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wasson's soma. divine mushroom of immortality (wasson, 1971). wasson does not comment on the emergence of humanness out of the primates but does suggest hallucinogenic mushrooms as the causal agent in the appearance of spiritually aware human beings and the genesis of religion.... Wasson's next major contribution was a study of the ancient Vedic intoxicant soma, which he proposed was based on the psychoactive fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom. . [ citation needed ] This hypothesis was published in 1967 under the title Soma: Divine Mushroom of Immortality .
�R. Gordon Wasson Soma: Divine Mushroom of Immortality (1971) S cience has been late to fully evaluate and appreciate folklore and ethnological knowledge that societies have developed, over millennia, about the living world around them. In a quest for new sources of medicines, primarily, plants have been most heavily investigated in earnest, beginning with modern scientific techniques only a... ^ Wasson, Soma:Divine Mushroom of Immortality, p 238. ^ Hajicek-Dobberstein, S. (October 1995). " Soma siddhas and alchemical enlightenment: psychedelic mushrooms in Buddhist tradition ".
Gordon Wasson published the controversial book Soma: Divine. Is presented in the free e-book Amanita Muscaria Herb of Immortality Is presented in the free e-book Amanita Muscaria Herb of Immortality PDF.Albert Hofmann Foundation - historys most famous bicycle ride.

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wasson's soma. divine mushroom of immortality (wasson, 1971). wasson does not comment on the emergence of humanness out of the primates but does suggest hallucinogenic mushrooms as the causal agent in the appearance of spiritually aware human beings and the genesis of religion.... wasson's next major contribution was a study of the ancient vedic intoxicant soma, which he proposed was based on the psychoactive fly agaric (amanita muscaria) mushroom. . [ citation needed ] this hypothesis was published in 1967 under the title soma: divine mushroom of immortality .
�r. gordon wasson soma: divine mushroom of immortality (1971) s cience has been late to fully evaluate and appreciate folklore and ethnological knowledge that societies have developed, over millennia, about the living world around them. in a quest for new sources of medicines, primarily, plants have been most heavily investigated in earnest, beginning with modern scientific techniques only a... ^ wasson, soma:divine mushroom of immortality, p 238. ^ hajicek-dobberstein, s. (october 1995). " soma siddhas and alchemical enlightenment: psychedelic mushrooms in buddhist tradition ".
gordon wasson published the controversial book soma: divine. is presented in the free e-book amanita muscaria herb of immortality is presented in the free e-book amanita muscaria herb of immortality pdf.albert hofmann foundation - historys most famous bicycle ride.


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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is facing a mounting tangle of potential legal troubles arising from his business dealings with foreign entities and his interactions with both executive branch and congressional investigators.
One set of problems stems from Russia. In 2015, Russian-linked companies paid Flynn more than US$65,000, including about US$45,000 from the state-backed Russian television network RT for a December trip to Moscow, where he delivered a speech and sat next to President Vladimir Putin at a dinner.
In December, a US wiretap of the Russian ambassador to the United States, Sergey Kislyak, intercepted conversations he had with Flynn discussing the Obama administration's imposition of sanctions on Russia for meddling in the election.
The other set stems from Turkey. Last year, Flynn's lobbying firm, Flynn Intel Group, was paid more than US$500,000 by Inovo BV, a Dutch corporation. Inovo is owned by Ekim Alptekin, a Turkish-American businessman with ties to the administration of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.
The work centred on research to discredit Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric who lives in Pennsylvania, and whose extradition Erdogan has been seeking.
Robert Kelner, a lawyer for Flynn, declined to comment. But in a letter to the Senate this week, Kelner and other lawyers portrayed Flynn as being treated unfairly, saying he was "the target on nearly a daily basis of outrageous allegations."
Here is a breakdown of some of the possible legal problems for Flynn.
Investigators are scrutinising whether several of Flynn's statements violated a statute that makes it a felony, punishable by five years in prison, to make a false statement to the government. To convict, prosecutors must prove that the violation was knowing and willful, not merely inadvertent.
In January 2016, Flynn, a former three-star general who retired in 2014 after being forced out as head of the Defence Intelligence Agency, applied to have his security clearance extended. As part of the process, he filled out and signed a SF-86 form. It directed him to disclose his foreign travel, compensation and contacts.
It also referred to the false-statement statute as part of a certification that the information was truthful and complete.
After viewing the form, Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, said Flynn had concealed his Russia trip and the compensation when he filled it out.
In February 2016, investigators reviewing Flynn's application to renew his security clearance interviewed him. According to a letter this month from Cummings, documents suggest Flynn falsely stated in that interview that US companies had funded his Moscow visit and that he had only "insubstantial contact" with foreigners, despite the dinner with Putin.
Flynn's legal team has said he briefed the Defence Intelligence Agency about the trip. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and adviser, also failed to mention encounters with Russian officials on their SF-86 forms.
Separately, four days into the Trump administration, FBI agents interviewed Flynn about his conversations with Kislyak in December. Several news outlets have reported that he initially told the FBI that he had not discussed sanctions on Russia but then backtracked and said he could not remember.
The Constitution's emoluments clause prohibits people who hold government positions from receiving payments from foreign governments without prior consent from Congress. This rule extends to retired military personnel, and Congress enacted a statute to carry it out. It says retired military personnel may accept such compensation only if they get permission from their service secretary and the secretary of state.
Flynn apparently did not obtain permission before taking compensation from RT or Inovo. That failure is complicated by the fact that they are companies, not governments, but the US government has portrayed RT as an arm of the Kremlin.
Alptekin has told reporters he hired Flynn with his own funds and did not coordinate with the Turkish government. But congressional investigators have expressed skepticism after receiving classified briefings.
"As a former military officer, you simply cannot take money from Russia, Turkey or anybody else," Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said in April.
"And it appears as if he did take that money. It was inappropriate, and there are repercussions for the violation of law."
Such a violation would not constitute a criminal offence; a Pentagon ethics document says the penalty is forfeiting the funds through withheld retirement pay, not prison time. The acting inspector general of the Defence Department, Glenn Fine, told Congress that his office had begun investigating whether Flynn violated emoluments rules.
The Foreign Agents Registration Act, or FARA, requires that people representing foreign governments or political parties register with the Justice Department within 10 days. Under departmental regulations, this rule extends to lobbyists hired by foreign companies if the "principal beneficiary" of their work is a foreign government.
In September, after signing the contract with Inovo, the Flynn Intel Group registered as an ordinary lobbyist for that firm but did not make a FARA filing, which requires greater disclosure.
However, in March, after his ouster from the Trump administration, Flynn's lawyers filed a belated FARA registration about the arrangement "to eliminate any potential doubt."
"Because of the subject matter of Flynn Intel Group's work for Inovo BV, which focused on Mr Fethullah Gulen, whose extradition is sought by the government of Turkey, the engagement could be construed to have principally benefited the Republic of Turkey," the lawyers wrote.
Violating FARA is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, although legal specialists say the Justice Department rarely prosecutes that charge.
Several congressional committees have been seeking information about Flynn's activities, and there are signs more subpoenas are coming. The Senate Intelligence Committee voted unanimously Thursday to give its top Republican and Democrat broad authority to issue subpoenas.
The most advanced subpoena is one the Intelligence Committee issued to Flynn on May 10 seeking all records of his meetings and communications with Russian officials, and of his communications with Trump's campaign about Russia in the 18 months before Trump's inauguration.
On Monday, Flynn's lawyers told the committee that he was invoking his right against self-incrimination to avoid complying with the subpoena. Although invoking the Fifth Amendment is usually associated with live testimony, his lawyers argued that it fell under a precedent for document production requests that are so broad that the act of acknowledging whether any such files exist could amount to self-incriminating testimony.
The committee can vote to hold anyone refusing to comply with a subpoena in contempt of Congress. If the full House or Senate chamber votes likewise, the dispute moves into court.
The Justice Department would have to decide whether to prosecute the subpoena recipient for criminal contempt of Congress, which carries a penalty of one to 12 months in prison. Lawmakers could also file a lawsuit asking a federal judge to order compliance with their subpoena.

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washington (nytimes) - president donald trump's former national security adviser, michael flynn, is facing a mounting tangle of potential legal troubles arising from his business dealings with foreign entities and his interactions with both executive branch and congressional investigators.
one set of problems stems from russia. in 2015, russian-linked companies paid flynn more than us$65,000, including about us$45,000 from the state-backed russian television network rt for a december trip to moscow, where he delivered a speech and sat next to president vladimir putin at a dinner.
in december, a us wiretap of the russian ambassador to the united states, sergey kislyak, intercepted conversations he had with flynn discussing the obama administration's imposition of sanctions on russia for meddling in the election.
the other set stems from turkey. last year, flynn's lobbying firm, flynn intel group, was paid more than us$500,000 by inovo bv, a dutch corporation. inovo is owned by ekim alptekin, a turkish-american businessman with ties to the administration of president recep tayyip erdogan of turkey.
the work centred on research to discredit fethullah gulen, a muslim cleric who lives in pennsylvania, and whose extradition erdogan has been seeking.
robert kelner, a lawyer for flynn, declined to comment. but in a letter to the senate this week, kelner and other lawyers portrayed flynn as being treated unfairly, saying he was "the target on nearly a daily basis of outrageous allegations."
here is a breakdown of some of the possible legal problems for flynn.
investigators are scrutinising whether several of flynn's statements violated a statute that makes it a felony, punishable by five years in prison, to make a false statement to the government. to convict, prosecutors must prove that the violation was knowing and willful, not merely inadvertent.
in january 2016, flynn, a former three-star general who retired in 2014 after being forced out as head of the defence intelligence agency, applied to have his security clearance extended. as part of the process, he filled out and signed a sf-86 form. it directed him to disclose his foreign travel, compensation and contacts.
it also referred to the false-statement statute as part of a certification that the information was truthful and complete.
after viewing the form, rep. elijah cummings of maryland, the ranking democrat on the house oversight committee, said flynn had concealed his russia trip and the compensation when he filled it out.
in february 2016, investigators reviewing flynn's application to renew his security clearance interviewed him. according to a letter this month from cummings, documents suggest flynn falsely stated in that interview that us companies had funded his moscow visit and that he had only "insubstantial contact" with foreigners, despite the dinner with putin.
flynn's legal team has said he briefed the defence intelligence agency about the trip. attorney general jeff sessions and jared kushner, trump's son-in-law and adviser, also failed to mention encounters with russian officials on their sf-86 forms.
separately, four days into the trump administration, fbi agents interviewed flynn about his conversations with kislyak in december. several news outlets have reported that he initially told the fbi that he had not discussed sanctions on russia but then backtracked and said he could not remember.
the constitution's emoluments clause prohibits people who hold government positions from receiving payments from foreign governments without prior consent from congress. this rule extends to retired military personnel, and congress enacted a statute to carry it out. it says retired military personnel may accept such compensation only if they get permission from their service secretary and the secretary of state.
flynn apparently did not obtain permission before taking compensation from rt or inovo. that failure is complicated by the fact that they are companies, not governments, but the us government has portrayed rt as an arm of the kremlin.
alptekin has told reporters he hired flynn with his own funds and did not coordinate with the turkish government. but congressional investigators have expressed skepticism after receiving classified briefings.
"as a former military officer, you simply cannot take money from russia, turkey or anybody else," rep. jason chaffetz, r-utah, chairman of the house oversight committee, said in april.
"and it appears as if he did take that money. it was inappropriate, and there are repercussions for the violation of law."
such a violation would not constitute a criminal offence; a pentagon ethics document says the penalty is forfeiting the funds through withheld retirement pay, not prison time. the acting inspector general of the defence department, glenn fine, told congress that his office had begun investigating whether flynn violated emoluments rules.
the foreign agents registration act, or fara, requires that people representing foreign governments or political parties register with the justice department within 10 days. under departmental regulations, this rule extends to lobbyists hired by foreign companies if the "principal beneficiary" of their work is a foreign government.
in september, after signing the contract with inovo, the flynn intel group registered as an ordinary lobbyist for that firm but did not make a fara filing, which requires greater disclosure.
however, in march, after his ouster from the trump administration, flynn's lawyers filed a belated fara registration about the arrangement "to eliminate any potential doubt."
"because of the subject matter of flynn intel group's work for inovo bv, which focused on mr fethullah gulen, whose extradition is sought by the government of turkey, the engagement could be construed to have principally benefited the republic of turkey," the lawyers wrote.
violating fara is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, although legal specialists say the justice department rarely prosecutes that charge.
several congressional committees have been seeking information about flynn's activities, and there are signs more subpoenas are coming. the senate intelligence committee voted unanimously thursday to give its top republican and democrat broad authority to issue subpoenas.
the most advanced subpoena is one the intelligence committee issued to flynn on may 10 seeking all records of his meetings and communications with russian officials, and of his communications with trump's campaign about russia in the 18 months before trump's inauguration.
on monday, flynn's lawyers told the committee that he was invoking his right against self-incrimination to avoid complying with the subpoena. although invoking the fifth amendment is usually associated with live testimony, his lawyers argued that it fell under a precedent for document production requests that are so broad that the act of acknowledging whether any such files exist could amount to self-incriminating testimony.
the committee can vote to hold anyone refusing to comply with a subpoena in contempt of congress. if the full house or senate chamber votes likewise, the dispute moves into court.
the justice department would have to decide whether to prosecute the subpoena recipient for criminal contempt of congress, which carries a penalty of one to 12 months in prison. lawmakers could also file a lawsuit asking a federal judge to order compliance with their subpoena.


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QDDR: Transforming State/USAID for the 21st Century?
[…] I am the first to acknowledge that resources are only a beginning. The world has changed, and we at the State Department and USAID have not done enough to change along with it. We use outdated tools and our organization was not designed to meet today’s challenges -- the rise of new powers and non-state actors, increasing interdependence, the dangers of transnational challenges and weak, impoverished states. […] We have an excellent QDDR leadership team with veterans of State and USAID as well as the private sector and the nonprofit community.
Five working groups led by key stakeholders from State, USAID, and other relevant agencies will drive the details. They will work quickly and pragmatically to produce both analysis and solutions. There is a lot of fine work to draw on, which will make it easier to work quickly. The goal is full engagement of senior leadership informed by the people who can make bottom-up transformation a reality.
First, we are examining the kinds of capabilities needed to develop a new architecture of global cooperation.
Second, we are looking at how we can reform ourselves to both lead and support a whole-of-government approach to foreign policy.
Third, we are considering what capabilities we need to help contribute to the building blocks of strong societies.
Fourth, we are looking at ways to build a strong civilian capacity to respond to crisis and instability.
Finally, we are evaluating how the State Department and USAID should be organized to maintain core capabilities and execute them effectively.
You might remember that “transformation” was a buzz word during a certain former Secretary’s tenure at the 7th Floor. Transformational diplomacy shifted resources from one end of the world to another, there was whole lot of commotion and a lot of ink spent on it. It was transformation this, transformation that without new staffing or funding. It was done quickly and on the cheap with great results if you believe everything you read.
Organizational transformation starts with the people and its internal culture. A strong leader with a vision is necessary to drive change to fruition. The people who sit at the base of the pyramid must be willing to trust and follow that leader, even if the outcome is not totally clear.
Jack Lew is probably the one great hope at the moment to shepherd that State/USAID transformation into the 21st century. Let’s wish him the best.

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qddr: transforming state/usaid for the 21st century?
[…] i am the first to acknowledge that resources are only a beginning. the world has changed, and we at the state department and usaid have not done enough to change along with it. we use outdated tools and our organization was not designed to meet today’s challenges -- the rise of new powers and non-state actors, increasing interdependence, the dangers of transnational challenges and weak, impoverished states. […] we have an excellent qddr leadership team with veterans of state and usaid as well as the private sector and the nonprofit community.
five working groups led by key stakeholders from state, usaid, and other relevant agencies will drive the details. they will work quickly and pragmatically to produce both analysis and solutions. there is a lot of fine work to draw on, which will make it easier to work quickly. the goal is full engagement of senior leadership informed by the people who can make bottom-up transformation a reality.
first, we are examining the kinds of capabilities needed to develop a new architecture of global cooperation.
second, we are looking at how we can reform ourselves to both lead and support a whole-of-government approach to foreign policy.
third, we are considering what capabilities we need to help contribute to the building blocks of strong societies.
fourth, we are looking at ways to build a strong civilian capacity to respond to crisis and instability.
finally, we are evaluating how the state department and usaid should be organized to maintain core capabilities and execute them effectively.
you might remember that “transformation” was a buzz word during a certain former secretary’s tenure at the 7th floor. transformational diplomacy shifted resources from one end of the world to another, there was whole lot of commotion and a lot of ink spent on it. it was transformation this, transformation that without new staffing or funding. it was done quickly and on the cheap with great results if you believe everything you read.
organizational transformation starts with the people and its internal culture. a strong leader with a vision is necessary to drive change to fruition. the people who sit at the base of the pyramid must be willing to trust and follow that leader, even if the outcome is not totally clear.
jack lew is probably the one great hope at the moment to shepherd that state/usaid transformation into the 21st century. let’s wish him the best.


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Today’s interview is with with William Padilla-Brown. He’s a mycologist, artist, permaculturalist, and the founder of Mycosymbiotics. He has produced one of the first English books on cultivating Cordyceps militaris.
His website www.mycosymbiotics.blog has the quote ”Homeostasis will only be achieved via Symbiosis with local Systems" which is a good way to frame this interview.
Join us as William shares a bit about his journey, which leads us through a fascinating dialogue about mindsets, community, permaculture, mycology, creative expression, psychedelic experience, and culture.
Thanks again to everyone who is supporting us in some way or form. We’d love it if you would invest two minutes to give us a rating and review.
You may notice some of the same threads keep coming up in the interviews, and we’d like some feedback about these. What threads do you like? What threads don’t interest you? What do you want to hear more of?
There are a few good takeaways from this one, so listen up!

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today’s interview is with with william padilla-brown. he’s a mycologist, artist, permaculturalist, and the founder of mycosymbiotics. he has produced one of the first english books on cultivating cordyceps militaris.
his website www.mycosymbiotics.blog has the quote ”homeostasis will only be achieved via symbiosis with local systems" which is a good way to frame this interview.
join us as william shares a bit about his journey, which leads us through a fascinating dialogue about mindsets, community, permaculture, mycology, creative expression, psychedelic experience, and culture.
thanks again to everyone who is supporting us in some way or form. we’d love it if you would invest two minutes to give us a rating and review.
you may notice some of the same threads keep coming up in the interviews, and we’d like some feedback about these. what threads do you like? what threads don’t interest you? what do you want to hear more of?
there are a few good takeaways from this one, so listen up!


text: Darling Personalized Miniature Pinscher Dog Pet Urns. Free Ground Shipping and Free Engraving. Choose from 3 genuine North American Hardwoods, your engraving, the size, and the gender. Gender does show on some figurines.

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The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction have been announced! Winners for 2016 are Viet Thanh Nguyen for his novel, The Sympathizer and Sally Mann for Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs. You could also read Nguyen’s Year in Reading.
Recommended Reading: On the process of bringing old books back to life.
Wow, Iggy Pop and Cat Power. So edgy and relevant. If you’re a soccer mom or an advertising exec living in a 1 million dollar condo in Manhattan.
Medium announced that several online magazines will be migrating over to the Medium publishing platform. The list includes Electric Literature, The Awl, Pacific Standard, The Hairpin, Time Inc.’s Money and Fortune, and others.

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the andrew carnegie medals for excellence in fiction and nonfiction have been announced! winners for 2016 are viet thanh nguyen for his novel, the sympathizer and sally mann for hold still: a memoir with photographs. you could also read nguyen’s year in reading.
recommended reading: on the process of bringing old books back to life.
wow, iggy pop and cat power. so edgy and relevant. if you’re a soccer mom or an advertising exec living in a 1 million dollar condo in manhattan.
medium announced that several online magazines will be migrating over to the medium publishing platform. the list includes electric literature, the awl, pacific standard, the hairpin, time inc.’s money and fortune, and others.


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Our latex-Free compression prosthetic shrinkers are used to manage post-operative stump edema & are made with an innovative fabric design for optimal comfort.
Juzo Dynamic (Varin) prosthetic shrinkers provide graduated compression to help maintain the shape of the stump. They also offer extreme softness inside, making them ideal for areas of sensitive skin. Never slow down, with Juzo Varin Stump Shrinker Socks. Now in stock!

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our latex-free compression prosthetic shrinkers are used to manage post-operative stump edema & are made with an innovative fabric design for optimal comfort.
juzo dynamic (varin) prosthetic shrinkers provide graduated compression to help maintain the shape of the stump. they also offer extreme softness inside, making them ideal for areas of sensitive skin. never slow down, with juzo varin stump shrinker socks. now in stock!


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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic disorder characterised by altered bowel habits and abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea or both. It is difficult to treat because no single cause has been identified. IBS impairs health-related quality of life and work productivity. Currently there is no agreement on the best form of treatment for IBS. Therefore it is important to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of treatments, including homeopathic treatment, which some IBS sufferers use. Clinical homeopathy matches a 'remedy' to a specific condition (such as arnica for bruising), whereas individualised homeopathy involves a series of in-depth consultations to assess symptoms, the effects of remedies and other issues that may affect the patient, in order to select appropriate 'remedies'. Individualised homeopathy includes both a consultation and a remedy, whereas clinical homeopathy consists of a remedy without the in-depth consultation.
This review identified three randomised controlled trials (RCTs) including a total of 213 participants. Two RCTs (129 participants) compared a homeopathic remedy to a placebo remedy for the treatment of constipation-predominant IBS. The other study (23 participants) compared individualised homeopathic treatment (consultation plus remedy) to usual care in female patients diagnosed with IBS. Usual care consisted of high doses of dicyclomine hydrochloride (an antispasmodic drug) and faecal bulking agents (e.g. foods high in fibre). Patients in the usual care group received diet sheets asking them to take a high fibre diet. The three trials tested the effects of homeopathic treatment on the severity of IBS symptoms. None of the included studies reported on side effects. The RCT comparing individualised homeopathic treatment to usual care found no statistically significant difference between homeopathic treatment and usual care. No conclusions can be drawn from this study due to the small number of participants and the low quality of reporting in this trial. In addition, this study was carried out in 1990 and usual care for IBS may have changed since then. Therefore it is not known how individualized homeopathic treatment performs when compared with current usual care. A pooled analysis of two small studies (129 participants) suggests a possible benefit for clinical homeopathy, using the remedy asafoetida, over placebo for people with constipation-predominant IBS at a short-term follow-up of two weeks. However both of the studies were carried out in the 1970s when the reporting of trials was not as comprehensive as it is now. These studies were subject to bias which makes it difficult to determine whether the benefit found in these studies are a true reflection of the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment. Further high quality RCTs enrolling larger numbers of patients are required to assess the effectiveness and safety of clinical and individualised homeopathy compared to placebo or usual care.
A pooled analysis of two small studies suggests a possible benefit for clinical homeopathy, using the remedy asafoetida, over placebo for people with constipation-predominant IBS. These results should be interpreted with caution due to the low quality of reporting in these trials, high or unknown risk of bias, short-term follow-up, and sparse data. One small study found no statistically difference between individualised homeopathy and usual care (defined as high doses of dicyclomine hydrochloride, faecal bulking agents and diet sheets advising a high fibre diet). No conclusions can be drawn from this study due to the low number of participants and the high risk of bias in this trial. In addition, it is likely that usual care has changed since this trial was conducted. Further high quality, adequately powered RCTs are required to assess the efficacy and safety of clinical and individualised homeopathy compared to placebo or usual care.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic disorder that leads to decreased health-related quality of life and work productivity. Evidence-based treatment guidelines have not been able to give guidance on the effects of homeopathic treatment for IBS because no systematic reviews have been carried out to assess the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment for IBS. Two types of homeopathic treatment were evaluated in this systematic review. In clinical homeopathy a specific remedy is prescribed for a specific condition. This differs from individualised homeopathic treatment, where a homeopathic remedy based on a person's individual symptoms is prescribed after a detailed consultation.
To assess the effectiveness and safety of homeopathic treatment for treating IBS.
We searched MEDLINE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), the Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED), Cochrane IBD/FBD Group Specialised Register, Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field Specialised Register and the database of the Homeopathic Library (Hom-inform) from inception to February 2013.
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs), cohort and case-control studies that compared homeopathic treatment with placebo, other control treatments, or usual care, in adults with IBS were considered for inclusion.
Two authors independently assessed the risk of bias and extracted data. The primary outcome was global improvement in IBS. The overall quality of the evidence supporting this outcome was assessed using the GRADE criteria. We calculated the mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for continuous outcomes and the risk ratio (RR) and 95% CI for dichotomous outcomes.
Three RCTs (213 participants) were included. No cohort or case-control studies were identified. Two studies published in 1976 and 1979 compared clinical homeopathy (homeopathic remedy) to placebo for constipation-predominant IBS. One study published in 1990 compared individualised homeopathic treatment (consultation plus remedy) to usual care (defined as high doses of dicyclomine hydrochloride, faecal bulking agents and diet sheets asking the patient to take a high fibre diet) for the treatment of IBS in female patients. Due to the low quality of reporting in the included studies the risk of bias in all three studies was unclear on most criteria and high for some criteria. A meta-analysis of two small studies (129 participants with constipation-predominant IBS) found a statistically significant difference in global improvement between the homeopathic remedy asafoetida and placebo at a short-term follow-up of two weeks. Seventy-three per cent of patients in the homeopathy group improved compared to 45% of placebo patients (RR 1.61, 95% CI 1.18 to 2.18). There was no statistically significant difference in global improvement between the homeopathic remedies asafoetida plus nux vomica and placebo. Sixty-eight per cent of patients in the homeopathy group improved compared to 52% of placebo patients (1 study, N = 42, RR 1.31, 95% CI 0.80 to 2.15). GRADE analyses rated the overall quality of the evidence for the outcome global improvement as very low due to high or unknown risk of bias, short-term follow-up and sparse data. There was no statistically significant difference found between individualised homeopathic treatment and usual care (1 RCT, N = 20) for the outcome "feeling unwell", where the participant scored how "unwell" they felt before, and after treatment (MD 0.03; 95% CI -3.16 to 3.22). None of the included studies reported on adverse events.

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irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is a common chronic disorder characterised by altered bowel habits and abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea or both. it is difficult to treat because no single cause has been identified. ibs impairs health-related quality of life and work productivity. currently there is no agreement on the best form of treatment for ibs. therefore it is important to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of treatments, including homeopathic treatment, which some ibs sufferers use. clinical homeopathy matches a 'remedy' to a specific condition (such as arnica for bruising), whereas individualised homeopathy involves a series of in-depth consultations to assess symptoms, the effects of remedies and other issues that may affect the patient, in order to select appropriate 'remedies'. individualised homeopathy includes both a consultation and a remedy, whereas clinical homeopathy consists of a remedy without the in-depth consultation.
this review identified three randomised controlled trials (rcts) including a total of 213 participants. two rcts (129 participants) compared a homeopathic remedy to a placebo remedy for the treatment of constipation-predominant ibs. the other study (23 participants) compared individualised homeopathic treatment (consultation plus remedy) to usual care in female patients diagnosed with ibs. usual care consisted of high doses of dicyclomine hydrochloride (an antispasmodic drug) and faecal bulking agents (e.g. foods high in fibre). patients in the usual care group received diet sheets asking them to take a high fibre diet. the three trials tested the effects of homeopathic treatment on the severity of ibs symptoms. none of the included studies reported on side effects. the rct comparing individualised homeopathic treatment to usual care found no statistically significant difference between homeopathic treatment and usual care. no conclusions can be drawn from this study due to the small number of participants and the low quality of reporting in this trial. in addition, this study was carried out in 1990 and usual care for ibs may have changed since then. therefore it is not known how individualized homeopathic treatment performs when compared with current usual care. a pooled analysis of two small studies (129 participants) suggests a possible benefit for clinical homeopathy, using the remedy asafoetida, over placebo for people with constipation-predominant ibs at a short-term follow-up of two weeks. however both of the studies were carried out in the 1970s when the reporting of trials was not as comprehensive as it is now. these studies were subject to bias which makes it difficult to determine whether the benefit found in these studies are a true reflection of the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment. further high quality rcts enrolling larger numbers of patients are required to assess the effectiveness and safety of clinical and individualised homeopathy compared to placebo or usual care.
a pooled analysis of two small studies suggests a possible benefit for clinical homeopathy, using the remedy asafoetida, over placebo for people with constipation-predominant ibs. these results should be interpreted with caution due to the low quality of reporting in these trials, high or unknown risk of bias, short-term follow-up, and sparse data. one small study found no statistically difference between individualised homeopathy and usual care (defined as high doses of dicyclomine hydrochloride, faecal bulking agents and diet sheets advising a high fibre diet). no conclusions can be drawn from this study due to the low number of participants and the high risk of bias in this trial. in addition, it is likely that usual care has changed since this trial was conducted. further high quality, adequately powered rcts are required to assess the efficacy and safety of clinical and individualised homeopathy compared to placebo or usual care.
irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is a common, chronic disorder that leads to decreased health-related quality of life and work productivity. evidence-based treatment guidelines have not been able to give guidance on the effects of homeopathic treatment for ibs because no systematic reviews have been carried out to assess the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment for ibs. two types of homeopathic treatment were evaluated in this systematic review. in clinical homeopathy a specific remedy is prescribed for a specific condition. this differs from individualised homeopathic treatment, where a homeopathic remedy based on a person's individual symptoms is prescribed after a detailed consultation.
to assess the effectiveness and safety of homeopathic treatment for treating ibs.
we searched medline, the cochrane central register of controlled trials, embase, the cumulative index to nursing and allied health literature (cinahl), the allied and complementary medicine database (amed), cochrane ibd/fbd group specialised register, cochrane complementary medicine field specialised register and the database of the homeopathic library (hom-inform) from inception to february 2013.
randomised controlled trials (rcts), cohort and case-control studies that compared homeopathic treatment with placebo, other control treatments, or usual care, in adults with ibs were considered for inclusion.
two authors independently assessed the risk of bias and extracted data. the primary outcome was global improvement in ibs. the overall quality of the evidence supporting this outcome was assessed using the grade criteria. we calculated the mean difference (md) and 95% confidence interval (ci) for continuous outcomes and the risk ratio (rr) and 95% ci for dichotomous outcomes.
three rcts (213 participants) were included. no cohort or case-control studies were identified. two studies published in 1976 and 1979 compared clinical homeopathy (homeopathic remedy) to placebo for constipation-predominant ibs. one study published in 1990 compared individualised homeopathic treatment (consultation plus remedy) to usual care (defined as high doses of dicyclomine hydrochloride, faecal bulking agents and diet sheets asking the patient to take a high fibre diet) for the treatment of ibs in female patients. due to the low quality of reporting in the included studies the risk of bias in all three studies was unclear on most criteria and high for some criteria. a meta-analysis of two small studies (129 participants with constipation-predominant ibs) found a statistically significant difference in global improvement between the homeopathic remedy asafoetida and placebo at a short-term follow-up of two weeks. seventy-three per cent of patients in the homeopathy group improved compared to 45% of placebo patients (rr 1.61, 95% ci 1.18 to 2.18). there was no statistically significant difference in global improvement between the homeopathic remedies asafoetida plus nux vomica and placebo. sixty-eight per cent of patients in the homeopathy group improved compared to 52% of placebo patients (1 study, n = 42, rr 1.31, 95% ci 0.80 to 2.15). grade analyses rated the overall quality of the evidence for the outcome global improvement as very low due to high or unknown risk of bias, short-term follow-up and sparse data. there was no statistically significant difference found between individualised homeopathic treatment and usual care (1 rct, n = 20) for the outcome "feeling unwell", where the participant scored how "unwell" they felt before, and after treatment (md 0.03; 95% ci -3.16 to 3.22). none of the included studies reported on adverse events.


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The following fundraising events are scheduled for 2017. Please see each event for details.
OUR 2ND ANNUAL GOLF OUTING WAS A GREAT SUCCESS RAISING OVER $3000 TO HELP OUR POLISH CHILDREN!
The weather was picture perfect and our golfer's enjoyed a great day of golf, dinner was delicious and our gift and silent auctions were a great success! Thank you to all who participated! We can't wait to see you at this year's outing!
The Polish Children's Heartline 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner with 1 hour open beer and wine bar, gift raffle and silent auction, all in an effort to raise money to purchase medial equipment for children's heart surgery in pediatric cardiac units throughout Poland.
If you are not a golfer, please join us for dinner at 6pm!
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the following fundraising events are scheduled for 2017. please see each event for details.
our 2nd annual golf outing was a great success raising over $3000 to help our polish children!
the weather was picture perfect and our golfer's enjoyed a great day of golf, dinner was delicious and our gift and silent auctions were a great success! thank you to all who participated! we can't wait to see you at this year's outing!
the polish children's heartline 3rd annual charity golf outing includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner with 1 hour open beer and wine bar, gift raffle and silent auction, all in an effort to raise money to purchase medial equipment for children's heart surgery in pediatric cardiac units throughout poland.
if you are not a golfer, please join us for dinner at 6pm!
looking for sponsorships and gift donations!!!


text: Custom built log home on 13.60 secluded wooded acres. A hunters paradise. House located centrally on property and has a creek running through it with a small pond. Beautifully hand crafted woodwork throughout including cabinets and front door. Stunning floor to ceiling fireplace in great room with hand carved bears. All appliances stay. First floor master, large first floor mudroom and laundry and finished basement. Amazing views from all windows. Large 3 car garage and covered front porch, screened inside porch. Geo-Thermal heat. Log home gives you an up north feel, yet minutes from shopping and expressways.

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One of the things I struggle to do as a pastor is to sit and read well. I mean to really sit and read. I mean to read with comprehension and transformational engagement. It’s easy to skim, to seek out bold type points or numbered lists and emphases… but it’s much more difficult for me to sit and abide with a text.
There’s always, and I do mean always, a toilet to be fixed somewhere on our congregation’s campus. There’s always a task that is screaming to be prioritized: 1) update the marquee sign out front, 2) finish the bulletin, 3) the bank is waiting on paperwork, 4) print handouts for special events this weekend, 5) get an update on a terminally ill member, 6) mow the church’s lawn, 7) print the bulletin, 8) review the kid’s class material, 9) fix the toilet in the basement men’s room, 10) rain gutter repairs in the courtyard, 11) prep and finish message notes for Sunday, 12) contact volunteers on worship participation, 13) update the website, 14) send an end-of-the-week email on Sunday’s potluck lunch… and I could go on.
When do I stop and challenge the easy reading (which can lead to easy preaching)? When do I stop and read things, and read in ways, that help me stretch and grow? How do I make time for the growth I need as a pastor to continue to be helpful to the people who look to me for theology and insight on things spiritual? Today, I decided that I’d take a chunk of the morning to pick up a book I recently ordered online, and I’d sit and read for at least an hour. I grabbed the book and trooped off to Starbucks, popped in my headphones (with Jewel pulled up on Spotify) and I did nothing but read for an hour and half. Nothing was ticked off my task list, but I’m feeling a revitalization from the exercise.
Specifically, I’m doing some the reading that I need to do for a coming series of messages and blogs on “post-patriarchal Christianity.” Not quite so specifically, I need to make times when I’m not glancing at news feeds, to do lists, Facebook and the emails on my phone, and am focused on my reading with comprehension and intention.
Being “paid to read” is a challenging part of my vocation. It’s a blessing and a curse. It challenges my assumptions about what I am always producing in a day’s work. It pushes me to recognize that I need to read well. Reading for a congregation is just as important as speaking to a congregation. Reading for my congregation doesn’t mean that my congregation doesn’t need to read for themselves, no more than my speaking to or for them about God means that they don’t also speak to and for God. It means that I need to read well. I’m trying to read well.
Feel free to ask me what I’m reading. In fact, please ask me. My maternal grandfather Johnny Watkins often stopped me as a young boy and asked me, “Where are ya at in the Word?” He wanted to know where I was currently reading in the scriptures for growth and knowledge of God. I’ve never outgrown the need to be asked that question. Where am I in the Word? Where am I in the words? Where, when and how am I reading? Reading is a crucial element of my vocation to which I’m renewing my intention and practice. I invite your participation and conversation.
This entry was posted in Devotional Thoughts, Pastoring, Peaching, Reading and tagged Message Preparation, Reading, Reading Well, Reading with Intention.

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one of the things i struggle to do as a pastor is to sit and read well. i mean to really sit and read. i mean to read with comprehension and transformational engagement. it’s easy to skim, to seek out bold type points or numbered lists and emphases… but it’s much more difficult for me to sit and abide with a text.
there’s always, and i do mean always, a toilet to be fixed somewhere on our congregation’s campus. there’s always a task that is screaming to be prioritized: 1) update the marquee sign out front, 2) finish the bulletin, 3) the bank is waiting on paperwork, 4) print handouts for special events this weekend, 5) get an update on a terminally ill member, 6) mow the church’s lawn, 7) print the bulletin, 8) review the kid’s class material, 9) fix the toilet in the basement men’s room, 10) rain gutter repairs in the courtyard, 11) prep and finish message notes for sunday, 12) contact volunteers on worship participation, 13) update the website, 14) send an end-of-the-week email on sunday’s potluck lunch… and i could go on.
when do i stop and challenge the easy reading (which can lead to easy preaching)? when do i stop and read things, and read in ways, that help me stretch and grow? how do i make time for the growth i need as a pastor to continue to be helpful to the people who look to me for theology and insight on things spiritual? today, i decided that i’d take a chunk of the morning to pick up a book i recently ordered online, and i’d sit and read for at least an hour. i grabbed the book and trooped off to starbucks, popped in my headphones (with jewel pulled up on spotify) and i did nothing but read for an hour and half. nothing was ticked off my task list, but i’m feeling a revitalization from the exercise.
specifically, i’m doing some the reading that i need to do for a coming series of messages and blogs on “post-patriarchal christianity.” not quite so specifically, i need to make times when i’m not glancing at news feeds, to do lists, facebook and the emails on my phone, and am focused on my reading with comprehension and intention.
being “paid to read” is a challenging part of my vocation. it’s a blessing and a curse. it challenges my assumptions about what i am always producing in a day’s work. it pushes me to recognize that i need to read well. reading for a congregation is just as important as speaking to a congregation. reading for my congregation doesn’t mean that my congregation doesn’t need to read for themselves, no more than my speaking to or for them about god means that they don’t also speak to and for god. it means that i need to read well. i’m trying to read well.
feel free to ask me what i’m reading. in fact, please ask me. my maternal grandfather johnny watkins often stopped me as a young boy and asked me, “where are ya at in the word?” he wanted to know where i was currently reading in the scriptures for growth and knowledge of god. i’ve never outgrown the need to be asked that question. where am i in the word? where am i in the words? where, when and how am i reading? reading is a crucial element of my vocation to which i’m renewing my intention and practice. i invite your participation and conversation.
this entry was posted in devotional thoughts, pastoring, peaching, reading and tagged message preparation, reading, reading well, reading with intention.


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casino party usa has offices nationwide! we have offices in: denver, colorado springs, salt lake city, sheridan wy, omaha, kansas city, las vegas, houston, and orlando, florida. we also travel nationwide creating the absolute best casino theme parties in the usa.
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casino party usa is the preeminent casino theme party and poker tournament provider in the usa, with dozens of events and parties weekly. our dealers are professional and trained to provide the most realistic “casino theme parties” and “poker tournaments” experience possible complete with authentic casino gaming equipment.
create a party that is unique are you are! casino party usa can provide themed atmosphere and decorations for your event. all of our props, sets, and decorations are available with a three (3) week notice. certain props, sets, and decorations can even be personalized with your name or logo.
make raising money at your next charity event fun and exciting with a casino party fundraiser or charity poker tournament event.
casino party usa has assisted hundreds of charities and groups with their fundraising needs. we would be happy to share our experience with you in the planning of your casino fundraising event.
casino party usa is america’s favorite casino theme party company since 1995!
click on the city below to get your direct information.
the excitement and glamour of las vegas will come alive for your guests as they have the opportunity to play their favorite casino table games! casino parties are the liveliest, most exciting, and most memorable party theme today and a dramatic way to break the ice among guests. casino party usa will keep your guests entertained for hours, with craps, roulette, blackjack, poker, and even slot machines dj’s, bartenders / waitstaff, and more!
we’ve been dealing the best parties since 1995!
casino party usa has been providing top quality casino theme parties throughout the united states since 1995.
the thrill of las vegas comes alive for your guests as they have the opportunity to play their favorite casino table games! casino parties are the liveliest, most exciting, and most memorable party theme today and a dramatic way to break the ice among guests. there is always something for everyone. the casino party usa casino theme party specialists will work with you to design a casino theme night package for your party and then set up the party at your location. we provide the best trained dealers who ensure that all your guests enjoy the evening. don’t know how to play? don’t worry, all of our dealers are more than happy to explain how to play any of the casino table games. we use standard las vegas rules and odds on all of our party tables.
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would gladly hire these guys again for my next casino themed party. they cost a bit more than a competitor i called, but their professionalism, quality of their games made it worth it…and they even have great emcees too.
knew what they were doing!
everything was handled so well and so smoothly that i was able to enjoy our party and the games. we will definitely host a future event with casino party usa.
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Our Professional Practices team specialise in advising businesses which trade in partnership on all aspects of partnership law and practice. This includes conventional partnerships which are governed by the Partnership Act 1890, limited liability partnerships under the Limited Liability Partnership Act 2000 and also those businesses which operate as a limited partnership under the Limited Partnership Act 1907.
New Partnership Agreements or amendments to existing Partnership Agreements.
Conversion of conventional partnerships or other businesses to a limited liability partnership.
Incorporation of businesses as a limited liability partnership.
Mergers, acquisitions and disposals of partnership businesses.
Dissolution of partnership and distribution of partnership assets.
Regulatory issues affecting different types of partnership.
Arrangements regarding the treatment of partnership assets and capital on the appointment, retirement or death of a partner.
Different types of partner and profit sharing arrangements.
Management of the partnership business.

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our professional practices team specialise in advising businesses which trade in partnership on all aspects of partnership law and practice. this includes conventional partnerships which are governed by the partnership act 1890, limited liability partnerships under the limited liability partnership act 2000 and also those businesses which operate as a limited partnership under the limited partnership act 1907.
new partnership agreements or amendments to existing partnership agreements.
conversion of conventional partnerships or other businesses to a limited liability partnership.
incorporation of businesses as a limited liability partnership.
mergers, acquisitions and disposals of partnership businesses.
dissolution of partnership and distribution of partnership assets.
regulatory issues affecting different types of partnership.
arrangements regarding the treatment of partnership assets and capital on the appointment, retirement or death of a partner.
different types of partner and profit sharing arrangements.
management of the partnership business.


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Buying a new home can be exciting but also potentially stressful. But HSPC is here to help! With our great range of experts and free advice, all you need is HSPC!
You’ve decided to buy a new home. Maybe you’re buying your first home or perhaps you’re moving up the ladder. Either way, it’s a big task, often with a big financial commitment and making the right choice is important. You want to ensure that you make the right decision but just knowing where to start can be tough. And that’s what HSPC are here to help you with.
1. Speak with an Independent Financial Advisor (link to web) to find out how much you can borrow and what your repayments would be.
2. Talk to a solicitor to discover what you need to know about buying a house in Scotland. A solicitor will make the offer for you and deal with all legal aspects of your transaction, including arranging the payment of stamp duty (Land & Buildings Transaction Tax). Appointing your solicitor early will mean when you are ready to make an offer the process will be smoother.
3. Use the HSPC budget planner to make sure you know all the costs involved. Using this, with the information provided by your mortgage advisor and solicitor, will let you know how much you can afford to spend on a property.
4. Ready to find your dream home? HSPC has hundreds of local homes for sale, so browsing our website is the ideal place to start! Remember to sign up for property alerts by creating a property match so you are told first of new properties coming on to the market.
5. Your online search will help you find some places that you like. Next step is to start arranging viewings. It’s really important to go and view a number of homes for sale in order to find your dream home.
6. Make sure you read the Home Report for any property you are seriously interested in. This has 3 parts to it; a Single Survey and Energy Report which are provided by a qualified surveyor as well as a Property Questionnaire, the Home Report provides you with an overview of the condition of a property, a valuation price from the surveyor as well as details of accessibility and the energy efficiency of the home.
7. Found your dream home? Super! Next step is to contact your solicitor estate agent who can note interest and make offers on your behalf. They will help you to decide on an appropriate amount to offer and will handle all of the legal aspects of your property purchase.
8. If you are successful and your offer has been accepted your solicitor will organise the purchase, you will also need to get in touch with your mortgage adviser who will help you to finalise your mortgage and also help you to consider the relevant insurance that you will need.
9. Your solicitor will be working to complete the ‘missives’ which is the name for the negotiated property contract in Scotland. Once this is done, you are legally obliged to pay for the property on the agreed date.
10. You need to think about moving home. Check out our moving guide to make getting in to your new home easy.
From 1st April 2015 all properties sold in Scotland will need to pay Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), which replaced Stamp Duty Land Tax. Because it can be quite confusing working out the tax bill using the various different bands we’ve developed a handy calculator to help.

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buying a new home can be exciting but also potentially stressful. but hspc is here to help! with our great range of experts and free advice, all you need is hspc!
you’ve decided to buy a new home. maybe you’re buying your first home or perhaps you’re moving up the ladder. either way, it’s a big task, often with a big financial commitment and making the right choice is important. you want to ensure that you make the right decision but just knowing where to start can be tough. and that’s what hspc are here to help you with.
1. speak with an independent financial advisor (link to web) to find out how much you can borrow and what your repayments would be.
2. talk to a solicitor to discover what you need to know about buying a house in scotland. a solicitor will make the offer for you and deal with all legal aspects of your transaction, including arranging the payment of stamp duty (land & buildings transaction tax). appointing your solicitor early will mean when you are ready to make an offer the process will be smoother.
3. use the hspc budget planner to make sure you know all the costs involved. using this, with the information provided by your mortgage advisor and solicitor, will let you know how much you can afford to spend on a property.
4. ready to find your dream home? hspc has hundreds of local homes for sale, so browsing our website is the ideal place to start! remember to sign up for property alerts by creating a property match so you are told first of new properties coming on to the market.
5. your online search will help you find some places that you like. next step is to start arranging viewings. it’s really important to go and view a number of homes for sale in order to find your dream home.
6. make sure you read the home report for any property you are seriously interested in. this has 3 parts to it; a single survey and energy report which are provided by a qualified surveyor as well as a property questionnaire, the home report provides you with an overview of the condition of a property, a valuation price from the surveyor as well as details of accessibility and the energy efficiency of the home.
7. found your dream home? super! next step is to contact your solicitor estate agent who can note interest and make offers on your behalf. they will help you to decide on an appropriate amount to offer and will handle all of the legal aspects of your property purchase.
8. if you are successful and your offer has been accepted your solicitor will organise the purchase, you will also need to get in touch with your mortgage adviser who will help you to finalise your mortgage and also help you to consider the relevant insurance that you will need.
9. your solicitor will be working to complete the ‘missives’ which is the name for the negotiated property contract in scotland. once this is done, you are legally obliged to pay for the property on the agreed date.
10. you need to think about moving home. check out our moving guide to make getting in to your new home easy.
from 1st april 2015 all properties sold in scotland will need to pay land & buildings transaction tax (lbtt), which replaced stamp duty land tax. because it can be quite confusing working out the tax bill using the various different bands we’ve developed a handy calculator to help.