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Power Financial Corporation - Closing of Preferred Share issue
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Power Financial Corporation - Closing of Preferred Share issue09:23 EDT Tuesday, June 29, 2010/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/MONTREAL, June 29 /CNW Telbec/ - Power Financial Corporation announced today the successful completion and closing of an offering of 11,200,000 4.40% Non-Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series P (the "Series P Shares") priced at $25.00 per share to raise gross proceeds of $280 million.The issue was bought by an underwriting group co-led by BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and Scotia Capital Inc. Following the successful sale of the initially announced 8,000,000 Series P Shares, the underwriters exercised an option to purchase an additional 3,200,000 Series P Shares.The Series P Shares will be listed and posted for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PWF.PR.P". Proceeds from the issue will be used to supplement Power Financial's financial resources and for general corporate purposes.The securities offered have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.Power Financial Corporation (TSX:PWF) is a diversified management and holding company that has interests, directly or indirectly, in companies that are active in the financial services sector in Canada, the United States and Europe. It also has substantial holdings in a diversified industrial group based in Europe. Power Financial Corporation is a member of the Power Corporation of Canada group of companies.
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of customers recommend this product
Light, slim enclosure; screen offers better color reproduction than that of earlier PSP models; improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs; built-in Skype with onboard microphone; retains all of the impressive media and online features of earlier PSP models; deep lineup of great game titles that offer better graphics than Nintendo DS games.
Despite improvements, problems and annoyances remain: screen exhibits noticeable jaggies and scanlines during high-motion video and gaming sequences; UMD load times still poky compared with DS games; screen isn't glare-free, and is still a magnet for fingerprints; Web browser and data input can be cumbersome; no built-in storage; subtle redesign missed the opportunity to add even more features.
While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP-3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.
The recently released Sony PSP Slim 3000 has caused quite a controversy among new PSP owners who purchased their Sony PSP Slim 2000 units within the last few months. It has not even been a full year since Sony released the PSP Slim 2000, with its biggest feature being the ability to connect to a TV through AV output. Many are arguing that Sony's latest addition to its handheld family should not even be considered an upgrade of the current model. Let's take a deeper look into the features of the PSP 3000.
The 3000 was unveiled at the Leipzig gaming conference last week. The unit has the exact same dimensions as its counterpart, the Slim 2000. However, there were a few upgrades. Sony gave the PSP 3000 a new anti-glare screen, which is supposed to make playing the PSP while outside a bit more bearable. This new LCD screen also features a broader color palette than the older model, which accounts for a brighter, more vibrant picture. Along with this new screen, Sony added a built in microphone to the 3000, which will allow many people who have access to WiFi hotspots peppered through-out a large city to utilize the PSP as a phone-like device with the built in Skype software.
Along with these hardware improvements, the Slim 3000 also features a few cosmetic improvements as well. The 'HOME' button no longer exists, as it has been replaced by a PSN button. It functions exactly the same as the old button, but instead has the Playstation logo instead of the word 'HOME'. Also, the brushed aluminum ring which was featured on both the PSP Fat, as it has become known, and the PSP Slim has been replaced with a more polished and thinner chrome ring. The edges of the PSP 3000 have also been smoothed a bit so that it feels more comfortable while holding it in your hand.
Sony PSP 3000 will be available this October, featuring the colors Piano Black and Mystic Silver. All in all, if you're already a proud PSP 2000 Slim owner, you might want to skip this upgrade as the anti-glare screen is only a major upgrade if you find yourself playing a lot while outside. However, if you're looking to purchase a PSP, the 3000 is the way to go.
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Just like the Playstation 3, the PSP (Playstation Portable) has seen its share of hardware upgrades. The PSP 3000 is the third in the line of PSPs. Before I go further, if you already own a PSP 2000 or the original model, you may as well stick with it. The PSP 3000 offers minor technical improvements, but nothing worth putting another $130 into a system you already own.
If you're new to the PSP, the best way to describe it is as a portable Playstation 2 (PS2). Many titles on the PSP look and play comparable to the PS2. With a TV adaptor, the PSP becomes an easier way to carry last generation quality where ever you go.
So, why get a PSP?
The PSP is the complete portable multimedia device. It plays back MP3, WMA, WAV, and a few other audio codecs. Your PSP can double as a music player while you're on the go. Just load it up and take it on the road. If you like movies, the PSP supports MPeg4 and AvC codecs. I will say that it is not easy converting your movies in to a PSP format; however, it is easy to find freeware that will do it for you. With the new camera peripheral, the PSP can also take pictures. I do not recommend using this in place of a digital camera because the quality turns out similar to most cell phones. Sony added a web browser to the PSP to allow users to surf the internet when near a Wi-Fi hotspot. I have used the web browser enough to say that I prefer surfing the web with a touch screen device over navigating with the PSP's analog stick.
Besides the content you can load on your PSP, Sony phased our their UMD (Universal Media Disc) movies. The original PSP boasted the UMD movie format as a premier portable option for video. Due to low sales, the UMD videos were discontinued. Sony now offers video content through the PSN(Playstation Network). Full length movies go for $14.99 while episodes of a TV show run $1.99 to $3.99. Downloadable video content is rendered in 720x480. The PSP's resolution of 480x272 displays video content rather well. The videos are playable both on your PS3 and PSP which is a plus, but at 1.5GB per movie, an 8GB memory card will fill up rather quick.
Comic book fans can download the latest issues of their favorites on the PSN for $1.99 each. This feature was wasted on me, as I found the interface to be clumsy. To view a comic, you use the analog stick to navigate around what seemed to be a PDF image. I have not purchased any comics from PSN, but a few free downloads are out there. If Sony had offered the comics in more of a slide show fashion, this feature would have been more useful.
I doubt most people will purchase a PSP for the media center or comic book features, but more for the games. The PSP's library is steadily growing. There are three types of PSP titles: the PSP Games, Minis, and PSOne games. PSP games are designed specifically for the PSP. Some PSP exclusive titles include Final Fantasy Dissidia, Fate Unlimited Codes, and Invizimals. Most of the PSP titles are revised versions of existing franchises like Army of Two: 40th Day, God of War: Chains of Olympus, and Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny.The benefit to PS3 owners is that most minis and all PSOne titles can be played on the PSP. This significantly increases the number of titles that can be played on a PSP. Classic PSOne titles available include the Resident Evil and Tekken
This is a review for the Monster Hunter Portable 3rd limited edition PSP 3000 model. More so than gamers of other genres, the Monster Hunter community that actively enjoyed the portable series have been plagued with "The claw" for years. That's not to say it's such a terrible way of playing it, in order to compensate for the lack of a second analog, and the improvements in design at least make that physical playstyle much more comfortable for the gamer.
The limited edition Monster Hunter Portable 3rd PSP addresses several issues, and makes it very comfortable to game on it for much longer than on a typical PSP slim model.
Several things of note that just "feel good" about it:
1. Improved analog stick. At first glance, straight out of the box, it may seem underwhelming to think that this was one of THE big improvements in this PSP model. Fair enough, as appearances can be deceiving. I was thoroughly impressed with the simple, but highly effective concave design than allows for much smoother movement of the analog which leaves the thumb much more relaxed while gaming. There is little need to apply much pressure onto it, as the analog "grips" onto the thumb much more easily with this design upgrade.
2. The raised surfaces on the back of the PSP. Not only do they make it symmetrical; (as an extended battery+cover on a typical PSP slim would have left the battery side much more protruded than the other) they also act as pseudo grips. In addition to that, is...
3. Matte finishing. Not only is it pleasant to look at (and with Monster Hunter themed tribal decals, to boot!) it also provides a good grip on the system. There were times in which playing on a glossy PSP 2000 made me afraid that I'd drop it and thus have always had my old PSP 1000 strap on it, but I feel much safer with this model. That's not to say I don't hold onto it with care, but it's a plus nonetheless.
4. (Applies to all 3000 models, I believe.) There is a filter function that allows colors to show much more vividly, adding a very refreshing, crisp feel to even older games that you may not have seen through this filter before. I've tried this function while playing Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, and while it is already a very colorful, vibrant game - this adds a whole new layer onto that. Can't say anything bad about it.
The other miscellaneous functions such as the UMD slot, memory stick slot, etc. seem identical to the tried-and-true PSP slim designs so far.
Being the Monster Hunter fan and enthusiast I am, this purchase is a fine investment that will definitely keep me happy for years and years. While I hesitate to recommend this to just any PSP gamers out there, at least keep in mind that this is a limited model, and will probably be much harder to find than it already is in a year or so.
Feels great, plays great.
The PSP 3000 plays the same games and offers the same media support as the older PSP models, but Sony has upgraded the system with an improved LCD screen and a new built-in microphone. The LCD is the same size and resolution as older PSP displays, but it has a wider color gamut and anti-reflection technology.
The wider color gamut means that the new PSP screen is capable of displaying a wider range of colors. The new LCD also features five times the contrast ratio and quicker pixel-response times than the old PSP display. The response time has doubled in speed and will help eliminate ghosting or blurring during gameplay and video playback. The increased color gamut and improved contrast ratio was noticeable when PSP 3000 is placed right next to a PSP-2000 or PSP Slim; colors looked richer and more vibrant on the PSP 3000. The vivid, ghost-free screen does draw more power than the old screen. This new screen will reduce battery life by about 20 minutes.
Sony has said that the PSP 3000 will actually have the same battery life as the PSP-2000. The new screen does require more power, but Sony engineers have reduced the power draw from other system components to make up the difference and ensure that battery life remains the same for both gameplay and UMD video playback
The PSP 3000 is the best so far. I do admit it does lack the contours the psp 1000 had which makes it a little less easy to hold but it is not a big deal. The console is much lighter and includes a mic for online play. I love it.
Assassins Creed Bloodlines gets TERRIBLE reviews and honestly I do not see why, my ideas may be fairly biased because I am a huge fan of the series. I read a lot of reviews on the game and compliants were on the fact that the game cities were to small, or that landscaping was dull, that it had more slashing then assassiantions...honestly people should not compare this game to the 360 ps3 games because the PSP is not as capable as these bigger consoles. I never felt there was to much fighting, I was constantly put in missions where I had to sneak around and assassinate guards. The game is amazing for a portable console, plus if you miss Altair it's nice to get more of a conclusion with what became of him and the fruit of eden. :D People also complained that running and jumping of buliding was way to hard due to the lack of a second analog stick but they don't realize that if you press the left bumper and use the buttons you can control it as you move. I believe this is an excellent attempt to keep the series going to bridge some gaps from AC1 to AC2.
Now if I was telling you the bads though, I would tell you this the storyline is nothing as good as the consoles games...it does lack that interest you want to have but again I feel like I can't complain with it being portable. I will admit the game was EXTREMELY to easy and ended much to soon...I feel like there could have either been more story or more side missions. :D The lack of pick pocketing was missed by me. Also if you are fond of the voices from the first game its a new cast of voice members and honestly...they just dont come close.
I def would recomend the game to any fan of the series and even others. To me it was a fab game and I feel if I was not a fan I would have still enjoyed it...just been a little confused with the story cause it picks up where Altair leaves off. (Side note: Desmond is not in the game, this all takes place in the Animus never in modern day)
I give the game a 7/10. Hope this review helps! :D
I like it because it is light and slim; the screen offers better color reproduction than that of earlier PSP models; improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs; built-in Skype with onboard microphone; retains all of the impressive media and online features of earlier PSP models; deep lineup of great game titles that offer better graphics than other portable games.
I have been wanting a PSP for quite some time now, and finally did. Ive only had it a short while now, but what a great purchase. Great screen, graphics are easily comparable to the PS2. Its slim, sleek and pretty comfy in the hands which is something that I was worried about as I have larger hands. Sound output though the onboard speakers is surprisingly good, though through headphones leaves a little to be desired. Battery life is excellent, far better then what i was expecting, even with the wifi on.
Remote connect to my PS3 is great. I can stream all my music and more to my desk while at work with it.
There are hundreds of game choices. God of War titles. Final Fantasy titles. Kingdom Hearts titles. And so much more. The few games that I have played so far have not felt sluggish or lacking in anyway. And a full line of movies in UMD form as well.
It has full the Playstation Store built in, and you can download demos, movies, comics, and more right to your PSP without needing a PS3.
It easily connect via USB to both PC and Mac computers (a plus for me as Im a graphic designer and use Mac at work). Of course it connects easily to your PS3 if you have one. Havent tried on my xbox360 yet.
The memory cards are no longer an expensive item for this unit either. You can find 16gb cards for around $60 now.
Cons: It has better music visualization then the PS3. Wtf Sony?
All in all, I just wish that I had boughten this earlier. Preferably for PAX East 2010. But, there is always next year.
The Sony PSP is an awesome system especially considering how dated the system is now. It has a big library of games and a lot of them have really good graphics for a portable. This sounds good all ready but when this system really shines is when you look at the prices you can get one for these days. If someone wants to get a PS Vita but does not have the money at the time, the PSP 3000 is a good system to hold you over until you can afford one. It is a pretty feature rich device for the price too, so you are not just limited to playing games on it. It also is an MP3 player so you can listen to music. If you want to watch videos it can also do that. It can display images if you want to look at pictures you have taken or you can save them from the internet. The PSP 3000 also has built in WiFi so you can browse the internet on the built in internet browser. The internet browser is admittedly limited and clunky to use and larger websites don't fully load because of the small amount of RAM I think. But it can be used for simple web surfing or if nothing else then saving images for wallpapers. The PSP 3000 also has a built in microphone so you can Skype on it which is pretty cool on a device like this. There is a camera attachment that you can plug into the top of the device so you can actually have a camera on this device. I play Japanese games on mine that I imported from Japan and they play flawlessly on here to non region locking. The PSP 3000's battery is pretty good I can get enough time out of it for average use. The PSP uses Memory Stick Duos to store data which work fine and are easy enough to find and there are adapters that can convert micro sd's to memory stick duo so you can use that. The PSP does use optical media so it can have the standard issues optical media has such as scratching, dust, and the mechanical parts can break from drops so you just have to be careful with it. Other than that it seems to be durable enough for everyday use. All in all given the features, usability, durability, and price I would say that this is a great deal if you can find one for cheap. I give the PSP 3000 two big thumbs up!
• Sony PSP 3000 is easy to handle, light weight allows you to play for a long time without difficulty. The button layout is well thought out and does not cause discomfort.
• Screen: contrast and bright, with a good display of flowers, but to "excellent" still falls short. The display is great for watching videos.
• The sound from the portable system should not expect much, but two small built-in speakers do their jobs with enthusiasm. In headphones the sound is much better quality can be compared with the sound of the average cost of mp3-player.
• Battery life: depends on what level of the backlight and volume of sound you play. In the case of games of the time hardly be more than 5 hours. Graphics for the portable system is excellent, but at the level of PS2 graphics do not look. In addition to their own games, consoles have the ability to run games from the first PlayStation (PSOne)
• Video: prefix understand video format H.264/AVC/MPEG-4. It also has wheels for PSP UMD-video, easy to use built-in player, you can watch a movie on the episodes, scaling video, and other nice utility.
• Music: The player supports formats MP3, ATRAC3 (ATRAC3 and +), MPEG-4 AAC, WMA (requires activation via the Internet Communications: built-in PSP Wi-Fi module) through which communication is carried out and the boxes with the "outside world". In the presence of a simple web browser, RSS-reader, the ability to listen to Internet radio, and internet dialer Skype (for which will have to buy a headset without chat is only available in the PSP 3000 has a built-in microphone, which eliminates the need to purchase a headset). The attachment supports USB 2.0 and is equipped with a mini-USB connector.
• I am very pleased with the purchase.


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The report, for example, says that Republicans have "a lot in common" with African-Americans, and should hire more black communications directors and make more of an effort to draw black voters. It doesn't mention, however, that Republican lawmakers across the country have avidly passed laws that make it harder for blacks and other minorities to vote, as part of an effort to reduce the turnout of Democrats. Repudiating these measures should be high on the list of any party that claims to be interested in "outreach" to minorities.Doyle McManus at The Los Angeles Times thinks the attempt to "autopsy" the GOP's election failures is laudable but not enough:It talks about "developing a forward-leaning vision for voting Republican that appeals to women," without ever using the words "abortion" or "birth control" or even hinting that the party's policies on these issues have repelled women by the millions. [...] The report should be commended for urging more tolerant policies on immigration and gay issues (though it is hardly specific). But the party will have to move much farther from its extremist tendencies if it hopes to expand its appeal in the long term.
The report is nothing less than a cry of revolt against Republican orthodoxy — by the Republican establishment. But will it carry sway with the rank and file?More on Republicans in disarray below the fold.Not with radio pundit Rush Limbaugh. His response was to dismiss the RNC as "totally bamboozled." [...] Columnist Mona Charen wrote that the RNC sounded "a little desperate." "Does the GOP have a death wish?" asked the deep-thinking Donald Trump, referring to immigration reform. [...]
The report in effect divided the GOP into two parties: a pragmatic party that wants to figure out a way to win elections, and an ideological party of conservative true believers who would rather hang tough than take the easy route to put a Republican in the White House.
The Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart:
"We need to campaign among Hispanic, black, Asian and gay Americans and demonstrate we care about them, too," the GOP report notes. "We must recruit more candidates who come from minority communities. But it is not just tone that counts. Policy always matters." Exactly. But Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus didn't do the cause of party renewal any favors when he said, "I think our policies are sound." Dana Milbank correctly called this the "Grand Old Punt."Walter Shapiro writes at Yahoo! about the sideshow that was CPAC:
It's one thing to diagnose the problem. It's another to do something about it. And right now, after what we saw at the Conservative Political Action Conference and what we will continue to see from the likes of Sen. Ted Cruz and others on Capitol Hill, I'm not convinced the Republican Party will be ready any time soon to go after the votes it left on the table in 2012.
In an era when every politician is a robotic follower of message discipline, CPAC was riotously off-message. The chief reason for the thematic disarray was that most prominent Republicans simply do not agree on the long-term message to offer that will help them win presidential elections. [...]LZ Granderson at CNN:[T]he party does need redefinition. This is not just my conclusion from the press box, but also the interpretation offered across the conservative spectrum at CPAC.
Sure, Sarah Palin won the sound bite wars with her shrill call to "furlough the consultants" and send "the architect" back to Texas -- a thinly veiled swipe at Karl Rove.
But the party's problems are much deeper than its failure to match Barack Obama's 2012 voter-targeting effort. Put simply, Republicans have lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections – and four of those contests weren't close.
[I]f Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, and his cohorts are really serious about bringing minorities into their big tent, they need to do more than massage the party's message. They need to do more than rethink its policies. They have to be honest about who is in their tent already.[...] I applaud the effort of the RNC's 98-page Growth and Opportunity Project report. But it's hard to characterize it as an honest assessment of the party when it doesn't include the words "racism," "racists" or "racist" in it. How can this so-called "autopsy" be accurate when it doesn't include the cause of death?Switching topics, the Democrats' gun control bill won't include an assault weapons ban. David Firestone at The New York Times gives his take:
Gun-control groups do not consider the assault weapons ban a top priority, and have instead focused their attention on a universal background check requirement. That is likely to remain in the official bill, along with limits on gun trafficking, although even the background-checks provision is having trouble drawing sufficient Republican support.The Star-Ledger editorial board:Nonetheless, the dismissal of the assault weapons ban shows the power that gun lobbies like the National Rifle Association continue to hold over senior Democrats, including Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, who made the decision. The contrast to the political courage displayed by the governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper, could not be more clear.
Defying outrage from Republicans and gun lobbyists, Mr. Hickenlooper is planning to sign on Wednesday a ban on magazines greater than 15 rounds, along with a background-check bill. Colorado has a large population of gun owners, and Mr. Hickenlooper is up for re-election next year. But the state has also seen more than its share of gun violence, and he decided to take a stand on something important, whatever the political cost. Senate Democrats look timid in comparison.
"The enemies on this are very powerful, I've known that all my life," Feinstein told the Washington Post.Katrina vanden Heuvel highlights the progressive budget in her Washington Post piece:Somewhere, Wayne LaPierre of the NRA is smiling.
As blogger Bill Scher argues, "the Progressive Caucus holds an unfair advantage: It includes policies the public actually supports." In a sane world, that would be enough to earn the Back to Work Budget equal time with Ryan's latest slash-fest. Instead, if past is prologue, the Progressive Caucus alternative will be covered as an afterthought at best.Yesterday's abbreviated pundit roundup featured analysis about the ten-year anniversary of the Iraq War. Here's the NYT's take:It doesn't have to be that way. When all-too-savvy reporters dismiss reasonable ideas as doomed fantasies, they do the public a disservice. When they shower right-wing pseudo-wonkery with the air of seriousness, they make it that much worse. (There are praiseworthy exceptions to the trend,including the New York Times' Paul Krugman and The Post's Ezra Klein, who called the Progressive Caucus budget the "correct counterpart to the unbridled ambition of the Ryan budget.")
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The best 9mm for left handed shooters?
I am left handed, and although I know than most guns can be made to better suit a left handed shooter by modifing them or taking them to a gun smith, I would like to know if there were any "out of the box" 9mm handguns that were well suited for left handed shooters? I heard that the Sig p226 wasn't lefty friendly. Is that true? And other suggestions for a gun?
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All pistols are left-hand friendly, all you have to do is hit the mag release with your index finger and slingshot the slide while reloading.
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The Springfield XD9 is ambidextrous, has mag release on both sides and since there are no manual external safeties you don't have to worry about that.
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I too am a lefty and can reccommend Ber 92, Sig, Glock, H&K, 1911. I think the mag release is easier left handed. on most models I can hit the slide release with my trigger finger as well.
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I'm a lefty and find it pretty easy to adapt to really any service style auto. I currently own a Sig p225 in 9mm. The mag release is easily reached with my index finger and the decocker can be accessed with my righthand thumb when tilting the gun inward horizontally. I also have a HK USP, which is easily set up for lefthanded use by moving the decocker/saftey to the righthand side of the gun. This setup can also be purchased, though you'll probably have to have a dealer order it from HK in the lefthanded setup. Also, I don't see why the 226 would be unfrienly to a lefty, other than be a bit bigger than the 225, the controls are the same.
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One easy answer...HK P7 (P7M8 is my fav).
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HK P7M8 is as lefty-friendly as they get. HK USP's with decocker safety moved to righthand side is also a possiblilty as mentioned earlier. CZ 85 is labeled as an ambidextrous version of the CZ 75. I am sure there are others worth considering. That said (being left handed), most of the time I carry a Glock and just put up with its right handed layout.
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I am a lefty too. The HK P2000's have ambidextrous slide and magazine releases
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How about a Walther P99? It should fit the bill.
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My lefty son kept causing my ultra reliable Glock 17 to jam during his CCW test. We finally realized he was inadvertently putting pressure on the mag release causing the malfunctsheon!
Be careful you wronghanded shooters of your grip and checkout the gun before you buy it. In Europe they put the mag release on the bottom of the grip. Hmmm.. Even though autos have ambi safetys it is an afterthought and they are designed for right handed shooters! Don't cha know!!! |
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I use the browning hp. I am cross dominant but I shoot with the right hand. The BHP has ambi-safety. Great gun if you are ok with C&L.
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Beretta 92 has an ambi safety and the mag released can be reversed. However, I'm a lefty and I don't really have a problem using it in it's right handed version.
In my opinion the only feature that you really need to be ambidextrous is the safety. It also depends on the size of your hands in some cases... just be sure to try the gun out before you by it to make sure you can reach everything you need to reach since you may be using it a bit differently than the designer intended. Us left handers are cursed |
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Thought I was cursed being lefthanded until someone set me straight:
A righthanded person has left hemisphere brain dominance; a lefthander has right hemisphere brain dominance. Therefore, a lefthander is in his/her right mind, but righthanders are not...(please subdue the groans) |
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As a "senior citizen" lefty, over the years I have tried many pistols. The one I have come to like the best is my Sig P239.
The Sig P239 uses decocker, so I always leave the hammer down, with a full magazine, and one in the barrel. The Sig P239 has a reversable mag. release, so I swapped mine to be "lefty friendly", and I'm good to go. Excellent little pistol, amazinglyl accurate, 100% reliable.....l Friendly enough for me. Now if our friends at Crimson Trace would just get on the stick and produce a set of their fine Crimson Trace Lasergrip's for it I'd be in heaven... JMOFO....
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I have a Glock 19, and have zero trouble as a southpaw. I pop the mag release with my trigger finger. No other controls to worry about as a lefty.
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I am a lefthander, here is how I see it after 20+ years of buying and selling autos in no particular order in the subcategories:
BEST (Totally ambi on all controls): HKP7M8 or M13 HK P2000 BETTER (Mag release is ambi or can be left dedicated, decent location and size to activate "righty" slide release with the trigger finger if desired over slingshotting, ambi safety or one that can be dedicated to the left hand): XD (grip safety, dual sided mag release, well located slide release with decent size.) Walther/S&W P99 (No safeties, decently sized slide release, paddle mag release on both sides, can be decocked without radical grip shifting.) Beretta 92, 8000, 9000, upcoming PX4 (ambi safety, reversible mag catch, really big slide release.) Taurus (Most feature ambi safeties, reversible mag catches, and good size slide releases) HK USP (One sided safety--a minus compared to ambi, paddle mag release, decent sized slide release.) CZ-85B (Has dual slide release, but righty mag catch, so this odd duck should slot in here rather than in the next category.) Older Rugers (Ambi safeties and mag catch, decent size slide release) DECENT (Has decently finger triggerable righty controls possibly with ambi safeties, or doesn't require them at all.): 1911A1 (Classic control locations, easy to adapt to ambi safety.) Glock (Easy to hit righty mag release, poorly sized slide release forces slingshotting, no manual safeties) BHP (Usually comes with ambi safety levers but they are tiny.) Steyr (Ambi safety in trigger area, righty only mag catch.) Ruger P345 (Ambi safeties, decent slide release, righty only mag catch.) Trad. S&W (Ambi safeties, decent slide release, righty only mag catch) CZ (all other models that have ambi safeties) POOR (Forces its peculiar manual of arms on the shooter.): SIG Classics (Unuseable decocker and slide release for lefties using a normal grip, forces slingshotting, redeemed just a little by reversible mag catch.) SIG P210 (The most right handed pistol currently on the market) CZ-75B (In 9mm, this is a totally righty weapon). |
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i am lefty and i use a Taurus 24/7 9mm. the mag release is easy, i use my triggerfinger alot easier than the right thumb my opion(spelling).
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I have read that CZ-85s are ambidextrous!
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BOATS, Excellent and accurate assessement on guns for lefties.
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We're approaching the end of our planned testing schedule, and we'll bring things to a close fairly soon - probably late on Wednesday evening (14th January) or Thursday.
It would be very helpful if you could each make a single post, summing up your overall impression of the beta software you've been testing. By now you should have a pretty good idea about how you feel with regard to this version of Norton 360 - are you looking forward to your free one year licence, or will you be resuming the use of whatever security software you were using before you started the test?
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If you like the beta, the version we have all used is build 61, once that is completed goto norton and download the newer build 110.
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And after filling the form (you must do it by every build!), you can get the new setup package (N360-BETA2.exe)
i suggest waiting till our PCA one has expired first to fully conform to our testing agreement with peter.
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I think our testing with PC Advisor is up now anyway isn't it, weren't we only meant to run it for a week? I'm sure there will be no problem in upgrading to the new Beta version if you so wish.
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you have fulfilled any obligation you had to us as far as participating in the test forum goes. Symantec has access to all your feedback, and if you want to add anything further please feel free to do so.
Protecting your computer is obviously something that is a priority, and you must use your own judgment to decide what you do next.
We'll be arranging for free Norton 360 licences to be sent to everyone who contributed to the test forum, and you'll be notified about that in due course, when the launch version of the product is ready.
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Thanks FE for the opportunity to test this product.
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just deleted the beta and downloaded beta2 build 110 on the norton web it is meant to be valid till 27/3 but i only got 15 days remaining. Norton send you a new key as part of the download.
still playing with it one thing i noticed on ie7 it installed "ASK TOOLBAR" I have removed this.
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If i install the new build,will i still be able to use the new license that Symantec send to us for the launch version?
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you would need to delete the beta first then instal 360 v3 final.
i would say yes as you would get a new key with the disc/download.
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Thanks sunnystaines.
FE can you confirm that what sunnystaines says is correct and when will we get the final version as maybe the beta version will expire before then,so therefor will not be up todate after expiry with the latest definitions?
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I know we are at the end of testing but feel I must give a final comment, all I have give this product is praise but now that test is over I get problems, on start up I am getting many pop up boxes advising about back up, can't stop them, and a red exclamation mark in my system tray which refers to low back up storage space, I have hard drive ticked for this with 70gb available, I am baffled, but hey, it's my only real gripe.
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Pharmacology of Pervasive Developmental Disorders December 4, 2008 W. David Lohr, M.D. firstname.lastname@example.com Clinical Director, Adolescent Treatment Services, OLOP Autistic Disorder • A. A total of 6 or more items from categories 1, 2, or 3 with at least 2 from category 1. – 1. impaired social interaction • a. marked impairment in nonverbal behavior • b. deficient peer relationships • c. lack of spontaneous seeking to share emotions • d. lack of social or emotional reciprocity Autistic Disorder • 2. impaired communication – a. delayed or absent spoken language – b. inability to sustain a conversation with others – c. stereotyped and repetitive use of language – d. lack of make-believe or social imitative play Autistic Disorder • 3. restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped behaviors – a. 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Asperger's Disorder • Impaired social interaction, (2 items) • Restricted, repetitive, and stereotypical behaviors, (1 item) • Clinically significant dysfunction • No delay in language • No mental retardation Rett's Disorder • Normal development through 5 months of age • Deceleration of head growth between ages 5 and 48 months of age • Loss of previously acquired hand function with onset of stereotypical hand movements • Loss of social engagement • Poorly coordinated gait or trunk movements • Severely impaired language Childhood Disintegration Disorder • Normal development until at least 2 years of age • Loss of skills before age of 10 – Language – Social function – Bowel or bladder control – Play – Motor skills Childhood Disintegration Disorder • Abnormal function in at least 2 areas – Social function – Language – Repetitive and stereotypical patterns of interest The Evaluation Process • Make a clear diagnosis for yourself • Detailed psychiatric assessment – Historical information • Pregnancy, Neonatal, Developmental History • Medical History • Family and Psychosocial Factors • Treatment History The Evaluation Process • Mental Status Examination – Social Interaction – Communication Skills – Play – Restricted Interests and Unusual Behaviors – Specific Target Symptoms The Evaluation Process • Medical Assessment – Rule out medical conditions associated with autism – Audiological and Visual Examinations – Neurologic Exam – Lab Studies – Consultations with other professionals The Evaluation Process • Psychological Assessments – IQ – Adaptive Skills – Language and Vocabulary – Oral-Motor Skills – Social Function • OT and PT Assessments Treatment Plan • Educational and Vocational Interventions – Foster social, communicative and cognitive skills • Behavioral Interventions – ABA – Social Skills Training • Family Intervention – Education and Support – Parent Management Training Pharmacotherapy • Core Symptoms vs. Target Symptoms • Target symptoms must be indentified – Establish a hierarchy of target symptoms which may be consolidated • Target symptoms include aggression, SIB, hyperactivity, and repetitive behaviors • Role in the overall treatment plan – Adjunctive and after environmental treatment efforts Pharmacotherapy • Risk/Benefit Ratio – Monitor for side effects • Assess Change – Efficacy based on report from parents, teachers, staff – Rating scales • 34 – 55 % of children with autism are treated with medications Background support for Intervention • Increased platelet 5-HT levels found in 40% of autistic population, Ritvo 1970; Rolf 1993. • PET imaging showed difference in serotonin synthesis capacity in autism • Serotonin transporter gene SCL6A4 is a candidate gene in autism • Cholinergic abnormalities also noted – Basal forebrain cholinergic neuron abnormalities – Postmortem changes in cholinergic pathways in autism Background support for Intervention • Target symptoms for serotonin drugs are irritability, aggression, and compulsive behavior • Studies support an association between dopaminergic system and aggression and SIB Antipsychotics in Autism • Risperidone approved by FDA for use in children with autism for treatment of irritability, aggression, and SIB • Combined dopamine and serotonin antagonist Risperidone in Autism RUPP 2002 • DBPC study in 101 children aged 5 – 17 years, mean age 8.8 years • Risperidone mean dose of 1.8 mg/day for 8 weeks • Greater reductions in Irritability subscale of ABC, 57% vs. 14%, compared to placebo, effect size 1.2 • Significant improvement in stereotypy and hyperactivity subscales of ABC and repetitive behavior on CY-BOCS Risperidone in Autism RUPP 2002 • No improvement in social withdrawal or inappropriate speech • 69% vs. 12% had a positive response • No EPS • Significant increase in weight, mild to moderate increases in appetite in 73%, fatigue 59%, drowsiness 49%, drooling 27%, dizziness 16% • Parents reported most benefit in reducing SIB and aggression Risperidone in Autism • Shea 2004 DBPC parallel-group, 8 weeks • 80 children aged 5 -12 years with PDD, mean dose of risperidone 1.17 mg/day • Measures of irritability and conduct problems significantly decreased in risperidone • No difference in EPS • Significant more weight gain, 2.7 kg, in active treatment Risperidone RUPP 2005 Extension Study • 4 month open-label phase then 8-week DBPC parallel group discontinuation trial • 32 subject completed this trial • Relapse rate 62.5% in placebo vs. 12.5% in risperidone • Early termination by NIMH • Only responders to risperidone were included in extension study Risperidone for core symptoms of autism • RUPP 2005. Significant improvements in restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped behaviors • No improvement in social interactions and communication • Ritvo-Freeman Real Life Rating Scale, CY-BOCS compulsive scale, maladaptive behavioral domain of Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale Risperidone in Autism • Troost 2005, 36 subjects with autism, 24-week open label phase, 24 responders entered into 8- week DBPC discontinuation phase • Mean dose 1.81 mg/day • Relapse = 25% increase in ABC-I, or CGI clinician rating • Relapse in 67% of placebo vs. 25% in risperidone • Support effectiveness in reducing tantrums, aggression, and SIB Risperidone in Autism • Solid support of improved aggression, irritability, SIB, temper tantrums, mood lability in DBPC trials • Well tolerated and effective for up to 6 months • Monitor for involuntary movements, weight gain, metabolic syndrome Olanzapine in autism • Malone, 2001. open label study compared to olanzapine to haloperidol, 6 subjects in each group • Mean dose of zyprexa 7.9 mg/day vs. 1.4 mg/day for haloperidol, 6 week study • CGI, Children's Psychiatric Rating Scale • 5/6 of olanzapine vs. 3/6 of haloperidol subjects rated as responder • Olanzapine had significantly increased weight gain, no motor side effects Haloperidol in Autism • Campbell's 1978-1984 controlled studies showed haloperidol to significant to placebo in effect on affective lability, anger, temper outbursts • 1978 PC 12 week study of haloperidol in 40 children found effectiveness in attention and retention of learned materials and decreased stereotypies and withdrawal • Frequent acute dystonic reactions and sedation Haloperidol in Autism • Remington 2001 compared haloperidol, clomipramine, and placebo in 36 subjects with autism, 7 weeks, DBPC crossover design. • Mean dose of haloperidol 1.3 mg/day • No difference in aggression and SIB in haloperidol vs. placebo • 10/33 subjects discontinued haloperidol due adverse effects mostly fatigue/lethargy Haloperidol in Autism • 12 of 60 patients developed dyskinesia in a 6- month study, 9 upon withdrawal • 34% of 118 children have withdrawal dyskinesia, 9 developed tardive dyskinesia Antipsychotics in Autism • Evidence for efficacy with Risperdidone • Limited evidence for other atypical antipsychotics • ? Abilify • Typical antipsychotics associated with greater movement abnormalities – ?CATIE study lessons SSRI and Autism • Used widely in autism, 21.4% – Serotonin dysfunction in autism • Elevated levels of serotonin • PET imaging differences in serotonin synthesis • Serotonin transporter gene – Similarity of symptoms to OCD – some studies in adults with autism Fluvoxamine and Autism • McDougle 2000 study of 34 subjects, mean age 9.5 years. 12 week DB parallel group comparison with placebo, mean dose 106.9 mg/day • 1 of 18 fluvoxamine responders vs. 0 of 16 placebo subjects Fluvoxamine and Autism • McDougle 1996 study of 30 adults, 12 week, DBPC. • 8 of 15 subjects rated as responders vs. 0/15 placebo treated subjects • Improvements in repetitive behaviors, maladaptive behavior, repetitive language • Mild side effects – sedation, nausea Fluoxetine and Autism • Hollander 2005 study of 39 children, mean age 8.2 years, 20 week, PC crossover study vs. placebo, two 8-week phases of active vs. placebo with 4-week washout • Mean dose 9.9 mg/day • Significant response in reducing repetitive behavior on CY-BOCS • No change in speech or social function • No significant difference in side effects Fluoxetine and Autism • Cook 1992. Fluoxetine found effective in 15/23 subjects age 7-28 years with autism. – 6/23 subjects discontinued due to side effects • DeLong 2002. Positive response with fluoxetine in 89/129, 69%, in children aged 2-8 years, duration 5-76 months. Variable dosing noted SSRI and Autism • No PC studies of sertraline in PDD, only open label studies in adults • Case reports only for paroxetine in child and adolescents • Couturier 2002 Retrospective study of citalopram, mean dose 19.7 mg/day in 17 children aged 4-15 years. – 10/15 subjects improved – Anxiety and aggression were most responsive Fluoxetine and Autism • Buchsbaum 2001. Placebo controlled crossover study of 6 adults. 8 week study, max dose 40 mg. Unclear methodology • Significant improvements in anxiety. • No data on side effects SSRI and Autism • Namerow 2003 study in 15 children aged 6-16 years, mean dose 16.9 mg/day of citalopram – 11/15 rated as improved – 2/15 discontinued study early due to side effects • Owley 2005 10-week open label study of 28 subjects and escitalopram, mean dose 11.1 mg/day – 17/28, 61%, rated as 50% reduction in parent rated ABC-irritability subscale – 10/28, 36%, couldn't tolerate 10 mg/day SSRI and Autism • Limited display of effectiveness. • Fluoxetine has 2 placebo-controlled trials to support its use. • Reduction in repetitive behaviors noted • No improvement in core symptoms of autism of communication or socialization SSRI and Autism • Global improvements and improvements in anxiety and mood symptoms • Common side effects included agitation, aggression, hyperactivity, insomnia • Risk/benefit ratio, target symptoms • No long-term data Clomipramine and Autism • Remington 2001 RCT, standardized outcome measure of aggression, 36 subjects, 7 weeks, DBPC crossover • Average dose 128.4 mg/day, ABC-Irritability subscale • No significant difference with placebo • Poor tolerability – 20 subjects discontinued clomipramine – Fatigue/lethargy, behavioral problems Clomipramine and Autism • Gordon 1993 compared clomipramine vs. placebo and desipramine, randomized crossover study • 24 subjects with autism, children and young adults • Significant reductions in anger, sterotypies, compulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity vs. placebo • Adverse effects ECG changes, seizures, irritability, aggression Clomipramine and Autism • No advantage shown to SSRI • Increased risk Stimulants in Autism • Increase availability of dopamine in striatum, enhancing prefrontal cortical function • Parents and teachers of autistic children report moderate to severe problems with concentration, attention span, distraction, fidgeting and wiggling Stimulants in Autism • Campbell 1972 PC study comparing T3 and dextroamphetamine, mean dosage 4.8 mg/day • 16 children aged 3 – 6 years with diagnosis of autism, schizophrenia, organic brain syndrome • All groups worsened with dextroamphetamine • Common adverse effects of hyperactivity, stereotypy, irritability, reduced appetite Stimulants in Autism • Campbell 1976 DB crossover comparison of levoamphetamine and levodopa • 12 children, aged 3 – 12 years with schizophrenia with autistic symptoms • Levoamphetamine, mean dose 13.4 mg, worsened symptoms • Increased stereotypy in 82% Stimulants in autism • Quintana 1995 study of methylphenidate – DBPC cross-over design, 4 weeks – 10 subjects with autism, age 7 to 11 – Divided doses 20 and 40 mg/day – Significant improvements in irritability subscale of ABC, modest benefit over placebo – No significant differences in side effects Stimulants in Autism • Handen 2000 study of methylphenidate – DBPC crossover design, 7 days – 13 subjects, age 5.6 – 11 years – Low and high doses bid or tid – 62% showed reduced hyperactivity and inattention – Significant improvement in irritability subscale of ABC and aggression subscale of IOWA CTRS. – 5 children had severe side effects, 3 subjects discontinued active treatment Stimulants in Autism • Nickels 2008 retrospective study of population- based cohort of children with autism • 52% of all children were treated with stimulants, methylphenidate most common • 69% favorable response rate • 66% of subjects experienced side effects, 17% of treatment episodes had a side effect, 22% discontinued treatment • Median duration of treatment 3.1 years Stimulants in Autism RUPP • RUPP Autism Network 2005 Study of methylphenidate • DBPC, crossover design with open-label continuation • 1 week test dose phase, 1 week each of placebo or low, medium, or high dose – 0.125, 0.25, and 0.5 mg/kg/dose. Tid dosing • 8 week open-label continuation Stimulants in Autism RUPP • 72 subjects aged 5 – 14 years, 66 tolerated test dose • Overall 49% of 72 subjects responded to active dose. Determination of best dose was 20% placebo, 25% low, 32% medium, and 23% high dose. • Significant effect on teacher and parent rated hyperactivity. • Overall modest effect sizes 0.25 – 0.50 Stimulants in Autism RUPP • Significant worsening of parent-rated lethargy/social withdrawal and inappropriate speech • Methylphenidate did not improve ABC subscale ratings for irritability, lethargy/social withdrawal, stereotypy, inappropriate speech Stimulants in Autism RUPP • Response rate lower than 75% in typical children with ADHD • 18% discontinued active medication due to side effects – Irritability most common, decreased appetite, difficulty falling asleep, and emotional outbursts were more frequent – Higher rate of side effects compared with 4% discontinuation in MTA study. Stimulants in Autism • Lower response rates and higher side effects than in non-autistic population • Modest benefits in hyperactivity, inattention, and irritability • No effect on core symptoms • Should we expect more for longer acting stimulants? Clonidine and autism • Individuals with autism studied to show hyper arousal in response to stimuli • Clonidine et al lower production of catecholamines as alpha-2 adrenergic agonists Clonidine and autism • Jaselskis 1992 study of 8 males age 5-13.4 years, 6 weeks, DBPC cross-over design, mean dose 0.15-0.20 mg/day • Significantly, 33%, lower irritability subscale of ABC as rated by teacher, no change in clinician ratings – Also improvement in hyperactivity and stereotypies – 4/6 relapsed in a follow up study Clonidine and Autism • Frankhauser 1992 placebo vs. clonidine in 7 males ages 5-33 years. • Significant improvements in clinician and parent global scales • No improvement in parent Conners ratings Guanfacine and autism • Posey 2004 retrospective review of 80 children age 3-18 years, mean dose of 2.6 mg • Considered effective in 24% to reduce hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity Atomoxetine and autism • Selective inhibition of presynaptic NE transporter, selective dopamine effect in frontal lobe • Retrospective improvement in 20 child/adolescents with open treatment of 18- 60 mg/day – 60% response via CGI – Parent ratings for conduct, hyperactivity, inattention, learning Atomoxetine and autism Arnold 2006 • DBPC crossover trial of 16 children age 5-15 years, 6 week study, 1 week washout, mean dose 44.2 mg/day • Significant improvement on hyperactivity scale of ABC, ratings of DSM-IV hyperactive/impulsive symptoms, CGI • Significant improvement in lethargy/social withdrawal • All 16 subject showed upper GI symptoms, significant side effects also included fatigue, racing heart – 1/16 terminated early due to aggression and psychosis Atomoxetine and autism Arnold 2006 • Overall response rate of 57% rated by parents and 43% rated by teachers – Lower than in typical population – Similar to stimulants in RUPP • Lower rate of side effect than stimulant studies. – Allowed concomitant medication Mood stabilizers in autism • 1/3 patients with autism have seizures • Antiaggressive effects of valproate • Kindling theory Valproate in autism • Hellings 2005 DBPC parallel-group design, 8 weeks, age 6-20 years, 30 subjects PDD-NOS with significant aggression, dose 20 mg/kg/day, mean level 77.7 • No significant differences on irritability subscale of ABC or Overt Aggression Scale • Significant side effect of increased appetite Valproate in autism • Hollander 2006 8-week DBPC study of 13 patients, mean age 9 years with ASD, mean dose 833.9 mg/day • Improved repetitive behaviors measured by CY-BOCS Lamotrigine and autism • Belsito DBPC parallel group design in 35 youths age 3-11 years, 18 weeks, 8 week titration to 5 mg/kg/day then maintained for 4 weeks. 2 week taper then 4 week drug free phase • No significant difference in the irritability subscale of ABC • No preselection for aggression • No significant difference in side effects Levetiracetam and autism • Wasserman 2006 DBPC parallel-group study of 20 children with ASD, mean age 8.7 years, mean dose of 862.5 mg/day • No significant differences in parent ratings of irritability, ABC-I • Teacher ratings showed increased irritability in levetiracetam • No statistical analysis of side effects Naltrexone and autism • Endogenous opioid system involved in aggression • Elevated levels of beta-endorphin in some youths with autism – SIB maintained by need to attenuate pain • Long acting opiate antagonist Naltrexone and autism • Campbell 1993, 41 children with autism, DBPC, parallel-group, 4 weeks, mean age 4.9 years • Dose was 0.5 mg/kg for 1 week, then 1 mg/kg for 2 weeks, then 1 week placebo phase • No significant improvements in severity of SIB or aggression, significant improvement in hyperactivity • No difference in side effects • No preselection for aggression Naltrexone and autism • Willemsen-Swinkels 1995 DBPC study of 20 children with autism, single-dose crossover design, mean age 5.5 years • Single dose of 40 mg • Significant reduction in ABC-I Naltrexone and autism • Willemsen-Swinkels 1996 extension DBPC crossover design with 4 weeks in each treatment • Doses from 0.74 to 1.18 mg/kg/day • No significant differences in parent rated ABC- I • Significant differences in teacher rated ABC-I • No serious adverse effects • Only 2/20 subjects had "mild SIB" at baseline Naltrexone and Autism • Further blinded studies of 13 children aged 3- 8 years show improvements in hyperactivity and restlessness on teacher and parent rated scales • No significant differences in an extension study • Overall modest effects on hyperactivity and restlessness, no efficacy in core social and cognitive symptoms or SIB Other medications • Secretin failed to show significant differences from placebo in 5 DBPC trials • Omega-3 fatty acid failed to show significance in one small DBPC study of 13 youths Conclusions • Careful diagnosis and evaluation • Pharmacotherapy is only part of an overall approach – Target symptoms not core symptoms • Go slow, go low – Side effects • Study the data References Aman, M. "Management of Hyperactivity and Other Acting-Out Problems in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder", Seminars in Pediatric Neurology 11:225-228, 2004. Dinca, O. et al, "Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of atypical antipsychotics and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for behavioral problems associated with pervasive developmental disorders", Journal of Psychopharmacology 19(5) (2005) 521-532. References • Parikh et al, "Psychopharmacology of Aggression in Children and Adolescents with Autism: A Critical Review of Efficacy and Tolerability", Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology vol 18, no 2, 2008. • Posey et al, "The Use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in Autism and Related Disorders", Journal of Child and Adolescent Pyschopharmacologyvol 16, no 1 and 2, 2006.


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Agnes is requesting a loan, which she will use to increase her current inventory levels, allowing her to sell greater quantities of provisions. The proceeds from her business normally go towards helping her husband cover the family's general expenses and pay their children's school fees. In the long term, Agnes plans to reinvest future profits into her business, thus helping her expand and meet the needs of rising customer demands.
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Gold Fields calls for less tax in Ghana
Comment on this storyAccra - Gold Fields, which operates the Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana, appealed to the country's government to decrease taxes to help foreign mining companies struggling with a lower gold price.
"We are appealing to government to come to our aid and loosen the fiscal regime because the current gold price doesn't help us at all," Alfred Baku, head of Gold Fields' west Africa operations, said yesterday after a presentation at a conference in the capital, Accra.
"We are really in a difficult situation."
Bullion has dropped 25 percent since the beginning of 2013, including a 2.7 percent drop this week to $1,257 an ounce, as the US tightened monetary policy, reducing investors' need for the haven asset.
Gold Fields's all-in cost of production in Ghana is $1,200 an ounce, Baku said.
Baku proposed a reduction of corporate tax to 30 percent from 35 percent and royalties of 4 percent compared with 5 percent now. Ghanaian Mining Minister Inusah Fuseini didn't respond to calls and a text message sent to his mobile phone.
Ghana's fiscal gap reached 10.8 percent of gross domestic product in 2013, wider than a budget forecast of 9 percent, the central bank said in April.
The cedi, the country's currency, retreated to a record low against the dollar on May 27 on concern the nation is struggling to contain the budget deficit and because foreign-exchange reserves are dwindling.
Reserves declined 9.8 percent to $4.7 billion in March, according to Bloomberg calculations made using central bank data. - Bloomberg News
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