advantages of an interactive voice response system.
An IVR could help reduce costs for your business by eliminating the need for a large call center. When an automated IVR handles most of your calls, you might find that you can reduce your staff size without negatively affecting customer service.
Many systems can also help call center employees by gathering information that makes their jobs easier. Some systems can use call responses to determine which department should receive the call. This reduces the amount of time that customer service reps spend transferring calls from department to department.
Once you decide to install an interactive voice response system, you will need to explore the various options to help you decide which one suits your needs best. Business.com provides the links on the left to make this easier for you. Explore these websites to learn more about the features that you might want from your interactive voice response system.
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Sedgwick also works hard on her relationship with her kids. At one point, she had to contend with one of her children's being harassed by peers a situation that caused her considerable pain. Just talking about it makes her narrow her eyes and growl protectively, like a mama bear. "It made me want to kill, of course," she says. "But I know that the kids who bullied me [when I was a kid] were in pain. So I talk to my kids about having compassion for that person." She also insists that Travis and Sosie avoid acting entitled because of their celebrity lineage. "I always said to my kids, 'You need to be more polite than other kids because your parents are famous.' "
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Surprisingly, at 45, Sedgwick has managed to buck the ageist Hollywood system and become more famous as she matures. The Closer, which lured one of the biggest cable audiences for a series premiere, attracted an average of 8.6 million viewers a week in its most recent season. "I think slow and steady wins the race," she says, and she notes that Bacon's career has shown her how to persevere though professional challenges: "Where I am right now is fantastic. I never would have thought that something this creatively fulfilling, as well as commercially and critically popular, would come along for me."
When it did, she was immediately seduced by the complex and flawed lead character. Are she and steely Southern belle Brenda, with the honeyed drawl, at all alike? Sedgwick nods. "I can be really scattered and lose stuff. I think that I'm incredibly strong, but also incredibly fragile and vulnerable," she muses. "But Brenda has no clue as to what she's like internally, and self-awareness is one of my outstanding qualities. In some ways, it's not so fun to be self-aware." She taps her head with a forefinger and adds, "I spend a lot of time on what's going on in here."
And as executive producer, Sedgwick constantly pushes for more psychological development of her character. She fought for keeping Brenda's almost perverse addiction to sugar in the show because it's both common and personal. "I have struggled with weight issues and body issues myself," she admits. So much so that she threw away her scale years ago and quit weighing herself: "The scale is never going to be my friend because it will never be the right number. So I try to be healthy, exercise when I can, and make [my weight] less of my business." In general, "I get more compassionate and less judgmental of myself and other people [with time]," she says. "I gave myself such a hard time when I was in my 20s and 30s, and I've talked to a lot of other women who say they did, too." Though she's less critical of her looks, she admits that having to stare in the mirror on set every day during hair and makeup can be a trying exercise. If she starts to focus on a flaw, she immediately admonishes herself with a mental Stop that! "My feeling is that you may as well enjoy the way you are and who you are today," she says.
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On the career front, Sedgwick is also excited about new film opportunities on the horizon. But she can no longer rationalize rejection. "Now I can't say, 'Well, I'm meant to be home with my children' if I don't get a job. I'm nervous to be out in the world that way," she admits. In fact, she had just found out that she'd been passed over for a role she had very much wanted: "It hurt my feelings, and it will sting for a while." She shrugs and adds, "Time heals everything, and maybe there's something better out there. I often think, Maybe I dodged a bullet."
For Sedgwick, such understanding and acceptance of life's ups and downs came about in her 40s. "We're not big planners" she says often about spontaneous decisions she and Bacon have made like getting pregnant two weeks after walking down the aisle or, recently, adopting a puppy. They've been talking about hiking Hawaii's Na Pali Coast, and Sedgwick intends to learn to speak Spanish and to play poker. But right now, she's content to dwell in the present: "I really believe that John Lennon quote, 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.' "
And thanks to her strong faith, she greets each day with a sense of calm and confidence. "I don't practice any particular religion, but faith plays a huge role in my life. I have always felt taken care of on some level. My instincts often have been very good, and if I turn up the volume on that voice in my head, I'm usually right on track," she says. Then there's that husband of hers, which only confirms her personal faith that life is exactly as it should be: "I met the right person at 21. Wow, what guardian angel was watching over me that day?"
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