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The German economy's surprise second-quarter contraction was probably due to Russian sanctions and confidence being eroded by the Ukraine crisis.
The finance ministry also said the drop is as a result of the comparison with a bumper first quarter.
Europe's largest economy shrank by 0.2% between April and June after growing 0.7% in the first quarter thanks largely to an unusually mild winter, which had boosted construction activity at the beginning of the year.
"The decline in gross domestic product (GDP) goes beyond the expected counter-effect to the very strong weather-related performance in the previous quarter," the finance ministry said in its monthly report.
"This is likely to have been related to the effect of sanctions and negative effects on confidence due to the Ukraine crisis," it said.
After Moscow annexed Crimea in March, Western nations targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest allies and businessmen with sanctions and in late July expanded them to include the energy, banking and defence sectors. Russia has reacted with restrictions on imports of Western products.
The finance ministry said the uncertainty over the Ukraine crisis was likely to have contributed to the dampening of industrial activity in the second quarter.
"If the Ukraine crisis does not escalate further and no further serious stages of sanctions are imposed, it is to be expected that the current economic slowdown is only temporary," the ministry said, noting that if this was the case, investment was likely to pick up in the remainder of the year.
It said "other geopolitical tensions" and "weaker economic development in the euro zone" had also contributed to the contraction, but the general economic trend remained positive.
The statistics office said last week that investment in construction and foreign trade had weighed on growth in the second quarter.
However, the German government is sticking to its forecast that the German economy would grow by 1.8% this year even after its disappointing second quarter.
The finance ministry said today that exports, which have traditionally propelled growth in Germany but have struggled this year and last, were likely to develop modestly in the rest of the year as the global economy gradually recovers.
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It didn't last. At the six-minute mark of the second half, the roof caved in and Michigan suddenly couldn't score or defend. They ended up losing by 20, sending Webber running off the court, his uniform pulled over his sobbing eyes. In the locker room, he and his teammates all pledged to never again feel such crushing disappointment. They were at least sure of one thing: there was always next year.
But the sophomore season wasn't the same for any of the Fab Five. "The novelty wore off and people no longer seemed to like the confidence and swagger they carried," says Smith. "It got to the point where you either loved them or hated them."
And, indeed, many younger fans gave serious love. Though they were widely criticized in the press, baggy shorts, black socks and M logos became as ubiquitous as Nikes on playgrounds and in gyms from coast to coast. And the impact was felt throughout college ball. Opposing coaches began letting their players alter their uniforms, and the Fab Five's fashion sense already seemed less radical. By the time they faced North Carolina in the '93 title game, the Tar Heels shorts were even longer than theirs. But that was little consolation to a group of 19-year-olds who felt themselves being tarred and feathered as everything-that's-wrong-with-sports-and-kids-today.
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In the second round, the overrated underachievers pulled off the greatest comeback in Michigan history, coming back from 19 down to beat UCLA in overtime 86-84 on a King putback at the buzzer. After beating George Washington, the only thing standing in the way of a second straight Final Four was Temple, led by Eddie Jones, Aaron McKie and a bunch of less-talented tough guys. Chaney's big men did everything but gouge out Webber's and Howard's eyes. On the verge of defeat, Chaney was finally T'd up for spewing profanities at both Fisher and the refs, had to be restrained by his assistant coaches and finally refused to shake Fisher's hand—then went to a press conference and blasted the Fab Five for taunting.
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Former Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.), former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator William Reilly and former Obama National Security Adviser retired Gen. James L. Jones all serve as chairmen for the Bipartisan Policy Center's Strategic Policy Initiative, which prepared the report.
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Great web protection and excellent customer service! We have been using Mobicip for a few years, and love it! I appreciate that I can have different setting for each of my children, and really tailor it to their level. Also, I mist add that Mobicip provides excellent customer service. I was quite pleased by the fast response times and friendliness, it is somethind that isn't seen too often, unfortunately. I highly recommend Mobicip! Less ...more
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Magenta Research, the global leader of high quality Matrix switchers and high definition video extension solutions, has announced a newly established pan-European alliance with Maverick to distribute its Cyan extension range. Maverick, the largest pan-European AV distributor, has established a reputation for high levels of customer service and specialist technical support over its 12 year history. The company is currently constructing the widest range of Digital Signage products, as well as a team of dedicated support specialists located in the UK, Spain, and Portugal. Full roll out to 16 countries throughout Europe will take place over the next 12 months.
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Camden claims its 'eds and meds' cred
Camden colleges and hospitals are touting their contributions to South Jersey as a new report from the Camden Higher Education and Health Care Taskforce tallies job counts, salary and education levels for the city.
Academic health care institutions are helping to reposition Camden as the center of a knowledge-based economy, says Louis Bezich, group leader. The list includes Cooper University Hospital, Camden County College and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
"It demonstrates, we believe, that an investment in 'eds and meds,' and the investment that's been made over the last decade, generates a return on that investment," Bezich said.
The new report touts 4.4 percent employment growth over the last decade, but the Rev. Marilyn Dixon-Hill called the gain "pitiful." Dixon-Hill is an associate minister at the Camden Bible Tabernacle and a member of the citizen action group Camden Churches Organized for People.
She said many friends, family and neighbors -- "people on the ground" -- never hear about the new opportunities.
"We're just waiting for our chance to get in. Did you ever play Double Dutch when you were a kid? The ropes are turning and you're rocking back and forth waiting for your chance to jump in and be a part of it," Dixon-Hill said.
She said it seems many of Camden's jobs are not going to city residents and she wants the "eds and meds" to do a better job creating a pipeline for local people.
In Philadelphia — another "eds and meds" hub -- out-of-town workers pay a wage tax for the privilege of working in the city. Camden does not require a wage tax. Bezich said the new report does not address that difference.
"It would be an a good academic study, and an economic analysis, to see the pros and cons of how many dollars would be generated from a wage tax versus the downside of driving business out of the city or as a discouragement to new businesses coming into the city," Bezich said.
"We welcome all the activity that's here and coming here," said Saundra Ross Johnson, executive director of the Camden Redevelopment Agency. "All of this is exciting work and it brings in critical mass."
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Officials expect a solid sugar beet crop in Michigan following favorable summer conditions.
Michigan Sugar Co. officials on Thursday kick off the harvest campaign, with delivery ramping up in October.
Paul Pfenninger, vice president of agriculture for the grower-owned cooperative, says it was a "very challenging planting season, but I think it's going to be a very rewarding harvest season." The cooperative has been producing sugar for more than a century.
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With howling winds, the Spartan golf team made its 2009 season debut at the Blue Springs Country Club and an 11th-place finish at the Blue Springs Invitational. The tough conditions, and a still fairly inexperienced Richmond squad struggled to a team total of 403.
Warrensburg had the low two individual scores for the day and took the team title with 318 in the 18-hole event, which was 10 shots better than Lee's Summit West. Blue Springs took third with 342.
"We didn't have one of our better days today," Spartan Coach Murray Dennis said. "The conditions were horrendous to play in, the wind was outrageous. But, the conditions were the same for everyone. We have to do a better job of making adjustments for the wind and work on keeping the ball down."
Blaine Broderick had the low Spartan score for the day with an 18-over total of 90.
"I know Blaine was disappointed with his score, he had a couple of bad holes and also got some bad breaks after hitting the ball well," Dennis said. "That's golf, and he did a good job of keeping his composure and concentrating on the next shot. I know he would like to have that round back."
Warrensburg's Ryan Marks carded a 73 to take medalist honors for the tournament, with teammate Geoff Fernquist 5 shots back.
Ty Tweedie ended the day with 96 for Richmond, followed by Kane Southwick with 100, and Zach Mathis with 117. Other scores that did not count in the team total were Dylan Wyse with 126, and Adam Hellman with 130.
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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand—Australian Brad Kennedy shot a 4-under-68 on Saturday to take a three-shot lead into the final round of the New Zealand Open.
Kennedy had eight birdies and four bogeys as he broke out of a three-way tie for the overnight lead. He had a 54-hole total of 9-under 207.
New Zealander Josh Geary shot 71 to be 6-under after three rounds. The other overnight leader, Australian veteran Craig Parry, had a 73 to fall back into a three-way tie for fourth.
Australia's Terry Pildarkis shot 69 to move into sole possession of third place at 5-under.
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The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is trying to shut down the Asian Spa Massage Parlor off Woodside Road in unincorporated Redwood City after arresting a woman there Tuesday who allegedly solicited an undercover deputy for a sexual act.
During the sting operation, Mei Cheng, 36, of Richmond, was taken into custody on suspicion of prostitution at about 3:30 p.m., according to the Sheriff's Office. The operation was launched in response to several complaints about the business.
Sheriff's Deputy Rebecca Rosenblatt did not disclose the type of sexual act Cheng allegedly offered the undercover officer.
In addition to making the arrest, the Sheriff's Office noticed several violations of the county's recently updated business code for massage parlors and shut down the business for the remainder of the day. Rosenblatt said she did not know what specific violations were committed, but noted that the Sheriff's Office provided a report to the county counsel's office that could be used in the effort to get Asian Spa's business license revoked.
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Clare Bowen's 'Come Find Me' Now Available on ABC's Music Lounge
ABC Music Lounge's "Nashville"-inspired docu-web series, "On the Record," is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song "Come Find Me" written by John Scott Sherrill and Sarah Buxton and performed by Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor. The song is available on iTunes and ABC.com/MusicLounge and featured on this week's all-new episode of "Nashville," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
During this week's "On the Record," "Nashville's" music supervisor Frankie Pine, songwriter John Scott Sherrill and the song's performer Clare Bowen discuss the latest featured song, "Come Find Me," and how it relates to Bowen's character as she navigates through life and love. A behind-the-scenes performance of the song offers fans a glimpse into Scarlett's budding romance with Liam.
"Come Find Me" is a song that I had from last season. It's this incredibly soulful, sexy song which was what we were looking for," said Pine.
"This song is so beautiful," added Bowen.
"Scarlett is cozying up to Liam and hearing Scarlett perform it, he just gets completely enthralled in her and this incredible talent that she has," shared Pine.
"Nashville" airs WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) with a new episode and new music.
The latest soundtrack from Big Machine Records, ABC Studios and Lionsgate, "THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK SEASON 2, VOLUME 1" is now available and includes the following tracks: "What If I Was Willing, " performed by Chris Carmack; "Can't Get It Right," performed by Sam Palladio; "A Life That's Good," performed by Lennon & Maisy; "Ball And Chain," performed by Connie Britton; "This Town," performed by Clare Bowen and Charles Esten; "Trouble Is," performed by Hayden Panettiere; "Playin' Tricks," performed by Charles Esten; Why Can't I Say Goodnight," performed by Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio; "Tell Me," performed by Aubrey Peeples; "Wayfaring Stranger (A Cappella Version)," performed by Chaley Rose; "Share With You," performed by performed by Lennon Stella and Maisy Stella; "How You Learn To Live Alone," performed by Jonathan Jackson; and "Can't Say No To You," performed by Hayden Panettiere and Chris Carmack.
All original music is released by ABC Studios, Lionsgate and ABC Music Lounge in association with Big Machine Records.
"On the Record" is a documentary web series that follows the life of original songs performed on "Nashville" written by singer/songwriters in the music scene, from the songs' inception to on-air premiere. The series offers an intimate look into the songwriting process, from guitar demo to music video and all the steps in between.
"Nashville" stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad and Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad.
"Nashville" is executive-produced by Dee Johnson ("Boss," "The Good Wife"), R.J. Cutler ("The September Issue," "The War Room," "A Perfect Candidate"), Callie Khouri ("Thelma & Louise") and Steve Buchanan. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios, and Opry Entertainment, and is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L,S parental guideline.
ABC Music Lounge, which launched in May 2009 on ABC.com, provides users with an interactive online music experience that is uniquely ABC. Reflective of the network's commitment to using digital platforms to deepen its relationship with viewers, the ABC Music Lounge showcases everything about the music and artists featured on ABC's popular Primetime schedule, offering a deep catalog of music-related content that includes "Castle," "Dancing with the Stars," "Grey's Anatomy," "Revenge" and "Once Upon a Time," among others. Visitors to the site can get access to exclusive weekly free downloads. ABC Music Lounge is home to music videos, exclusive performance footage, photos and behind-the-scenes interviews with artists, series producers and music supervisors.
Big Machine Records is the leading independent Nashville-based record label home to superstars such as Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts.


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After causing a litany of freeway crashes and airport delays in the Bay Area, an overnight downpour that continued into Monday morning will give way to sunshine later in the week before the clouds roll in again, forecasters say.
The rest of Monday is expected to remain cloudy but the chance of rain will steadily diminish into the evening, said Diana Henderson,a forecaster for the National Weather Service.
Tuesday is expected to be sunny and temperatures in the 70s in the South Bay and in the 60s elsewhere are predicted, Henderson said. By Thursday and Friday, residents can expect to see clouds and a chance of rain.
Besides the highway troubles associated with the first rain after a dry stretch, San Francisco International Airport was announcing delays of up to about an hour from Monday morning into the afternoon. However, no cancellations were reported.
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2. laminated sheet of rules (see next page)
3. score sheet with names of competing members on each table
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1. Structure initial team composition by identifying the highest-
and lowest-performing students in class. (Identify as many of
each as there are teams.) The best number for a team is five.
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I had an augmentation roughly 6 years ago. I was happy to finally have a chest and I was assured by my PS that my implants would settle. My implants never dropped and I am too full on top with downward pointing nipples. The saline implants are under the muscle and the incision was through the armpit. What type of procedure(s) will have to be done to correct this problem. My PS still contends they are fine...I disagree and am looking for a new PS.
Procedure to Repair "Snoopy" Boobs? (photo)
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Breast Implants Did Not Drop 6 Years Post Surgery
Thank you for sharing your photos.
The fullness in your upper quadrant is due to the fact that your implants did not fully drop into their pockets and so the muscle is to be released so a complete drop can take place.
Nonetheless, you have to take into consideration that it has been 6 years since your surgery and you could benefit from a lift to bring your nipples to where you like them to be as inducing a complete drop of the implants may not do so alone.
I encourage you to seek consultation with a board certified surgeon of extensive experience in the field who can guide you to make a well informed decision.
Best of luck to you and thank you for your inquiry.
Dr. Sajjadian
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Breast augmentation question
I am a huge fan of the armpit incision and use a camera to do the procedure. With snoopy boobs however, I would use an areola incision as you need to do extra things not usually done in routine breast augmentation which are hard to do through the axilla. I think you need the implants lowered and may need a small nipple lift. You may also have a degree of synmastia which is caused most often by the doctor releasing the sternal pectoralis muscle which should be preserved. See a few board certified plastic surgeons for consultation. Good Luck!
Breast implant revision may involve lowering breast implants that are too high
From your photos it appears as though your implants may need to be lowered a few centimeters. Also, a small breast lift may need to be done to get a more aesthetic appearance to your breasts. The infra-mammary fold underneath your breasts may also have to be lowered to help get a rounder, more natural appearance. The entire procedure can be done as an outpatient, and the recovery will probably only take a few days. The incisions will likely need to be underneath the breasts and around the areolae. Having done this procedure many times, you can get a nice result with a revision.
Learn more: http://marylandcosmeticsurgeryinc.com/breast-3/breast-augmentation/
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Correction of "Snoopy" deformity.
After 6 years your breasts do not look bad, but your description of the residual too-high, "snoopy-dog" deformity is accurate. Unfortunately, I find this is (more) common with axillary incisions, as the arms are raised in order for the surgery to be performed, affecting the breast (and pocket) position . . . all too often for the worse.
Your malposition is not "bad," but it could indeed be better, so I agree with your decision to seek additional consultations with ABPS-certified plastic surgeons. I also (grudgingly) understand your own surgeon's reluctance to try to make things better, because there is always the possibility that things could end up worse! Maybe way worse! Double bubble deformities would be the most common problem seen in re-operation for your present concern--especially if performed through your present axillary scars.
It seems that you (and your surgeon) chose an axillary incision in order to avoid visible scars on your breasts, so recommending any sort of breast lift (with scars on your breasts) gives you more of what you were trying to avoid in the first place. I also believe you do not need any sort of breast lift. Revision of the pockets may be difficult from an axillary incision, and performing this through an inframammary (crease) incision also leaves visible scars on your breasts, but the most inconspicuous ones possible, and allows the best access for accurate pocket revision.
I believe that opening up the pockets inferiorly and ensuring optimal implant position via an inframammary incision on each side will give you the best result, with the least scarring, and the highest likelihood of avoiding yet another re-operation. Best wishes!
Learn more: http://www.mpsmn.com/breast-procedures/implant-revision
Revision breast augmentation
Based on your pictures, the lower portion of your breast looks tight and needs to be released. Whether this is from your muscle or from scar tissue is difficult to say. This needs to be released in order for your implants to continue to "drop" - this would likely help to reposition your nipples, as well. If not, a small lift can be performed.
This, of course, depends on your examination and a discussion of your goals. I'd recommend finding a board-certified surgeon that you feel comfortable with and can talk through all of this with you.
Hope this helps,
Dr. Hall
Revisionary Breast Augmentation Options?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Based on your pictures, I think you may benefit from revisionary breast surgery that may involve release of the pectoralis muscle/scar tissue of the lower poles of the breasts. This operation may help the breast implants "settle" and improve the shape of the breasts as well as the relative positioning of the nipple/areola complexes.
Breast lifting may also be helpful depending on your physical examination and goals.
I would suggest that you meet with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients in your situation.
Best wishes.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/procedure_revisionarybreastsurgery.htm
Procedure to Repair "Snoopy" Boobs?
Options based upon the posted photos are additional surgery. Either release inferior poles, fat grafts to inferior pole, mastopexy, or a combination. Best to be seen in person by boarded PS in your area.
Revsision breast augmenttation
Tranaxillary breast augmentation commonly had problems with implant malposition. It is quite possible that them uscle was not relaease enough. Hard to say from photo. Could you have sag of breasts? Perhaps. An exam is key.
Can my breast implants be fixed? (photo)
Personal exam important to diagnose the problem and propose treatment plan. If peri-prosthetic fibrosis (capsular contacture) present, open capsulectomy (in my opinion) should be part of treatment. Also to be determined at examination: Are implants too high, nipples too low, or both? If nipples too low, areolar mastopexy indicated. If implants too high, establish new (lower) infra-mammary crease, and close post surgical follow up to be sure it stays there.
Learn more: http://www.feelbeautiful.com
Procedure to Repair "Snoopy" Boobs?
If your implants are sub muscular then the pectoralis muscles were possibly dis joined from the sternum because the implants are touching each other. Some surgeons do this routinely with an axillary incision to prevent lateral displacement with submuscular placement. It is also possible that the implants are on top of the muscle. You also have ptosis which I would treat with a vertical scar mastopexy. Some patients choose to have the Snoopy shape rather than the mastopexy scars. This should be discussed with your surgeon before proceeding with a correction.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Kirk heads back to the forbidden planet Genesis in order to save Spock's soul. -- DB
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Leighann Paige 08/16/2016 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Rating of 3/4
Taking place after the events of The Wrath of Khan, The Search For Spock takes select crew members to a newly formed planet in order to find their dead crew mate. The story does have flaws, absolutely. There are plenty of plot holes, some unanswered questions, and even more unreasonable lucky moments for the select members of the Enterprise. However, the characters have wonderful chemistry and they're great to watch on screen together again. It helped that the returning cast members where the ones I wanted to see. Great for Trek fans.
Yojimbo 09/17/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Rating of 1.5/4
This movie just goes to show what an important character Spock was to the series as a whole; he is essentially absent for most of the film and it really suffers for it.
Chris Kavan 10/06/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Rating of 2.5/4
Another of the better entries into the Trek series - even if this film feels like its spinning its wheels for the most part. While not as memorable as, say, Khan, it has its moments.
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock comes right after what most trekkies and movie fans alike consider the best Star Trek film by far: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, and it precedes another one of the most highly regarded films in the series: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. The 3 films together make a trilogy of their own, while all the other movies are separate stories from each other. So in a way, this is sort of the Empire Strikes Back or Back to the Future II of this Spock trilogy...but it doesn't meet the standards of those films by any means. In fact, the only reason I probably give this movie any credit is because it's part of a bigger, better story.
To be honest, at of all 11 films, this is the one I have already forgotten the most. Yes, Insurrection is probably the most forge...
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05/31/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Surprisingly good odd-numbered Trek
At the end of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, one of the series' most beloved characters, the vulcan Spock, made a tragic sacrifice to save the Enterprise which cost him his life. However, even Leonard Nimoy (who simply IS the character) felt that fans were horrified at the fate of Spock, so he helmed this second sequel, aptly titled THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. Even though the plot does not have the depth and sophistication of its predecessor and some scenes run longer than necessary, Nimoy compensates for this with some breathtaking action set pieces (the whole scene where Kirk and company steal the Enterprise and the climactic confrontation with a nasty Klingon commander--wonderfully played by Christopher Lloyd) and engrossing scenes of character development. Furthermore, the performances ar...
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Good continuation of story from Star Trek 2
Not long after the funeral of "Spock" (Leonard Nimoy) and the reassignment of most of the "Enterprise" training crew, the Federation flag ship is on her way back to Spacedock for decommissioning.
"Chief Medical Officer Leonard McCoy" (the late DeForest Kelly) begins to show unusual signs that something is not right with him mentally. He appears to have taken characteristics from the late "Vulcan", and shows signs of stress.
On the "Genesis Planet," "Saavik" (Robin Curtis) and "Dr. David Marcus" (the late Merritt Butrick), both reassigned to the "U.S.S. Grissom," are studying the highly unstable "Genesis Planet" when an unusual life-reading is detected. On the planet, the two find a nine year old "Vulcan" male (Carl Steven) whom they determine to be "Spock." "Dr. Marcus" believes t...
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Colin Harrison has been promoted to vice president and editor-in-chief of the Scribner imprint within the Scribner Group, one of Simon & Schuster's four publishing divisions, filling the vacancy left by his current boss Nan Graham, who is now senior vice president and publisher of the Scribner imprint. Scribner was named as one of the four publishing divisions at Simon & Schuster in Oct. 2012 when the company was reorganized to streamline operations.
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Reagan National Airport upgrade planned as passenger traffic increases
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Improvements are in store to keep up with increased passenger volume at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Washington Examiner reports that the airport has seen a 4.4 percent increase in passenger traffic over the last year despite no increase in the number of domestic flights.
Jack Potter, president of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, says National is enjoying "a record level of activity."
He says the board will be spending money to keep up with that growth.
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2. WHAT IS YOUR FULL TIME JOB? Partners Mortgage 13 years, Accountant, Payroll Manager
3. FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU WAKE UP? Always Greet my 3 year old Sam as I am on his schedule most of the time, and then my 10 year old Isaac…My morning always revolves around my children! My Blessings!
4. FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION? Love Christmas! Tamales, and the look on the children's faces! I love giving!!!
5. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE A KID? Marine Biologist
6. FAVORITE TV SHOW? Falling Skys, because this has been designated date night for my 10 years old son and I!!!
7. IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE (LIVING OR DEAD), WHO WOULD IT BE? That would be a tie between Mother Teresa and Marilyn Monroe…I am torn between the beauty of giving it all and the beauty of having the power to influence millions…
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9. IF YOU COULD SNAP YOUR FINGERS AND APPEAR SOMEWHERE ELSE, WHERE WOULD YOU BE? I wouldn't go anywhere without my boys, so I would have to have the ability to take them with me, I am thinking Atlantis!
10. FAVORITE SONG/ARTIST OF THE MOMENT? Pink! She has a song for all of my moods! Real, Raw, and Empowering! Love Pink
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Oct 28, 2016 - Last day at Commvault.
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A Stiff Debate
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Earlier this year, trawling round the net, I came across a new comic-book hero - Foreskin Man, an all-American, all-flying, all-powerful, muscle-man in tights. Blonde, square-jawed, and fully-foreskinned, he flies round the world with his companion Vulva Girl, rescuing infants from circumcision. The reason for all this was a referendum in San Francisco that proposed banning circumcision for under 18s except as a medical emergency. Some of the "for" people were behind the comic book, and it led to fierce discussion. "Stiff debate over circumcision rights" was how a Californian TV station put it.


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Oasis Class ?
Does the Oasis Class go to Labadee? We are cruising on the Allure in April and were surprised that Lababee was not on the itinerary.
Dave K
Yes, in fact, Dave went there on his inaugeral cruise on the Oasis. Are you doing Eastern or Wester Caribbean?
I thinks its Eastern, we are doing Nassau, St. Martin and St. Thomas.
Dave, it's the Allure's western Caribbean cruises in April that are visiting Labadee.
In fact the reason they built the pier at Labadee was specifically for the Oasis and Allure, since tendering for those ships is not viable.
We will be on a Western Caribbean on the Oasis next week and our first port of call is Labadee. Dave, we have a cabana reserved for us in Labadee. If we were on an Eastern Caribbean we wouldn't be stopping in Labadee.
We had the 'white house' cabana in June. Great service from our attendant and a nice relaxing day at the beach. Worth the money.
I agree. This time we're getting one right on the beach.
Bon Voyage, Sonny! I think I'll paste your picture for my wallpaper, looks awesome!
I'll have to get some pictures looking out from inside the cabana. Here's a picture of the one we stayed in last year:
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Movies with Michael Doherty
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Michael Doherty, RTE Guide
Michael will be Reviewing:
. Shutter Island
. Green Zone
. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
DVDs of the Week: Julie and Julia and An Education
All in Cinemas and Shops on Friday 12th March
Shutter Island
Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Sir Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Jackie Earle Haley
Classification: 15A
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Cast: Noomi Rapace, Michael Nyqvist
Classification: 18
DVDs of the Week:
Julie and Julia:
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Meryl Streep
An Education:
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Finola Dwyer
Amanda Posey
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Carey Mulligan
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Nick Hornby


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There's a size XL asshat thats been using a winch to clear trails for more vehicles to drive on. Unfortunately this leads to more trash like broken glass deeper in the woods, and target shooting with unknowing riders & hikers around.
The latest victim was the Timbuktu trail, which uses parts of an old logging road that was reverting to singletrack for the last 1.5 years. The DEC had even helped place the log at the top to stop motorized entrance, and others had carefully placed more blocking debris. Thats all gone now, & it is looking like a road again. So is Anthill, Horseshoe, & a few other trails.
If you can take a minute out of your rides to reset some of the debris it would be a big help. Vehicles are only allowed on the main road from the parking lots, and then down to bottom of the Watchamacallit trail. Above that is the Snowmobile trails (one goes into Pond Gut, past Fisher) & those are closed to all motorized vehicles except snowmobiles.
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Luxola offers some easy tips to keep you looking gorgeous day and night. Prefect for the girl-on-the-go in Singapore's heat.
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DuWop's Reverse Eye Liner will guarantee your eyeliner stays in place giving you smudge free eyes all day and night. It also plumps and erases fine lines the working day may have caused! A little secret? Use it as a lip liner for a picture perfect pout.
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Fetterman: In wake of canceled marathons, goodwill a priority for officials
Outreach and communication are critical in the aftermath of race cancellations, national race officials say. Three marathons were canceled last weekend and a fourth has been scrapped for Sunday, all because of safety concerns related to inclement weather.
"Weather is the wild card," said running industry expert Richard Finn, who served 14 years as the director of media relations for the New York Road Runners. "It has become a cold reality in this industry. After you have this kind of disappointment with your runner base, the challenge is how to get that goodwill back again."
Dave McGillivray, president of DMSE Sports, Inc. said communications is the key, before, during and after the event.
"As long as you are up front, transparent and stay in contact with the runners, you will maintain their trust and respect," said McGillivray, who is also the longtime Boston Marathon race director.
MetroPCS Dallas Marathon and Dallas officials announced midday last Friday that all marathon weekend events had been canceled. Despite widespread disappointment, most agree officials made the correct call, given the scope of the ice cover.
"We will be dealing with this for a long time," Dallas Marathon president Patrick Byerly said Saturday. "It will take the support of everyone to get through this."
The Tecumseh Trail Marathon in Bloomington, Ind., and the St. Jude Memphis Marathon also called off their Saturday events last Friday. The Fayetteville Half Marathon organizers canceled Sunday's event because the area hasn't recovered from last week's icy, freezing conditions, and the forecast calls for more.
"There's nothing you can do to control the weather," ALSAC/St. Jude CEO Rick Shadyac said.
Since the decision, Dallas Marathon officials have told participants that the race will:
mail all registrants their participant T-shirt,
provide 2013 registrants who finish the 2014 race with the 2013 and the 2014 finisher's medals, similar to what the New York Road Runners did after the 2012 New York City Marathon was canceled,
offer 2013 registered runners a special opportunity before the 2014 registration opens though details have not been announced.
Dallas and Fayetteville will adhere to the standard industry policy of no refunds, transfers or deferrals in the case of weather-related cancellation.
"We give most of our profits to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children," said Kevin Snyder, chairman of the 40-member marathon board, which oversees the non-profit's four full-time employees and contractors. "We paid out a very high portion of the money collected from registration fees to put the race on. We don't have the money to reimburse registration fees. It's physically impossible for us."
In contrast, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon is owned by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude and ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude, produce the race in collaboration with the Memphis Runners Track Club. More than 14,000 of this year's 20,000 registrants agreed to fundraise for the hospital over and above their race registration.
Further, St. Jude is the title partner of the St. Jude Country Music Marathon in Nashville and a preferred charity for several Rock 'n' Roll events.
Having these additional resources enabled St. Jude marathon officials to offer participants multiple options: a refund, converting their entry into a donation to the hospital or applying their registration to one of three upcoming Competitor Group events.
"In signing on to do a race, a runner should expect to incur the same risk that race management does," McGillivray said. "No one entity should bear the entire burden of the financial hit when an 'act of God' prevents the event from happening, mainly to ensure the safety of all the participants."


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Friends Toss Paper Airplanes From Balcony With Surprising Results [VIDEO]
In the clip below, three pals decide to make paper airplanes and throw them from the balcony of their apartment several stories up. Why? Because it's fun, that's why.
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Al Aan Intensive Training Program for the Students of Sharjah University
Al Aan TV is pleased to announce its internship program for the Sharjah University students from the media communication college majoring in Radio and TV broadcasting, where the university has nominated 7 of its best students to join Al Aan's news crew and get this precious training opportunity.
This training program will include intensive exercises on how to write the news material, TV presenting, producing and montage. The program's duration is 5 weeks, in which the 5th week will be an application of all the information and training the students gained in a short clip reportage format. These reportages will be reviewed by the news section and later displayed throughout Al Aan's newscast.
Nisreen Sadek, the news director at Al Aan TV, says: "This initiative internship program is a part of Al Aan's commitment to empower the youth, and opening employment opportunities in front of them through offering them a " real job" experience. Al Aan's internship program will stay open to prepare and train as much media students as possible and to offer all what it takes to improve their abilities in this field. It is also a call for universities to interact with us. Moreover, the students will be trained and supervised by media professionals and experts."
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Hmm.. Yeah, yeah this is good.
I like the way this makes a person feel free. Decently face paced, nothing negative in it, the music itself almost makes it feel like someone just realized how much power and freedom they have, and they have a goal to achieve what is rightfully theirs, no matter what the cost. @melhorsium Yeah, I can see why, it sounds so much like Vyse going insane on some people. He was an idealist with unreal goals, so I think that's why this fits him so well.
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sounds good.
It really blends together well.Maybe they should just start using stuff like this in the games hyper battles. a ten for mistro .
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I love it! Very Interesting. Seems like something you'd find in final fantasy. :)
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Best song you made this year so far
It About time you make something entertaining as this i used to get Sick of listening always one must rise and Still Blasting / enigma / Rose at Twilight
Also not bad at all for a Debut with real guitar it still need some working so far one of my favorite of ur synth guitasr rift is in ur song enigma 1:59-2:35 / Rose at Twilight 2:10-2:45 Snap dragon 4:45-5:15
The Guitar Rift at around 3 minute is good but i wished the guitar was more intense perhaps ul come with something more intense soon ;) i believe in you
I look Forward For more song like that 5/5 and Yoko Shinomura music is really awesome there ton of remix also Like Nobuo Uematsu & Motoi Sakuraba
haha yes it's been a while since I did something like that huh! I'll try to increase the frequency a bit xD <3
and thank you! i still definitely need practice but i have faith in it too ;o
PS: those are awesome composers yes! but don't forget Keiichi Okabe! <3 haha


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According to sales data published by the NPD Group, the top selling game of 2008 wasn't Gears of War 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, Grand Theft Auto 4 or Call of Duty: World at War, but Nintendo's Wii Play.
The mini-game collection which is bundled with a Wii Remote (or should that be the other way round?) sold a staggering 5.28 million units in the US over the course of 2008. Nintendo titles also managed to claim places two to four with Mario Kart Wii (5 million units), Wii Fit (4.53 million units) and Super Smash Bros Brawl (4.17 million units). Nintendo's Mario Kart DS also squeezed into the Top 10, selling 1.65 million units.
Elsewhere in the Top 10, Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV sold 3.29 million units on Xbox 360 and 1.89 million units on PS3, Call of Duty: World at War sold 2.75 million units on Xbox 360, Gears of War 2 has managed 2.31 million units and Madden NFL 09 shifted 1.87 million units, also on Xbox 360.


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So here's a pop quiz (true or false) for all you aviation enthusiasts:
1. All employees in safety-sensitive positions at U.S. airlines must be drug and alcohol tested.
2. These same employees need 10-year background checks before being hired.
3. Mechanics are considered as occupying safety-sensitive positions.
4. All maintenance performed on U.S. airliners is performed by mechanics subject to drug and alcohol testing and 10-year background checks.
I suspect that most people are surprised to learn that not all maintenance performed on U.S. airliners is done by mechanics subject to drug and alcohol testing and 10-year background checks. How can that be? If mechanic is considered to be a safety-sensitive position, how can maintenance performed on U.S. airliners not be done by employees subject to drug and alcohol testing and background checks? Where's the loophole big enough to taxi an A380 through?
Well, the scary little secret is that while the FAA requires U.S. airlines and U.S. repair stations to have drug and alcohol testing programs for all employees in safety-sensitive positions, no such FAA rule exists for foreign repair stations certified by the FAA. It's as if all drug and alcohol concerns magically disappear when maintenance is performed on foreign soil. It makes you wonder what they're smoking over at 800 Independence Ave.
The same disparity applies to 10-year background checks. While the TSA has decided that aviation security demands background checks to screen out criminals and terrorists and bar them from gaining access to aircraft by working at U.S. airlines and U.S. repair stations, there are apparently no such security concerns about maintenance performed on U.S. airlines by FAA-certified foreign repair stations. Does this make sense to anyone? Has anyone told the TSA that the 9/11 hijackers were not homegrown?
We've known for decades that drinking and driving causes accidents.
But it wasn't until several high-profile accidents occurred in the 1980s and '90s that it became clear commercial transportation was also vulnerable to drug and alcohol users. (The environment in Alaska may never recover from one alcoholic captain of the Exxon Valdez.) The DOT has put in place a stringent set of rules–ever expanding in scope–to establish pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing that now covers not only aircraft operators (pilots) but also mechanics, dispatchers and flight attendants.
The truth is, every year the FAA finds pilots, mechanics and others at smaller and even major U.S. airlines who are violating alcohol and drug rules. And every year, applicants at these same major and not-so-major airlines are denied employment when they fail routine pre-employment drug tests. That's scary, but it's scarier to think that the mechanics doing work abroad on U.S. airliners aren't subject to the same pre-employment drug testing.
Even more disturbing is the thought of who's not being screened out by the 10-year background checks. We don't do that great a job in the states, and it's mandatory here. Does anyone remember a major repair station in North Carolina using illegal aliens for maintenance work? How about the major paint facility in Amarillo hiring illegals? It's not that much of a stretch to imagine employees with shadowy backgrounds getting hired at foreign repair stations and gaining access to U.S. airliners.
I'm not saying we should erect barriers to foreign repair stations. I'm saying we should level the safety standard so that all maintenance of U.S. airliners is performed by maintenance employees subject to the same standards, regardless of whether
the work is done on U.S. soil or foreign soil. The flying public deserves this much.
Level Playing Field?
Aside from the safety impact, doesn't our government care that by imposing expensive drug and alcohol testing rules and 10-year background checks exclusively on companies doing business in the U.S., they're driving aviation maintenance jobs abroad? With the economy in a tailspin and aviation jobs drying up, you'd think Congress would be on a tear closing up these loopholes. Are we so concerned about appearing protectionist that we undermine our own workers' ability to get jobs by giving regulatory freebies on offshore jobs?
And why are the unions so quiet? Other than the Teamsters raising a justified ruckus about these issues, the other unions seem to be strangely quiet. I would think the unions would be screaming to Congress and the President–who they supported by an overwhelming margin–to get the laws changed. Why penalize American industry–and denigrate safety?
And if Congress and the President don't act, why don't the unions take their case to the flying public? I bet a lot of frequent fliers wouldn't be too happy to know that flying on a U.S. carrier is no guarantee that maintenance was performed to U.S. safety and security standards.
And the answers are:
1. True. 2. True. 3. True. 4. False.


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Today's marginalia are about the Yammer on Tour in London event that took place on 26th February.
It was for me an inspiring day with more than 500 passionate attendees and various speakers talking about increasing the quality of internal communications and facilitating employee engagement inside our organisations throughout the use of Yammer.
I still have to do lots of thinking – and practice - about what I listened to and learnt. Indeed, internal social media is a topic so vast and challenging.
During the day I had the chance to happily write down lots of notes. I would like to share some of them with you by hoping that you might benefit from them in some way.
Some marginalia relating to the keynotes:
Nikos Drakos (Research Director, Gartner):
- CLOUD: Everywhere
- MOBILE: Anytime (we need to meet our people when people need it, at the moment)
- SOCIAL: Everyone (people interacting with each other, socially.This changes the fundamental of management)
- INFORMATION: Anything (the information is available to everyone at any time. This changes the way we do things, analyse information)
Within these 4 forces there is something disrupting/distracting: in fact, we like to anticipate things, get predictability...but this is something which is not fit for the next stage.
Therefore, the key message here is: WE NEED TO ADAPT.
Adam Pisoni (Co-founder and CTO, Yammer):
ACCELERATING THE PACE OF CHANGE. "Dealing with disruption as a way of life"
Efficiency vs Innovation: efficiency can affect our ability to change. We are often working on the wrong things. While looking more and more at efficiency we are not getting the ability to change. When others figure out what we do and how we do it and they figure out how to do it better than we do, disruption can come very easily.
To improve our products and service we need to be able to adapt.
Key message: do not frame what we do but ask ourself the question: "How can we help our customers resolve their problems?"
This is not just a CEO question or a team level question. This is a question for any employees.
Here is where Yammer can help: more transparency inside the organisation; communication throughout the whole organisation. Yammer helps companies being more adaptable, dealing quickly with change.
- ALIGN: creating alignment on corporate values to provide the best customer experience; asking employee for personal commitment openly; helping each other more efficiently.
- ORGANISE TEAMS on the WAY WE PROVIDE value. Organisations offer products and services that are reflections of themselves; working cross-functionally.
- EMPOWER EMPLOYEES to INNOVATE on how we provide value. Employees need to feel empowered in order to find ways to innovate.
- ADAPT: (a Japanese term KAIZEN means CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT). It is OK to make mistakes and it is OK to look at constantly improving. "If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got" (Henry Ford)
Key message: we all need to ask ourselves at organisational and individual level: "What business am I in? How can I innovate?"
James Patterson (Chief Product Officer, Yammer):
Yammer enables companies to be more OPEN and they employees more CONNECTED; to make organisations work across 4 information silos easier.
In the second part of the afternoon I attended an interactive workshop: Getting your whole organisation working social. During the workshop some best practices on how to build a Yammer community inside organisation which improves employee engagement and increase the quality of internal communications were given by LexisNexis, Gatwick Airport and INSEAD.
Some marginalia relating to the workshop:
Laurie Hibbs (HR Director) - talking about the lessons that LexisNexis UK learnt with regards to the use of Yammer inside the organisation.
- Free love within a framework. Giving people the opportunity to communicate and encouraging them to use the media while at the same time exercising some sort of corporate control; managing the network is important so that people feel it is not a waste of their time.
- Yammer is about adopting a 'pull' not 'push' approach
- Content has to be unique to Yammer (e.g. ideal for broadcast information, groups of interests)
- Make heroes the people who post. Make people feel comfortable. It is OK to practice, encourage people to experiment and not be afraid of trying
- Getting your executives on board. It can be challenging for many since this requires communicating and writing in a different way. However, if they don't use it people may use that silence as a way for not using the tool either. It is also important that executives posts are genuine
- There is a link between the social use of Yammer and employee engagement. It seems that the more engaged employees are those who use the social media but you need to constantly nurture communications, collaboration and dialogue
- New social leadership: Yammer creates new leaders inside the organisation, people who can work in any jobs...Finding them is vital for the company because they are the influencers. Yammer gives VOICE and evidence to them.
Caroline Thorpe (Communications Manager) – talking about the benefits of using Yammer inside Gatwick Airport.
- Getting all employees in one place
- A cultural shift and a new way for asking questions. People are not recipients any more, they create news and they tell you what is going on in the organisation. If employees see something to be fixed they say so. This cultural shift leads to many improvements for the business.
Zoe McKay (Project Manager) - talking about the lessons that INSEAD learnt with regards to the use of Yammer inside an international organisation.
- There is a need for changing the way we communicate by adopting a conversational approach.You no longer are part of the conversation if you want to control it.
- Yammers changes the way of communicating and addressing problems inside the company across the globe
- Steering group - having the Leadership team buy-in is fundamental
- Empowering middle managers to use the media is vital for the alignment of every employees to the corporate strategy. The organisation should give middle managers the power; managers need to feel they are capable of owing it to make its best use.
I would like to express a huge thank you to all the people that made that event so interesting and allowed me - and I believe many more others - to learn something new about this valuable topic.
"Revolution happens not when people adopt new tools but when people adopt new behaviours"
(a quote reported during the event by Thomas Scott, Communications Director, Carlson Wagonlit)


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FAQ: Can Depression Be Treated Without Medication?
Can depression be treated without medication?
Expert Answers
Yes, with mild and moderate depression, studies show that talk therapy alone, if done properly, is probably equivalent to the successes of antidepressants, and maybe even better. However, with severe depression, because of the risks involved, there's better success with antidepressant medication, ideally in combination with talk therapy.
Although there was a lot of news hype over recent findings that talk therapy alone can be as effective as drugs (and sometimes more effective), what was less reported was the key fact that not all talk therapy is alike. It's not enough to talk to an empathic listener. You have to find someone with the right skill set.
Specifically, successful talk therapy requires working with someone who knows how to use one of the main types of psychotherapy beneficial to people with depression: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT, psychotherapy that focuses on the role of thinking in what people feel or do) or interpersonal therapy (which focuses on interpersonal relationships).
Other research that shows that, done incorrectly, talk therapy alone can make a case of depression worse. In general, when someone is depressed, therapies that help someone manage the present are more effective than those that spend a lot of time replaying a painful past.
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After 11 long years fighting depression, I am grateful to be able to say that, yes, depression can be SUCCESSFULLY treated without medication!
Many studies have shown the effectiveness of using amino acid therapy to treat -- and even CURE -- depression. There are actually, surprisingly, quite a few books and web sites about amino acid and diet therapies, but the one I read (and highly recommend) is The Mood Cure by Julia Ross. I found it at my library. I feel better than I have during the full course of my depression, and I am more than 75% done tapering off of my ("non-addictive", ha) prescription medication -- without side effects. And even when my medication made a difference in how I felt, it didn't get me feeling like I do now: normal!
Take a look at The Mood Cure, or just google amino acid therapy for depression. Do this for yourself, or for anyone you love who has depression. You know how they say depression is a chemical imbalance? Well, it is -- and it's almost always caused by a deficiency in one or more amino acids that our brains must have to create the chemicals (like seratonin & dopamine) that create/support the way we feel.
Why do mainstream doctors not know this (or not care)?! Whatever the reason, it's infuriating.
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