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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or "rituals") which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.
To be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, one must have the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-V diagnostic criteria. The manual to the diagnostic criteria from DSM-V (2013) describes these obsessions and compulsions:
Obsessions are defined by:
- Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced at some time during the disturbance, as intrusive and undesirable, and that cause marked anxiety or distress.
- The thoughts, impulses, or images are not simply excessive worries about real-life problems.
- The person attempts to ignore or suppress such thoughts, impulses, or images, or to neutralize them with some other thought or action (for instance, by performing a compulsion).
- The person recognizes that the obsessional thoughts, impulses, or images are a product of his or her own mind, and are not based in reality.
Compulsions are defined by:
- Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that the person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.
- The behaviors or mental acts are aimed at preventing or reducing distress or preventing some dreaded event or situation; however, these behaviors or mental acts either are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize or prevent or are clearly excessive.
In addition to these criteria, at some point during the course of the disorder, the obsessions or compulsions must be time-consuming (taking up more than one hour per day), cause distress, or cause impairment in social, occupational, or school functioning. The symptoms are not attributable to any physiological effects of a substance or other medical condition. The disturbance is also not better explained by symptoms of another mental disorder.
Community studies have estimated 1-year prevalence of OCD to be 1.2% in the US and 1.1%-1.8% internationally. Research indicates that females are affected at a slightly higher rate than males in adulthood, and males are more commonly affected than females in childhood.
OCD usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood, but it may also manifest in childhood. Typically, the onset of symptoms is gradual, although acute onset has also been reported. The majority of untreated individuals experience a chronic waxing and waning course, while others can experience episodic or deteriorating courses.
The phrase "obsessive-compulsive" has worked its way into the wider English lexicon, and is often used in an offhand manner to describe someone who is meticulous or absorbed in a cause (see "anal retentive"). It is also important to distinguish OCD from other types of anxiety, including the routine tension and stress that appear throughout life. Although these signs are often present in OCD, a person who shows signs of infatuation or fixation with a subject/object, or displays traits such as perfectionism, does not necessarily have OCD, a specific and well-defined condition.


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Claflin's Cooper, Heslop named White House Initiative HBCU All-Stars
Claflin President Henry N. Tisdale addresses Mass Communications Department students during a news conference that focused on plans for the future of the campus.
By ANDRES WATERS The Panther
Dr. Henry N. Tisdale is marking 20 years as Claflin president, focusing on the future and emphasizing a legacy of success upon which he intends for the university to build.
During a news conference with Mass Communications Department students, Tisdale said, "You are here during a great time in Claflin history."
"I returned to my alma mater with ideas of change," Tisdale said. "I wanted academic success to be the flagship of the university."
To achieve that, his first objective was to bring in a world-class faculty and staff. Two decades later, Claflin is acknowledged as an academic and research leader among HBCUs and liberal arts colleges and universities nationwide.
Campus growth and improvement have been priorities. "Going forward we will be looking for ways to transform the institution," he said.
Though there have been many developments around campus during his tenure, there is room to grow, Tisdale said. He cited the most recent expansion, the Claflin Commons student housing, which is under construction and will open along Goff Avenue in the fall of 2014.
University officials and friends broke ground for the new residence hall in September 2013. Claflin Commons will house 200 students and feature a workout room, a large lobby (which will be called the Commons Area), and a new plaza.
Tisdale told students about other expansion plans, emphasizing improvements to Goff Avenue that will make it safer for students, faculty and staff.
A major step in improving Goff is improving the parking, Tisdale said. He said the university is trying to remove parking along the street by working with Orangeburg City Council and property owners to achieve the objective. There are also plans to pave the gravel parking lots on Goff Avenue and obtain approval for adding speed humps to the street in order to slow traffic.
The changes are part of the university's "Complete Streets" plan, which is about making the streets safer for pedestrians. Other improvements include more lighting along the streets, an escort program featuring fraternity members and other male students, and more security cameras around campus.
Acquiring more property for the university, upgrading the science and technology center, and upgrading the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Physical Education Center are also on Tisdale's agenda.
The upgrade for the Health and Physical Education Center will include adding a swimming pool, dance studios and even a second basketball court.
As to what Claflin University will be like in five years, Tisdale told students to look for great change.
"We'll be looking for ways to transform the university … ways to take the university higher."

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Weddings in Connecticut
Tying the Knot in Connecticut
Planning your special day is exciting! Especially in Connecticut, with its many unique and memorable destinations for your dream wedding. Whether you're interested in a rustic setting, city venue, charming inn, glamorous estate or seaside escape, the possibilities abound for tying the knot in Connecticut. So before saying "I do," explore all that Connecticut has to offer.
Take Simsbury. It's a great location for newlyweds to begin their lives together. The Riverview is located on the Farmington River, and the building is custom designed for elegant and glamorous events. Surrounded by beautiful foliage and a waterfront setting, the venue allows for both indoor and outdoor weddings. Inside, crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows, cathedral ceilings, and a polished granite dance floor set the stage for your perfect ceremony. The Riverview, 10 Winslow Place, Weatogue, CT 06089
Imagine exchanging vows in front of majestic willow trees and then dancing the night away with your new life partner on authentic 140-year old chestnut floors. The Barns at Wesleyan Hills have been featured on the hit television series, "Say Yes to the Dress," and an editor's pick several times by The Knot magazine. Willow trees, a pond and a fountain create the perfect location for your ceremony. The Barns at Wesleyan Hills, 616 Long Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457
Those seeking a rustic feel in a historic setting ought to take a look at the Webb Barn, located within the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in Wethersfield. The thoroughly updated barn offers richly-hued timbers and high ceilings as well as surrounding historic houses, trees and gardens. Couples-to-be can chose from a full menu that runs from elegant sit-down dinners to down-home barbecues. Webb Barn at Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
The Inn at Mystic is situated on 18 acres overlooking Mystic Harbor and has views so breathtaking that stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall honeymooned here in the summer of 1945. You and your guests will enjoy being close to Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, as well as a variety of nearby vineyards and wineries. And, of course, two of North America's largest casinos, Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun, are just a few minutes away. The Inn at Mystic, 3 Williams Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355
The Society Room, conveniently located in downtown Hartford, will provide a dramatic and unforgettable backdrop for your special occasion. The sweeping staircase cascades down from the 3,000 square-foot balcony, providing a spectacular focal point for grand entrances and photographic opportunities for the bride-to-be. This unique venue, recognized by "Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Awards 2012," provides a memorable setting for a day you won't soon forget. The Society Room of Hartford, 31 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103
If you are a bride-to-be, and you've always dreamed of being a princess for a day, then the Wadsworth Mansion may be the venue for your special day. This beautiful mansion, fully restored in 1999, provides a most magnificent setting for a dream wedding and can seat up to 200 guests for a sit-down dinner. Framed by formal landscaping and 100 acres of wooded parklands, the historic Wadsworth Mansion is the quintessential country estate. Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Looking to exchange vows on the shoreline? Water's Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook provides a wonderful view of Long Island Sound and can provide the perfect backdrop for the most important day of your life. Named the "number-one wedding destination in Connecticut," the Water's Edge Resort & Spa is a secluded 25-acre property fronted by a stretch of sandy beach. From ocean to garden views, as well as indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony, its plentiful and versatile offerings are more than likely to suite any taste. Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498
Another wonderful location by the Connecticut shoreline is the breathtaking Branford House, a mansion that was built in 1903 to rival similar mansions in nearby Newport, Rhode Island. The inside of the Branford House is sophisticated, with a long cherry wood staircase, fireplace, and big windows that overlook a magnificent view. With history and charm in abundance, the location is sure to win over even the most discerning wedding guest. Branford House, UConn Avery Point Campus, 1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340
The Gwyn Careg Inn, located in quaint Pomfret Center, was named one of "Connecticut's Most Romantic Wedding and Reception Settings" by Connecticut Magazine. This 1761 Colonial Revival estate is one of the state's most desirable and romantic settings – perfect for your wedding day. The inn is gracefully situated on 14 acres of landscaped lawns that include a majestic enclosed stonewall Spanish Garden and a three-acre pond. The Gwyn Careg Inn, 68 Wolf Den Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
If you're seeking a unique lakeside ceremony, then the Interlaken Inn, a "2015 pick by the knot best of weddings," is the right choice for you. Nestled in the beautiful Litchfield Hills of Northwest Connecticut, the Interlaken Inn has been the preferred setting for memorable wedding receptions for more than a century. The Inn sits on 30 acres of English cottage-style gardens, shimmering lakes, and manicured lawns. Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039
For a gracious nuptial ceremony and celebration, The Inn at Longshore in Westport features a magnificent Great Lawn and elegant Grand Ballroom overlooking Long Island Sound. Inside or out, you and your guests can take in the lovely surroundings and stunning water views. Celebrate in style any season of the year at an inn that's been honored as "The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame." The Inn at Longshore, 260 South Compo Road, Westport, CT 06880
A European-style wedding in Connecticut? Absolutely! Voted "Best Reception Site" by The Knot magazine, Saint Clements Castle & Marina in Portland offers charm and elegance in an historic castle of European-design. Several intriguing features add to the architectural interest of the manor house including a long balcony inspired by the Inn of William the Conqueror at Divers, France; the Art Gallery, modeled after the Great Hall of the Chateau of Langeais; and two Norman towers marking the French Tudor entrance. On your special day, you and your guests can explore the beautifully manicured grounds, sunken gardens and courtyards on the property overlooking the scenic Connecticut River. Experience award-winning cuisine and first-class service as part of your grand event. St. Clements Castle, 1931 Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland, CT, 06480
If your heart is set on a charming inn for your dream day, consider Avon Old Farms Hotel in Avon, a "2014 pick, The Knot Best of Weddings." Imagine yourself at this luxury country hotel with Georgian style décor complete with chandeliers, a marble foyer and gracious furnishings, nestled in the suburbs of Greater Hartford. Make a grand entrance from the inn's three-story staircase! Indoor and outdoor receptions are available. Avon Old Farms Hotel, 279 Avon Mountain Road, Avon, CT 06001
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The maps it has been creating for state-funded projects have all had different requirements. And those requirements are also different from those set forth by the government for stimulus-funded maps.
Many of the maps Connected Nation will be creating will show fiber, cable, DSL and wireless connections for each census block in a state, showing the highest advertised download speed available. They will not necessarily be depictions of broadband adoption.
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Atomoxetine Treatment for Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (ATM-Cog) (ATM-Cog)
This study has been completed.
Medical University of South Carolina
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Vanessa Hinson, Medical University of South Carolina
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: November 28, 2012
Last updated: September 24, 2015
Last verified: September 2015
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|November 28, 2012
|Last Updated Date
|September 24, 2015
|Start Date ICMJE
|November 2012
|Primary Completion Date
|August 2014 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Neuropsychological Testing Battery [ Time Frame: twice within 12 week period ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
To examine in a 12-week, single-site, parallel, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial the efficacy of ATM for the treatment of attention, set-shifting, information processing speed and working memory deficits in cognitively impaired, non-demented patients with PD. The primary outcome for this study is the Global Treatment effect (GTE) at 10 weeks of combined ATM sensitive neuropsychological measures. Secondary outcomes are a set of neuropsychological measures that we hypothesize are not sensitive to treatment with ATM.
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01738191 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Safety measures [ Time Frame: 5 visits throughout 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
To examine the safety of ATM in patients with PD. Safety will be determined through assessments of Vital Signs, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), adverse events, Non motor symptom scale (NMSS), comprehensive metabolic panel, and ECG.
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Clinical predictors [ Time Frame: Throughout 12 week time period ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
To examine clinical predictors of response to ATM therapy. We will examine four groups of baseline predictors of outcome on the above primary measures:
Cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA score), PD motor symptoms (Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Quality of life (Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39), and Mood disturbance (Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAI).
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Atomoxetine Treatment for Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (ATM-Cog)
|Official Title ICMJE
|Atomoxetine Treatment for Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (ATM-Cog)
|Brief Summary
|The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of a drug called atomoxetine for the treatment of cognitive impairment for Parkinson 's disease. Atomoxetine (ATM) is an approved drug currently on the market for the treatment of attention deficit. It works to increase the amount of norepinephrine (a chemical in the brain that helps keep us awake and alert) in our brain. ATM has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be used in the treatment of PD.
|Detailed Description
|Not Provided
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Phase
|Phase 2
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Condition ICMJE
|Intervention ICMJE
|Study Arm (s)
|Publications *
|Not Provided
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Enrollment ICMJE
|Completion Date
|August 2014
|Primary Completion Date
|August 2014 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|35 Years to 75 Years
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|Plan to Share Data
|Not Provided
|IPD Description
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|Vanessa Hinson, Medical University of South Carolina
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|Medical University of South Carolina
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
|Investigators ICMJE
|Information Provided By
|Medical University of South Carolina
|Verification Date
|September 2015
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The idea of relative velocity between WIMPS and dark-matter detectors varying with the seasons as Earth orbits the Sun reminds me of the late 19th-century idea that variations in the ether would be detected as Earth orbits. Special Relativity came up with the accepted explanation of the constancy of light's velocity, so maybe an explanation of dark matter that doesn't involve annual modulation is necessary.
String theory says everything's composed of tiny, one-dimensional
strings that vibrate as clockwise, standing, and counterclockwise
currents. We can visualize tiny, one dimensional binary digits of 1and 0 (base 2 mathematics) forming currents in a two-dimensional
program called a Mobius loop – or in 2 Mobius loops, clockwise
currents in one loop combining with counterclockwise currents in the
other to form a standing current.
Einstein said gravitation is the warping of space-time and that it plays
a role in constitution of elementary particles. He also believed
electromagnetism and gravitation are related. So it's possible
gravitons of gravitational waves and photons of electromagnetic
waves could produce matter. It's also plausible that matter is
composed of space-time. If space-time is curved as a result of
being modeled on the Mobius strip, particles of matter and antimatter
would also be twisted up to 180 degrees. This gives them a non-classical spin called "quantum spin" which does not have unlimited values (as
visualizing the continuous curvature of a Mobius strip might imply) but
is restricted to certain values by the more fundamental operation –
that of the 1's and 0's. (Remember that electronic 1's and 0's need
not only represent "on" and "off" – they can also represent "increase"
and "decrease" of parameters; resulting in spins of 0, 1/2, 1, 3/2, 2,
etc.) There would be the ordinary matter we see and touch, which
could be labeled positive. At the extremity of 180 degrees; there
would also exist an inverted, negative form of that matter. This would
be as invisible to us as the curving of space, and only detectable
through its gravitational effects. It would be referred to as Dark Matter
existing in what can only be called a 5th
-dimensional hyperspace.
So hyperspace's dark matter is part of space-time's ordinary matter
and physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed would be correct when he said, " … 'dark
matter' might be just ordinary matter …" (he's saying there could
be equal quantities of the two). Dark matter's properties of invisibility
and retention of gravitational influences are simulated by phenomena
such as time travel. During this, matter is invisible and the amount of
it seems to decrease. Gravity effects remain, and are necessarily
attributed to increase of dark matter. At a certain point (the present),
there'd appear to be approx. 5 times more dark matter.
A supernova blows off gaseous material before exploding - forming
a slower moving, cooler shell. Travelling at light speed,
gravitational and electromagnetic radiation (consisting of binary
digits) from the blast slams into that material. The lower
temperature allows the gravitons' energy to interact with the
photons', producing mass in the form of dust i.e. dust particles
condense in the shell. Waves from deep space produce graviton-
photon interaction, forming collapsing clouds from which stars form.
If there's no interaction as a result of higher temperatures, no
matter is created and there is no cloud of gas and dust. A black
hole – formed of gravitational waves and their precursors, binary
digits - could result.
Gravitational waves radiating from a supernova to its shell would
push against the shell and be repulsive. Similarly, waves
originating from warps far out in space and condensing into
interstellar clouds would be repelling waves that conceivably
account for universal expansion (the 1's and 0's forming the waves
would be candidates for explaining dark energy).


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The best sci-fi music videos ever
Jeremy Messersmith's recently released video for his song "Tatooine" is a fucking adorable little construction paper synopsis of the Star Wars OT (original trilogy, hello?) set to a sparse guitar and piano whisper of a song.
And, since we're total nerds, we're taking the occasion to retrospect on some of the music history's most interesting science fiction themed videos.
First things first, take a gander at Messersmith's new video, created by animator Eric Power. Adorbs!
Tupac, "California Love"
Might as well start off on the right foot here. Tupac's dystopic masterpiece is science fictioney enough; just because there aren't spaceships doesn't mean it wouldn't fit into a James Cameron movie. Purists.
Smashing Pumpkins, "Tonight Tonight"
Remember sitting in the den (if you had one), watching the MTV Video Music Awards in 1996? Through a sort of steampunked version of space travel Corgan, Iha, and Darcy work their way through some very nineties interpersonal problems - "the more you change the less you feel" doesn't really apply anymore. We don't change, and we don't feel.
Insane Clown Posse, "Miracles"
Everything is science fiction when you understand nothing.
Huey Lewis, "Power of Love"
Doc travels from the future to catch a Huey show - it was the one place he knew he wouldn't be. No paradox.
Ray Parker, Jr., "Ghostbusters"
You might say "how many eighties theme songs are you going to use dude?" It's not cheating, and two.
Michael and Janet Jackson, "Scream"
I need some Stress Caps after considering the familial implications of this video. "Stop pressuring me." This is how Jacksons work out the pains of being singslaves for their entire childhood. By singing.
LCD Soundsystem, "Home"
LCD Soundsystem's video for their song "Home" is an adorable exploration of what hipsters would do with a fully functioning robot; show him a good time (bikinis) while simultaneously exploiting him for his retro vibe.
Bjork, "All Is Full of Love"
Cunnigham's videos are consistently next-level and this one, for Bjork's "All Is Full of Love," is the ultimate. It doesn't get much more sci-fi than robots fucking.
Daft Punk, "Harder Better Faster Stronger"
Every Daft Punk video is the best sci-fi music video ever made, but those douchebags at EMI have disabled embedding on all of them, so click here to watch this most best of the best.
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Athens, Greece : entrance to the 2004 Olympic swimming pools
very nice shot!!
nice shot
Like a very hungry mouth! A little scary (like the title!)
This looks like another design by Santiago Calatrava. A beautiful structure well complimented in a beautiful shot.
Thank you. Indeed, Mr Calatrava seems to be everywhere ...
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Since the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that Volkswagen had rigged its "clean diesel" to cheat on emissions tests, a number of consumers and cities have sued the carmaker. Now West Virginia becomes the first state to join the list of those alleging the company tricked car-buyers into paying thousands of dollars more for supposedly environmentally-friendly vehicles. [More]
West Virginia Sues VW Over Deceptive Advertising For Vehicles Equipped With "Defeat Devices"
Time Warner Cable Must Pay Nearly $230,000 For 153 Robocalls To The Wrong Person
We can all agree that automated robocalls are an annoying interruption. But you know what's worse? Receiving those automated calls meant for someone else, telling the company to place you on the Do Not Call list and then continuing to receive a total of 153 prerecorded messages. [More]
What You Should Know About Rent-To-Own Retail Models: Extra Costs, High Interest Rates
Rent-to-own stores offer cash-strapped consumers the ability to take home a new refrigerator, living room furniture set and hundred of other items by allowing them to pay a little each month. But, as we've reported in the past, what seems like a convenient years-long payment plan often adds hundreds – even thousands – of dollars to the price tag of a product. To ensure potential customers of rent-to-own stores know what they're getting into, our colleagues at Consumer Reports put together a helpful video spelling out the potential dangers of such retail models. [More]
Settlement: Turns Out A Product Has To Actually Be Made In Vermont To Bear That Label
When you hear the word "Vermont," perhaps images of snowy peaks, crackling, cozy fires and maple syrup spring to mind. It's a winter wonderland! Everything from there smells of snow and touch of roasting marshmallows! But just because you want people to associate your product with the wintry northern state doesn't mean you can just slap a "Made In Vermont" Label on it and call it a day. [More]
California Court: Online Merchants Can Demand Personal Info To Verify Credit Card Purchases
While a California consumer protection law dating back 22 years is all good when it comes to brick-and-mortar stores, the state's Supreme Court ruled today that online merchants can collect personal information from buyers using credit cards. Companies like Apple and Ticketmaster had argued that they need data like home addresses and phone numbers to verify credit card purchases and prevent fraud, and the court agreed in a 4-3 decision. [More]
White House: GOP Efforts To Block Confirmation Of CFPB Director Will Hurt Consumers
Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese, spoke with Consumerist today during a conference call where he stressed the importance of Richard Cordray's confirmation as director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a confirmation that was blocked earlier today by Senate Republicans. [More]
House Considering Three Bills That Could Erode Consumer Protections
Our ever-vigilant parents at the Consumers Union are taking action against three new bills set to be vote on in the House of Representatives Friday, publishing a letter to show how proposed reforms in the bills would contribute to damaging many consumer protections. [More]
Send Your Ideas To The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's New Website
ConsumerFinance.gov, the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new website, is live and in full effect. So is their Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. They want your suggestions and ideas so send 'em in! As they announced on their website their central role is "to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for America…The CFPB belongs to the people it serves. If you have suggestions, we want to hear them." [More]
7 Clauses To Beware Of In Your Cruise Contract
Cruise line contracts are drafted by the company's lawyers and contain nothing in the way of consumer protection. For instance, if you get sick and the ship's doctor treats you and you die, your family can't sue the cruise line for malpractice. [More]
Consumer Advocate Says Protection Agency Should Be Like Harvard's Elizabeth Warren
Jeff Sovern at Public Citizen has a simple message for the Washington bureaucrats who will soon create the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency: Put Elizabeth Warren in charge and build the agency in her image.
Why Elizabeth Warren, you ask?
Chamber Of Commerce Attacks Proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency
Maybe you forgot about the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency in all the health care sound and fury, but it's still out there, and financial companies are still very much against it. Now the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching an ad campaign that shifts the focus from credit card companies to smaller businesses that they insist will be affected, although the scope of the proposed agency is still kind of unclear.
Top Ten Consumer Complaints To State AG's In 2008
The National Association of Attorneys General has polled state attorneys general, who are typically responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws in their states, and announced the top ten consumer complaints for 2008. It's an interesting list.
Vote On Consumer Financial Protection Agency Delayed Until September
This week, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) postponed a vote on a bill creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) until September when lawmakers return from recess. The delay is partly due to other more pressing issues, but mainly due to unexpected (really?) pushback from the financial industry.
Enlightened Nation To Banks: Either Explain Excessive Fees Or Eliminate Them
Australian consumers will soon be able to challenge any bank fee that they consider "unreasonable," thanks to a new law that could save consumers up to $1 billion. Banks that want to keep levying excessive fees for late payments and overdrafts will need to prove that the charges are reasonable by revealing the true processing costs behind the fee.
Here Comes The Consumer Financial Protection Agency!
Shhh, everyone, gather near and listen to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner deliver the most beautiful, wonderful mandate we could give to a new federal agency: "The agency will have only one mission—to protect consumers." And with that, the Treasury Department sent to Congress legislation that will create the brand new Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
G.M. Agrees To Remain Responsible For Shoddy Cars After Bankruptcy
General Motors has reached an agreement with the government to let consumers file what are known as product-liability claims after the company escapes from bankruptcy protection. The big win for consumers means that if a manufacturing defect in an old G.M. causes injuries in the future, consumers will still be able to sue G.M. in state court.
Iowans To Get Wishy Washy Consumer Bill Of Rights
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March 1, 2015 HTC set to square off against Facebook with virtual headset
In the looming battle of virtual reality technology, HTC and Valve Software are preparing to square off against Facebook's Oculus Rift.
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, both companies announced the Vive, a virtual reality headset that will be made available to consumers later this year.
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February 24, 2015 Meet Facebook's new virtual reality competitor
The competition is getting more intense for Facebook's Oculus Rift.
Valve Software, the videogame developer and creator/operator of the industry's largest PC game digital distribution platform, will unveil its own virtual reality hardware next week at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco. The company has not yet announced whether the system will see a commercial release, but it is actively meeting with content partners at the show, generally an indicator that it does plan to do so.
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While it's still anyone's guess as to when the Oculus Rift or Sony's Project Morpheus will be commercially available, this year's E3 made one thing clear: there's nothing virtual about the fun these devices deliver.
VR may not have been front and center at this year's show, but it certainly created a lot of buzz. Sony saw huge crowds queing up for Morpheus. The line stretching around the Oculus booth was several hours long.
I tried out a lot of VR games at the show. Here's what stood out.
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The world of virtual reality, essentially barren three years ago, is suddenly the Hot New Thing.
Samsung is reportedly working on its own VR headset, which would compete against the Oculus Rift and Sony's "Project Morpheus." Even crazier? It could ship sometime this year.
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One of the video game industry's highest profile publishers is accusing Oculus of stealing its intellectual property to create the Rift virtual reality headset.
ZeniMax Media filed suit Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Dallas, saying Oculus and founder Palmer Luckey "commercially exploited" ZeniMax computer code and trade secrets for their own gain. And it was that software that led to the $2 billion purchase of Oculus by Facebook in March.
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After making legal threats earlier this month, ZeniMax Media — the parent company of game publisher Bethesda — has filed suit against Oculus, saying the maker of the anticipated virtual reality Rift headset illegally used software developed by the game maker to create the device.
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My wife said she felt what seemed to be a flutter today and we are 9 weeks along today, if the doctors calculations are correct. Anybody have any thoughts regarding this? Thanks
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It's unlikely to be the baby unless she's had other pregnancies and is very sensitive to baby's movement / in tune with her body. The "flutters" will usually start around 13/14 weeks, at least in my opinion and from what I've heard. There are lots of things going on in her body right now though, so she could be feeling anything.
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It is not the baby that she felt. Soon enough though.
Most women feel movement 16 and 18 weeks I believe, but it does not feel strong or consistent until even later.
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I had a hard time distinguishing flutters from my own body movements so I couldn't even say that I felt anything until about 16 weeks when I got kicked by the baby for poking and proding it :o)
This is my first baby so I wasn't even going to try to justify a "flutter" at all because I have no idea what it should feel like.
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i didnt really feel anything at 9 weeks...if so it was just gas alot of ppl confuse flutters from gas anyway lol now that i am 14 weeks and when i am lying in bed i feel something and i know for sure its not gas lol it feels awesome i love that feeling....
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Probably not, but I would entertain the thought to make her happy...does it hurt to let her think she felt a flutter?
Addison Day arrived on April 24, 2009!!��She is gorgeous, sweet, and perfectl!
Emma Riley arrived Dec 20, 2010.� She is beautiful and perfect!!
True... theres really nothing saying it wasnt flutters it very well could be...
Tristan Wayne was born on July 3rd...now i have two perfect boys Daniel is 10
my first time preggo, i started to feel "flutters" at 10 weeks. I then miscarried at 12 weeks. I never made it past 8 weeks with my 2nd pregnancy so i'm looking forward to feeling those "flutters" with these babies. it's gonna be weird feeling movement from TWO babies.
Mother to: 4 angels: 4/12/03 & 10/31/07,Gabriella & Trinity(identical twins): 3/12/09; & Girlfriend to Army Soldier: 04/09/09!
According to Russell Turk, and obstetrician, and quoted on babycenter.com "Women generally don't begin to feel the baby move until sometime between 16 and 22 weeks or later, particularly if it's the woman's first pregnancy."
My doctor also told me the same thing.
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I felt it!!!!!!
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I dont believe you can feel the baby that soon! I had an U/S at 8 weeks and he was only the size of a lentil and didn't even really have limbs yet, just little buds.
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Posted in thread: 15 Year Old Grain on 06-01-2009 at 02:55 AM
So I broke out the coffee travel mug mash tun.....It wasn't very sweet, so I don't think there
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I would crack a few ounces of the lager grain and do a micro-mash: 152F 60 minutes. If the wort
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Each calendar features art nude imagery combined with empowered thoughts. I believe that the female nude can be so empowering if it is presented with style , passion and grace.
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BILL NO A05886 SAME AS No Same as SPONSOR Kavanagh COSPNSR MLTSPNSR Amd S606, Tax L Provides for a transportation credit for commuters residing within this state and employed or self-employed within a large city, i.e. population over one million; provides that such credit is equal to one percent of wages and self-employment income earned within New York city.Go to top
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  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a transporta- tion credit for those employed in large cities   PURPOSE: The purpose of this bill is to provide a State income tax credit to defray transportation costs for commuters who are employed or self-em- ployed in New York City.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 of the bill provides a transportation credit for individuals commuting to New York City for work. The credit is equal to 1 percent of wages and self-employment income earned within New York City. Section 2 establishes the effective date.   JUSTIFICATION: Many New Yorkers incur significant expenses traveling to and from New York City each day. In 2013, it was reported that The U.S. Department of Labor found that average commuters spend more than $1,100 a year to commute to Manhattan using public transportation, while drivers spend over $2,200 on fuel, and that this figure excludes tolls (Stephanie Landsman, NYC's 'Extreme Commuting' Costs Getting out of Control, CNBC Nov. 9, 2013, www.cnbc.com/id/101155916). This tax credit against the New York State income tax would compensate commuters for transportation costs that are related to employment in New York City. The enactment of this targeted subsidy to defray transporta- tion expenses would promote the economic development of the region.   LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 2014: A00161 (Kavanagh) - Ways and Means 2013: A00161 (Kavanagh) - Ways and Means 2012: A06184 (Kavanagh) - Ways and Means 2011: A06184 (Kavanagh) - Ways and Means 2010: A00747 (Kavanagh) - Ways and Means 2009: A00747 (Kavanagh) - Ways and Means 2008: A08457 (Kavanagh) - Ways and Means 2007: A08457 (Kavanagh) - Ways and Means   FISCAL IMPACT ON THE STATE: The transportation credit is estimated to provide taxpayer savings of $510 million per year.   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after the first of January next succeeding the date on which this act shall have become law.


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The most common disease in the United States is not what you may think. Heart disease, stroke, or cancer come to mind, but actually gum disease is the single most prevalent disease in America. In fact, it affects more people than heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's, and cancer combined. About 80% of the population has some form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, periodontitis (advanced), and gingivitis (mild).
What is gum disease?
Gum disease is an infection of the gums and bone that support teeth, and it usually starts early in life, then progresses as a person ages. It all starts when plaque hardens into tartar (also called calculus) below the gum line. This irritates vulnerable soft tissues and infection can set in. Combined with decaying food particles lodged between teeth and bacteria emitted by plaque, the infection can spread quickly. Symptoms are so mild in the early phase, many patients don't recognize them: red, tender, swollen gums, bleeding when brushing teeth.
As the condition progresses, gums recede from teeth and pockets of bacteria form. The bacteria can destroy gum tissue and bone, causing tooth and bone loss.
Gum recession is a form of gum disease.
Why is gum disease so serious?
Recent research reveals that gum disease is linked to increased risk for major overall health problems, including but not limited to stroke, heart disease, respiratory problems, osteoporosis, diabetes complications, low birth weight, and most recently, dementia. Because of these findings, research continues. We may learn much more in the next few years.
It makes perfect sense, though - gum disease linked to overall health problems. Everything that enters or is present in the mouth has access to the whole body. The mouth is like a portal to the body. That's why regular checkups and hygiene visits are vital to not only oral health, but also overall health.
Is gum disease curable?
Unfortunately, gum disease is not curable. However, we can detect early warning signs of gum disease at your regular dental checkups. At this stage, prevention might be as simple as changing your brushing technique, improving your flossing routine, or changing the products you use for oral care at home.
Once gum disease sets in as gingivitis and early mild periodontitis, we can often treat it with non-surgical therapy including:
- Scaling - to remove hardened plaque from below the gum line
- Root Planing - to reduce rough areas on teeth roots
- Antibiotic Therapy - to battle infection
Once more advanced periodontal disease has taken hold and begun to destroy bone, only more advanced treatments can be successfully used including:
- Bite adjustments to correct uneven bite forces that weaken the periodontium
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- Splinting of loose teeth
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- Surgery - advanced cases may require the care of a periodontist, in which case we will refer you to a trusted colleague
Expect to attend more frequent hygiene visits so that a dentist or hygienist can monitor your condition and make sure that recovery is on track.
What is laser treatment for gum disease?
There are two forms of laser treatment that we provide.
Combined with comprehensive periodontal therapy, a diode laser for soft tissue procedures can remove and reduce some periodontal infection. This type of treatment also promotes reattachment of gum tissue to teeth. Laser dentistry is precise and conservative in comparison to traditional therapies. Some patients do not even need anesthesia during laser therapy.
Periolase is a comprehensive laser treatment designed to eliminate the bacteria deep in the oral tissues that cause periodontal disease. It is a patient friendly alternative to traditional "GUM SURGERY"
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