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"Does it pick up tracking from the cat's litter box?"
the robot is not charging. when robot connects to a charging station, the connection is immediately interrupts and again set and again stops and so on cyclically. display and light on the power button turn on and immediately turn off and again turn on and so on cyclically. battery was changed less than 1 year....
Neato Robotics XV-21 Pet and Allergy Automatic Vacuum Cleanerby Neato Robotics
ITEM#: 14668447Unlike other major robotic vacuum cleaners, which randomly travel around a room, the Neato robotic vacuum scans rooms in a full 360-degree circle with the help of a laser range finder, and then it vacuums in straight lines until the area is clean. The Neato uses an algorithm which allows it to map each room being vacuumed while it is efficiently completing its vacuuming task. All Neato robotic Vacuums are able to locate its charging base and charge itself if the battery is running low. If the robot is used to vacuum a very large area which cannot be covered in one battery charge, the robot is able to re-charge itself, and then resume cleaning in the exact spot where it left off the previous session. The Neato also has sensors which prevent it from falling down stairs.
- Material: Plastic, electronic components
- Dimensions: 13 inches x 12.5 inches x 4 inches
- Weight: 13 pounds
- Includes: Neato XV-21 Pet and allergy automatic vacuum, charging base, boundary marker
- Features: Powerful cleaning system specially designed for pet owners and allergy sufferers
- Scuff-free navigation
- Self-docking to re-power
- Power/batteries: Self-docking rechargeable
- High performance vacuum removes all kinds of dirt and cleans all floors: carpets, rugs, hardwood, laminates, tile, and stone
- Schedule automatic cleanings while you're away via simple user interface
- Automatically returns to charging base when vacuuming is concluded
- Cord reach: Cordless
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the robot is not charging. when robot connects to a charging station, the connection is immediately interrupts and again set and again stops and so on cyclically. display and light on the power button turn on and immediately turn off and again turn on and so on cyclically. battery was changed less than 1 year.Read More
Not great so far!Reviewed at http://www.neatorobotics.com/
In the time ive had it the bin keeps cracking and now im getting "the bumper is stuck" and it wont vacume!Read More
Needs worksReviewed at http://www.neatorobotics.com/
On my 2nd unit. 1st had motor issue. 2nd hardly worksRead More
Love it when it worksReviewed at http://www.neatorobotics.com/
I bought it a month ago and TWICE it has stopped working. TEch support helped me get it working again the first time. I'm waiting to hear back from them now on the second episode. The machine's led won't light up, and the start button won't respond.Read More
Great - Had it for yearsReviewed at http://www.neatorobotics.com/
We've used it about 1-2 years straight, then put it away and forgot to take it back out. Battery recharged w/out issues and it worked! Great quality. Only downside is that it has to relearn the house or its now area constrained.Read More
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Vacuum works.
The Vacuum appears to clean, but gets disoriented very easily. It cannot find its docking station readily. More often than not I have to take it to get charged. Construction seems to be sound, but intelligence is lacking.Read More
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I can not believe the great job it does. I have a dog who sheds enough for 4 dogs and was vacuuming and sweeping everyday and sometimes twice a day. I received this for Christmas and just push a button and it does a FANTASTIC job on my rugged and tiled floors. AMAZING!!!Read More
Great product, lasts almost 2 years.
I love my vacuum: it cleans the floors more regularly than I would on my own (though it leaves a little dust by the walls, which is easily fixed - though one of their more expensive models has a side brush for this), and its cute (when you bump it from its charger, it waddles back and forth toward it). After it has run, my hardwood floor looks noticeably shiny (not from polishing, just from picking up a half-week of dust and dirt). The vacuum does take some wear and tear after 2 years, and is slowly having more difficulty finding its charger port (solution: run it more often). It got something in one of its wheels and asurion took care of it quickly (they have a fast return). My only real issue with the product is that the battery connection has become loose. If I pick it up and move it for a "house cleaning" of a different room, then it might just run for a minute and then think it needs charge. If it was a battery issue, then a mere **** would fix it. But sitting at the charger for a minute makes it realize it still has a full charge and it starts running again (in "house clean" mode); hence a loose connection. Asurion failed to fix it with the wheel, and I've now been waiting 2 weeks for my second UPS shipping label while playing phone tag with the technician who looked at it last time (I've been accidentally hung up on during a 5 minute hold, without a call back; I've left a message explaining the issue without a call back, etc). Asking me to call back once is fine, but 2 weeks...? It feels like Asurion is stalling until after my 2 year protection plan is expired, or that they have some sort of "1 repair per customer" policy. In summary, I recommend the product but not the protection plan. If you can find a good protection plan elsewhere, then it would go nicely with the aging of the product.Read More
Excellent Robotic Maid
We have a dog that sheds. We run this thing every night on the first floor of our house. It's amazing what it picks up each night! And it goes under furniture which is awesome. Couches, tables (gotta move the chairs though) and Beds no longer have to be moved! I highly recommend this to anyone.Read More
So far I LOVE this thing!
I don't usually review products, and I am slightly hesitant to write this because I have only had this for a couple of weeks and so cannot address any long-term issues, but so far this is an amazing thing. I have three dogs. Not the kind that you take to the beauty parlour for grooming, but the ones that shed all of the time, all over the house. I have a doggie door, so generally the only thing more visible on the floor than the fur is the dirt. To compound this, my partner has COPD so the mess isn't just unsightly, it also impacts her ability to breathe. I bought one of these little robot vacuums about five years ago and used it in our bedroom several times a week. I thought it was well worth the price and bought this when it stopped working. The old one was good; this one is amazing. It is programmed to run twice a day, but it also has a "spot clean": command that I use intermittently. It generally fills its dust bin on the first floor but it gets everything in there. I manually relocate it to the upstairs some days and it has plenty of room for that. It charges itself when it needs to and I have not noticed any reduction in power level as of yet. It has no problem getting over thresholds and power cables that stopped my old robot. I sort of miss my remote control, but that's just because I like remote controls - I haven't needed it. It *will* get caught it long, light cords, so I check for dangling USB cables and shoe laces, and I fold the raveling fringe under one of our carpets. The regular length fringe on the others has not posed a problem. It may slow down or die in the near future; no idea. But the honeymoon has been fabulous.Read More
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"Why did you choose this product?"
I have owned a Neato for about 4 yrs now, and it is a WONDERFUL vacuum, but it has done it's job and is tired.... Time for a new one, wouldn't try anything different because I have been sooo satisfied with my current one!
it wasn't $500 and the Neato mapping system looks better than the roomba random system.
To help alleviate pet hair and dust from my home on a more regular basis.
I search and discovered that it is #1 product on a market.
I have severe animal dander allegries and the cleaner we can keep our home the better it is for me and my allegries as well as my back
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"How is it emptied?"
Thank you for your inquiry regarding emptying the Neato Robotics Vacuum Cleaner. You would remove the dust bin from the top. I have included a link that explains it a lot better than I could. http://www.neatorobotics.com/blog/answer-center/how-do-you-empty-the-dirt-out-of-the-neato/. I hope this answer helps you.
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A Humboldt State University student arrested at a Boston airport following his alleged role in an airplane scare spoke to the Times-Standard Monday, calling his arrest an overreaction and saying he was mischaracterized by the Massachusetts district attorney who charged him with disorderly conduct.
Jason Robo, a 26-year-old political science major and student activist, spoke Monday from Boston, where he has been since his arrest last week.
On July 31, Robo was formally charged with disorderly conduct by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. The charges stemmed from Robo's alleged misconduct on a Salt Lake City-bound plane as it was docked at a Logan International Airport gate, forcing the evacuation of the airplane and a three hour flight delay.
"I think that this atmosphere of fear is completely unwarranted," Robo said. "It was not the passengers of the plane that were concerned. These reactions clearly illustrate how vastly things can be blown out of proportion."
According to information from the District Attorney's Office, Robo allegedly affixed a sticker reading "9/11 was an inside job! PrisonPlanet.com," inside the airplane lavatory. Additional stickers were found in the airplane and inside the airport terminal, the office reported.
The office also reported Robo was wearing a T-shirt depicting George W. Bush and Adolph Hitler, which Robo said reads, "Orwellian doublespeak."
Robo neither admitted nor denied placing the stickers onboard the plane, but he said "in this country, there's a nonviolent tradition of civil disobedience. We're really not told the truth about 9/11. There's a moral imperative to get that message out."
After the sticker was found, Robo said the captain announced over the intercom there would be a delay while airport staff inspected the luggage. A second sweep was conducted, which was followed by an evacuation of the cabin.
The District Attorney's Office reported Robo "charged off the plane after telling a flight attendant, 'I have to get off this plane right now.'" Robo said that never happened.
"I did not run off the plane," he said. "They asked everybody to get off the plane. There was no running."
While authorities swept the plane with bomb-sniffing dogs, Robo said he returned to the terminal. Robo said he arranged for a room at a nearby hotel, and went to claim his luggage when he was arrested.
Following his arrest, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reported Robo said the stickers were "just a joke." However, Robo said he was misquoted, and was actually referring to his treatment.
"I referred to the process of my rights being violated," Robo said. "I wasn't told what charges there were or what grounds I was being arrested on."
A former HSU student legislative vice president, Robo ran for student body president in 2008, but was removed from the ballot after he was placed on disciplinary probation. Robo also participates in and leads a number of social activist clubs, including NORML -- a marijuana law reform club, and the 9/11 Truth Movement.
Robo was released from jail Thursday, but he said he is now waiting for his Aug. 19 pretrial court date. He faces three charges of interfering with aircraft operation, disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct on a public conveyance.
The Suffolk County district attorney and a Logan airport spokesperson were unavailable for comment Monday.
"After my pretrial I'm going to come back and do my semester," Robo said. "I look forward to a positive outcome."
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Platinum Car Collectibles caters to the true automobile fan, who loves to celebrate cars with models, apparel, and other memorabilia. For speed demons, it carries die-cast Ferraris and Corvettes that park comfortably on a desktop. It has a range of models made famous in television shows such as The Dukes of Hazzard's General Lee or Batman's most-recent movie vehicle, the Batpod. It also offers cell-phone cases emblazoned with the Lamborghini logo, and T-shirts featuring everything from vintage Porsches to the insignia of famed race teams.


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Cars.com Names Top Cars for City Drivers
What Does Cars.Com Know Anyway? Make Up Your Own List - Rank All Cars Sold in North America By Criteria That Really Mean Something To YOU!- City MPG; Length; Weight; Turning Radius; City MPG; Seating Capacity; All Specs That Are Important to You!
CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2007 -- Living in the city means having some additional things to consider when purchasing a new car. While size is certainly an issue, city living presents other challenges as well.
In compiling a list of the best cars for city dwellers, Cars.com's automotive experts considered size, performance, ride quality and cabin comfort. They also looked at helpful features like parking sensors and backup cameras, and analyzed turning circles and stop-and-go gas mileage.
"There is a reason why insurance premiums are higher for city dwellers," said Cars.com managing editor Patrick Olsen. "Parking on city streets, driving on less-than-perfect roads and navigating through traffic can be a risky proposition. However, with the right car, city driving can be a little more enjoyable."
From a range of body styles, here are the cars that impressed the Cars.com experts most:
The Ultimate Urban Car
2007 Mini Cooper - It didn't take long to decide on the ultimate urban car: At just more than 12 feet long, the Mini Cooper was the shortest car in contention. Add in a reasonably tight turning circle, and the Cooper can take parking spaces everyone else passes up. For good measure, Mini also offers parking sensors for the rear bumper. The Cooper is the ultimate car for what it gives, as well as for what it doesn't give up. Despite its size, the cabin can seat four adults and is outfitted with six airbags, and the hatch design and folding backseat provide a surprisingly roomy cargo space. Front-wheel drive and traction control mean winter driving in this stylish car is no problem. The pricier S model gives excellent power and braking on city streets, and you can even get a convertible version.
-- Length: 145.6 inches -- Turning circle: 35.1 feet -- Seats: 4 -- City MPG*: 26 - 27 (premium gas) Other Worthy Contenders
2008 BMW 328i wagon - The latest generation of BMW's venerable 3 Series is arguably its best yet. Once radical in the styling department, its sharp edges have become the norm in today's modern urban design. A much faster twin-turbo engine is available in the 335i, but the wagon -- which packs 35 percent more cargo room than the sedan without incurring any extra length -- comes only in the 328i. Plus, it has all those BMW attributes at a price that's easier to digest. The steering may be a bit heavy for some, but that's the tradeoff for owning an "ultimate driving machine" in the city.
-- Length: 178.2 inches -- Turning circle: 36.0 feet -- Seats: 5 -- City MPG: 17 - 18 (premium gas)
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - City dwellers know what a nightmare traffic can be. Ford's Escape Hybrid brings a little relief to city air quality thanks to its low CO2 emissions -- and it offers a break for your wallet, too. According to the EPA, the Escape Hybrid is the most efficient SUV on the market. Besides the fact that the gas engine automatically turns off when stopped -- so you don't have to waste precious fuel in rush hour -- the hybrid can also cruise in near-silence on electric power at slow speeds. Now there's a surefire way to impress your friends.
-- Length: 174.7 inches -- Turning circle: 36.7 feet -- Seats: 5 -- City MPG: 29 - 34
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid - Even though Honda's futuristically styled Civic Hybrid looks much like the mainstream Civic, it has lower emissions and uses a lot less fuel. A small turning circle means enhanced maneuverability in tight spots, and the optional navigation system has more than 7 million points of interest, so you'll be sure to find that new tapas restaurant or blues lounge you're looking for. Stellar crash-test scores for front, side and rear impacts are also reassuring and set the Civic apart from most of its competitors. An impeccably finished cabin adds to the car's appeal.
-- Length: 176.7 inches -- Turning circle: 34.8 feet -- Seats: 5 -- City MPG*: 40
2008 Honda CR-V - What the SUV lacks in turning radius and seating flexibility -- folding the second row is a real drag -- it makes up for in features, with sturdy plastic bumpers and a cargo-area storage shelf on which you can stack 20 pounds of groceries. Gas mileage is respectable for an SUV, and the ride is comfortable enough for bumpy streets. The large rear window makes for good visibility, and an optional backup camera means you can ace that back-alley parking.
-- Length: 178.0 inches -- Turning circle: 37.8 feet -- Seats: 5 -- City MPG: 19 - 20
2008 Honda Fit - Pay a slight premium for the Honda nameplate, and you get a friendly-looking hatchback that's a cut above most economy cars. The Fit has just enough zip for stop-and-go duties, and gas mileage is predictably thrifty given that the car weighs just three-fourths of a Toyota Camry. It's small enough to squeeze between garbage trucks and buses, and its tall windows and large mirrors take the guesswork out of tight maneuvers. The front and rear seats can fold flat for extra cargo space.
-- Length: 157.4 inches -- Turning circle: 34.3 feet -- Seats: 5 -- City MPG: 27 - 28
2008 Land Rover LR2 - If you want an SUV to use in the city, you'll be best off with a small one. Most premium and luxury SUVs are larger, but there are a few that qualify as compact. The best choice for tackling city life is the handsome Land Rover LR2. For ease in maneuvering and parking, it's shorter from bumper to bumper than the Acura RDX and BMW X3, and it has a tighter turning circle. Even so, its headroom and front-seat legroom are better than either competitor. Standard parking sensors on the rear bumper and optional approach and puddle lights are also great to have.
-- Length: 177.1 inches -- Turning circle: 37.1 feet -- Seats: 5 -- City MPG: 16 (premium gas)
2008 Mazda5 - There aren't many minivans that scream "city-friendly," but the Mazda5 takes the family-hauler concept and shrinks it to a manageable size that still has room for six. The 2008 model has a fresh look but retains its distinct Japanese edginess. Even though it's 20 inches shorter than a Honda Odyssey, the Mazda5 is still substantial, coming in at almost exactly the same length as a Toyota RAV4. Steering is sharp for tight parking maneuvers, and the ride is relatively smooth.
-- Length: 181.5 inches -- Turning circle: 34.8 feet -- Seats: 6 -- City MPG: 19
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata - The Mazda MX-5 Miata isn't the shortest car on our list, but it has the smallest turning circle -- 4 feet tighter than the Mini's. This makes it most adept at hanging U-turns, and its nose swings sharply into parallel parking spaces, which are easy to navigate when the top is down. It slips through congestion where most cars are gridlocked. Unfortunately, when the weather turns bad, so does the Miata's viability as a city car: Top-up visibility and rear-wheel drive aren't great, and potholes start to look (and feel) mighty big.
-- Length: 157.3 inches -- Turning circle: 30.8 feet -- Seats: 2 -- City MPG: 20 - 22 (premium gas)
2008 Scion xB - If you're looking for an affordable car that sets you apart from the crowd, Scion's xB is an easy way to go. The xB delivers on the promise of its boxy shape by offering loads of cargo room in a compact package -- up to 69.9 cubic feet -- which makes it ideal for carting your belongings around. Engaging steering response and the tight turning radius are a boon for narrow streets, too.
-- Length: 167.3 inches -- Turning circle: 34.8 feet -- Seats: 5 -- City MPG: 22 About Cars.com
Cars.com is the most comprehensive destination for those looking to buy or sell a new or used car. The site lists more than 2 million vehicles from 13,000 dealer customers, classified advertisers and private parties to offer the more than 8 million unique visitors who log on to the site each month the best selection of new and used cars online, as well as the content, tools and advice to support their shopping experience. Cars.com combines powerful inventory search tools and new-car configuration with pricing information, photo galleries, buying guides, side-by-side comparison tools, original editorial content and reviews to help millions of car shoppers connect with sellers each month.
Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, (http://classifiedventures.com/), which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo , Gannett Co., Inc. , The McClatchy Company , Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company .
SEE ALSO: Sedans Ranked By Turning Radius
SEE ALSO: Mini Specs and Prices - Mini Buyers Guide
SEE ALSO: BMW Specs and Prices - BMW Buyers Guide
SEE ALSO: Ford Specs and Prices - Ford Buyers Guide
SEE ALSO: Land Rover Specs and Prices - Land Rover Buyers Guide
SEE ALSO: Mazda Specs and Prices - Mazda Buyers Guide
SEE ALSO: Scion Specs and Prices - Scion Buyers Guide
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SEE ALSO: Sedans Ranked By Turning Radius
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SEE ALSO: Wagons Ranked By Turning Radius


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The Robert Klein Gallery was established in 1980 and ranks among the world's most prestigious showrooms of fine art photography. The Robert Klein Gallery maintains an extensive and ever-changing inventory of 19th century, 20th century, and contemporary photographs. Participating in international art fairs like Paris Photo and the AIPAD Photography Show New York, the Robert Klein Gallery provides its contemporary artists with international exposure while exhibiting works by recognized masters such as Ansel Adams, Helen Levitt, and Irving Penn. With 40 combined years of experience and a profound knowledge base, the gallery staff is committed to serving as a resource for both novice and seasoned collectors.
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Coccinella development
A long standing missing part in Coccinella has been a real auto away feature that takes the system inactivity into account.
I just checked in code for User Nickname which I think is a very important protocol extension and a missing part of XMPP. Never really understood the name attribute of the roster item since that is not set by that user.
Now and then I get requests for custom builds of the Coccinella which is dead simple. But first a few words about how Tcl/Tk applications can be distributed.
As a client developer, while implementing a XEP, I often encounter problems with missing or incomplete server support. I guess this is inevitable in a client-server environment with distributed development.
While polishing The Coccinella I noted one extra dialog when another user removed me from its roster by sending a 'remove'. This extra dialog was identical to the one when another user rejects a subscription from me. A bit of tracking pointed to a presence with type 'unsubscribed' which is sent by the server in both cases. So I went to the protocol definition, RFC 3921 where it says in section 2.2.1: "unsubscribed -- The subscription request has been denied or a previously-granted subscription has been cancelled."


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5Th Swine Flu Death In Mississippi
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Published: September 16, 2009
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) The Mississippi Department of Health has reported the state's fifth swine flu death.
Health officials say the latest death occurred in Tippah County.
The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in Mississippi has risen to 839. The state Department of Health released the new figures as part of its weekly health report.
Symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to those of seasonal flu, with fever, respiratory symptoms and body aches. According to the Health Department, many of the swine flu deaths nationwide were among people with pre-existing health conditions.


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McCain Admits He Misspoke on Iraq Security; Deggans Goes Toe to Toe with Mr. Media
In a post earlier this week, I echoed questions other journalists were asking about John McCain's trip to a market in Baghdad which seemed custom-built for the cameras of CBS' 60 Minutes.
Earlier today, the network issued a press release about Sunday's show in which McCain now admits he "misspoke" when talking about security in Iraq -- acknowledging that heavily armed troops and helicopter gunships accompanied him when he visited a market there.
The network is touting their interview with McCain as his first since the market visit, noting their story also will include the only video camera footage of the event. According to the release, McCain now regrets telling reporter Scott Pelley security had improved in Iraq and holding a press conference claming people could walk around the market neighborhood freely.
"Of course I am going to misspeak and I've done it on numerous occasions and I probably will do it in the future," says McCain. "I regret that when I divert attention to something I said from my message, but you know, that's just life," he tells Pelley, adding, "I'm happy, frankly, with the way I operate, otherwise it would be a lot less fun."
He goes on to say that the fact that the military allowed his visit -- fortified by 100 troops, attack helicopters and sharpshooters -- is a sign of progress.
Left out of CBS' release is whether Pelley asked McCain if it was more a sign of how desperate the administration is for public support.
DEGGANS and Mr. Media Go Toe to Toe!
When I grow up, I want to be like Mr. Media, Bob Andelman.
A longtime friend and prolific author, Bob has been a great booster and inspiration during my time covering media at the Times. so when he asked me to help him out by siting for an interview to be posted on his revitalized Mr. Media blog, I jumped at the chance.
Now, the interview is up on his blog and available for download as a podcast through iTunes (I always wanted to have something available through iTunes, but I never thought it would be this!)
I have a feeling only a handful of people will be interested in my thoughts about Katie Couric, explicit TV content and Bill O'Reilly. But please feel free to check it out anyways and download the podcast. Two geeks talking about media never sounded so interesting!
NABJ Refuses Imus' Apology
The National Association of Black Journalists continues to call for the firing of Don Imus, following the broadcaster's apology for calling members of Rutgers University's female basketball team "nappy headed hos" on an April 4 broadcast.
A few quotes from the NABJ release:
""What he said has deeply hurt too many people -- black and white, male and female," said Bryan Monroe, NABJ president. "His so-called apology comes two days after the fact, and it is too little, too late."
Imus has had a history of racial insults on his program, having called award-winning journalist Gwen Ifill of PBS a "cleaning lady" and referring to columnist William Rhoden of the New York Times as "a quota hire."
"As journalists, we firmly believe in the First Amendment and free speech," Monroe added. "But free speech comes with responsibility, and sometimes with consequences. His removal must be that consequence."
Monroe is scheduled to appear on CNN's Paula Zahn Now Monday to discuss the controversy and press the issue of holding Imus accountable.


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Rachael Micallef is a journalist with InvestorDaily, a Sterling publication.
Investors should aim to diversify their investment strategy to achieve strong returns in a low-interest-rate environment, according to Hewison Private Wealth.
Despite low interest rates affecting the net income of cash investors, Hewison has said it is still possible for investors to achieve high returns - if they take a long-term view of their wealth management.
"It's important for investors not to put all their eggs into the one basket," Hewison Private Wealth's director and private client adviser, Chris Morcom, said.
"Anyone who is interested in setting up a successful investment strategy should have clearly outlined long-term goals and take an active responsibility for its management to ensure it is tailored to their needs and capacity for risk, and to the changing market conditions."
Investors should have a diversified investment strategy that takes into account fluctuations in rates and returns in order to weather the low-income environment, according to Hewison.
Morcom told InvestorDaily that investors, particularly in the self-managed super fund sector, have begun looking towards equity investment as a way to boost their returns.
"Their focus is on investment and trying to maximise their yield and I think what we're seeing at the moment, particularly as a rotation from cash through to equities, is people chasing that yield," he said.
However, Morcom said it is important that people look at whether they are paying appropriate prices for shares, not just blindly chasing yield.
"The market's pushed pretty hard the last few sessions, but who is to know whether people are looking at just the yield or if they're actually looking at whether they're paying appropriate prices for shares," he said.
"At the moment, there are still some pretty reasonably valued companies around but some of the really good-yielding stocks are starting to look a little bit more expensive."


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Name one play from the 2005 Penn State season. I'd bet Tamba Hali's near decapitation of Troy Smith is your answer. How about 2008? Has to be Mark Rubin strip of Terrelle Pryor and the mad scramble for the ball that ensued a/k/a The Fumble.
Most seasons have a signature play that sticks out above the rest. A season maker that will live in the hearts and minds of fans for decades to come.
The next play is the stuff of which legends are made. Hackenberg drops back and looks left, downfield to his favorite target, wide receiver Allen Robinson. Robinson, for unknown reasons, has drawn single coverage from freshman cornerback Channing Stribling.
The coverage is good, the pass is a jump ball, both players leap, reaching skyward.
With the ball less than five feet away, Stribling is higher off the ground, seemingly in position to make the play. But Robinson just seems to keep ascending as Stribling descends. Robinson plucks the ball out of the air, holding on with just his fingertips, as Stribling swats at the air. Robinson momentarily bobbles the ball before he pulls it into his body, makes the catch and crashes to the ground on the one-yard line.
All in a split second.
The clock stops, the officials review the play, I review the back of my camera, exhaling after confirming it's in focus and the referee confirms the call. Hackenberg sneaks it in on the next play, and the rest, as they say, is history.
In an instant, the Allen Robinson Catch has leapt into Penn State lore, right there with Tamba Hali Sack and The Fumble. Funny thing is, none are a game-winning touchdown, a field goal or even a scoring play. What they are, however, are defining moments in the history of the program.


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There are at least three things you can say about Canelo Alvarez after his fifth-round TKO of former champion Kermit Cintron Saturday night: He is still unbeaten, still an alphabet champion and still untested.
The 32-year-old Cintron was supposed to be a step-up fight for Alvarez, but the Puerto Rican, while game, was clearly a shadow of himself as he took a steady, patient beating from the red-haired young fighter. What seemed inevitable fifth-round stoppage thrilled a big crowd in a Mexican bull ring but left many questions unanswered. Namely, just how good can this 21-year-old prodigy, who began fighting at 15, become?
In the flush of victory, Alvarez (39-0-1, 29 KOs) was asked by HBO's Max Kellerman who he wanted to fight, and his answer revealed both youth and ambition: Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Based on what Alvarez showed against Cintron (33-5-1, 28 KOs), he is not remotely ready to take on one of the two best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. One day, yes, but by the time that day comes, in all likelihood Mayweather will be retired. With all his talent and potential, Alvarez clearly remains a work in progress.
To Cintron's credit, the veteran was game, but his punches lacked zip, and the power that was once his trademark came up missing. Except for a crisp jab and an occasional right hand that landed, Cintron offered little challenge to Alvarez. More impressive than the Mexican's stoppage was the patience he showed, a maturity ahead of his years that bodes well for his future.
Unlike typical Mexican warriors who fight with reckless abandon and are willing to take two shots to land four, Alvarez worked hard on his defense and fired precision shots, most of which landed, a trait rare in young fighters, especially the south-of-the-border variety.
Alvarez set up his TKO by landing left hook body blows, round after round, which took its toll on Cintron. Canelo stripped Cintron of whatever power and speed he had left at this late stage of his career by simply breaking him down.
It was clear in round four that Cintron was not going to last against the hugely popular young Mexican. A short, crisp right hand by Alvarez stung Cintron and forced him to take a knee for an eight count. Cintron was able to get up, but a left hook to the head just before the bell had him hurt again. Had there been more time in the fourth, there wouldn't have been a round five.
Cintron came out after the break fighting as if it was the 12th round and he needed a knockout for any chance to win. He tried to be the aggressor, but Alvarez did not get drawn into a brawl, instead waiting until he could pounce. With less than 10 seconds left in the round, the fast-handed Alvarez landed a left-right combo to the head and a straight right to the body that forced Cintron to bend over, obviously hurt. The ref jumped in and stopped it before Alvarez could inflict more damage.
The only troubling aspect of the fight for Alvarez is that Cintron, a very good boxer and athlete, was able to land his jab consistently, along with several clean power shots. Had Cintron done so four years ago in his prime, one has to wonder what would have happened.
Before Alvarez entertains the idea of fighting Mayweather, there are plenty of more logical tests for him in the loaded 154-pound division, including Miguel Cotto, James Kirkland, Erislandy Lara, Alfredo Angulo and Cornelius Bundrage. At 21, Alvarez has a world of potential, but he needs careful matchmaking in order for him to become the next big boxing superstar, as so many expect.
In the co-feature, unbeaten and highly-touted junior lightweight Adrien Broner scored an impressive third-round knockout of Argentinean Vicente Rodriguez. Often compared to a young, defensive-minded Mayweather, Broner (22-0, 18 KOs) showed a lot more aggression than he has in the past while fighting in front of a home crowd in Cincinnati. Like Alvarez, the 22-year-old has a huge upside.


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Yaya Toure is fed up with Manchester City's negotiating tactics, and he is considering leaving the club this summer.
Toure's agent has given City until Saturday to offer his client a contract extension. If the Premier League club fails to do so, the Ivorian midfielder will leave the club after the 2012-13 season, the Mirror reports.
"If he signs a contract in the next three or four days, okay," Dimitri Seluk said. "If not, we will not wait any longer and will start negotiations with different clubs.
"Today is Tuesday, so it means by Saturday. We will say, 'Thank you. Okay. Yaya will leave in May.'
"I do not feel he will stay at City. This is not about money. He wants to leave for many reasons. He is one of the best players at the club but does not feel the respect of the staff. Only [manager] Roberto Mancini respects Yaya.
"It's strange. It's not normal to have negotiations for six months without a contract. They have been talking about small details all this time."
The 29-year-old is arguably City's most influential player, and one of the Premier League's leading lights. His ability to control and alter games from the midfield is one of the chief reasons behind City's rise to elite status in recent seasons.
Toure could invoke Article 17 of FIFA's transfer regulations — the so-called "Webster Ruling" — under which he could buy out the remaining two years of his current contract and leave City as a free agent. Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, PSG and Barcelona are thought to be potential destinations for the player who joined City in summer 2010 for £24 million ($36.3 million).
Toure's contract saga began just days after City won the 2011-12 Premier League title when Seluk told a Spanish radio station that Toure was looking for a new challenge. Many considered it a negotiating ploy on Seluk's part. Discussions over a new contract have taken place at various times this season, but the parties have not been able to reach an agreement. In December, Toure said he wanted to finish his career at City, according to the BBC.
"I would love to end my career here," Toure told City's website. "Nobody knows what the next step is in football and I believe that if you stop dreaming, you should stop playing football, but this is where I want to be. There is no other place I would rather finish with and I want to continue winning titles and trophies with City.
"I believe we are just at the beginning of our journey," he added. "We want to make history and that was part of my plan when I first signed. We've made a start but there is so many more chapters to be written."
Last month, the Star reported that Toure's camp has been expecting a five-year, £55 million ($83.2 million) offer from City, but Seluk's recent outburst suggests that it has yet to materialize. He could be trying to push City to make the offer quickly, and he is using Article 17 as leverage.
Should Toure actually leave the club this summer, it will strike a blow to City's hopes of reclaiming the Premier League crown and becoming a European force in 2013-14.
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Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden will not even make it to Detroit for an interview with the Detroit Lions.
Per a tweet from ESPN Insider Adam Schefter on Thursday morning, Gruden has been hired as the next coach in Washington.
Gruden never seemed like a favorite candidate for the Lions, but he did fit the profile of what the team has been looking for, and the Lions requested to talk with him about the opening.
It also means the pool of candidates for Detroit has slimmed even more. Ken Whisenhunt, Mike Munchak, Jim Caldwell and Gary Kubiak are the four candidates who have either interviewed or are scheduled to interview with the team.
They are all, essentially, similar candidates. All have been head coaches in the NFL. All have offensive experience. Of the four, all except Munchak have extensive experience working with quarterbacks. And all except Munchak have led their teams to the playoffs in their time as a head coach.
As for Whisenhunt, Schefter reported Thursday morning that Whisenhunt, as we wrote Wednesday, will interview today with the Lions. Then he'll talk with Tennessee on Friday and Cleveland on Saturday leading up to his divisional playoff game against Denver on Sunday.
No team can hire Whisenhunt until after the Chargers are knocked out of the playoffs. By Monday, the Lions could know where they stand -- or potentially be able to hire -- the candidate they have appeared to favor all along.


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Vehicle Overview This year marks the first major update for the Highlander since it was last redesigned in 2013. The 2017 Highlander introduces a series of upgrades that should help it maintain its strong competitiveness in a category that is one of the most active in the industry. Splitting the difference between a minivan and a station wagon, the Highlander continues to offer three rows of seating, plenty of cargo room and a choice between front- or all-wheel drive.
In all six of its available trim levels, the Highlander is a roomy and comfortable place to be. Its restyled front and rear ends haven't affected the rest of the package; it still offers your choice of two captain's chairs or a three-person bench seat in the second row. For 2017, its optional V6 has been reworked for more power and efficiency and is paired to a new transmission. The base four-cylinder engine and transmission carry over unchanged. Safety-conscious consumers will be pleased to know there's a suite of safety technologies included as standard equipment on all 2017 Highlanders.
We've been impressed by the Highlander, and the updates for 2017 will likely underscore its status as among the best three-row crossovers on the market. The competition continues to improve, however. The Honda Pilot was fully redesigned last year, with more refinement and a carlike driving character, while the gutsy Ford Explorer was also refreshed last year. Elsewhere, the aggressive and brawny Dodge Durango and affordable Hyundai Santa Fe offer undeniable appeal.
Performance and MPG The base Highlander LE comes standard with front-wheel drive and a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 185 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The only transmission is a six-speed automatic, and we expect it will match the fuel economy of last year's model — an EPA-estimated22 mpg combined (20 city/25 highway).
A 3.5-liter V6 is optional on the LE and standard on all other trims. For 2017, this engine has been heavily revised for more power and efficiency. It's based on the revised V6 that was introduced in the Tacoma last year, and it will surpass the 270 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque of last year's Highlander V6. Furthermore, in all trim levels except LE, the new V6 will be equipped with a stop-start feature to save even more fuel. All V6 models also receive a new eight-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous six-speed gearbox. Front- or all-wheel drive is available (Limited Platinum comes with standard AWD). Fuel economy numbers haven't yet been released.
Safety The 2017 Toyota Highlander comes standard with traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes, front seat side airbags, a driver knee airbag, a front passenger seat-cushion airbag and full-length side curtain airbags. A rearview camera is also standard.
All 2017 Highlanders are equipped with forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise and automatic high beams.
In government crash testing, the Highlander received afive-star overall rating (out of a possible five), with four stars for total front-impact protection and five stars for total side-impact protection. During testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Highlander received thehighest possible rating of Good in all tests. Though these results are for the 2016 model, we expect the structurally identical 2017 Highlander to have similar results.
Additional Information The 2017 Toyota Highlander midsize SUV, substantially updated from the previous year, maintains the model's tradition of providing a practical blend of comfort, space and reasonable drivability, while adding a bit more style and a host of new features. Untouched are many of the Highlander's strong suits, including a well-packaged interior, three-row seating, a generous cargo area and available all-wheel drive.
One of the biggest changes for the Highlander in 2017 is the availability of a new, direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque and comes mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission that replaces the previous six-speed. Another� change this year is the addition of the SE model, which slots in just below the Limited trim level and features sportier suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels and unique exterior and interior trim.
The standard powerplant for the base LE trim remains the 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 185 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. In a vehicle that weighs at least 5665 pounds — depending on drivetrain and options — its performance can only be described as barely adequate. And to bring the Highlander up to par with its rivals, most of which come with a standard V6, the majority of buyers will likely order the optional six-cylinder engine.
A stylish new grille and front and rear lights headline the exterior changes for the Highlander in 2017, along with an overall more muscular look and several new color and finish choices. On-road performance continues to lean more toward comfort, rather than taut handling, although the Highlander remains competitive with its major rivals in this area. Buyers interested in improving handling a bit might want to test-drive the new SE model.
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The front-wheel drive 2017 Highlander with the four-cylinder engine is EPA rated at 22 mpg combined (20 city/24 highway). The FWD V6 gets a rating of 23 mpg combined (20 city/27 highway) making it a logical choice, especially for those planning to use their Toyota SUV for family vacations.
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Moshe Sharett, Foreign Minister of Israel, speaking before an overflow audience of the World Affairs Council today, stressed once again that in the interest of the Palestine refugees themselves it is imperative that they be resettled in the countries where they now reside.
Mr. Sharett pointed out that it would be suicidal folly to attempt to restore the situation that existed prior to Israel's war of liberation by returning Arab refugees to Israel. He said that over 300,000 Jews had come to Israel from Arab and Moslem lands and thus put into motion a sorting out process which would in the end bring greater stability to the whole area. The Foreign Minister once again repeated Israel's offer to pay compensation for abandoned land.
In a 35-minute address the Israel Foreign Minister reviewed the progress made in the Jewish State over the past four years and pointed out that the most important element in Israel's life today is production. He went on to describe agricultural developments, industrial expansion, and progress along social and cultural lines and wound up by stating that Israel's basic foreign policy platform consists of four characteristics: first, democracy; second, social, cultural and economic progress; third, assistance from the democracies of the world; and fourth, link with the Jewish people.
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Consultants from MGT of America, contracted by WSU, gave this report to the school's board of regents: WSU is well positioned to develop an accredited medical school in the near future. The group says WSU could seek accreditation in Fall 2015, and have its charter class in 2017. Southern Oregon Farmers Suing To Prevent Water Release By Devan Schwartz • Aug 9, 2013 Farmers in southern Oregon are suing to block the release of additional water from the Trinity River to the Klamath River. The discharge next week by the federal Bureau of Reclamation is meant to prevent a fish kill of Klamath River salmon. The agency finalized its plans Wednesday and that's what prompted the lawsuit from farmers. Low Blueberry Prices Great For Fruit Lovers, Hard For Farmers By Anna King • Aug 8, 2013 The blueberries on your morning cereal are less expensive this year. That's because farmers are harvesting a bumper crop this summer. 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Columbia River Transmission Project In Limbo After Ancient Art Discovery By Colin Fogarty • Aug 6, 2013 Colin Fogarty / Northwest News Network Northwest history is colliding with the need to upgrade the region's electric transmission grid. It's happening on a windblown patch of riverfront property at the east end of the Columbia River Gorge. The Bonneville Power Administration is trying to build a new transmission line across that land. But conflicts over historical preservation have increased the cost of the project to $185 million and stalled progress for more than a year. 'Megaload' To Hit The Road, Even Without Federal OK By Jessica Robinson • Aug 5, 2013 Nicholas.Senn / Flickr Creative Commons The head of the Nez Perce Tribe says he's "shocked" by the "audacity" of an Oregon shipper that plans to haul extra-large loads through a protected stretch of Idaho. The company says it will start moving a so-called megaload tonight. 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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- It is a World Cup qualifier by name, but for the U.S. national team Friday's match against Jamaica will feel very much like the first of a series of auditions for American players trying to impress coach Jurgen Klinsmann between now and the World Cup next summer.
The race now isn't to qualify, but for players to secure their spots on the plane to Brazil, and with the player pool deeper than ever, matches like the qualifier versus Jamaica will provide precious opportunities for players to state their cases to make the World Cup team.
"It's never been this competitive," U.S. star Landon Donovan said of the depth on the national team. "I think before it's always seemed like 15, 16, 17, 18 spots were sort of locked up and there were five or six spots left. Now it seems like there are a lot of open spots. There are a lot of guys who aren't here that could make a case that they should be here. And a few guys that have been injured lately that are probably bubble guys too that will have a good chance so it's going to be interesting as we get closer.
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"It just keeps you going because you don't have a chance to rest. In a lot of ways you can say (Friday's) game is a friendly for us, and fun, but it's not in that way because we need to keep impressing."
With just five international fixture dates between now and the World Cup training camp in May, the upcoming World Cup qualifiers are important not just as showcase opportunity for fringe players, but also for Klinsmann to try out players at positions that are still being sorted out.
Injuries to regular starters Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley and Omar Gonzalez will open the door for some other leading candidates to impress Klinsmann and help their case in the race for a World Cup place.
Jamaica should offer up a good test for candidates at a variety of positions. Central defense is one such position, and Omar Gonzalez's recent injury could open the door for Geoff Cameron to step in and start alongside Matt Besler. Cameron has played in a variety of roles for the USA, but these upcoming qualifiers could be his opportunity to show he deserves more consideration in central defense.
"We've always said that we think his best spot is center back," Klinsmann said of the versatile Cameron. "Then he can also play right back and he can play defensive midfielder, which he has shown in a tremendous way a couple of times.
"He's versatile, this is a plus, but I think his best position is center back. We always tell him to go kick somebody out at Stoke City in that role, but we are happy that he's playing at least, game in and game out at Stoke. The next step is to push somebody to right back and take the center back job."
Cameron was quick to point out that unseating starting Stoke City center backs Ryan Shawcross and Robert Huth is easier said than done, while also pointing out that the more attack-minded approach preferred by Mark Hughes has played playing right back a more enjoyable experience for him.
"Obviously when you have Shawcross and Robert Huth there, when they've been there six or seven years, it's always tough to break through a solid partnership like that," said Cameron, who revealed he does get practice reps playing in central defense for Stoke. "We're playing a different style of football this year so it might favor my style of play and technical ability.
"I'm getting used to playing right back under Mark Hughes. I'm enjoying it a lot more than I have in the last year or so under Pulis. Obviously it's a different type of football. But I'm enjoying it this year, feeling comfortable there."
When asked what he felt was his best position for the national team, Cameron said he believed central midfield was where he was probably best-suited.
"I'm comfortable at defensive center mid, center back and right back, wherever is fine as long as I'm on the pitch," Cameron said.
Friday's match could also offer an opportunity for Mix Diskerud to build on the recent good performances he has turned in, dating back to the Gold Cup, and most recently as a sub in the win versus Mexico. Bradley's injury absence means Klinsmann could start Kyle Beckerman alongside Jermaine Jones, or give Diskerud his first start in a qualifier.
"I started a lot in the Gold Cup so I felt like I kind of proved what I have there, but every player wants to start of course and if I do that I'll do my best," said Diskerud, who credited his experience at the Gold Cup with boosting his confidence heading into the fall qualifiers.
One thing that seemed apparent in listening to Klinsmann and his players leading up to the upcoming qualifiers is the sense that the players who have made it this far in the qualifying process have a serious leg up on any potential challengers for spots in Klinsmann's player pool.
"I've always said that the door is always open," Klinsmann said about the prospects of any new faces breaking through between now and next summer. "Maybe there are some surprises still around the corner that we don't know yet.
"In general, obviously we're getting closer to the World Cup and throughout the last two years we saw a lot of players coming into the program, and some changes happened, that's normal to have in a team between two cycles.
"I think we have a pretty good picture to understand where the players are at right now," Klinsmann added. "Obviously we have a bit of an idea of how we want to play heading towards Brazil, but still we use those FIFA fixture dates to the full extent. That's why it's also crucial to have the best group here, and constantly work on certain elements we can improve."
The battle for playing time is a fierce one within the U.S. national team, and the knowledge that opportunities to impress will be dwindling quickly has every player on high alert, which is why Friday's qualifier versus Jamaica is hardly being viewed as meaningless.
"Next summer is going to creep up on us quicker than we think," U.S. midfielder Graham Zusi said. "It's a constant competitive battle within the team and that's a good thing. We push each other as players. At the end of the day that's making us better."


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- [Attention deficit disorder in childhood]P Van Bogaert
Clinique de Neurologie Pédiatrique, Hopital Erasme, Bruxelles
Rev Med Brux 30:239-43. 2009..Evaluation and treatment of each suspected case of ADHD need to be tailored with special concern for associated conditions as psycho-affective troubles or learning difficulties...
- Epileptic encephalopathy with continuous spike-waves during slow-wave sleep including Landau-Kleffner syndromePatrick Van Bogaert
Department of Pediatric Neurology, ULB Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium Electronic address
Handb Clin Neurol 111:635-40. 2013..Rehabilitation represents an important part of the treatment and visual forms of language should be encouraged in children with LKS...
- Impact of focal interictal epileptiform discharges on behaviour and cognition in childrenP Van Bogaert
Laboratoire de cartographie fonctionnelle du cerveau LCFC, Erasme Hospital, Universite Libre de Bruxelles ULB, Brussels, Belgium
Neurophysiol Clin 42:53-8. 2012..Well-designed pharmacological studies are still necessary to address this issue...
- Comparative study of hippocampal neuronal loss and in vivo binding of 5-HT1a receptors in the KA model of limbic epilepsy in the ratP Van Bogaert
PET Biomedical Cyclotron Unit, Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
Epilepsy Res 47:127-39. 2001..This effect needs to be further characterized before considering PET determination of hippocampal MPPF binding as a method of post-epileptic neuronal loss assessment...
- Mutation of a potassium channel-related gene in progressive myoclonic epilepsyPatrick Van Bogaert
Department of Pediatric Neurology, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
Ann Neurol 61:579-86. 2007..We investigated a large consanguineous Moroccan family with progressive myoclonic epilepsy (PME) consistent with autosomal recessive inheritance, to describe the phenotype and identify the causal gene...
- The epileptic syndromes with continuous spikes and waves during slow sleep: definition and management guidelinesP Van Bogaert
Department of Pediatric Neurology, ULB Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
Acta Neurol Belg 106:52-60. 2006..These syndromes have to be classified among the localization-related epileptic syndromes. Some cases are idiopathic and others are symptomatic. Guidelines for work-up and treatment are proposed...
- White matter abnormalities are related to microstructural changes in preterm neonates at term-equivalent age: a diffusion tensor imaging and probabilistic tractography studyY Liu
Departments of Radiology, ULB Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 33:839-45. 2012..DTI can provide insight into white matter microstructure. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between WMA on conventional MR imaging and DTI parameters in specific fibers in preterm neonates at term-equivalent age...
- Pathophysiology of sleep-dependent memory consolidation processes in childrenC Urbain
UR2NF, Neuropsychology and Functional Neuroimaging Research Group at CRCN Center for Research in Cognition and Neurosciences, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium LCFC Laboratoire de Cartographie Fonctionnelle du Cerveau, Hopital Erasme, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium UNI ULB Neuroscience Institute, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium Electronic address
Int J Psychophysiol 89:273-83. 2013....
- Contribution of magnetic source imaging to the presurgical work-up of patients with refractory partial epilepsyX De Tiege
Laboratoire de Cartographie Fonctionnelle du Cerveau, ULB Hopital Erasme, Route de Lennik, 808, B 1070 Bruxelles, Belgium
- A novel NDUFV1 gene mutation in complex I deficiency in consanguineous siblings with brainstem lesions and Leigh syndromeC Vilain
Department of Medical Genetics, Center of Human Genetics, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
Clin Genet 82:264-70. 2012..This observation adds to our understanding of complex I deficiency disease. It validates the important role of Arg386 and therefore supports the current molecular model of iron-sulfur clusters in NDUFV1...
- Gender differences in language and motor-related fibers in a population of healthy preterm neonates at term-equivalent age: a diffusion tensor and probabilistic tractography studyY Liu
Department of Radiology, ULB Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 32:2011-6. 2011..In this MR imaging study, we aimed to investigate possible sex differences in language and motor-related tracts in healthy preterm neonates by using DTI and probabilistic tractography...
- Spike detection algorithm automatically adapted to individual patients applied to spike-and-wave percentage quantificationA Nonclercq
Bio, Electro and Mechanical Systems BEAMS, CP165 56, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 50, avenue F Roosevelt, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
Neurophysiol Clin 39:123-31. 2009..Interictal epileptiform activity quantification was accomplished in the setting of epileptic syndromes with continuous spike and waves during slow sleep, which is a time-consuming task for the EEG analysis...
- Regional cerebral glucose metabolism in epilepsies with continuous spikes and waves during sleepX De Tiege
PET Biomedical Cyclotron Unit, ULB Hopital Erasme, 808 Route de Lennik, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
Neurology 63:853-7. 2004..Reported are the results of voxel-based analyses of brain glucose metabolism performed in a group of 18 children with CSWS...
- Maturation of thalamic radiations between 34 and 41 weeks' gestation: a combined voxel-based study and probabilistic tractography with diffusion tensor imagingA Aeby
Department of Pediatric Neurology, Université Libre de Bruxelles ULB Hôpital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 30:1780-6. 2009..With tractography, the authors intended to identify which fiber tracts were included in these significant voxels...
- Therapeutic issues in women with epilepsyB Legros
Hôpital Erasme Service de neurologie, 808, Route de Lennik, B 1070 Brussels, Belgium
Acta Neurol Belg 103:135-9. 2003..The aim of this paper is to discuss therapeutic issues for the management of women with epilepsy: initiation of antiepileptic therapy, contraception, pregnancy, breast feeding and menopause. Some fertility issues are also discussed...
- [The neurology department]M Pandolfo
Rev Med Brux 23:127-30. 2002..Neurogenetics is a recent addition to the areas of the interest of the department; research in neurogenetics includes basic investigations as well as clinical studies and focuses on inherited ataxias and genetic epilepsies...
- Supratentorial functional disturbances in two children with cerebellar cortical dysplasiaP Jissendi Tchofo
Clinique de Neuroradiologie, Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
J Neuroradiol 31:399-405. 2004..Nevertheless, the relationship between these findings and mental retardation needs further investigation...
- Addendum: contribution of magnetoencephalography to presurgical work-up of pharmacoresistant epilepsyX De Tiege
Department of Pediatric Neurology, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
- Rhythmic cortical and muscle discharges induced by fatigue in corticobasal degenerationM U Manto
Service de Neurologie, Hôpital Erasme ULB, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
Clin Neurophysiol 111:496-503. 2000..These rhythmic complexes were associated with repetitive activity in the left FDI. We conclude that rhythmic cortical and muscle discharges can be induced by fatigue in CBD...
- Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome associated with muscular coenzyme Q10 deficiencyA Aeby
Department of Pediatric Neurology, Erasme Hospital, Free University of Brussels ULB, 808 Route de Lennik, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
J Inherit Metab Dis 30:827. 2007..Another hypothesis is that K-Ras, one of the proteins composing the MAPK pathway, might be recruited into the mitochondria to promote apoptosis. This case highlights that CoQ10 might contribute to the pathogenesis of CFC syndrome...
- Facial hemangioma and cerebral corticovascular dysplasia: a syndrome associated with epilepsyA Aeby
Departments of Pediatric Neurology, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
Neurology 60:1030-2. 2003..Abnormal cortical development may underlie epilepsy in children with facial hemangioma...
- [Intraoperative MRI and epilepsy surgery]M Levivier
Services de Neurochirurgie, neurologie et neuropédiatrie, ULB Hopital Erasme, Bruxelles, Belgique
Neurochirurgie 54:448-52. 2008..Therefore, teams that have access to intraoperative MRI should be encouraged to use this technique prospectively to evaluate its current relevance in epilepsy surgery...


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