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Over 200 bankers and farmers gathered here at a huge gala at the weekend where they were brought together to forge links and discuss how they can do business together.
Speaking a t the occasion, Oswald Ryan-Tellis, an expert in the banking industry said: "The banking industry has an important role to play in the country's 'Kilimo Kwanza' initiative."
He said many banks in Tanzania for some reason have been avoiding dealing with the farmers because most of the latter lack registered property to serve as collateral for loans and the financial industry has not exactly been targeting to reap from agriculture.
Prof Apollonia Kerenge, who is chief consultant with the Arusha-based Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) was the chief guest at the bankers' gala night and she said it is high time people in the financial industry started to operate beyond their 'usual cocoon of shiny-paneled banking premises'.
"Bankers can be farmers, or invest in local agricultural initiatives through special programmes, projects and loans granting to farmers," she said.
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"Bankers have an image of Shylock (from Shakespeare's Merchants of Venice) and this has been scaring most people to deal or interact with them."
She pointed out that, the image of people in shiny cars, suits and concealed in sky-scraping steel buildings doesn't help much in encouraging the farmers to venture anywhere near them.
"At ESAMI we have started special training courses on 'banking for bankers,' stated Prof Kerenge, urging the bankers to not only learn to earn honours and certificates but also make differences in society.
Executive Director of Doric Group Africa Peter Morgan, who organised the gala said the event which will be taking place in series, aim to break the wall separating bankers and other organisations, institutions and members of the society and finally form a seamless working network for mutual benefit.
Robert Odundo, the general manager for Hughes Motors Limited, which sponsored the event said his firm had started extending loaning facilities to local farmers outside the banking system.
"We are agents of various types of motor vehicles including farming machinery such as tractors and have established a special process through which local farmers can acquire equipment and pay for them slowly and at own convenience," Odundo said.
The Hughes Motors' boss said they were compelled to by-pass the banking system in extending loans to farmers because many financial sectors in the country did not trust small scale growers.
"But things are changing, we have started to work with the Tanzania Investment Bank through its agricultural financing window to help local farmers acquire quality and new equipment to modernise their operations," he said.
"We are also ready to work with farmers," said Goodluck Peter the Customer Service manager with the Standard Chartered Bank, explaining that, bankers do not exactly avoid farmers but the country needed to come up with proper system through which the two parties can work harmoniously.


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Just got back from the game. Chilly day, even if the sun did come out a bit to warm things up.
Lemme just say that if that guy yelling from the Defense's sideline was Wayne Bolt, we've got a gem! I just loved how he was going bezerk after every play, good or bad. If it wasn't him, then at least someone is getting on our players!
This was the first time I've seen Arnaud in a "game day" situation, and color me impressed. He looks pretty good, and I would have complete faith in him to run the offense.
RJ Sumrall had a pretty good game, if only because Todd Blythe never played a down (none that I saw.). Still, he played great, and is a quickly rising star on our WR corps.
Go Sssssssssyclones!
Was that Scales that had the 70 yard TD run off-tackle?? Pretty nice run...
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Was that Scales that had the 70 yard TD run off-tackle?? Pretty nice run...
I think that was Jason Harris. I was thinking it was Scales until he turned toward the crowd, and I thought I saw a 22 on his chest before he was swarmed by other players.
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Was that Scales that had the 70 yard TD run off-tackle?? Pretty nice run...
It was harris... Scales is not that fast.
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin 1775
It was Harris who had that run. I think the Offensive line looked like crap. Lee Tibbs was getting eaten alive by Parker and Taylor. Offensive line is our glaring weak spot. One thing I did like was Brandon Johnson pulling right and pulling left outside. That play seemed to work pretty well.
Another point: Can we please get rid of these delayed handoffs out of the gun? Mac proved they absolutely do not work, and with a terrible line they go from bad to worse.
Defense looked pretty solid, I thought the coverage was well-played.
Kickoff coverage needs work. Badly.
Scales fumbled I believe in the third quarter. I'd like to see if it was actually ripped out or if he just fumbled it.
Overall analysis: Good showing, O-line needs work, but all in all I think the future is bright for the upcoming season.
Well, at least Brandtner looked good. :)
Thanks for the updates, I wasn't able to make it...did we go with the Purdue style offense??? And if so, how'd it look?
That was not our regular kick off coverage, it was made up mostly of walk-ons or "yellow hats".
The offense hardly showed anything, maybe 5 different plays at most, with the routes being run according to what the def. was giving them.
The offensive line was absolutely pathetic. Later on in the game the starters were getting eaten alive by the likes of: Chase Hurtig, Patrick Neal, Bailey Johnson, and Nick Howe. It was bad.
On a good note, new 2nd string RT Ben Lamaak was dominating Travis Ferguson.
Also, Zac Sandvig was starting over Chris Singleton and Hunley was starting over James Smith. I did not see any of Drenard Williams.
Can we play without an oline like Texas tech does when they spread out?
Nebraska has 10-11 oline recruits in last two years. So does Colorado. What say us?
In fact, Nebraska is loading up with 2008 commitments. Look at rivals. Are we late out the gate?
Let Prohm's Posse Ride: Hallice, Brady, Stu, Lard, Naz, Deonte, Monte, Matt, Simeon, Jordan, and Babb.
I have to say overall I thought things were looking up. The team seemed pretty disciplined, and the new quarter back was looking pretty good. I know it's on another thread, but I'm hoping that Bylthe not playing was an indication of a lot off good stuff come. All in all, I'm looking forward to the fall! (And I don't want to take my face paint off now... )
I don't know what you were watching but that was a much better showing from an OL standpoint than we've had in previous years with so-called NFL talent on the line. I was most pleased with the lack of negative plays that the offense had running the ball which has been very noticeable the past few years.
Having running plays out of shotgun is a necessity otherwise we become very tendencied. They may not work the best but every play is there for a reason and those running plays are to keep the defense honest.
Exaggeration is a BILLION times worse than understating.
I'll try to make this somewhat comprehensive. The first big difference this year was that it was not an actual game, pretty much just a practice. The 1st team O and D faced off, then on the next possession the 2nd team would face off. Special teams did not go all out or tackle, and the QB could not be tackled. The scoring was offense vs. defense and the method of scoring was somewhat foreign to me. The offense won 30 something to 20 something, but only scored two TD's and a field goal.
Sets: We ran most of our plays out of a 3 wide, 1 back set. The QB was usually under center unless it was a 3rd and long.
Running Game: One thing that stuck out to me was that almost all of our running plays utilized a pulling lineman. Most were quite ineffective. Jason Harris did manage to break one, but that was about the extent of our running game. Scales started, but Johnson and Harris both took quite a few snaps with the first team. Scales turned it over once on a fumble.
Passing Game: Blythe didn't play for some reason. Hopefully its just because he's good and they wanted to look at others. Sumrall looked good and caught the one long touchdown pass from Meyer. It seemed like we either did a quick drop and got rid of it or went deep. Usually the line gave sufficient time to throw. Meyer underthrew a few and Arnaud overthrew a few. From watching warmups, Arnaud appear to have good fundamentals and a quicker release than Meyer. There were a few drops from people who's names I can't remember.
Aside from two plays (the Harris and Sumrall TDs) the defense didn't give up much. I'm not sure if this is good or if our offense is just bad. One bad thing was that there was relatively little pressure on the QB most of the time. The CB's played right up on the line instead of 10 yards back, which was nice to see. Zach Sandvig also played most of the game with the first team, which rather surprised me.
Special Teams
As mentioned, the special teams did not go 100%. Shaggy made his two extra points and a 35ish yard field goal. Kickoffs never made it to the endzone. Brandtner did fine.
It was uneventful for the most part, yet fun.
Other than a flashy showing by Sumrall and a nice run by Harris, there wasn't much to the spring game. Garrin did open a few eyes though with a couple nice hits.
I expected just that, a player or two to stand out, yet for the most part vanilla play calling. Not one time did we see the "spread formation" we've been hearing about.
Many of those positions will change, especially on the offensive line and defensive secondary.
It was just good to tailgate, meet some CF'ers and see a little football.
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(1) "benefit" (with respect to a foreign mission) means any acquisition, or authorization for an acquisition, in the United States by or for a foreign mission, including the acquisition of—
(B) public services, including services relating to customs, importation, and utilities, and the processing of applications or requests relating to public services,
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(2) "chancery" means the principal offices of a foreign mission used for diplomatic or related purposes, and annexes to such offices (including ancillary offices and support facilities), and includes the site and any building on such site which is used for such purposes;
(3) "foreign mission" means any mission to or agency or entity in the United States which is involved in the diplomatic, consular, or other activities of, or which is substantially owned or effectively controlled by—
(B) an organization (other than an international organization, as defined in section 4309 (b) of this title) representing a territory or political entity which has been granted diplomatic or other official privileges and immunities under the laws of the United States or which engages in some aspect of the conduct of the international affairs of such territory or political entity,
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Source(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title II, § 202, as added Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(b),Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 283; amended Pub. L. 99–93, title I, § 127(b),Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 418; Pub. L. 99–569, title VII, § 701,Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3204; Pub. L. 100–204, title I, § 153(e),Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1353; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(o)(1),Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 409.)
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This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this title", meaning title II of act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, as added Aug. 24, 1982, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(b), 96 Stat. 283, known as the Foreign Missions Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4301 of this title and Tables.
1994—Subsec. (a)(3) to (8). Pub. L. 103–236struck out par. (3) and redesignated former pars. (4) to (8) as (3) to (7), respectively. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: " 'Director' means the Director of the Office of Foreign Missions established pursuant to section 4303 (a) of this title;".
1987—Subsec. (a)(1)(G). Pub. L. 100–204added subpar. (G).
1986—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 99–569amended par. (4) generally, substituting "which is involved in the diplomatic, consular, or other activities of, or which is substantially owned or effectively controlled by" for "involving diplomatic, consular, or other governmental activities of".
1985—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 99–93substituted "mission to or agency in" for "official mission to" in introductory provisions, and inserted "or which engages in some aspect of the conduct of the international affairs of such territory or political entity" before the comma at end of subpar. (B).
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Allan Hubbard is best known for his work as a "funny animal" artist. He started out as an inbetweener at the Walt Disney Studios in 1937, and left after the big strike in 1941. He then turned to comic book art, working through the Sangor Shop. He did funny animal art for Better Publications, Rural Home and ACG, and was also an artist for ACG's 'Spencer Spook' and 'Bungle of the Jungle' stories.
Wirey (Merry-Go-Round #2, April 1948)
He shared a commercial art studio with Hubie Karp, Jim Davis and Jack Bradbury between 1948 and 1951. During this period he funny animal art and features like 'Tito and his Burrito' for National/DC.
The Adventures of Peter Wheat #45
By 1950 he joined Dell Publications and he remained with this company throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He did art with licensed characters from MGM ('Tom & Jerry', 'Spike & Tyke', 'Andy Hardy'), Warner Bros. ('Sylvester', 'Mary Jane & Sniffles') and Walter Lantz ('Andy Panda'). He also produced 'The Adventures of Peter Wheat' (giveaways from 1950 to 1956), which he took over from Walt Kelly, but he is best known for his Disney comic art.
Hubbard has illustrated numerous stories starring 'Chip 'n' Dale', 'Bambi' and especially 'Scamp'. In the 1950s he was one of the first artists who often used the character of Jiminy Cricket (from the 'Pinocchio' movie) in his Disney work. Hubbard has illustrated several comic adaptations of Disney films, such as 'Jungle Book', 'The Lady and the Tramp', 'The Aristocats' and 'Peter Pan'. He was the main artist for the 'Aristocats' related comic book 'O'Malley and the Alley Cats' in the 1970s.
Donald, Fethry and Tabby in the 1964 story 'The Cat Caper'
(from Le Journal de Mickey #1532, 1981)
Hubbard additionally did art for Disney colouring books and children's books, as well as stories for international Disney publications through the Disney Studios between 1963 and 1977. In 1963 he and writer Dick Kinney introduced Donald's beatnik cousin 'Fethry Duck' to the Duck universe. He also originated other characters in Disney comics, such as 'Hard Haid Moe', 'Hustler Duck', 'Belle Duck', 'Tabby', 'Double-O-Duck' and 'Mata Harrier'.
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On Friday night fellow Michigan State commitments Damion Terry and Delton Williams help lead Eric Cathedral Prep High School to the Pennsylvania Class AAA State Championship by defeating Archbishop Wood High School by a score of 24-14. SpartanMag.com has analysis of the two future Spartans.First Impressions:The one thing that you can be said about Terry and Williams is they pass the eyeball test. Often recruits size is somewhat inflated, but that is not the case here. Terry and Williams are very bit the size listed and it was obvious to see even when they were just warming up. Even to an untrained eye you could see that the two future Spartans were physically the most impressive players on the field.Damion Terry:SpartaMag.com was well aware that Terry has a strong arm, what we were looking for is some of the more subtle quarterback traits. The two things we came away most impressed with is Terry's calm demeanor in the pocket and his touch on the deep ball.Archbishop Wood dialed up numerous types of pass rush schemes to try and pressure and confuse Terry, but to no avail. Terry does not get happy feet and he does not try and force passes. That is a main reason why his TD to INT ratio was over 5 to 1.Terry was able to complete several long completions on the night and more often than not he put the ball right on the money with excellent touch. You often hear people talk about quarterbacks throwing a "catchable ball". The is definitely they case with Terry on his deep passes.Terry will still need to work on his release a little, but that is understandable considering he has long arms and can get away with winding up a bit. Drew Stanton had the same type of delivery which was probably somewhat due to his baseball prowess.Delton WilliamsWilliams is a versatile player and he made some nice plays on both sides of the ball, but defense is where we see him making the biggest impact. Not only does it fit his overall skill set, but it also fits his personality.Williams is a natural leader. On the field he was constantly communicating defensive signals and talking with his teammates. Even when a teammate made a mistake, Williams was the first one over there encouraging them and providing constructive criticism in a manner. Williams had several nice plays of defense. He thwarted a half-back pass by staying home and knock the pass way. He made several tackles which prevented Archbishop Wood from turning 8-yard runs into 40-yard runs.The best way to describe Williams is what he was doing after the game. Williams was taking the championship trophy around to all his fellow seniors and making sure they got a chance to hold the trophy and get pictures with it. The fact that he was more concerned about his teammates than himself is indicative of why he is well respected. Must be noted:I have been to a lot of high school football games, but I am not sure I have ever seen a high school student body as vocal, creative and passionate as Erie Cathedral Prep. Imagine the Izzone dressed orange. "Dressed" is a bit of a overstatement as many of the boys had no shirts and were dressed in shorts. ECP students have set the bar high as far as high school fans. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
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Children need frequent verbal support. Praise children often on their school work, progress and efforts. Let them know that you care about home and how they do in school. This increases their self-confidence and helps them do better in school.
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May 6, 2016
The death of a Halifax County man after a police officer used a taser on him is the fifth similar incident in Eastern Carolina in the last five years.
It was November 15th 2006 when police in Rocky Mount used a taser on Timothy Wayne Newton. Police say Newton was fighting after they caught him for breaking into a Battleboro convenience store. Newton died at the hospital.
In July of 2009 witnesses say 29-year-old Clarence Smith Junior from Windsor was tased after being put in handcuffs. Deputies say they had a court order for his arrest.
In December of 2010, reports say a trooper in Elizabeth City tased Clayton James of Hertford several times. James lost consciousness and later died.
And in January of last year, the State Bureau of Investigation was called in after an early morning fight on Dollartown Road in Wayne County got out of hand. One man who was tased later died.
We asked Beulaville Police Chief Joey Carter if incidents like these change his mind about his department using tasers. Carter said, "Normally, studies I've seen, there's always an underlying reason for a death. You know, maybe drug related, or heart conditions, or something. So, I've never seen nothing to change my mind to taking the taser off the road."
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Welcome back, Project Runway fans! The last time we spoke, five designers traveled across Europe for inspiration for high-end fashion looks. These past two weeks, we've been engrossed in the finale – first in the narrowing down of the Final Four to Three, and then in seeing the final collections walk the runway.
After working on their collections at home for four months, the designers each picked three pieces to show. Two of the season's best looks (in my opinion) – Michelle's layers and black chaps and Patricia's horsehair cape with leather pants – helped the ladies secure their spots. Stanley's skill with luxe, ornate fabrics earned him the last seat, leaving out Daniel, whose capsule collection was sadly made up of well-designed but boring choices.
With the judges' advice (primarily for Stanley to add interest and youth, Michelle to edit, and Patricia to bring cohesion and maturity), the Final Three returned to the workroom to prep for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Everyone was stressed, but Stanley especially – he still had unfinished garments as he walked into Lincoln Center. Between an army of sewing assistants and a (very) patient stage manager, he pulled it together, but it was ugly there for a bit.
Stanley: "Urban Opulence" had some standout pieces, like the gold belted coatdress and white-and-gold dress, but ultimately his collection still felt dated and his quick-fix hemlines were too shoddy for Fashion Week.
Patricia: Inspired by trees, this collection showcased her creativity and Native American heritage. She created a beautiful fabric, and the judges appreciated her leather hole-punch pants. The pink dress she opened with was also really lovely. I still noticed a lack of cohesion, though, and while the judges liked her headpieces, I found them to be a little over the top.
Michelle: This lone wolf–inspired collection exemplified the casual/tough attitude I've come to love about her. It was diverse, yet told a complete story through quilted fabrics and pleated dresses. Those chiffon scarf-ties took it a little too far, and her closing gown was quite heavy – even to Michael Kors (can he come back next season? Please?), who said it was like a "cardboard box walking." Overall, though, she was my favorite.
The judges had a hard time narrowing it down, and I was happy with their final choice. What did you think – did the right person win? Until Season 12, auf Wiedersehen.
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From fingerprinting to criminal sentencing, from lawyer licensing to judicial selection, and from eminent domain to wealth transfers via class-action lawsuits, how do perverse incentives impact the law and what reforms would create a more just and efficient legal system?
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Edward López with David Theroux on the New Book, The Pursuit of Justice
Recorded: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Independent Institute Research Fellow Edward Lopéz, Associate Professor of Law and Economics at San Jose State University and editor of the new Institute book The Pursuit of Justice, talks with Institute President David Theroux about the faulty incentives at the heart of government legal failures and whether market-based alternatives can provide viable solutions to the serious problems caused by the bureaucratization and politicization of the law.
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Amid the current economic and financial crises, President Obama may do well to remember the men who have come before him.
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Gitte Lee Models For Celine
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- Prêt à Porter P said...
This is fantastic!
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- October 20, 2010 at 3:33 AM
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I love the new Celine campaign!
- October 20, 2010 at 4:52 AM
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She is sensational! Thanks for the post, I'm definitely on the lookout for more pics of Gitte Lee!
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Very lovely! And yes, I think it is great that they are using older women in their campaign, I think so many brands forget that their ads should be targeting a much wider audience of people, not just the young, the thin, and the tall.
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- October 21, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Check out her hands. They say hands are the telltale sign of age. Not hers.
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- October 21, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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Sooo happy to see a confident, stunning woman over 60 in an ad campaign. She is much more interesting to look at than the unformed teenage clothes hangers that populate most magazine ads.
- October 21, 2010 at 9:01 PM
Years ago, I worked at a department store. An adult daughter was shopping with her older Mother. She commented that the manufacturers do not market styles that are familiar and comfortable to people like her Mom. "That's why our older people look sloppy. No one wants to sell to them." And I had to agree. Our department had nothing flattering and appropriate for Mom. I see that this is changing. Thanks for this blog and the beautiful photos.
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Hello Ari, I just made a post about this fact...love your blog, and have you added in my link-list.
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Get ready for a wild and wacky speed scrap coming to you live from your supreme team!!!
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Bone Mineral Density
Test Overview
A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures the density of minerals (such as calcium) in your bones using a special X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan. This information is used to estimate the strength of your bones.
We all lose some bone mass as we age. Bones naturally become thinner (called osteopenia) as you grow older, because existing bone is broken down faster than new bone is made. As this occurs, our bones lose calcium and other minerals and become lighter, less dense, and more porous. This makes the bones weaker and increases the chance that they might break (fracture).
With further bone loss, osteopenia leads to osteoporosis. So the thicker your bones are, the longer it takes to get osteoporosis. Although osteoporosis can occur in men, it is most common in women older than age 65.
If your bone density is lower than normal, you can take steps to increase your bone strength and reduce your chances of having a fracture. Some ways to increase bone density and strength include combining calcium and vitamin D supplements with weight-bearing exercise (such as walking), weight training (such as lifting weights or using weight machines), and using medicines.
There are several different ways to measure BMD.
- Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). This is the most accurate way to measure BMD. It uses two different X-ray beams to estimate bone density in your spine and hip. Strong, dense bones allow less of the X-ray beam to pass through them. The amounts of each X-ray beam that are blocked by bone and soft tissue are compared to each other. DEXA can measure as little as 2% of bone loss per year. It is fast and uses very low doses of radiation. Single-energy X-ray absorptiometry (SXA) may be used to measure heel and forearm bone density, but SXA is not used as often as DEXA.
- Peripheral dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (P-DEXA). P-DEXA is a type of DEXA test. It measures the density of bones in the arms or legs, such as the wrist—it can't measure the density of the bones most likely to break, such as the hip and spine. P-DEXA machines are portable units that can be used in a doctor's office. P-DEXA also uses very low doses of radiation, and the results are ready faster than standard DEXA measurements. P-DEXA is not as useful as DEXA for finding out how well medicine used to treat osteoporosis is working.
- Dual photon absorptiometry (DPA). This test uses a radioactive substance to measure bone density. It can measure BMD in your hip and spine. DPA also uses very low doses of radiation but has a slower scan time than the other methods.
Ultrasound is a screening test that is sometimes offered at events such as health fairs. It is only used to look for problems. If results from an ultrasound test find low bone density, DEXA is recommended to confirm the results. Ultrasound uses sound waves to measure BMD, usually in your heel. Ultrasound is quick, painless, and does not use potentially harmful radiation like X-rays. One disadvantage of ultrasound is it can't measure the density of the bones most likely to fracture from osteoporosis (the hip and spine). Ultrasound is not used to keep track of how well medicine for osteoporosis is working.
Before being screened for osteoporosis, you may want to think about what you will do if the tests show that you have a high chance of getting osteoporosis.
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Why It Is Done
A bone mineral density (BMD) test is suggested for:
- All women who are age 65 or older, and younger women who are at increased risk for broken bones caused by osteoporosis.1
- Men with risk factors for osteoporosis, such as being older than 70.
- Men and women who have hyperparathyroidism.
- Men and women who have been taking corticosteroids, such as prednisone, for a long time.
- Follow-up of how well treatment for osteoporosis is working for men and women being treated for 2 years or longer.
How To Prepare
Avoid wearing clothes with metal buttons or buckles for the test. You also may want to remove any jewelry that might interfere with the scan, such as a bracelet if you are having the scan done on your wrist.
How It Is Done
A bone mineral density (BMD) scan is usually done in the special radiology department or clinic by a technologist. Peripheral dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (P-DEXA) machines are portable units that can be used in a doctor's office.
You will need to lie on your back on a padded table. You can usually leave your clothes on. You may need to lie with your legs straight or with your lower legs resting on a platform built into the table.
The machine will scan your bones and measure the amount of radiation they absorb. The DEXA technique, which scans the hip and lower spine, takes about 20 minutes to perform. Other techniques may take 30 to 45 minutes.
Portable machines (P-DEXA) can measure bone density in the wrist or forearm.
Testing at least two different bones (preferably the hip and spine) each time is the most reliable way of measuring BMD. It is best to test the same bones and to use the same measurement technique and BMD equipment each time.
How It Feels
A bone mineral density test does not cause pain. If you have back pain, it may be uncomfortable to lie still on a table during the scan.
During a bone mineral density (BMD) scan, you are exposed to a very low dose of radiation. A BMD scan is not recommended for pregnant women because of the radiation exposure to the unborn baby.
A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures the density of minerals (such as calcium) in your bones using a special X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan. Results are usually available in 2 to 3 days.
Results of bone mineral density tests can be reported in several ways.
Your T-score is your BMD compared to the average score of a healthy 30-year-old. It is expressed as a standard deviation (SD), which is a statistical measure of how closely each person in a group is to the average (mean) of the group. The average BMD is determined by measuring the bone density of a large group of healthy 30-year-olds (young adult reference range). BMD values are then reported as a standard deviation from the mean of this reference group. Almost all 30-year-old people have a BMD value within 2 standard deviations of this mean.
- A negative (–) value means that you have thinner bones (lower bone density) than an average 30-year-old. The more negative the number is, the less bone density you have compared with an average 30-year-old.
- A positive (+) value means that your bones are thicker and stronger than an average 30-year-old.
The following table contains the World Health Organization's definitions of osteoporosis based on bone mineral density T-scores.
Less than 1 standard deviation (SD) below the young adult reference range (more than –1)
|Low bone mass (osteopenia):
1 to 2.5 SDs below the young adult reference range (–1 to –2.5)
More than 2.5 SDs below the young adult reference range (–2.5 or less)
If your bone mineral density test result is low:
- You may have osteoporosis. Doctors usually use the lowest T-score to diagnose osteoporosis. For example, if your T-score at your spine is –3 and your T-score at your hip is –2, the spine T-score would be used to diagnosis osteoporosis.
- You have a higher-than-average chance of breaking a bone. The more negative your T-score, the greater your chances of breaking a bone during a fall or from a minor injury. Every change of 1 SD means a twofold increase in the risk of fracture at that site. For example, if you have a T-score of –1, your chances of having a broken bone are 2 times greater than if your T-score was 0.
Low BMD values may be caused by other problems, including:
- Taking certain medicines.
- Cancer, such as multiple myeloma.
- Cushing's syndrome , hyperthyroidism, or hyperparathyroidism.
- Diseases of the spine, such as ankylosing spondylitis.
- Premature menopause.
- Vitamin D deficiency.
Your BMD value may also be compared to other people of your age, sex, and race. This is called your Z-score. It is given in standard deviations (SD) from the average value for your age group.
- A negative (–) value means that your bones are thinner (lower bone density) and weaker than most people in your age group. The more negative the number is, the less bone density you have compared with others in your age group.
- A positive (+) value means that your bones are thicker and stronger than most people in your age group.
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the bone mineral density (BMD) test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- Inability to be correctly positioned during the test.
- Having a broken bone in the past. This can cause falsely high BMD results.
- Arthritis of your spine. In this case, the changes caused by arthritis in the spine may not make the spine the best place to measure for osteoporosis.
- Metal implants from hip replacement surgery or hip fracture.
- Having an X-ray test that uses barium within 10 days of the BMD test.
What To Think About
- Experts disagree about which bones are best to use for BMD measurements. Bones in the lower spine and hip are tested most often. These bones generally have the most bone loss and are more likely to fracture. Sometimes bones in the wrist are measured. Ultrasound screening is done on the bone in the heel.
- A BMD measurement should be done only when the information provided by the test will affect treatment decisions. BMD does not need to be measured more often than every 2 years to find out how well treatment is working.
- Using DEXA to measure bone mineral density is replacing older methods, such as dual photon absorptiometry (DPA).
- Regular X-rays cannot detect mild bone loss. A bone must lose at least a quarter of its weight before a regular X-ray can detect the problem.
- If your bone density is lower than normal, you can increase bone density and strength by exercising, lifting weights or using weight machines, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, and taking some medicines. To learn more about how you can increase your bone strength and density, see the topic Osteoporosis.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2011). Screening for Osteoporosis: Recommendation Statement. Available online: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf10/osteoporosis/osteors.htm.
- Fischbach FT, Dunning MB III, eds. (2009). Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Other Works Consulted
- Chernecky CC, Berger BJ (2008). Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 5th ed. St. Louis: Saunders.
- Fischbach FT, Dunning MB III, eds. (2009). Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- Liu H, et al. (2008). Screening for osteoporosis in men: A systematic review for an American College of Physicians guideline. Annals of Internal Medicine, 148(9): 685–701.
- Nayak, S, et al. (2006). Meta-analysis: Accuracy of quantitative ultrasound for identifying patients with osteoporosis. Annals of Internal Medicine, 144 (11): 832–841.
- Qaseem A, et al. (2008). Screening for osteoporosis in men: A clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine, 148(9): 680–684. Also available online: http://www.acponline.org/clinical_information/guidelines/guidelines.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2011). Screening for Osteoporosis: Recommendation Statement. Available online: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf10/osteoporosis/osteors.htm.
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A while back Seredemia suggested a challenge topic to "Map yourself". The idea sounds interesting so let's try it out.
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Basically, make a map that represents you as a person. It doesn't have to be anything personal ( or it can if you want); just make a map that lets us know what sort of person you are. Like, for example, you could make a map of your favourite things and represent them as places, etc. Or make a map of what you've achieved so far in your life. Or a map of things you would like to do before you kick the bucket. Or a map that actually looks like you (how in the world someone will achieve this, I have no idea though...) The possibilities are endless, so long as we learn something interesting about you and it's shown well through the map.
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Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about this idea! Nice one, Bogie.
Ah, that's so tempting! I might be able to sneak it into some late nights. I hope so. Nice choice, Bogie. And a cool idea, Seredemia!
No entries? Anyone? Anyone?
Not much time available, just by chance. I've thought a bit about starter-ideas... might help spark entrants? Simon & Garfunkel singing "I am a rock - I am an island!" Or conversely the John Donne poem "no man is an island..." The John Denver song with the line "I want to live with my feet in Dixie and my head in the cool, cool North". Looking at the back of my hand or my forearm I wonder if the veins would make a road network... or one of rivers. Or since I'm an engineer by trade, would a railroad network be more appropriate? A familiar neighborhood is said to be as well known as the back of one's hand... In the Appalachians a phenomenon crops up where some hilltops or mountaintops are treeless - just grass and shrubs - and not like it's above treeline by altitude; neighboring taller peaks can be fully treed. I too am balding, and those hilltops are called 'Balds".
We use unusual methods of generating random-but-plausibly-systematic coastlines - I wonder if a set of profiles of me, rendered as B&W cutouts, would make raw materials to snip and puzzle-fit to make interesting landmasses. I'm rather less fractal than a cloudy sky, but it's at least a different thought.
I briefly considered combining this with the July regular challenge - with barbarian invaders vs defending troops being bacteria vs. my immune system....
I could do a superhero map of the city I so valiantly defend from supervillains... except if i had a superpower it would be obliviousness. Y'know: "able to ignore tall buildings at a single glance." Not the most dynamic of subjects. "Captain Oblivion, the, uhhh, ignorable foe of lukewarm ill-will?"
Map of me, map of me, map of me. Hmmm. Well, the punnily obvious choice is the USA State of Maine, standard abbreviation ME. I could go pun-low from all angles, with neighboring fictional states of Doray and Faso.
A geekily appropriate topical map would be to take places I've lived, weighted by lengths of time in each, and derive cartographically my average location across my life. Ditto locations I've worked plotted vs. lengths of time each, getting my average workplace. Hmmm - wonder what that means my "average commute" is, effectively...
Wow half way through and no takers. If I was allowed to compete in the lite challenges I could throw something together and win by DEFAULT ! Cue the maniacal laughter !!
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ARGH!! but the damn compass be broken!! "
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