Friday, 26 October 2012

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US sues BofA over alleged mortgage fraud

The United States filed a civil mortgage fraud lawsuit against Bank of America, accusing it of selling thousands of toxic home loans that later defaulted to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, leading to more than $1 billion of losses.

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036697/vp/49542474#49542474

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NJ teens accused of killing girl showed 2 sides

CLAYTON, N.J. (AP) ? Something struck Toni Fiorella whenever she would see a mother from her hometown drop two teenage sons off at the laundromat to do the family's wash. She didn't know them by name, but they were always respectful. Their mother must be on to something, Fiorella thought.

"It's good," she said. "She's making them responsible."

Now, authorities say, those same boys are accused of killing a 12-year-old neighborhood girl and stuffing her body into a recycling bin near their home. Authorities say she was lured with the promise of new parts for the beloved bicycle she was riding before she disappeared.

Some of the 8,000 residents of Clayton saw the boys as Fiorella did, many others as troublesome teens with reputations for stealing bikes. But even some of those who saw a lawless side of the 15- and 17-year-old brothers have a hard time imagining them committing such a violent crime.

Sixteen-year-old Na'eem Williams, who described himself as a close friend of the 15-year-old, said that he knew the brothers to take bicycles but that it was a leap to think them capable of a horrendous crime.

"I know they didn't do nothing like that," he said. "I know they couldn't, especially not with a young girl."

Authorities have not discussed a motive and have not released the names of the brothers because they are charged as juveniles. The Associated Press is withholding them for the same reason.

Deputy Public Defender Jeffrey Wintner said his office was representing both defendants, though a private attorney had been assigned to handle one of the cases. He said the office would have no comment.

The boys were charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in the death of Autumn Pasquale, a well-known and well-liked seventh-grader who disappeared Saturday afternoon in the town 25 miles south of Philadelphia. Her body was found Monday night in the recycling bin behind a vacant house next to the boys' home.

Autumn's mother, Jennifer Cornwell, told reporters Tuesday that she felt as though her daughter had been treated "like a piece of trash" because of where her body was recovered. The girl's father, Anthony Pasquale, a postal worker in Clayton, said he is familiar with the family of the suspects.

"Everybody knows everybody," in the town of 8,000, he said, "whether they're friends or acquaintances."

The boys, who have other brothers who are not charged in the case, were themselves seen at a vigil held Monday night for Autumn. The younger boy apparently exchanged messages with Autumn's teenage brother on Facebook on Sunday.

The brother, A.J. Pasquale, wrote on his page that police, search dogs and the media were involved in the search. "thts good," was the reply from an account that appeared to belong to the 15-year-old suspect.

People who know the boys say the younger suspect is a sophomore at Clayton High School and has been on the wrestling team. The older boy, they say, attends Bankbridge Developmental Center in Sewell, a school for students with social, behavioral and academic problems. He was seen outside the family's home less often, neighbors say.

Beverly Davis said she went to school with Autumn's father and the suspects' mother.

"We are not surprised by who the suspects were," Davis said. "We're not surprised at all. They're not always on the right side of the law."

Davis said one boy stole one of her children's bikes. And the boys' father told the Star-Ledger newspaper of Newark that their sons were known for stealing bikes, and that one son had previously been charged with theft.

Naomi Sampson, 76, said that her family has had a home for a century half a block from the boys' home ? and that the boys' family has lived there about as long. She saw the boys grow up, she said.

"We know they're troubled," she said.

But others who observed the boys found them to act the right way around adults, to smile and be courteous. Fiorella, for example, said she thought it was unusual to see two teenage boys doing laundry.

Authorities say their mother saw something in one of their Facebook postings that gave her cause to call police Monday. It was that call, officials said, that led investigators to the body and her sons.

She has not returned messages from the AP. The boys' father told reporters that he has not seen the boys in a year and has not seen much of them in the past seven years or so.

The teens are due in court Friday for a hearing to determine whether they are to remain in custody. Prosecutors say they may ask that the case be moved to adult court.

Both boys are charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, disposing of a body, tampering with evidence and theft. The younger boy is also charged with luring, allegedly telling Autumn to come over to trade bike parts.

Funeral services for Autumn are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Glassboro, following a public viewing at 8 a.m.

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Associated Press writers Samantha Henry and Katie Zezima in Newark and Larry Rosenthal in Trenton contributed to this report.

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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/nj-teens-accused-killing-girl-showed-2-sides-215035844.html

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Experts View on Success of Debt Management Plan

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If you really have debt problems and getting difficulties to pay back the amount then it is quite necessary to realize that you have financial problems. You can find the solution only after finding the objective. Actually, there are several people who knew that they have trouble in debt repayment but doing nothing and just waiting for getting the things worst. Some things are important to save debts from become worse. It is necessary to take control of your finance at first place. Identify the problem and get an alternative solution and follow that for the success of the plan. Avoiding debt problems may results into huge debt obligation at the end due to late payment changes and poor credit rating due to late payments. In extreme situation, you may also face court action against you. In order to improve the situations first do the following debt management plan things:

? Prepare list of your debts and calculate the exact amount that you owe and from whom.

? Work out to see the severity of debts. Find out the consequences in case of non repayment of the amount. See your budget to find how much you can afford each month to meet with minimum payment obligations.

Now, it is also important to work out for a budget. For this,

? Calculate your total income through different sources. If there is variation in income then keep minimum earning level.

? Find out overall spending including mortgage, council tax, utility bills and household expenses.

The money that left over is the actual amount that can be used for debt or unsecured credit card bill repayments. If the analysis shows that you do not have enough cash left to meet with payment obligations then access expert advice on debt management. You may also negotiate with your creditors to lower monthly payments or can use alternative repayment options.

Daniel Leo is an experienced debt advisor of UK. He has written about debt consolidation and debt relief order related options for almost all critical debt situations.

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Thursday, 18 October 2012

Complete NHL CBA Proposal to the NHLPA - Anaheim Calling

Direct from the horse's ass mouth, the complete CBA proposal from the NHL to the NHLPA. The PA expected to ask for clarification on issues Wednesday and possibly counter at in-person meeting on Thursday.

Direct from the NHL, the CBA offered to the players union by the NHL.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / OCTOBER 17, 2012 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE'S OCTOBER 16 PROPOSAL FOR NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEW YORK/TORONTO (October 17, 2012) -

Following is the full text of the NHL's offer for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement in order to preserve a full, 82-game season that the National Hockey League presented Tuesday to the NHL Players' Association (along with the accompanying commentary and descriptions also provided to the NHLPA).

While the original intention was not to release the details of the offer publicly, not surprisingly there have been widespread reports attempting to describe and characterize the terms of the offer that understandably are incomplete. As a result, we believe that full public disclosure at this stage is both necessary and appropriate.

NHL PROPOSAL TO SAVE 82-GAME SEASON

1. Term:
? Six-year Agreement with mutual option for a seventh year.

2. HRR Accounting:
? Current HRR Accounting subject to mutual clarification of existing interpretations and settlements.

3. Applicable Players' Share:

? For each of the six (6) years of the CBA (and any additional one-year option) the Players' Share shall be Fifty (50) percent of Actual HRR.

4. Payroll Range:
? Payroll Range will be computed using existing methodology. For the 2012/13 season, the Payroll Range will be computed assuming HRR will remain flat year-over-year (2011/12 to 2012/13) at $3.303 Billion (assuming Preliminary Benefits of $95 Million).
? 2012/13 Payroll Range........................ Lower Limit = $43.9 Million Midpoint = $51.9 Million Upper Limit = $59.9 Million
? Appropriate "Transition Rules" to allow Clubs to exceed Upper Limit for the 2012/13 season only (but in no event will Club's Averaged Club Salary be permitted to exceed the pre-CBA Upper Limit of $70.2 Million).

5. Cap Accounting: ? Payroll Lower Limit must be satisfied without performance bonuses.
? All years of existing SPCs with terms in excess of five (5) years will be accounted for and charged against a team's Cap (at full AAV) regardless of whether or where the Player is playing. In the event any such contract is traded during its term, the related Cap charge will travel with the Player, but only for the year(s) in which the Player remains active and is being paid under his NHL SPC. If, at some subsequent point in time the Player retires or ceases to play and/or receive pay under his NHL SPC, the Cap charge will automatically revert (at full AAV) to the Club that initially entered into the contract for the balance of its term.
? Money paid to Players on NHL SPCs (one-ways and two-ways) in another professional league will not be counted against the Players' Share, but all dollars paid in excess of $105,000 will be counted against the NHL Club's Averaged Club Salary for the period during which such Player is being paid under his SPC while playing in another professional league.
? In the context of Player Trades, participating Clubs will be permitted to allocate Cap charges and related salary payment obligations between them, subject to specified parameters. Specifically, Clubs may agree to retain, for each of the remaining years of the Player's SPC, no more than the lesser of:
(i) $3 million of a particular SPC's Cap charge or
(ii) 50 percent of the SPC's AAV ("Retained Salary Transaction"). In any Retained Salary Transaction, salary obligations as between Clubs would be allocated on the same percentage basis as Cap charges are being allocated. So, for instance, if an assigning Club agrees to retain 30% of an SPC's Cap charge over the balance of its term, it will also retain an obligation to reimburse the acquiring Club 30% of the Player's contractual compensation in each of the remaining years of the contract. A Club may not have more than two (2) contracts as to which Cap charges have been allocated between Clubs in a Player Trade, and no more than $5 million in allocated Cap charges in the aggregate in any one season.

6. System Changes:
? Entry Level System commitment will be limited to two (2) years (covering two full seasons) for all Players who sign their first SPC between the ages of 18 and 24 (i.e., where the first year of the SPC only covers a partial season, SPC must be for three (3) years).
? Maintenance of existing Salary Arbitration System subject to:
(i) total mutuality of rights with regard to election as between Player and Club, and
(ii) eligibility for election moved to five years of professional experience (from the current four years).
? Group 3 UFA eligibility for Players who are 28 or who have eight (8) Accrued Seasons (continues to allow for early UFA eligibility -- age 26).
? Maximum contract length of five (5) years.
? Limit on year-to-year salary variability on multi-year SPCs

Puck Daddy has a good, non-legalese interpretation of the proposal.

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Source: http://www.anaheimcalling.com/2012/10/17/3516588/complete-nhl-cba-proposal-to-the-nhlpa

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Here Come the Hybrid ?Laplets.? Should You Care?

Microsoft?s touch-focused Windows 8 operating system is pushing a new form factor for devices: the tablet-notebook hybrid -- or, as Gadget Lab likes to refer to it, the "laplet." The question is whether these devices address a real need in ...

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5 Tips To Make The Diamond Buying Easy And Cost ... - Artcol Jewelry

We all are aware of the fact that diamonds make everyone happy. We get excited about buying them and spend a lot of money. However, you must be aware of the fact that they are expensive depending on the quality and carats. You should have in-depth knowledge about these diamonds beforehand so that you should not face any issues later on. Most of the people make mistakes of spending money which you can easily save. All they need is to follow some important tips if they are looking for the ways to save some amount of money.

Below mentioned are a few of them:

We tend to buy the diamond jewelry from the jewelry shops. They may charge you additional money for cutting and making the jewelry such as necklace, ring and earrings. On the other hand, if you purchase a loose diamond and then contact a jeweler for making the ring, you will be able to save on about 30% of the total cost. This is because the cost of a gem is much more than the cutting and making of the ring. Most of us do not know this fact and buy the ready-made jewelry from the retail shops.

Once you have planned to buy a loose diamond, it is recommended to shop around and compare them with each other to know why they are different or same. It is imperative to learn the 4Cs about diamonds before you choose them and spend a huge amount. These 4Cs are cut, clarity, carat weight and colour. Before buying any loose diamond, you must get the proper information about these 4Cs and choose the most appropriate one.

  • 3. Shop around and compare

Once you are completely familiar with these factors, you must compare them with each other. It has been noticed that the price of the diamond varies from one to another. It is recommended to get the price details from different providers along with the information on carats. This will help you get the best diamonds for you. The size of the diamond would also make a difference in the price. You should know how it will affect the cost of the diamond. Depending on your requirements, you can choose a smaller one and save a good amount. The internet can also be a better place to buy the diamonds. You will be able to compare them in a better manner online.

  • Read the reviews on the internet

It is one of the best ways to avoid the scams associated with buying diamonds. There are various reliable review websites on the internet. Once you have decided the diamond retailer, you can check the reputation of them on the internet. This will help you know if he is charging you high amount. You must not trust every retailer when it comes to diamonds. You must make a list of good retailers before actually shelling out money.

  • 5. Verify the certification

You must never forget to check the certification of the brick and mortar store where you want to buy the diamond from. This way, you will be able save money because you can easily avoid the retailers who are not certified and selling you the diamonds at a higher price.

By following above mentioned tips, you will be able to buy good quality of diamonds at a genuine price. You can easily get the discounts in some festival seasons and other events. It is advised to keep checking the websites on a regular basis.

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?Diversity within diversity? ? a path too far (Powerlineblog)

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Leanne - I haven't been to your blog in a long time - but am so glad I came over here today. This looks like such a fun way to spend time with a photographer and a family! I love the windy hair shots.

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Lizzie M - The mom is so pretty! Love her outfit/shoes. And what cute kiddos.

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Nancy - These have such a happy San Fran feel to them!

Deanna - I love that you are showing us so many repeat clients lately. Such a treat to get to work with a family more than once!

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Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Mueren dos personas y once resultan heridas en atentado de las Farc en Arauca

Guerrilleros de las Farc?provocaron el?estallido de un artefacto en el puente?ubicado en?Tame?que caus? la muerte a dos personas y dej? heridas a otras cuatro, informaron fuentes oficiales.

La Brigada 18 del Ej?rcito que tiene jurisdicci?n sobre el departamento de Arauca inform? que el atentado fue perpetrado por la compa??a Drigelio Almarales fue del frente d?cimo de las Farc.

Seg?n esta nota,?guerrilleros activaron "un artefacto explosivo de gran poder a 50 metros aproximadamente del puente que est? ubicado en la entrada principal" del caser?o Puerto Jord?n, que pertenece al municipio araucano de Tame.

Como consecuencia de la explosi?n falleci? un hombre y su hijo de 3 a?os de edad, mientras que resultaron heridos un adulto de 38 a?os, una joven de 23 y dos ni?as de 5 y 16 a?os, respectivamente.

Los heridos fueron atendidos primero en el puesto de salud de Puerto Jord?n, y despu?s trasladados en aeronaves del Ej?rcito hasta la ciudad de Arauca, con el fin de ser atendidos por m?dicos especialistas.

La unidad militar destac? que esta acci?n implica los delitos de "tentativa de homicidio en persona protegida, utilizaci?n de medios il?citos de guerra, actos de terrorismo y barbarie e infringe adem?s el protocolo 2 del Convenio de Ginebra", sobre el respeto a la poblaci?n civil en el marco del conflicto armado.

Este ataque se da d?as antes del inicio formal de la fase de conversaciones de paz entre el Gobierno y las Farc en Noruega.

La?zona?de?Catatumbo sufri? tambi?n sufri? el ataque de la guerrilla, que derrib? dos torres de energ?a y decret? un paro armado para impedir el tr?nsito de los habitantes por las v?as de la regi?n.

Tanto la guerrilla como las fuerzas militares prosiguen su lucha en las regiones colombianas en paralelo al proceso de paz porque el preacuerdo que las partes firmaron no contempla el cese el fuego hasta que haya una firma definitiva de las conversaciones que ponga fin a medio siglo de conflicto en Colombia.

Source: http://www.wradio.com.co/noticias/actualidad/mueren-dos-personas-y-once-resultan-heridas-en-atentado-de-las-farc-en-arauca/20121015/nota/1779141.aspx

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Points To Ponder When Considering Commercial Real Estate ...

If you want to invest in real estate, you need to know what kind of property you want to spend money on! If you choose real estate randomly, you might lose money on bad deals or on investments that don?t truly interest you. This article discusses some ideas to help you make the best commercial real estate choices.

The seller is required to disclose any information they know regarding any possible environmental hazards. A large concern is when you currently own a property that has issues with hazardous waste. If you are having issues with environmental wastes it is your ultimate responsibility to have them take care of in the right way.

Whether you?re buying or selling commercial real estate, make sure to negotiate. Let people know what you want and make sure you are asking for a realistic price.

TIP! When you are choosing real estate brokers, you should find out the brokers? experience level in commercial real estate. Make sure you know that they actually specialize within the area you plan on selling and buying.

Ask for the credentials of any professional you?re planning to hire as an inspector, and ensure they are experienced in commercial real estate. A lot of people have no accreditation, especially in pest control services. This will avoid bigger problems in the post-sale.

Feng Shui

Try to consider feng shui when you are looking to buy commercial properties and for your office at home. Feng shui is about open spaces and de-cluttering: buyers will find this very interesting as well as appealing.

TIP! There are some ways you can save money on repair costs for property cleanup. If you hold an ownership interest you are responsible for the cleanup of a property.

When dealing with commercial properties location is everything. Take the neighborhood of the property into consideration. You also want to look for a neighborhood that is solid and growing. You?re not only thinking about the here and now; you want to look a decade down the line too. Pick an area with the potential for sustainable growth.

Pro Forma

This is done so you can verify that the terms match the rent roll and the pro forma. If you fail to check out the terms, you might find something that is at odds with the rent roll and make the pro forma unreliable.

TIP! It is vital that you stick to the rent and other terms that you previously decided on whenever you write a new lease. Otherwise, your investment properties will not be profitable.

Changing interest rates are a big threat to people who invest in commercial real estate. The current economic conditions will make interest rates go up and down without being predictable; this can be a disaster for a investor. Keep this in mind during your comparison shopping, and look to the long-term for cost analysis.

Familiarize yourself with the performance metrics used by each firm. They have ways of determining how much square footage you require, conducting negotiations and selecting properties, and knowing how they do all these gives you a better idea of how they will serve you. Understanding these things before signing will only be helpful.

Commercial Loan

TIP! When you are comparing different properties, get tour site checklists. Accept responses to the initial proposals, but don?t go further than that unless you inform the property owners.

In a commercial loan, the borrower must order the appraisal. The bank won?t let you use one not ordered by you. Therefore, to protect yourself and keep your commercial loan on track, order the appraisal yourself.

It is important that your financial records are up to date when you are looking at purchasing commercial real estate. It is difficult to convince the bank that you are a good financial risk if your records are not in order to back up these claims.

When you are looking to buy or sell commercial property, don?t forget to leverage your network of contacts. Remember that many properties sell before they can even be listed; therefore, a more complete network improves your chances of locating the best opportunities.

TIP! When renting out your own commercial properties, keep in mind that is always best to have them occupied. You?re the one who has to pay to keep the building maintained, and if no one?s renting them, you?re wasting your money.

Assess what you need before you look for commercial properties. You should write down the features you are looking for, such as size or settings.

It helps if you show people you know what you are talking about, so try writing a newsletter or have a website. This helps to attract potential buyers if you have something for sale or lease.

Think big when you think about commercial real estate investments. If you were considering purchasing a five-unit building, recognize that managing fifty units is no more difficult than five. Smaller buildings must still have commercial financing, and you can often get a better deal on a bigger building.

TIP! Buy apartment complexes with large numbers of units. More units equals more money in your pocket.

Take into consideration the local unemployment levels, average income, and job market before investing in real estate. If the building is near certain specific buildings, including hospitals, universities, or large companies, you might be able to sell it faster and for more money.

Create a newsletter or update social networks with information on real estate. After you have finished a deal, don?t vanish from sight online.

If you have to choose between two different properties, consider the benefits of opting for the larger amount of space. Regardless of which way you choose, coming up with the capital is a common factor, so often times it will be be worth digging a little bit deeper to get the larger property in order to maximize your long-term profits. The concept here is the same as any other situation where you are purchasing multiple things. The more you purchase, the less you will pay for each unit.

TIP! Make sure you try to read any disclosures for your agent. Remember that a dual agency could occur.

Real Estate

Search online for websites that provide information about real estate investments. These general interest websites can provide you with useful information whether you?re new to the world of real estate investment or have made a career out of investing. You can?t be too informed about the subject, so try to always be seeking out new sources of knowledge.

Make sure that the commercial real estate you want to purchase is equipped with connections to all of the utilities you?ll need. You?ll need to have quick access to water, electricity, gas and the sewer.

TIP! Before you make a decision on which real estate broker to use, see how they negotiate. Inquire about their background, such as how much experience they have and what type of training.

You should go ahead and advertise any commercial property for both far and local people. Too many sellers assume that their property is likely to only sell to someone local. This is a way of thinking you should avoid. There are many private investors who buy property outside of their area if the price is affordable.

Real Estate

These tips will give you ideas on how to successfully invest your money into commercial real estate. In the real estate market, things like dedication, technical knowledge and skill will go a long way. Remember that real estate is a risky activity and you will have to apply everything you learned to increase your chances of being

TIP! Always remain calm and patient when dealing with the commercial real estate market. Don?t jump into a new investment too quickly! If the property doesn?t suit you in the end, you may regret your hastiness.

Source: http://www.maynaseric.com/points-to-ponder-when-considering-commercial-real-estate-transactions

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Monday, 15 October 2012

Wis Thompson says son sorry for Obama-Kenya remark

(AP) ? Republican Senate candidate Tommy Thompson's campaign says his son apologizes for suggesting voters in the fall election should send President Barack Obama back to Kenya.

Jason Thompson, the son of the former Wisconsin governor, was caught on camera Sunday making those remarks duing a brunch hosted by the Kenosha County Republican Party.

"We have the opportunity to send President Obama back to Chicago ? or Kenya," said Jason Thompson, an attorney at a large Milwaukee law firm.

The comment drew laughs from the crowd, with one woman jokingly adding, "We are taking donations for that Kenya trip."

The video was taken by a Democratic Party operative and posted at BuzzFeed Politics on Sunday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Obama's father was Kenyan, but the president was born in Hawaii.

Jason Thompson, 38, has been involved in his father's efforts to win a Senate seat and has represented the candidate at some events.

"The governor has addressed this with his son, just like any father would do," the campaign said in a statement. "Jason Thompson said something he should not have, and he apologizes."

Democratic Rep. Tammy Baldwin is running against Thompson. Her campaign's spokesman, John Kraus, said Monday that the Thompson campaign is becoming increasingly desperate and dishonest.

The candidate himself "has not apologized for these comments, nor has he disavowed them," Kraus wrote. "Thompson needs to start taking responsibility for what his campaign says and does."

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Brad Courtney also spoke at the Kenosha event.

Priebus issued a statement Monday, saying he agreed with Gov. Thompson. "The comment was out of line and his son rightfully apologized," he said.

Associated Press

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Ankle Sprains | Jersey Physical Therapy

October 14, 2012? | ? Posted by : jerseypt? | ? Health Tips ? | ? 0 Comment?

What is an ankle sprain?

There are thousands of people who sprain their ankles everyday, whether it?s through sports or stepping on an uneven surface- it can happen to anyone. ?A sprain occurs when the foot twists or turn beyond the normal range of motion causing the ligaments to over stretch and sometimes even tear.
The type of sprain may vary and can be classified as acute, chronic, or ?recurrent. An x-ray may be ordered by your doctor to rule out any type of fracture or an MRI to determinate the severity of the sprain.
At the time of the sprain you may experience pain, swelling, and/or the inability to weight bear on your affected ankle. With a severe sprain, you may hear a ?pop? or ?snap? which could indicate a tear of the ligament. ?After a sprain, RICE should be applied immediately: ??Rest,?Ice,?Compression,?Elevation.
Some sprains may require physical therapy to help relieve the symptoms and to provide appropriate treatment to avoid future injuries. Without proper care other issues could arise such as decreased range of motion, chronic pain, swelling, and instability that would hinder your normal routine of daily living.
How can we prevent such an injury?
Using body awareness and balance training, performing exercises to correct imbalances and weakness of specific muscles, performing exercises to improve mobility, and adhering to a ?progressive functional training program that would allow you to gradually and safely return to your activities.
Treatments in Physical Therapy:
- Range of motion exercises- to restore full motion.
- Muscle strengthening exercises- to restore any muscle weakness.
- Body awareness and balance training- to reeducate your muscles to respond to environmental changes.
- Functional training- to return to prior level of function.
- Activity specific training- to help achieve other goals specific to your life style.
If you feel you have suffered from a sprain and feel it is impacting your function, feel free to contact us so that you can begin the road to recovery.


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Colorado State-Pueblo New No. 1 in Division II Coaches' Poll

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Sunday, 14 October 2012

Becoming A Better You Through Self Improvement - Empower Network

If you aren?t sure about where to begin on your self-help journey, this article will speak to you. In this article we will discuss many self improvement tips. You can easily implement them into your life and begin to make the changes you desire.

Instead of bragging abut your achievements and awards, ask other people about what they have accomplished that they are most proud of. This gives you an opportunity to find out the talents and achievements of the people around you, and it might help you gain more respect for others as you learn more about their character.

TIP! Create a personal development plan by determining what your personal values are. Devoting attention to things that undermine your value system is foolish.

An important new trait called sexual capitol is currently being researched. This does not mean using your sexuality to get what you want but rather using your charm. Good social skills are not something everyone is born with, but developing them help you go the distance in life.

Don?t seek comfort in the shopping mall. Taking up a hobby is a better alternative. Do so and you will avoid cluttering up your life with needless possessions; even better, you will save yourself a great deal of money.

Realize that a gap exists between where you want to be and where you are now. You cannot successfully make the journey from here to there if you do not know the intervening territory. Unless you are honest about your starting point, your goals will not be a true reflection of where you need to go for maximum personal growth.

TIP! You can?t make everyone happy, but you can make yourself happy. This does not mean privileging your happiness to a fault, but it does mean that you must take responsibility for your own happiness.

During the day, try to find ways to push yourself to the limit. Taking on a new challenge presents you with new opportunities. It is possible to gain new abilities and new perspectives. You never know, you may be the first at something and set yourself up as a role model for future generations. Look for your own thing to do, instead of accomplishing things people have already done.

Humility is a key factor in personal development. Realizing how tiny you are in the grand scheme of things will help you to admit your ignorance. You can then focus your attention on positive growth and development.

Leaders are tough and strong, but also humble. A strict attitude is required but advice should be given in a caring way. An effective leader is virtuous and values integrity. Integrity is necessary for successful leadership.

You will miss many opportunities to develop personally if you put off making decisions. You should not fear making decisions even if you do not feel as sure about it as you would like to be. Use your common sense and knowledge when making important decisions. You can even learn a lot from making mistakes because you then know what not to do. You?ll make a better decision next time.

See what habits successful people have in common, and adopt them. Start with just a few fundamental habits, and practice them until they become a permanent part of your daily routine. Be patient because it takes time to develop a new habit.

TIP! Getting and staying healthy is one of the most important parts of personal development. It takes motivation to maintain a healthy lifestyle, both through diet and exercise.

When you are trying to improve yourself, you should aim to have a high amount of self-discipline. Your body yearns to give into temptations, but you can control the desires with practice. Overindulgence, overeating, lust, and selfishness are all base impulses that you can overcome. With proper self control you can stop vices from negatively impacting your body and mind.

This article has provided you with information on how to nurture your growth as a unique and intelligent human being. As a result, you should have adopted a more positive way of thinking about your own personal development. Continue researching new ways to improve yourself, then take the time to apply this knowledge

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Smugglers' Notch Resort is top pick for families in SKI Magazine's ...

Smugglers' Notch logoSMUGGLERS? NOTCH, VT (October 12, 2012) ? For the 14th year, Smugglers? Notch Resort in northern Vermont has been selected as #1 for family programs by readers of SKI Magazine in the magazine?s annual survey for their Resort Guide.

?Over more than two decades we have focused our mission on being the best resort for family fun, anywhere,? says Bill Stritzler, Smugglers? owner and managing director. ?We continually update our programs to remain responsive to the changing vacation interests of families, while our staff goes the extra mile to provide a great vacation experience. We are pleased and appreciative that when surveyed about family programs, SKI magazine readers continue to position Smugglers? Notch as #1.?

In addition, Smugglers? was ranked as the top ski resort in Vermont and #3 among Eastern resort rankings. Smugglers? also received top 10 ranking among Eastern resorts in the categories of value, and off-hill activities.

Smugglers? also placed in the top 10 in the East for the challenge and variety of its terrain, grooming, snow, weather and scenery. Smugglers? three mountains and 78 trails feature 1000 acres of terrain for all abilities, from the novice skiers and riders enjoying Morse Mountain?s gentle runs to the extreme experts taking on Madonna Mountain?s gnarly double and triple black diamond Fab Five trails. Madonna Mountain?s summit chair terminus enjoys a 360 degree view of Vermont, New Hampshire and Canada, and several trails offer sweeping views of the Lake Champlain Valley.

This winter, the resort is investing over $1 million in enhancements to its snowmaking system for additional early and late season trail coverage. Smugglers? Snow Sport University is adding a twice weekly women?s clinic and a mountain ski and ride tour and offslope adventures programs for young adults ages 16-20 that will include snowshoeing and ice climbing. A new natural feature terrain park in an intermediate glade will have log slides and walls, rock jumps, and more for freestyle skiers and riders.

Smugglers? winter packages range from a ski and stay package to a package including on-snow instruction for all ages and abilities, offering families flexibility to match packages to their vacation interests and budget requirements. Each package features family-pleasing inclusions such as mountainside condominium lodging; lift tickets; snow tubing; ice skating; use of the indoor pool and hot tub, Nordic skiing and snowshoe terrain, indoor FunZone with climbing inflatables, and teen centers; and family and adult entertainment. Package pricing starts at $115/adult and $85/youth (ages 3-17) per night with the above inclusions.

SOURCE: Smugglers? Notch Resort

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Friday, 12 October 2012

Paul Gauguin Cruises Receives A 2012 Travel Weekly Magellan ...


Paul Gauguin Cruises Receives A 2012 Travel Weekly Magellan Award

Paul Gauguin Cruises Receives A 2012 Travel Weekly Magellan Award

Silver Winner in the Small Cruise Ship Category

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BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 11, 2012 - Paul Gauguin Cruises (http://www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the newly acquired m/v Tere Moana, won a 2012 Silver Magellan Award in the Small Cruise Ship category from Travel Weekly.

Travel Weekly is recognized as one of the most important and influential sources of news, data, and commentary to the travel industry. The publication?s Magellan Awards is its premier awards program and represents the best in the industry, honoring a broad range of industry segments including hotels and resorts, travel destinations, cruise lines, online travel services, airlines and airports, travel agents and agencies, tour operators, and car rental companies.

A judging panel comprised of top travel professionals including Peter Greenberg, Rudy Maxa, Burt Wolf, Patricia Schultz, Johnny Jet, Bob Dickinson, Lalia Rach, and others selected the winners from more than 550 entries. The full list of winners is available at http://www.travelweeklyawards.com and is featured in the October 15, 2012, issue of Travel Weekly magazine.

Earlier this year, The Gauguin completed a $7 million renovation. The ship was thoroughly updated and redecorated for even greater luxury and comfort, reflecting the cruise line?s commitment to excellence and providing guests with the most luxurious and enriching vacation experience possible.? On December 29, 2012, Paul Gauguin Cruises launches its second ship, the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana, which will offer enchanting voyages in Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

About Paul Gauguin Cruises
Owned by Pacific Beachcomber S.C., French Polynesia?s leading luxury hotel and cruise operator, Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the 5+-star cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a deluxe cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific. The Gauguin was built at the Chantiers de l?Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. The ship, 513 feet long and 71 feet wide, has a draft of 16.9 feet, and can accommodate 332 guests with a staff of 217. It is one of the top Exclusive Charter and Incentive Group venues in the industry and has completed more than 570 South Pacific cruises, serving more than 176,250 guests, including more than 15,000 honeymooners, since its inaugural sail in 1998. The Gauguin has undergone more than $25 million in enhancements, with an additional $7 million completed in January 2012. The Gauguin received second place for small-ship cruise lines in Travel + Leisure?s ?2012 World?s Best Awards? andwas recognized as one of the ?Top 20 Small Cruise Ships? by readers of Conde Nast Traveler in 2012.

The cruise line?s second ship, the m/v Tere Moana, will begin sailing under the Paul Gauguin Cruises? banner in December 2012 after completing a multifaceted renovation. The ship, which will sail Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America, is 330 feet long and 46 feet wide, has a draft of 11.5 feet, and can accommodate 90 guests with a staff of 60.

For additional information on Paul Gauguin Cruises, please visit http://www.pgcruises.com.

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35

  • Pros

    Very fast aperture. Sharp optics. Excellent build quality.

  • Cons Expensive. Heavy. Manual focus only.
  • Bottom Line

    The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 lens is optically superb, but is expensive and doesn't support autofocus.

By Jim Fisher

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ($1,843 list) ?is a fast wide-angle optic, available for Nikon and Canon D-SLR cameras. The full-frame lens is priced at a premium?it sells for more than equivalent autofocus lenses from Canon and Nikon, but is extremely sharp throughout its aperture range and displays very little barrel distortion. It is heavy at 1.9 pounds and fairly large for a prime lens at 4.8 by 3.1 inches (HD). ?It supports 72mm filters.

The lens can focus on objects as close to 11.8 inches. This lets you work pretty close to your subject. You can fill the frame with a smaller object, or if you shoot at a wider aperture like f/1.4 you can seriously blur the background behind your subject. There are nine aperture blades, which create smooth out of focus highlights when the lens is stopped down just a little bit.

I used Imatest to measure the lens's sharpness when paired with the Nikon D600. Its resolution is impressive, even at f/1.4, where it exceeds the 1,800 lines per picture height?scoring 2,243 lines. Stopping the lens down improves the resolution?by f/2.8 it hits 2,700 lines, it nears the 3,000-line mark at f/5.6 and exceeds it at f/8. The lens does exhibit 1.4 percent barrel distortion, which gives a slight curve to straight lines. This amount of distortion is fairly easy to correct in Photoshop or Lightroom.

If you're willing?or prefer to?focus manually, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 will reward you with some compelling images. It's extremely sharp, even at its widest aperture. Opening it up all the way makes it possible to shoot in very low light, and to separate your subject from the background. The lens isn't inexpensive, but if you've got the money, you won't be disappointed with its image quality.

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A Painting Contract Does The Trick | Home Improvement Information

Knackered of many contractors who know nothing but gloating about their past projects? Are you bored with hunting for hours on the net for painters and decorators who don?t do the job correctly and on time? Now?s the time to listen not only to qualifications when hiring but also to the painting agreement and contract once a contractor is hired.

It is definitely suggested that you enter a contract with a correct written arrangement. This ensures that you, the customer, and the contractor understand what should be done, how things should be done, and what will be included. The client and the painter must work together in making certain that all wants will be met at the specified schedule.

This holds true not only for commercial painting professionals but also for home painting and decorating projects. Before you permit the home painters to start their work, talk over what has been agreed upon and what?s written on the contract. Make sure that all clauses you supplied are listed and are accepted by the contractors contracted to do the work.

But then naturally, a fair contract looks out for the interests of both the customer and the contractor. Be suspicious of a contract that is prepared too much on your favor as this is in all likelihood too good to be accurate. Just remember to look for the basic details like the timeline, the equipment and supplies, and the name, qualification and task assignments of workmen.

Then, check that the company standards are put on paper and the insurance coverage. Of course, the painting job description must be as detailed as is possible to avoid assumptions and confusions. The payment terms must also be included as part of the contract as well as the indemnity clause, and the other issues, changes, or delays that may occur during the painting job.

Again, do not be only influenced by free quotations, lower rates, and guaranty that are in your favour. Take an interest in the written agreement as this can protect you against irresponsible contractors.

To learn more about painters and decorators in your area, visit this Australian online advertising directory

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Thursday, 11 October 2012

Soda Makers Plan Calorie-Counting Vending Machines

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New calorie-aware vending machines will go public in 2013. Image credit: Coca-Cola/AP Photo.

The battle against obesity seems to have turned largely into a war on soda. All across the nation there are calls for taxes on sugar-sweetened drinks and limitations on where they can be sold. The most well-publicized salvo is New York City?s ban on large sugary drinks sold in restaurants and movie theaters and from street carts.

Beverage companies are scrambling to show they?re willing to change their ways to help avoid even more strong-arming. They?re marketing smaller drink sizes and running their own public awareness campaigns for healthy eating.

Their latest preemptive move, announced this week, literally puts the decision to guzzle a sugary drink at a consumer?s fingertips.? Soft-drink makers, including Coca-Cola and Pepsico, say they will list the calorie counts for sodas directly on the buttons of their vending machines. The new industry-designed machines go way beyond government proposals, which would only require that calorie counts be displayed on the side of a machine.

Before someone presses 240 ? the number of calories in a 20-ounce Coke ? the machine will scroll a reminder that they can always select a lower-calorie alternative. The machines, which go public in 2013, will also feature small decals with sayings such as ?Calories Count: Check Then Choose.?

David Just, the director of Cornell University?s center for behavioral economics in child nutrition programs, said he thinks the machines are a good idea and make a lot more sense than much of the anti-soda legislation. He said he?s worried that moves like the New York City ban will backfire.

?If we do something that specifically targets soda and we don?t know that it will have a huge impact on obesity, we are taking a big risk that it will be ineffective while creating a lot of resentment from consumers and retailers. If we tick off both sides in this transaction, it will be a lot more difficult to introduce new legislation in the future,? said Just.

Just said he thought it makes more sense to get beverage companies to make voluntary changes like the calorie-aware vending machines. He thinks there are other things they can do too.

?Rather than doing a hard sell on sugary drinks to kids and teens, beverage companies could market artificially sweetened and low calorie beverages to them instead,? he said.

Just said this has never been done on a large scale before and his group at Cornell has shown it could significantly lower the consumption of sugary drinks while raising the sales of healthier beverages.

?These companies aren?t selling sugar, they?re selling soda. They don?t care if their products contain sugar or not, so this type of change could be a win for everyone,? Just said.

Yale University?s Kelly Brownell can be pardoned for not believing beverage company tactics alone will help lower soda consumption and lower obesity rates. Brownell has led the charge to legislate sugar-laden beverages for more than a decade.

?In this country, we start by hoping people will change their behavior on their own. If the default approach of imploring people to change their ways doesn?t work, then we ask the government to step in and take action,? he said.

To Brownell, regulating soda is public health policy 101 ? and it has plenty of precedents. He points to smoking, seat belts and immunization as examples where there was a lot of opposition to regulation at first, but the objections soon receded.

In order to address the obesity crisis, Brownell said he believes we have to start regulating somewhere, and the evidence for the dietary evils of soda is so strong that it makes sense to start there.

Truly no one can stand up for soda on nutritional grounds no matter which side of the debate they are on. The consumer group Center for Science in the Public Interest says that the average American drinks more than 40 ounces of sweetened drinks daily, with groups like teenage boys averaging double that amount. Sugary drinks are now the single greatest source of added sugar in the American diet ? and they offer no nutritional value.

A trio of studies in a recent issue of The New England Journal of Medicine found that sugar-sweetened beverages make a unique contribution to our expanding waistlines. One investigation was a decades-long study of more than 33,000 Americans, which showed sugary beverages interact with genes that affect weight, magnifying weight gain in people who are predisposed by heredity to piling on the pounds. The two other experiments found that giving children and teens calorie-free alternatives to the sugary drinks leads to less weight gain over time.

Dr. Lu Qi, an assistant professor in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, said he thinks a combination of public policy and industry changes are needed. Most important, he said, people must understand how serious a health crisis soda consumption has become.

?However we do it, the more solid evidence we have, the easier it will be to convince people to give up sugar-sweetened beverages,? he said.

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Irish construction industry figures shows continued weakening | Irish ...

New business continued to fall in September

Published Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7:23 AM

Updated Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7:23 AM



Irish construction continues to fall

Irish construction continues to fall


Activity in the Irish construction industry weakened again in September as new business continued to fall.

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers index stood at 41.9 in September, after a reading of 40.7 in August.

Any figure under 50 signals contraction in a sector, while over 50 signals growth. The industry has been in decline for over five years.

The index examines three areas -- housing, commercial and civil engineering.

Civil engineering saw the biggest decline last month, with the index falling to 30.8 from 35.6, the fastest fall in activity since December 2010.

Both housing and commercial activity decreased at slower rates in September, with the weakest reduction seen for activity on commercial projects.

Ulster Bank said that new orders decreased amid weak client demand and strong competition for any new business.? This led to a further reduction in employment numbers and the fall was the fastest in 16 months.

Input costs rose for the second month in row in September, mainly due to higher oil and fuel costs.

However, the level of optimism improved slightly over the month due to expectations of improving new orders from overseas markets.

''The survey results for September show that while the pace of contraction eased very slightly last month, the sector continues to exhibit widespread weakness,'' commented Ulster Bank's chief economist Simon Barry.

Barry said that in contrast to the persistent declines in the building industry, last week's manufacturing and services PMIs both recorded expanding activity levels.

He said this highlighted the ongoing divergence in trends between many areas of domestic demand which continue to struggle, and the internationally traded sectors of the economy which are managing to hold up relatively well.

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Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Open Ears ? Hearing Conservation Programs ? SafetyGator

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Employees who work in noisy environments need to understand the steps they can take to protect their hearing. A comprehensive hearing safety training program provides them with the information they need.

OSHA says that if employees are regularly exposed to noise levels above 85 dB, they must be required?to wear hearing protection. They must also be trained in the potential hazards of noise exposure and appropriate protective measures.

Your hearing conservation training program must include:

  • Information on the effects of noise on hearing
  • The purposes of hearing protectors, including their advantages and disadvantages; the level of protection provided by various types; and instructions on their selection, fitting, use, and care
  • The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of testing procedures

Training should also identify symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss, such as:

  • Persistent tinnitus or ringing in the ears
  • The sensation of muffled hearing after a work shift
  • Difficulty understanding conversation in groups or noisy surroundings
  • The sense that people are mumbling

An explanation of the hearing-loss process is also a good idea. Some trainers like to use the metaphor of grass to represent the tiny sensory (or ?hair?) cells of the inner ear. Usually, blades of grass will straighten up after they?ve been bent from being walked on. However, if one continues to tread on the same patch day after day, the grass will eventually die, leaving a bare spot. That?s similar to what happens to the ear?s hair cells over time when assaulted by high-decibel sound.

Make Training Stick

To make hearing conservation training memorable, it has to extend beyond the formal sessions. Supervisors should routinely make sure that earplugs are inserted correctly; check earmuffs, headbands, and cushions; and ask employees about their use and comfort.

It?s also important for supervisors to motivate employees to wear their protection whenever necessary. A simple yet valuable technique for motivating employees to wear hearing protection is to explain their audiometric test results to them, perhaps comparing a current audiogram to a previous test and comparing it with a ?normal? result. If threshold levels are deteriorating, it?s time to remind the worker about fitting and wearing hearing protection.

Supervisors should be sensitive to unusual situations as well. For example, some workers may be fearful that wearing the protector could make them unable to hear a malfunctioning machine, or could compromise their ability to communicate. There are, however, special types of hearing protectors that are specially designed to facilitate communication and thus might be an appropriate solution.

And some employers have found that workers comply better with hearing protection rules when their families are involved. Businesses may choose to provide audiometric tests for spouses and children. This gets people talking about hearing protection on and off the job.

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Solving Your Home Improvement Problems | DIY Home ...

Home Improvement Problems Solving Your Home Improvement ProblemsDoing home improvement sometimes is needed for getting new and different nuance to make you not to feel bored at home. People need to improve their house in order to get their own comfortableness when staying inside. Besides, a nice house can also make you proud of your own house.

However, doing home improvement sometimes doesn?t run smoothly because there are some problems that might become obstacles. You can read the explanation below which can help you to analyze your home improvement problems.

First is lacking ideas or having bad taste. Doing home improvement nicely requires you to have good skills because the result won?t be satisfying if you don?t have it. In this case, you should get a lot of inspiration that might be derived from your friends? opinion, tips from books or television, etc.

Second is getting influence from your neighbors? house. Actually your neighbors? house can also become your inspiration in doing home improvement but you better look for other design because having similarity in home design with your neighbor is not good choice. Therefore, avoid this problem when you do home improvement.

Third is having little or no money. There is no way you can do home improvement without money. In fact, improving house like reattaching floor, repainting wall color, and other improvements requires a lot of money. Well, it means you have to prepare and save money first before deciding to improve your house.

Last but not least, another problem that must be solved when you do home improvement is considering the design that suits your house. For example is nowadays, there are many people complain about atrium windows problems in their home improvement program. For those of you who also face atrium windows problems, you might have to read atrium windows review first for getting the best solution for your window.

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