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Antidepressant Drugs in Dermatology
M. A. Guptaa, MD, FRCPC and A. K. Guptab, MD, FRCPC
Antidepressants (Table 1)15, can be classified as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and the atypical group. TCAs increase the synaptic concentration of norepinephrin (NE) and/or serotonin (5HT) in the central nervous system (CNS) by (1) inhibiting their reuptake in the presynaptic neuronal membrane, and (2) changing post-synaptic β-adrenergic receptor sensitivity. TCAs produce prominent peripheral and CNS anticholinergic effects, as well as sedative effects due to strong binding affinity for histamine H1 receptors, and orthostatic hypotension due to alpha adrenergic receptor blockade. The TCAs have a quinidine-like effect on the heart and, like quinidine, can moderately slow ventricular conduction in therapeutic doses. An overdose can cause severe conduction block and ventricular arrhythmias.
Possible Uses Of Antidepressants For Conditions That Are Not Psychiatric Disorders
The TCA, oral doxepin, 10mg taken three times daily for 2 weeks, has been shown to be effective in the treatment of chronic idiopathic, and cold urticaria.6,7,8 Topical 5% doxepin cream is also used for the treatment of pruritus.9 The efficacy of doxepin in urticaria is not directly related to its antidepressant effect. The H1 and H2 antihistaminic and anticholinergic properties of the TCAs are important reasons for their efficacy. Doxepin, amitriptyline and trimipramine are potent H1-receptor (e.g., doxepin is 800 times more potent than diphenhydramine) and H2 receptor antagonists. The strongly antihistaminic TCA, trimipramine (50mg/day) has been used to treat the pruritus of atopic dermatitis.10 Amitriptyline has been shown to be effective for postherpetic neuralgia11, and amitriptyline or desipramine for the pain of diabetic neuropathy.12
Possible Uses of Antidepressants For Conditions That Represent Psychiatric Pathology
Major Depressive Disorder13
This disorder is characterized by one or more major depressive episodes (i.e., depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure), and is accompanied by ≥4 vegetative symptoms such as change in sleep, appetite, fatigue, psychomotor agitation or retardation, and a reduced ability to concentrate. A wide range of dermatologic disorders4,5 such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, chronic idiopathic urticaria, alopecia areata, and acne are comorbid with depressive illness. Depression severity has been directly correlated with pruritic severity in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria.14 Patients with clinically mild acne who blame their vocational problems on their acne may be clinically depressed. Antidepressants have been used to treat neurotic excoriations and 'depressive equivalents' such as a burning sensation in the scalp and glossodynia.1,2 Clomipramine has been used to treat trichotillomania.15 When prescribing psychotropic agents, the clinician should always determine whether the patient poses a significant suicide risk, in which case the total amount of medication in the prescription should be a non-lethal dose.
* Doses above 150 mg of imipramine or equivalent should be used with close monitoring for adverse reactions. All antidepressants are contraindicated in combination with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder13 (OCD)
Symptoms include repetitive behaviors such as hand washing, hair plucking, picking of the skin including skin lesions, and ritualistic grooming. It may be the underlying pathology in trichotillomania, and neurotic excoriations and acne excoriee. Agents that inhibit 5- HT reuptake such as clomipramine and the SSRIs are effective in OCD. SSRIs are generally effective for OCD in higher doses when compared with the antidepressant dosage,1,2 e.g., OCD may require 60-80mg/day of fluoxetine while a depressive illness will typically respond to a lower dose.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder13 (Dysmorphophobia)
Patients with this condition exhibit a preoccupation with an imagined defect or a minor anomaly involving the face or head, such as thinning hair, wrinkles, acne, scars, vascular markings, or excessive facial hair. SSRI antidepressants may be effective, but the onset of action usually takes longer (about 6 weeks).
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder13(PTSD)
This condition is often under-recognized in dermatology. Patients have a history of having experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of death, injury or severe harm and their response involved intense fear, horror and helplessness. PTSD patients who experience trauma such as sexual abuse, severe emotional abuse or neglect, loss of a caregiver in early life, or a very chaotic childhood may self-inflict lesions, e.g., dermatitis artefacta and trichotillomania, or self-excoriate an existing skin lesion, e.g., acne excoriee. Since some patients experience dissociative episodes, they may not recall self-inflicting the lesions. SSRI antidepressants help attenuate some symptoms of hyperarousal in PTSD and decrease the frequency of self-injury.
Social Phobia13
Patients with social phobia experience fear being humiliated or embarrassed in public, and this may lead to the avoidance of certain social situations. A cosmetically disfiguring skin condition can theoretically contribute to the development of social phobia. SSRIs, nefazodone, and venlafaxine may be effective in the management of social phobia in some patients.
Some Guidelines For The Use Of Antidepressant Agents15
Antidepressant agents can play an important role in the management of a wide range of dermatologic disorders. The strongly antihistaminic properties of some tricyclic antidepressants are beneficial in conditions such as urticaria and pruritus. TCAs and SSRI antidepressants are used for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, a disease that can coexist with a wide range of skin disorders. TCAs that act on serotonin and the SSRIs are effective in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, which may underlie many self-induced dermatoses. The SSRIs are also effective in some cases of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, often seen in patients who present with cutaneous body image problems, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, which underlies some self-induced dermatoses, and Social Phobia, which may coexist with cosmetically disfiguring skin disorders.
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Game 4 start allows Scherzer to build strength
Game 4 start allows Scherzer to build strength
The right-hander filled the role in the best-of-five AL Division Series against Oakland and the best-of-seven AL Championship Series against the Yankees. He'll do the same against the Giants.
Scherzer has allowed one earned run and struck out 18 over 11 innings this postseason. It's the type of pitching most teams would want to get as often as possible in a seven-game series. The Tigers are concerned about the flipside, not getting it at all. With three other starters pitching as well as they have all season, it's a luxury the club can afford to take.
"Some people have asked about, 'Should he pitch in the fourth game?'" manager Jim Leyland said on Tuesday. "But because of his little bit of setbacks recently, not too recently, but with the celebration and prior to that with a little tired arm, we decided this was the best way to go."
It all goes back to the right shoulder. No matter what the results for Scherzer, and they've been increasingly positive since his return at the end of the regular season, the Tigers aren't going to take a chance.
On one hand, team officials downplay the injury. When right shoulder soreness scratched Scherzer from one start after two innings and erased his assignment from another with a week to go in the regular season, he was diagnosed with deltoid soreness, not tendinitis.
"I know everybody keeps talking about that [as a shoulder injury], but it was definitely muscular," team president/general manager Dave Dombrowski said last week. "They identified it quickly, so it was really more a matter of making sure he got it where it was rested again.
"Like [doctors] said, it's just like a person that's tired. But I was concerned, as far as getting it up and going again."
Even so, shoulder fatigue is enough for the Tigers to use caution. It's not the injury itself, but the chance that trying to push too hard to pitch through it could lead to something else.

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WASHINGTON DC: The United States and Britain have inserted covert intelligence agents into Libya to make contact with rebels and to gather data to guide coalition air strikes, a report said Wednesday.
The White House refused to comment on the apparent shadow war in Libya, and also declined to discuss another report that President Barack Obama had signed a secret order allowing Central Intelligence Agency operations in the country.
A senior US official did, however, warmly welcome the defection to Britain of Libyan Foreign Minister Mussa Kussa, interpreting his flight as a sign that Moamer Kadhafi's inner circle was beginning to crumble under massive pressure.
The New York Times said the CIA had inserted clandestine agents into Libya to gather data for airstrikes and establish links with rebels, who Wednesday lost a swathe of captured territory to Kadhafi loyalists.
Obama has insisted no American ground troops will be deployed in the bid to shield civilians in Libya. But the Times said small groups of American covert agents had been conducting missions inside Libya for several weeks.
It also cited current and former British officials as saying dozens of British special forces and MI6 secret intelligence service agents were also on the ground in Libya, collecting data on government forces and weaponry.
White House spokesman Jay Carney declined to confirm or deny the reports, citing "common practice" not to comment on intelligence matters.
"I will reiterate what the president said yesterday — no decision has been made about providing arms to the opposition or to any group in Libya. We're not ruling it out or ruling it in," said Carney.


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Black Kids, "Partie Traumatic" (Almost Gold)
The Black Kids are, with their debut album "Partie Traumatic," instantly the coolest "kids" in music. They've taken everything modern and relevant -- from Killers-esque vocals to non-retro synth work -- and rolled it into one of the best albums of the year without a sour track in sight.Who knew Jacksonville could produce a band this fun?
The vocals on the title track, "Partie Traumatic" are smart without being smarmy. A jangled, funk-infested guitar supplies the energy while spooky synthesizer sounds dance around the aural foreground. "This jungle is massive/ So please don't be so passive/ Be impressive, impress us/ And they will get the message," goes the opening salvo of this charming track.
Part of the appeal of the Black Kids' approach is that they nail the technical delivery of each song on all fronts. The vocals, for the most part, sound like The Cure's Robert Smith on helium. If the music was understated, it wouldn't work as well, but the songs have a habit of coming to a crescendo nicely.
Billboard Hot 100
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2. "Take A Bow," Rihanna
3. "Lollipop," Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
4. "Bleeding Love," Leona Lewis
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2. Coldplay, "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends"
3. Soundtrack "Camp Rock"
4. G Unit, "T.O.S. (Terminate On Sight)"
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Courtney sent me a sample of this one the other day, and I had it after my lunch this afternoon.
Hot, it was fruity and refreshing, but it's definitely not my favorite. I much prefer Lime Gelato. However, it got better as it cooled, so I'm going to try it cold later. It's currently in a jar in my fridge. I'm expecting to prefer this one as an iced tea, I think.
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In June 2009, we introduced our readers and viewers to Jeannette Cohen, a feisty, 99-year-old Washington woman fighting what to her was an outrageous water bill.
Instead of her normal monthly bill around $30, Cohen was hit with a water bill for $1,181. According to the bill, she had used about 137,000 gallons of water. Her normal use at her modest bungalow-style house off Reno Road NW where she lived alone was only about 3,000 gallons.
"It's just so obvious that, as the plumber said, 'You couldn't use that much water,'" she told NBC Washington that June.
Cohen vowed to fight the bill and enlisted her lawyer son, David. He took the case to the water department. One hearing was delayed when Mrs. Cohen was too ill to attend. Her daughter-in-law Ellen believes the stress affected her mother-in-law's health.
Almost two years later, NBC Washington got a call from Ellen. The water bill case has been resolved.
In a letter sent to Mrs. Cohen last month, the water company said she had won her appeal and the bill would be adjusted to remove the extraordinary amount.
The only problem is, Mrs. Cohen didn't live to see her victory.
"She's gone," David said, adding that the vindication letter is "postmarked a year and a day after she died."
City water officials said they and their customers have to account for water use. Many large bills occur when someone has an unnoticed leak or when a neighbor steals water. But in this case, after a hearing and a lengthy review, Mrs. Cohen was cleared, although she didn't live to know it.
David said his mother was opposed to debts and paid all her bills on time. He said she was stubborn because she was so honest. When he tried to settle the bill with a compromise amount, his mother was furious with him.
"It's probably the last time she was upset with me," he said.
He thinks she'd be very pleased with the result of the appeal.
"I can hear her saying, 'Well, I don't understand why we had to go through all of this,'" David said.
And with that, David let out a knowing little chuckle at the memory of his feisty mother.
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I just wanted to announce, that after several weeks of talking to the wonderful people at FOX, we've been given the greenlight to conduct interviews with all of the Top 12 finalists for American Idol.
Lobeck, our AI recapper extraordinaire, has worked long and hard on securing these interviews, and he will be conducting them each Tuesday morning, and publishing the transcripts here as soon as possible after that.
So, you know what that means - we'll have an exclusive with Vanessa Olivarez tomorrow.
Oh, and the FORT is the ONLY fan-based internet site to do interviews officially through FOX.


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Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish: If that is the case why should we not hitch a lift with the same rules and regulations that are already applied by the Revenue?
Lord Mackie of Benshie: I do not know. But I do know that what happens now does not appear to cause too much trouble. We have heard gloriously exaggerated examples about people travelling on sleepers and so on. I have a much better story about sleepers that I shall tell the Committee a little later. I believe that we are making a little too much of this, especially when the Inland Revenue is today dealing with this matter. Of course the Revenue will deal with the matter in the same way. I believe that we should get on.
Lord Dunleath: I apologise if I am labouring a point. I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish, and the noble Earl, Lord Balfour, for their maritime expertise. In particular, I thank the noble Earl for his kind words about the Northern Ireland linen industry. I am vexed about the position relating to vessels. Currently, there is an extremely good and fast ferry service operated by two companies between Northern Ireland and Cairnryan or Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway.
To return to the "midnight clause", the Northern Ireland Assembly that will shortly be up and running does not at the moment have tax-raising powers. However, as sure as night follows day it will have such powers at some stage. The wretched crews of high-speed vessels will have to wrestle with the question of whether they are in Stranraer, Cairnryan or Belfast. I suspect that they will have to spend so much of their time filling in their tax returns that the vessels will not sail at all.
Baroness Strange: I believe that subsection (6) has some vagueness about it in that it refers to "or other means of transport". Does it mean a raft, yacht, houseboat, barge or ark? Exactly what is it? Would it not be much easier not to have it at all?
Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale: It may be helpful if I deal first with the specific point raised by the amendment tabled by the noble Earl, Lord Balfour, before dealing with the wider point raised in Amendment No. 281E.
Clause 71(6) makes provision, for the avoidance of doubt, that a vessel or other means of transport can be regarded as a place of residence and can therefore in particular circumstances, be a person's principal residence in Scotland. For example, somebody living on a vessel permanently moored in Scotland could be liable for the Scottish variable rate of tax. To put it another way, if someone lives in a mobile home, either on land or water, in Scotland, if other conditions are met, he or she will be liable for the Scottish variable rate. That is only right if that person is benefiting from public services in the same way as a person who lives on shore.
It may also be possible for this clause to apply to a person working aboard a merchant ship. Various members of the Committee have given examples of such a situation. But it is important to recognise that for that to happen--it applies to everyone--all the other relevant conditions in the clause must be met. Since the Committee seems to be losing sight of that fact in some of the contributions it is worth dealing with the matter in detail. The other main relevant conditions are that he or she must be a UK resident for tax purposes. Then he or she would have to have a principal residence in Scotland or meet the "days spent in Scotland" criterion; or perhaps, more bizarrely, there are the cases we have had of an MSP, an MP or an MEP for a Scottish constituency.
The amendment would mean that a person whose principal residence was on a vessel could be a Scottish taxpayer if the vessel upon which he or she lived happened to be registered in Scotland, but could find himself or herself not liable if the vessel was, for example, English or Panamanian-registered. That would surely be illogical. In the light of that explanation, I hope that the noble Earl will not move his amendment.
I turn to Amendment No. 281E which would remove from the definition of a place of residence the clarification that that includes a boat, a ship or other means of transport. The amendment would not necessarily remove ships and so forth from the definition. It would just serve to make the position less
Any time that the person was outside Scotland (as defined in Clause 112) would not count towards the various tests in the clause. Various Members of the Committee have raised various imaginative cases. My old acquaintance rather than friend, I have to say, in this place, the noble Lord, Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish, mentioned the Scottish fisheries protection crew. In practice, such people are likely to have their principal home in Scotland, and will qualify as a Scottish taxpayer on that basis, regardless of the number of days spent in Scotland's inland waters. If any member of the crew lives outside Scotland, days spent in Scotland, including on inland waters, would be a factor in determining liability.
Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish: Before the noble Baroness leaves ships, I am entirely with her about houseboats and the like, but on her answer to the last point about the fishery protection vessel I understand that if someone lives in Scotland, that is fine, but if someone lives in England and spends enough time in coastal waters--my understanding was that the fisheries protection service did not spend any time in inland waters, but in the sea in coastal waters--to break through one of the definitions, despite the residence in England, such a person would be considered to be a Scottish taxpayer.
Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale: I think that the answer is yes. If such a person qualified under the clause providing for days spent in Scotland, then he or she does, because in Scottish inland waters that is what applies.
Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish: I know that I may be splitting hairs and that the noble Baroness may just be making a mistake in her reading, but I cannot allow her to keep on the record "inland waters". That is utterly wrong. It is not inland waters that bother me. It is not the fisheries protection vessel sailing up Loch Ness or Loch Lomond, it is the fisheries protection vessel sailing in Scottish waters; that is, the Minch, outside the Minch, and so on. I think that the noble Baroness has made a slip of the tongue, because she does not have much of a nautical background, despite the fact that she lives overlooking the sea.
Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale: Yes, but it is the Firth of Clyde. It is coastal waters. I agree with that. I thought that I said "coastal waters" the second time that I spoke about the point. I do not want to get into the question of sleepers crossing the Border. The noble Lord is technically right. Where one is at midnight determines where one spends the day--in Scotland or
If all those other criteria were met, there is every chance that such people would benefit from the Scottish tax power, and it is wholly appropriate that they should count as Scottish taxpayers. As a general principle, behind the liability rules, UK residents who are likely to derive benefit from the operation of the Scottish tax power, whether it is varied up or down--no one seems to mention that it might be down--through having a close connection with Scotland should be liable.
Clearly some people have closer connections with Scotland than others, but as I have said, limits have to be drawn somewhere. The lines drawn in Clause 71 are built around the general principle which I have just described. While there is scope for some dispute around the margins, there will always be a reasonable argument for the inclusion of those marginal cases within liability as well as for their exclusion.
It should be stressed that the difficult cases are almost by definition going to be at the margins, with the greater majority of taxpayers unaffected. About how many people are we talking here? I suspect that with most of these extreme examples it is very few indeed.
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I don't know if I miss it per se, but I do miss the fact that there just doesn't seem to be any rock 'n' roll out there anyplace. Everything does seem kind of tame. It's even hard in Manhattan to go out and find a good band to go see.
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If March is for Media, April is for Art in Austin, and SXSW style, too much is never enough! On site, Art Week, Art City Austin, Texas Biennial, Fusebox, Art Austin. I give up! Visit the many overlapping websites to deciper the cultural riches to be displayed in the Central Texas urban zone.
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- Lego My Art! - January 30th, 2016
- Archive: Painting on My Planet/The Top Ten Painters in Houston - January 1st, 2016
- Archive: Tire Iron 0: Cropduster: Hills Snyder/Chris Sauter - December 28th, 2015
- DMA Crane Flip Video - April 26th, 2015
- Helmreich New Dean of Fine Arts at TCU - April 25th, 2015


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Video Games: The Frightening Facts
Fact: Video games are not just in the business of "fun" anymore. In 2002, the video game industry generated $10.3 billion in record-breaking sales, surpassing the film industry.
"long term depression and sadness..."
Fact: Publishers exploit cute, huggable and lovable franchises such as Pokemon and Splinter Cell, in hopes of hooking more potential gamers in today's youth. This is the same strategy practiced in the tobacco industry.
Fact: Video games are proven to prevent proper development of social interactive skills which is needed for a happy enjoyable life. Gamers who pick up a controller very early in their lives are the most prone to life long burdens such as long term depression and sadness.
Fact: Psychological studies have proven that, even the most casual teen gamers are affected by video games and suffer from low self esteem issues compared to their more athletic and social peers. The studies also revealed, younger gamers were more likely to become lifetime addicts and social outcasts.
Fact: Very hardcore gamers are known as "underground." Illegally downloading video games, multimedia, and software, known as warez, is the only acceptable standard of living in the underground culture.


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When a group of oil rig workers from Canada working in Iraq noticed a young puppy starving and barely surviving, they banded together to rescue her.
They named the six-month-old Anatolian Shepherd "Lucy". The puppy was one of many stray dogs in the area scrounging for food, but the workers took the young dog under their care. Simon Orford, one of the oil rig workers, told CBC News he could tell the puppy was obviously sufffering and fed her scraps and water.
"A team of us had befriended her," he said."Her ears had been cut off by the locals, and she was just basically starving and really thirsty."
At one point, she was thrown into an oil drum and Simon and his friends fished her out and cleaned her up. Knowing she would be under constant threat, the team couldn't bear the thought of what might happen to her when they left. They decided to find her a home back in Canada.
First they tackled the bureaucratic challenges and arranged for her to be transported to Canada. Then they then turned to Facebook to see if they could find the puppy a permanent home.
That's how Heather Kaisler learned about Lucy. She read their plea and decided to help and adopt Lucy. She knew the dog must be something special for the men to have put in such an effort to save her.
When Lucy first arrived to her new home in Burnaby, British Columbia, she was timid with her alien surroundings. She was unfamiliar with grass and staircases, among other things. But Heather said Lucy is an easy-going dog and is adjusting well. "She's an amazing dog. She's so relaxed for a six-month-old puppy who's been through what she has," she said. "She's amazing."
Simon was reluctant to give Lucy up, but could not keep Lucy himself. He was put at ease when he got to meet Heather and was happy that he and his friends had found Lucy a safe and loving home.
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Verizon scheduled a press conference today to announce details on its upcoming LTE network, and now all of the info has finally come to light. On December 5th, Verizon will flip the switch on their 4G LTE network, which will go live in 38 markets and 60 airports. Users will be able to select two different LTE data plans at launch: $50 per month will net you 5GB of LTE goodness, while $80 per month will get you 10GB of data. What will you be using to gobble that data down? Well, customers can choose either the LG VL600 or the Pantech UML290, both of which will cost $99.99 with a two-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate. Verizon says it expects "consumer-oriented handsets" to be available by the middle of 2011. By 2013, Verizon expects their LTE coverage to match the existing 3G coverage offered. You can check out the full press release below.
I was beginning to wonder when Verizon was going to finally flip the LTE switch, and I'm glad to see that it'll be happening so soon. It's also good to hear that they'll be turning on LTE in all 38 planned markets at once rather than staggering the layout. Interestingly, Verizon's current 3G USB modem plan offers 5GB of data for $59.99 per month, so if you have access to 4G and don't need 10 gigs of data, you could actually save some cash and get faster speeds (if Verizon doesn't change the 3G plan pricing, that is). I'll be interested to see what kind of pricing VZW will have for their LTE-capable phones when they're available, which may be as early as February. We've heard that they'll be offering speed-based data plans similar to what you get with home broadband now, which I think would be a good move. That way, if a user doesn't feel that they need 4G just yet, they can hop on to a (hopefully cheaper) 3G data plan. Things could change over the next few months, though, so be sure to stay tuned!
UPDATE: Just a quick bit of news for those of you that prefer to avoid commitments: Verizon has confirmed that they'll be selling both USB modems sans-contract. You'll be paying $249.99 for the privilege of being contract-free, but the monthly rates remain the same.
Laptop Users Benefit First from Fastest and Most Advanced Wireless Network, Arriving in 38 Major Metropolitan Areas with New Value-Priced 4G Data Plans
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless announced today it is turning on the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network on Sunday, Dec. 5. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network will be the fastest and most advanced 4G network in America. Business users will be the first to take advantage of the 4G LTE network with speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network.
With the launch, Verizon Wireless is also offering new value-priced 4G LTE Mobile Broadband data plans starting at $50 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance, as well as two new 4G LTE USB modems: the LG VL600 which will be available at launch, and the Pantech UML290, available soon.
Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless, said, "Beginning Sunday, Verizon Wireless is making the best network even better. Our initial 4G LTE launch gives customers access to the fastest and most advanced mobile network in America and immediately reaches more than one-third of all Americans, right where they live. That's just the start. We will quickly expand 4G LTE, and by 2013 will reach the existing Verizon Wireless 3G coverage area."
Road warriors using laptops will immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network with super-fast connectivity that's up to 10 times faster than the company's current 3G network. The company expects 4G LTE average data rates in real-world, loaded network environments to be 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
Mead continued, "We are building our 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which we have long been recognized. Our commitment to superior network performance, combined with broad 4G coverage areas and the strong value of our data plans make 4G LTE Mobile Broadband the best choice for laptop users."
4G LTE Mobile Broadband Data Plans, Devices and Coverage Areas
Verizon Wireless customers can choose from two 4G LTE Mobile Broadband data plans: $50 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance or $80 monthly access for 10 GB monthly allowance, both with $10/GB overage. For laptop connectivity, two 4G LTE USB modems will be initially available: the LG VL600 is available at launch and the Pantech UML290 will be available soon, each $99.99 after $50 rebate with a new two-year agreement. Both USB modems provide backward-compatibility with Verizon Wireless' 3G network. If laptop users travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, they will automatically stay connected on the company's 3G network.
The two modems harness the power of the company's 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network to help enterprise, business and government customers make their workforces more productive, providing super-fast laptop connectivity. Both modems will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, online at www.verizonwireless.com, by phone by calling 1-800 256-4646 and through the company's business sales channels.
The company expects consumer-oriented handsets will be available by mid-2011.
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Late Night: The Purple Presidency of Doom
I know what you wanted. You wanted me to title this post: Worst. Inaugural. Year. Ever.
Sorry, just can't say it.
It would make for one heck of a lot of extra hits, that headline, but it would also make for a heck of a lot of extra punches (of the written kind, anyway)—and none of us need that right now, do we?
We don't need it because we already have plenty of fights right now—important fights about issues—without tossing sarcasm and hyperbole into the ring.
It was a year ago this week that I posted what I thought was a rather dry, factual, personal report on what I experienced while waiting, freezing, and struggling not to get crushed as I tried to get in to see the inauguration of President Barack Obama. You see, that morning, I was part of the crowd that had snaked through what would quickly become known as the "Purple Tunnel of Doom."
I had actually arrived early enough that I was in front of the tunnel, but the journey was no less futile.
What had begun as an incredible gathering of happy, enthusiastic, energized citizens was transformed into an angry, crushed, and crestfallen mob. What had begun for all of us as a day filled with both immediate and long-term hope, ended in bitter disappointment. How? Why? Terrible planning on the part of Sen. Feinstein's inaugural committee, a weak, undersized and misallocated presence by the DC police, half-assed and poorly thought-out attempts to fix the problems once they became miserably clear—a seemingly complete lack of leadership, followed by an easily disprovable rewriting of the day's events, followed by platitudes, excuses, and finger-pointing.
And then there were the vague promises that it would somehow be made up to us with some sort of invitation to a party or anniversary event. . . now, just past the first anniversary of that day, we all know where that went.
Not that I care about that—or about any of it, really—it seems like a million years ago. So much has happened since I was shaken by the loud report of the inaugural's 21-gun salute. So much more important fury would follow that celebratory sound.
To be honest, the year has not been as solidly unpleasant as that morning—we do have those green shoots, that too-small stimulus package that kept this dreadful recession from diving into a deeper depression, for instance—but it has been just as disappointing. From the inability to close Guantanamo, to the unacceptable decision to continue a policy of indefinite detentions; from the remote-controlled predator war in Pakistan, to the all-too-human escalation in Afghanistan; from the failure to really put the Justice Department back in order, to the revelation that, earlier this month, said DoJ retroactively legalized Bush-era collaborations between telecoms and the FBI that saw thousands of Americans spied upon without justification or court order; and, of course, from the campaign promises of serious health care reform, through all the twists, turns, distractions, and outright lies that have turned what should have been a signature moment into a shameful soap opera, this first year of the Obama Administration has been about misdirection, missed opportunities, and missing leadership.
Naturally, it is possible to take the metaphor too far (a colleague reminded me that last year's inaugural day also saw the collapse of Teddy Kennedy caused by the brain tumor that would first take him out of the health care negotiations, and later take his life), but it is not easy to look back on this year that started with a personal let down, and grew to a national one. I have to say that even if there were some sort of "make up" party or first anniversary event, I would have no interest in going. There is just not enough to honor here.
No, I am not going to goad you by saying this was the worst first year in presidential history, but when there was so much to do, and so much promise to do it—and when there were such sizable Democratic majorities to do it with—it is an unhappy anniversary of an unpleasant day.
Besides, claiming this was the worst inaugural year ever just wouldn't be honest. By this point in the presidency of William Henry Harrison, he had been fertilizing his own green shoots for better than 320 days.


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Paris is the home of many literary greats, a fact new hotel Le Pavillon des Lettres - set to open this autumn - will be celebrating with literary-themed rooms. A classic Haussmann townhouse in the 8th arrondissement, the boutique hotel has 26 rooms, each one dedicated to a writer - including Charles Baudelaire, Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, and Émile Zola.
The interiors - designed by Didier Benderli, the man behind the Kitsch restaurant in New York and the interiors at sister hotel Pavillon de la Reine - will be in-keeping with the literary theme, with words by the chosen writer delicately stencilled above the beds. Contrasting with the historical interiors, each room will have its own iPad, which will replace traditional room directories and gives guests the opportunity to access international newspapers.
The hotel's managing director, Tim Goddard, says the concept happened organically: "The façade is original and listed, and when we saw there would be 26 rooms, it rang a bell - and that's where the idea of the 26 letters, rather than room numbers, came from. From that came the idea of dedicating each room to a writer - and the idea of stenciling words written by each writer on the wall. It was a natural progression."
Le Pavillon des Lettres's two junior suites on the top floor are also a highlight - both have sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Palais - while guests can enjoy the cosy atmosphere of The Library bar and a terrace for the warmer months downstairs.
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FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — For many years, hundreds of students in Fairfield have been without school buses.
Those days are now over.
Starting in the fall, the school system will be able to provide buses for all of their students.
On Friday, the school system hosted a celebration at the city park.
Those who attended the celebration learned all about school bus safety.
This is the first time since desegregation occurred that Fairfield City Schools will have transportation for students.
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The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Solutions of the South Plains and the Lubbock chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers are working together to conduct a wage and benefit survey.
The wage and benefit survey will capture current wage and benefit information of Lubbock employers.
"This is an opportunity for employers and job seekers both to understand the Lubbock job market better," said Terri Duncan, LEDA workforce development director.
The information gathered aims to be a complete and accurate representation of Lubbock's workforce and industry composition, according to LEDA officials.
"The more employers we have participate, the more accurate the data will be," said Duncan .
Last year's survey canvassed 89 local businesses.
The 2012 survey will identify about 133 occupations in all industry sectors and levels. Companies participating in the survey will not be listed individually.
The survey will collect average entry wage and average experienced wage data, along with benefit package information.
"This is an excellent way for employers to see what other businesses in their industry are paying and what kind of benefit packages are offered. This will help businesses structure their compensation packages," Duncan said.
It is also a good opportunity for job seekers to research their field for wage and benefit information.
"Benefit packages offered by local businesses will be gaged as well. This is information people can't get from any other source," said Duncan.
"Education, training and workforce development have always been a key factor in growing our city," said Duncan. "Not only has LEDA focused on creating high-paying jobs for our community, but also building a skilled, qualified workforce should our local businesses grow or new business chose to relocate to Lubbock."
Part of the mission of LEDA, according to Duncan, is to attract new business to Lubbock so that job seekers have more opportunity.
"We need to remain competitive as a city if we want our graduates to stay here," Duncan said.
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Who Loves Bagels This Much?
While I'm not sure how it is that bagels became part of Jewish culture, they are our thing. Everyone associates bagels and shmear with American Jewish cuisine. I love a good bagel and am partial to boiled bagels from Montreal, but also enjoy a sesame from Western Bagel here in Los Angeles. It is comfort food and has marked all milestones, family events, and Sunday brunches throughout my life. Bagels are quintessentially Jewish.
As a Jew I take offense to people ruining the bagel. Personally, I think blueberries and chocolate do not belong in a bagel, and if I were to search the Torah, I might find that it is actually forbidden. When my son was young I would put a frozen bagel in his crib, and when he woke up it would be defrosted and he would gnaw on it. It gave me an extra 15 minutes of sleep, which was a blessing. My delicious son loves a delicious bagel.
I may love a bagel, but I can assure you, I am never going to have one injected into my skin, and certainly not ever on my face. National Geographic's Taboo television show is featuring a story on the latest "beauty" craze in Japan, the "Bagel Head". Really. People are injecting saline into their foreheads, shaping it into a bagel, and then walking around like it is the ultimate in fashion. These people are cray cray.
The entire process takes about 2 hours, and only lasts between 16-24 hours. Once the body absorbs the saline you have had pumped into your face, it' is gone. Really? People are sitting with an IV drip of saline going into their faces for two hours to come out looking like a moron? I don't understand the extreme body modification movement, but unlike Mitt Romney, I believe people should be able to do whatever they want to their bodies. That said, this is stupid.
This is not cool, not attractive, cannot possibly be safe, and I just don't get it. If I saw someone on the street with this modification I would not need to stare because now I know what it is, but it would take all my strength not to offer them lox and shmear. At the end of the day I guess Jews and are just so cool that even our food is coveted. I won't be sporting a bagel head anytime soon, but I'm off to grab a bagel, and I'm keeping the faith.


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LOS ANGELES (CBS) The Los Angeles Times reports that Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is suffering from plantar fasciitis on his left foot that could possibly send him to the disabled list.
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of tissue that connects from heel to toes on the bottom of his foot.
Kershaw has been getting treatment on his foot about a week now, but on Monday night it got worse as he took a bad step heading to first base on a game against the Phillies.
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Well I finally got my Mel Galley fix, scored an early '01 ebony 68CA today at local Houston GC.
This is my 2nd LP, last one I sold in 1991 (traded my new '90 pre-historic killertop + '66 beat strat for a vintage '55 strat in orig. cimarron red). All this done at Charley's in Dallas where I had traded since the mid-70s until Mark sold the shop, diff. place now...sad.
Long story short - I want to upgrade the BBs to transfer that nice maple top tone you can hear on Galley's '68. Acoustically I can already hear it on this 68CA so I'm stoked. Galley is a tasty player to boot, but I mostly dig his tone.
Short of busting for some t-tops, can you recommend 2-3 new p/u's to get there tone-wise ? Particularly the Hot Wire lp, great production but I dig all their lps.


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There is a great article online that I think explains the Ulster-Scot
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I'm Brenda, by the way, and new to this list group. I'm also trying to pin
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FII share and bank performance: an empirical analysis of Indian banks
This paper investigates the relationship between the Foreign Institutional Investment presence and firm performance of 25 listed banks of the Indian banking industry. The results indicate that the FII share plays a significant and positive role in determining the performance of public sector but not necessarily private sector banks. This is explained by the critical role that FII plays in public sector banks in improving managerial efficiency by avoiding issues relating to moral hazard. Private banks suffer less from problems of moral hazard, and therefore, the role of FII in such banks is not as critical as in the case of public sector banks.
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SAVANNAH -- After two decades of legal battles over a farm loan gone bad, descendants of one of Chatham County's most successful black farmers have been evicted from land that has been in their family for 73 years.
For the past week, 25 descendants of Ellis Green Jr. have been living in a Day's Inn. The rooms are just down the street from the 222-acre farm that once grew acres and acres of sweet potatoes, turnip greens, string beans, onions, cabbage, tomatoes and peas.
''If our father was alive, he'd think that black people are suffering worse off today than when they were slaves,'' said Elias Green, whose father bought the land in 1926. ''Black farmers have no justice in no courts period, in no state. We become easy prey.''
More than a week ago, two dozen deputies swarmed the property to stand guard while the property's new owner, oil distributor Jackie Sommer, removed trailers and tractors, cars and trucks from a more than 100-acre section of the land.
Sommers, who owns more than 60 Shell, Texaco and BP stations in the region, bought the land in October 1996 from Carver State Bank for $225,000. He believes the land -- which has a stand of timber and a borrow pit used to excavate sand for construction -- is worth twice that. The Greens believe it's worth $5 million to $7 million.
Sommers paid $10,000 for workers with large cranes to remove the Greens' property. The eviction took from 8:30 a.m. Feb. 16 to after 1 a.m. the next day.
Deputies said at least one of the trailers was in disrepair and collapsed during the move. Most of the trailers were placed across the street behind the family's church, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
''This eviction was no different from any other we do in the normal course of business except for the magnitude of the stuff that had to be removed from the property and the threats of violence,'' said Thomas Tillman, a spokesman for the Chatham County Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff's deputies tried to evict the Greens from the property in October 1997, but they were turned away after the Greens showed deputies legal paperwork indicating they would file another lawsuit involving the property. Shots were heard at the time, but the Greens said it was hunting season and they could have been related to that.
Elias Green said during the most recent eviction, his family was terrorized by deputies with shotguns. Deputies said they simply stood guard as the Greens' property was removed.
Returning from North Carolina, where he was helping an associate file yet another lawsuit in connection with the property, Elias Green arrived at the farm and sped past two deputies in his car.
As a result, Green was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of obstruction and one count of reckless driving. His bond was set at $7,500.
Green, who has since gotten out of jail, said his family now is out of money and has nowhere to go. But while the land may be gone, the fight is not over, Green said.
His mother, brothers and sister would not talk about their plight.
The family says it still has several outstanding appeals before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. On Tuesday, an associate of the family from New Bern, N.C., who was deeded a 113th interest in the 222-acre parcel of land, filed yet another lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Greenville, N.C.
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Glass more than half full for Brewers in 2011
Glass more than half full for Brewers in 2011
On paper, at least, the Brewers have better odds of meeting those lofty expectations in 2011, thanks to new manager Ron Roenicke promising to jump-start the running game, something Brewers hitters have pined for over the past two seasons, and a remade starting rotation. It's a group bolstered by newcomers Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum, acquired in a pair of surprising December trades, who will be guided by a new pitching coach anxious to get started.
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"Any time you make an acquisition like the two guys we just got, your rotation is improved instantaneously," said Rick Kranitz, hired in October for Roenicke's staff. "I know these two guys [Greinke and Marcum] better than guys like [Yovani] Gallardo, [Randy] Wolf and [Chris] Narveson, so I know what kind of pitchers these are. When you add those pieces -- goodness, it gives you a chance to win every day."
The Brewers would settle for winning, say, on 90 out of 162 days. That's the win total that netted them the National League Wild Card in 2008, and considering the additions and subtractions in the NL Central, it's a realistic goal for next season. The Reds won the 2010 division crown with 91 wins.
Here, in no particular order at all, are 10 questions the Brewers will face along the way:
1. How good is this starting rotation?
That's the question everybody was asking after the Brewers acquired Greinke. Roenicke declined to offer his own opinion.
"It's hard to rank different rotations," Roenicke said. "We are really good. I don't want to rank them, but we are really good."
This group is at the very least better than the Brewers had under Macha. Milwaukee's starters combined for a 5.37 ERA in 2009, worst in the NL and tied with Baltimore for the worst in baseball. They only moved up one spot in the NL rankings in 2010, when Brewers starters combined for a 4.65 ERA.
Gallardo, Greinke and Marcum are all right-handers who started for their respective teams on Opening Day 2010. Wolf and Narveson are left-handers who finished last season strong for the Brewers. All five pitchers logged at least 167 2/3 innings last season and posted ERAs under 5.00, and all but Wolf averaged at least 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Greinke and Wolf each topped 200 innings, and Marcum was close at 195 1/3.
2. Who gets the ball on Opening Day?
OK, so this question isn't really important after March 31 at Cincinnati, because off-days in April almost always immediately jumble the rotation and make the designations irrelevant. But it will be very interesting to see whether Roenicke goes with Greinke, the 2009 American League Cy Young winner, or Gallardo, a '10 All-Star and the Brewers' Opening Day incumbent.
Roenicke has already been asked about it, and, not surprisingly at all, said it was a matter for a later date.
3. Will Prince Fielder bounce back?
The basis of this question will be disputed by many, who point to Fielder's .401 on-base percentage and league-best 114 walks in 2010. But his production numbers undoubtedly fell, from 46 home runs and 141 RBIs in 2009 to 32 homers and 83 RBIs in 2010, when opposing pitchers pounded Fielder with inside offerings and he kept swinging away. Macha was sure that Fielder's delay in making adjustments was directly related to the fact he was nearing free agency and that talks with the team about a contract extension were going nowhere.
4. How long will Fielder be a Brewer?
Now, those contractual matters are even more immediate. The Brewers didn't get any good offers for Fielder over the winter, so they addressed their pitching needs via other avenues. And now, Fielder appears to be a big part of the team's 2011 plans. But what happens next? There appears little hope of reaching agreement on an extension with Fielder and agent Scott Boras, so the Brewers have two choices: Either shop Fielder before the non-waiver Trade Deadline to see what they can get, or keep him all season and reap compensatory picks in the 2012 Draft. The team's early-season performance will help provide the answer.
5. Is the closer position a question mark?
Give rookie right-hander John Axford a lot of credit for the way he handled himself in 2010. He was one of the last pitchers cut in Spring Training, then returned in May and took over closer duties from a living legend, Trevor Hoffman, and never looked back. Axford converted 24 of 27 save opportunities and struck out nearly three times as many batters as he walked. He's always had a power arm, but he has not always had that kind of control. Whether he keeps those two assets working together in 2011 will determine whether he's a sophomore success.
6. Can Weeks do it again?
Second baseman Rickie Weeks stayed healthy in 2010, and look at the results: career bests in games (160), plate appearances (754, a franchise record), runs (112), hits (175), doubles (32), home runs (29) and RBIs (83). He's on the same contractual path as Fielder, though the Brewers are trying to work out an extension with agent Greg Genske. If they aren't able to strike a deal, 2011 will be an even more important season for Weeks, as he faces the prospect of cashing in via free agency.
7. Is there enough depth?
The Brewers are very good at the top of their starting rotation and the top of their lineup, and appear good enough at the back end of the bullpen. But injuries inevitably will cause some shuffling in 2011, and depth could come into play. Re-signing versatile veteran Craig Counsell was a big move, but here's guessing that Melvin adds an outfielder and a relief arm or two before the start of Spring Training.
8. How much will they really run?
Roenicke says the Brewers will run the bases so aggressively that, "At times, you're going to say, 'Why are you running so much? Why are you getting thrown out trying to take extra bases?'"
He'll make no apologies.
"That's the style I like to play," Roenicke said. "I've seen it win a lot of ballgames over the years. We're going to be aggressive from third base scoring, we're going to be aggressive from first to third, and, at times, we're going to get thrown out. But over the course of the season, I guarantee we will score a lot more runs being aggressive.
That was the line in October, and we'll see if it translates in April. The Brewers are stocked with home run hitters and play in a homer-friendly ballpark, and we've heard managers say before that they planned to play small ball.
9. Will Roenicke connect with his players?
Former Brewers skipper Macha hates the notion that he didn't connect with his clubhouse, but whatever the reason, something didn't work, especially between the manager and stars Ryan Braun and Fielder. Roenicke spoke during his Milwaukee debut about adapting to today's players, who require a much different style of communication then during his own playing days. It remains to be seen whether players respond to that more touchy-feely approach.
10. Are the Brewers the division favorites?
It's tempting to say so, but the Reds are the reigning division champs and will return largely intact. The Cardinals have an equally stacked starting rotation, topped by legitimate Cy Young Award contenders Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright. The Brewers would rather just be consdered contenders, and will focus on trying to play meaningful games when the calendar flips to September.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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An important trend is taking place, and it's not getting sufficient attention: the growing proportion of people entering retirement are lifestyle minimizers, rather than lifestyle maximizers.
What do I mean by a lifestyle minimizer and maximizer? A minimizer is someone who places a strong emphasis on financial security and is willing to cut back on spending to be financially secure. Lifestyle minimizers place a strong emphasis on keeping their assets at the same level with which they started retirement. They'll sacrifice the travel, good restaurants and the updated wardrobes in order to do it. They have high tolerance for frugality. Lifestyle minimizers put an emphasis on saving and an even stronger emphasis on avoiding debt. They abhor credit card debt and try to pay off their mortgages before retirement.
Minimizers are terrific clients. They do not demand the best performance. They tend to be willing to reduce lifestyle in a down market without complaint. They are often too conservative in their investing, but are willing to live with the consequences.
Lifestyle maximizers, on the other hand, place an emphasis on having the highest quality of life that they can manage on their income and assets. Maximizers do not save as much as they should, because they are reluctant to give up current consumption for their future financial security. Many boomers are maximizers. There is a school of thought called "habit theory" that postulates spending and lifestyle patterns are difficult to reverse. It is likely that boomers will bring their maximizing habit to retirement. The fact that boomers have under-funded their retirement will make it harder to maintain their lifestyles once they stop working, but this does not mean they will readily accept a lower lifestyle.
New financial strategies will need to be developed in order to accommodate maximizers. I recently conducted a survey of advisors and found that most believe retirees' portfolios should be comprised of no more than 50 percent equities at the start of retirement. I recognize the need to protect retirees from stock market declines, but high levels of fixed investment will reduce overall return. That's alright for minimzers, but not for maximizers.
Hence, the need for new strategies. The idea that portfolios should become more conservative with age will have to be replaced. After all, if a couple enters retirement in good health at age 65 there is a 25 percent chance that one of them will be alive at age 97. Even if they accept a 25 percent chance of running out of money, a level of risk that most maximizers reject, I think cutting back on return with a 32-year time frame is, at best, premature. The goal should be to prudently maximize the level of equities in the portfolio.
There are a number of ways to do this, including more effective strategies for producing income, more complex methods of developing an asset allocation strategy and more effective use of guarantees. Monte Carlo analysis suggests that a person retiring at age 65 should withdraw no more than about 4 percent of his accumulation to be reasonably assured of not running out of money. This means the person who accumulated $1 million should start by withdrawing $40,000 each year. This Monte Carlo analysis presumes a portfolio that is 50 percent equities. For lifestyle maximizers, financial advisors will then have to come up with strategies that prudently produce more than a 4 percent withdrawal rate. The good news is that there are plenty of ways in which to do this.
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Maximize return without minimizing lifestyle
An important trend is taking place, and it's not getting sufficient attention: the growing proportion of people entering retirement are lifestyle minimizers, rather than lifestyle maximizers.


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For the first time, the exhilarating image quality, low-light capabilities and speed of a Nikon DSLR are available with the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi® and Near Field Communication (NFC). Introducing the Nikon D7200 DSLR Camera, the new star of Nikon's DX-format line-up. Bring your creative vision to life with photos and videos that shine with sharpness and clarity. Shoot in nearly any light - from dawn until after dusk - and capture everything from sports and action to wildlife and everyday moments. Then share your beautiful images easier than ever with a compatible smart device. Whether you're a passionate photographer or videographer looking for a tool to ignite your creativity, a pro in need of a nimble second camera or someone looking for an ideal blend of versatility and convenience, the D7200 is ready for your challenge.
Your vision in stunning definition
Free of an optical low-pass filter, the D7200 produces remarkably pure, sharp photos and videos. Its 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS image sensor works together with EXPEED 4 image processing and NIKKOR lenses to enhance detail and tonality. This outstanding image quality is maintained all the way up to ISO 25,600 (two full stops higher than the D7200's predecessor) for amazing low-light images. You can also now expand the ISO range up to BW1 (51,200) and BW2 (102,400) to shoot monochromatic photos in even more challenging lighting situations. Whether shooting stills or video, selecting the 1.3x crop mode extends the reach of NIKKOR DX and FX-format lenses, getting you closer to sports, action, wildlife and more.
Nikon's first DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi & NFC
Share your outstanding D7200 photos with no hassle, even when on the go. Just touch your compatible smartphone or tablet with NFC to the D7200 to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Once connected, you can use your smart device to browse photos on the D7200 and then share your favourites by text message, email or posting online. You can also use your smart device as a remote for the D7200 - see what the camera sees and take pictures!
High-speed frame rate and increased buffer
With its 6 fps shooting capacity, the D7200 is an outstanding choice for sports, wildlife and other fast action. It has a large buffer capacity that can handle up to approx. 100 shots of continuous shooting when in JPEG/fine/large; up to approx. 27 shots in 12-bit lossless compressed RAW or up to approx. 18 shots when using 14-bit lossless compressed RAW and DX-format image size. Switch to 1.3x image size and capture approx. 7 fps in continuous high-speed mode.
Beautifully rendered time-lapse movies
Record daily life in stunning quality or experiment with new forms of creative expression. Create beautifully rendered time-lapse movies with smooth exposure variations entirely in-camera - a first for Nikon DX-format cameras. Make smooth exposure transitions with Auto ISO while monitoring with Highlight Display (Zebra Stripes). Apply Flat Picture Control for easier colour grading in post. Transfer uncompressed footage onto an external recorder with the optional HC-E1 HDMI Cable while recording simultaneously to the internal SD memory card. Use the optional ME-W1 Wireless Microphone and record clear monaural audio from subjects as far as 164ft/50m away, or attach the optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone to the ME-W1 Wireless Microphone's remote unit for stereo recording.
Focus on challenging situations
Whether you're capturing images in daylight or after dusk, the D7200's superb AF system will keep up. Its Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module achieves outstanding focus detection, even at a very dim -3 EV (ISO 100, 20ºC/68ºF). Its high-density 51 focus points cover a wide area of the frame in DX format and most of the frame in 1.3x Crop Mode, while 15 cross-type sensors in the centre provide higher detection strength. One enter AF point even works all the way to f/8, for greater focusing performance when using teleconverters.
Freedom of expression
Create dazzling artistic images right in the camera. The D7200 includes auto bracketing up to 9 frames and built-in HDR for creating images with stunning dynamic range. Next-generation Picture Controls make it easy to alter the characteristics of your images, and a collection of outstanding Image Effects can be applied to both photos and videos in real time. Preserve the details in highlights and shadows, even when the scene includes moving subjects, with Active D-Lighting, and set white balance simply by selecting the area of the frame that should be white.
A powerful, nimble imaging system
The D7200 can be the centrepiece of your photography system for many years. The D7200's built-in flash can wirelessly trigger and control remote Speedlights with i-TTL communication in Commander Mode. Streamline your workflow with high-speed data transfers using the optional UT-1 Communication Unit for wired LAN connection, or wirelessly connect to an FTP server or computer with the UT-1 with the optional WT-5A/B/C/D. Add Nikon's optional Camera Control Pro 2 software to control the D7200 from a computer. The energy efficient EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery delivers approx. 1,110 images and approx. 80 minutes of video. The optional MB-D15 battery pack/grip adds greater comfort, and a growing collection of accessories expands your creativity capabilities.
|Single-lens reflex digital camera
|Lens mount
|Nikon F mount, (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
|Effective angle of view
|Nikon DX format; focal length in 35 mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX format angle of view
|Image sensor format
|Image sensor type
|Sensor size
|23.5 x 15.6mm
|Total pixels
|24.72 million
|Dust-reduction system
|Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required)
|Effective pixels
|24.2 million
|Image size (pixels)
|DX (24x16) image area, (L)6000, x4000, (M)4496, x3000, (S)2992, x2000, 1.3x (18x12) image area, (L)4800, x3200, (M)3600, x2400, (S)2400, x1600, Photographs with image area of DX (24x16) taken with live view selector rotated to "movie live view" in live view, (L)6000, x3368, (M)4496, x2528, (S)2992, x1680, Photographs with image area of 1.3x (18x12) taken with live view selector rotated to "movie live view" in live view, (L)4800, x2696, (M)3600, x2024, (S)2400, x1344
|File format
|NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed, JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
|Picture Control system
|Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, ; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
|SD, SDHC (UHS-I compliant), SDXC (UHS-I compliant)
|Card slot
|2 Secure Digital (SD) cards, Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards.
|File system
|DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge
|Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
|Frame coverage
|DX (24x16) image area: Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical, 1.3x (18x12) image area: Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
|Approx. 0.94 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m{sup(-1)})
|19.5 mm (–1.0 m{sup(-1)}; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
|Diopter adjustment
|-2 to +1 m{sup(-1)}
|Focusing screen
|Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
|Reflex mirror
|Quick-return type
|Depth-of-field preview
|Yes, Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes)
|Lens aperture
|Instant return, electronically controlled
|Compatible lenses
|Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (A and M modes only). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses can not be used. The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the center 1 focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster).
|Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
|1/8000to, 30s, in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X250
|Flash sync speed
|X=, 1/250s;, synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)
|S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), Self-timer, MUP (mirror up)
|Approximate frame advance rate
|JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX (24x16) selected for Image area CL: 1–6 fps CH: 6 fps JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with 1.3x (18x12) selected for Image area CL: 1–6 fps CH: 7 fps 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX (24x16) selected for Image area CL: 1–5 fps CH: 5 fps 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with 1.3x (18x12) selected for Image area CL: 1–6 fps CH: 6 fps
|2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
|Remote control modes
|Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up
|Metering system
|TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
|Metering method
|Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center-weighted: Weight of approximately 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle) Spot: Meters circle with diameter of about 3.5 mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
|(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 {deg}C/68 {deg}F) Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0–20 EV Spot metering: 2–20 EV
|Exposure meter coupling
|Auto modes (auto; auto (flash off)); scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food); special effects modes (night vision; color sketch; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); U1 (user settings 1); U2 (user settings 2)
|Exposure compensation
|Can be adjusted by –5 to +5EV, in steps of1/3 or 1/2EV, in P, S, A, M, SCENE, and night vision modes
|Exposure lock
|Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
|ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
|ISO100to, 25600, in steps of1/3 or 1/2EV, In P, S, A, and M modes, can also be set to approx. 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent; monochrome only) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
|Active D-Lighting
|Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, Off
|Autofocus system
|Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 1 sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.)
|Detection range
|–3 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
|Lens servo
|Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), ; predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status, Manual focus (M):, Electronic rangefinder can be used
|Focus point
|51, Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
|AF-area mode
|Single-point AF; 9-, 21-, or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
|Focus lock
|Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
|Built-in flash
|Auto, portrait, child, close up, night portrait, party/indoor, pet portrait, color sketch: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M, food: Manual pop-up with button release
|Guide number
|Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 {deg}C/68 {deg}F)
|TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
|Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
|Flash compensation
|-3 to +1 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
|Flash-ready indicator
|Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output
|Accessory shoe
|ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
|Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
|Nikon CLS supported; commander mode option available
|Sync terminal
|AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
|White balance
|Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), all with fine-tuning
|Bracketing types
|Exposure, Flash, White balance, ADL
|Photo live view, Movie live view
|Lens servo
|Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (M)
|AF-area mode
|Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
|Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
|TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
|Metering method
|Matrix or center-weighted
|Frame size (pixels) and frame rate
|1920 x 1080; 60p (progressive), 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p 1280 x 720; 60p, 50p Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both high and normal image quality 1920 x 1080; 60p and 50p are available only when 1.3x (18x12) is selected for Image area in the movie shooting menu
|File format
|Video compression
|H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
|Audio recording format
|Linear PCM
|Audio recording device
|Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
|Other options
|Index marking, time-lapse photography
|Monitor size
|8cm (3.2–in.) diagonal
|Monitor type
|TFT monitor with approx. 170{deg} viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
|Monitor resolution
|Approx.1229k-dot, (VGA; 640 x RGBW x 480 = 1,228,800 dots)
|Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, and auto image rotation
|USB connector
|Hi-Speed USB, Connection to built-in USB port is recommended
|HDMI output connector
|Type C HDMI connector
|Audio input
|Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
|Audio output
|Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
|Accessory terminal
|Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10 (available separately) Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS unit: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately)
|IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
|Operating frequency
|2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11)
|Range (line of sight)
|Approximately 30 m/98 ft (assumes no interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles)
|Data rate
|54 Mbps Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard. Actual rates may differ.
|Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
|Wireless setup
|Supports WPS
|Access protocols
|NFC Forum Type 3 Tag
|Supported languages
|Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
|One EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery
|Battery pack
|Optional MB-D15 multi-power battery pack with one Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or six AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries
|AC adapter
|EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately)
|Tripod socket
|1/4–in. (ISO 1222)
|Dimensions (W x H x D)
|Approx. 135.5 x 106.5 x mm
|Approx. 765g with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 675g
|Operating environment
|Temperature: 0°C–40 {deg}C (+32°F–104°F) Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
|Supplied accessories
|Rubber Eyecup DK-23, Body Cap BF-1B, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 with terminal cover, Battery Charger MH-25a (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale), Eyepiece Cap DK-5, USB Cable UC-E17, Strap AN-DC1 BK
Box Contents
- Nikon D7200 Body Only
- Rubber Eyecup DK-23
- Body Cap BF-1B
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 with terminal cover
- Battery Charger MH-25a
- Eyepiece Cap DK-5
- USB Cable UC-E17
- Strap AN-DC1 BK