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Once upon a winter break during my junior year of college, my brother and I paid a visit to the home of fellow siblings Esquire and Mistress, when Mistress showed us videos of her current love interest and we yelled at Esquire to find markers and paper. Then Twist was fetched, and the five of us spent the first part of the evening sitting in a diner with our coffees and cocoas and creating weirdo Christmas cards, which somehow spawned confusion over whether Santa or Jesus was crucified:
TWIST: Santa is a Nazi. He doesn’t bring toys to Jews.
STEF: Well, I wouldn’t want to bring presents to anyone who crucified me.
TWIST: Santa wasn’t crucified!!
Too much caffeine—I was mixing up my cultural and religious icons. But never mind my ignorance. We then took our cards, drove to a nearby neighborhood, and distributed our tidings of good cheer in randos’ newspaper boxes in the freezing cold. Tragically, none of us can recall with certainty what was written in the cards. (Esquire: “I remember little from the days before smart phones.”) Mistress believes there was one referencing Strongbad (which truly indicates how long ago this was) and another featuring a poop with tinsel on it.
My brother peaced out after that excursion, but the rest of us kept the holiday spirit alive by making a movie! Of course we did; it was a required activity every time we all hung out then. Could a hangfest with no movie-making really count as a hangfest? I’d say not. Anyway, in our sole holiday special, we took on the premise of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” and made it offensive. Here, let me walk you through it…
Ebenezer Scrooge (Esquire) sits alone in his gay nightclub (i.e., my parents’ living room, where stockings were hung by the chimney with care), listening to Ace of Base’s “Cruel Summer.” He wears clothes that can only be described as the height of fashion (e.g., a $1 scarf from A.C. Moore, a silky flowered shirt that’s one size too small, and a homemade tank top with the word “HUSTLER” in iron-on letters).
“I made so much money with this place, it’s so great.” he cackles, but his mood soon darkens. “But then comes Christmas, and they all want time off and a raise—”
“Knock, knock!” someone sing-songs sassily. In enters nightclub employee Bobby Crotchet (Twist), wearing a Santa hat and yet another $1 scarf draped around his neck.
“Oh my God, Ebbie, I got you the best Christmas present!” Crotchet presents Scrooge with the 1991 Happy Holidays Barbie still in the box, as I was tortuously never allowed to play with it as a child.
Scrooge accepts the gift reluctantly. “I hope you don’t want anything back for this, because I’m just gonna, like, pawn this or something.”
Crotchet crosses his legs and laces his fingers. “Well, actually… I was kind of wondering about a Christmas bonus.”
“Ohmigod, no. I’m completely poor. I can’t, I’m making no money—”
“Nezer.” Crotchet clasps Scrooge’s hand, his gaze imploring. “Nezer, my boyfriend is dying of AIDS.”
“And…that’s sad,” Scrooge says after a moment. “And he’ll live a very nice, happy couple of months. But I can’t.” He makes a series of excuses until Crotchet simply waves off his lies and stalks away. Once again alone, he snickers gleefully. “Christmas.”
CUT TO: Scrooge settles down for the night (in my teenage bedroom) beneath an afghan the color of a sunset, when all of a sudden, his babushka-wearing landlady (Mistress) bursts in.
“Meestah, meestah!” She shakes him awake.
“How the hell did you get into my house?” Scrooge yelps.
“I have key!” the landlady says by way of explanation. “I see fyoocha! You are visited by three ghosts!”
“To show you past, present, and fyoocha!” She waves her arms above him, like a zombie signaling an impending dream sequence.
“Ohmigod, ohmigod!” Scrooge attempts to slap away her slappers.
“Bye, meestah!” his landlady chirps brightly as she takes her leave.
Whimpering, Scrooge attempts to make himself comfortable, and for a moment, all is still. Then: a bright light (provided by the pull chain in the closet)!
“WooOOOOOooooo!” Beside Scrooge’s bed, an apparition (Twist) wearing a faux fur Russian-esque hat, a bikini top, and a cape undulates her arms like an octopus might.
“I am the Ghost of Christmas of the Past!” the apparition announces with the voice of a weary mouse from an indistinguishable foreign country. “I will take you to see your past Christmases! WoooOOOoooooo!”
As demonstrated through an extreme close-up of lots of bouncing around, Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas travel through the annals of time. They arrive in the past, which closely resembles my parent’s basement.
“Here we are in the past and now you must relive it,” the Ghost of Christmas Past tells Scrooge.
“Darling.” A beshawled pregnant woman (me) flings her arms around Scrooge, then quickly withdraws from the embrace. “Don’t crush the baby.” She gestures to her
pillow stomach. “I’m pregnant. You have to marry me.”
“But I don’t love you.” Scrooge explains he loves others—particularly the members of Hanson—instead.
“You have to marry me! It’s your baby!” She gives him a few good shakes by the lapels.
“No! I like this shirt!” Scrooge yipes.
His baby mama flees, brokenhearted.
“Merry Christmas,” says the Ghost of Christmas Past.
Scrooge and the GoCP return to the present, again traveling through the ebbs of time (i.e., upstairs, through the kitchen, then down the hall) while making woo-woo time-traveling noises.
“I deposit thee!” the apparition announces, abandoning Scrooge as soon as he hits his mattress.
CUT TO: Scrooge awakens in bed with a start and assumes it’s all been a dream. He returns his head to his pillows and gets cozy once again—but then comes another flash of (closet) light.
“Hey, big boy.” The Ghost of Christmas Present (Mistress), clad in a leather jacket and a fedora, strikes a fierce hand-on-the-hip pose. “I’m here to show you how your actions now are affecting people today.”
“I’m tired.” Scrooge pulls the afghan up to his chin. “I’m going back to bed.”
Nevertheless, Scrooge finds himself suddenly at the Crotchet home, where, as the Ghost of Christmas Present explains, “these poor unfortunate souls, whom you were so cruel to, have Christmas spirit, while you have none!” This admonishment is delivered with a whap on the arm. “You got none, boy.”
The tragic scene reveals gaunt Timmy (me), curled up on the couch beneath a blanket and an eye mask, snoozing beneath his ski cap.
“Honey, I’m home,” Bobby Crotchet says softly, arriving by his lover’s side with what appears to be a British accent now.
“Bobby? Is that you?” Timmy panics. “I can’t see! I’m blind! I—”
Crotchet fixes this problem by removing Timmy’s eye mask. “I talked to Mr. Scrooge today.”
“Did he give you that raise you asked for?”
Crotchet looks away. “No. But I got you a Christmas present.”
“No!” Timmy gasps. “You shouldn’t have!” Then: “Is it the Louis Vuitton bag?”
Crotchet reaches into his Santa hat and retrieves a bottle. “I got you Excedrin. Maybe it’ll help with your AIDS.”
Timmy inspects the bottle, then lovingly glances between Bobby and the OTC meds. “You…are…my…lamb.” They tearfully embrace and exchange “I love yous.”
“Merry Christmas!” Timmy cries. “And God bless us, every—” He explodes in cartoonish coughing fit, to ill to continue, but you know the rest.
CUT TO: The spirit launches Scrooge on his bed and vanishes. Scrooge reflects on what he just saw (“That was sad. I almost shed a tear.”) and again attempts to sleep. But click! The light.
“Oh God.” Scrooge doesn’t even bother to open his eyes. “Not again.”
There stands a black-haired spirit (me), waving its arms beneath a black cape (and a scarf, natch). It’s a pretty quiet ghost, so Scrooge has gotta piece this together himself using context clues.
“Are you the Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come?” he asks, and the ghost nods.
Scrooge sighs. “Do I have to stand up now?”
Again, the ghost nods, this time gesturing for him to rise.
“But I’ve moved so much in one day—”
The Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come clamps two gloved hands around his forearm and drags him from the bed to the sound of his ow ow ows.
They wind up back in the home of Bobby Crotchet (which takes place on the same stage as the nightclub). This time, Crotchet is alone, coughing and trembling beneath a blanket where Timmy once lay.
“This was Timmy’s hat.” Crotchett stares a thousand grievous miles into the striped cap in his hands. “God, I loved him so much. Now he’s dead. I bet I’m gonna die too.”
That Bobby Crotchet is a soothsayer of the highest order, because less than two seconds later, he keels over the side of the couch and sheds this silly mortal coil.
“Bobby, no!” Scrooge forgets his own terribleness and how visions work and rushes to Bobby’s side. “Oh, Ghost… Is there anything I can do?”
The Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come wordlessly signals him to follow her, and they arrive outside the door to Scrooge’s apartment just as his landlady steps out.
“Ah, Meestah Scrooge is dead,” says the landlady, providing some convenient exposition. “What an evil bad. I hated him so much!” She shuts his door with finality and stalks down the hall.
This is what breaks Scrooge. He flings himself at the feet of the Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come. “No! Don’t tell me I’m dead! I can change, I can change!”
The spirit responds by enveloping him in her cape like Dracula, and in the very next scene, Scrooge awakens in his own bed, fighting that silly afghan for a good ten seconds.
“I’m alive!” he gasps. “Oh, I will—I will respect Christmas and all of its treasures! I will keep it in my heart forever! Oh, I need a cigarette. I will go and get Bob Crotchet some condoms… and Tiny Tim… Well, he’s fucked, but…maybe I can buy him a new immune system or, failing that, a vibrator or something for the butt.”
CUT TO: Scrooge is back at the club with a new lease on life, now that he has Christmas and all of its treasures in his heart forever. “I love this place, so full of the Christmas spirit now!” he says, enjoying Hanson’s cover of “What Christmas Means to Me.” “And here come my favorite people!”
Enter Bobby Crotchet (“Hiya, boss,” he says, now sounding as if from Brooklyn) and his life mate, Timmy.
“Bobby, thank you.” Scrooge picks up the Barbie his employee had given him. “This is a wonderful gift! I didn’t explain to you how much I loved it before. And I got you [a present]…. Here, condoms. And Timmy, I was going to get you a vibrator or a new immune system, and I decided that a new immune system would last you longer, so here you go.”
Scrooge passes Timmy a new immune system that looks a lot like the Ghost of Christmas Past’s fur hat.
Bobby clamps his hands over his face in astonishment. To say Timmy is shocked would be an understatement: He collapses in a heap on the floor.
“Oh, Christmas is wonderful!” Scrooge flings his arms in the sky as Bobby dives to Timmy’s side and begins administering CPR. “It’s amazing, it’s beautiful! Christmas is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!”
And so our Christmas special ends, with Twist, Esquire, and I dancing to Hanson. And that’s what Christmas means to me, my love!
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Ricasso: The Unsharpened Section of the Blade
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Commonly seen on European swords and daggers, the ricasso is the unsharpened part of the blade near the hilt. It allows the execution of specialized grips and various techniques to enhance the control and maneuverability of the weapon. It may have appeared during the mid-14th century or even earlier, but only became a typical feature on swords and daggers in the 16th century.
Let’s explore the appearance and function of a ricasso, how it varies in different types of blades, and how it provides additional leverage in combat.
Design and Appearance
The ricasso is the thickest part of the blade and unsharpened, unlike the cutting edge. It usually bears the maker’s mark and may feature fullers or grooves. In Scottish claymores, the ricasso is held by the langets—or metal strips extending from the crossguard. On the other hand, the ricasso of the German zweihander or great sword, often has a leather wrapping for an easier grip.
Rapiers have a triangular or hexagonal blade cross-section, so their ricasso appears more squared off. They often feature protective rings over the ricasso. In a swept-hilt rapier, side rings and finger guards, sometimes called arms of the hilt or branches, protect the fingers gripping the ricasso.
However, many replica swords only have decorative finger guards or arms, which do not have enough room for the finger. On the other hand, cup-hilted rapiers have ricasso that is enclosed by their cup guards.
Length and Width
The length and width of a ricasso vary from sword to sword. For instance, a sword with a blade length of 37.5 inches (95.2 centimeters) may have a ricasso of about 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) long and 2.85 inches (7.2 centimeters) wide. However, the measurement of a ricasso may be shorter, longer, narrower, or broader, depending on the sword, blade type, and intended use.
The ricasso at the base of the blade plays a crucial role in controlling it, executing various techniques, and providing defense when parrying or blocking an opponent’s attack.
Fingering the Ricasso
The ricasso allows wrapping the index finger around the blade over the crossguard for greater tip control. This technique is often referred to as fingering the ricasso. Instead of fully wrapping around the ricasso, it is possible that the finger is only extended to slightly loosen the grip during a strike, which optimizes the force and effectiveness of impact. It is common on many bastard swords, cut-and-thrust swords, later rapiers, and smallswords.
Grabbing the Ricasso by Entire Hand
On two-handed swords, the ricasso is sometimes referred to as the false grip. It usually allows the entire second hand to securely grip and maintain control of the weapon. These swords were well-balanced for broad, sweeping blows. Still, the technique can shorten the blade’s length to increase maneuverability.
Receiving the Strike on the Ricasso
In longswords, the opponent’s oncoming strike can be received on the ricasso, flat of the blade, or crossguard while closing in—not on the sharp cutting edge. In some cases, it can be received on the flat of the ricasso.
However, later 18th and 19th-century fencing styles—particularly with the saber, cutlass, broadsword, and spadroon—taught blocking with the edge of the ricasso. For this reason, the ricasso’s edges were often made extra thick. Also, trapping or binding the opponent’s blade can be executed by pressing it against another, typically edge-to-edge contact at the ricasso.
Facts About the Ricasso
The ricasso is a characteristic feature commonly found in European swords and daggers. Still, it can be seen in bladed weapons of other cultures, such as sabers and curved daggers.
- European medieval swords can be classified based on their blade characteristics.
The sword typology of Ewart Oakeshott examines the blade—including the blade length, cross-section, fullers, tang shapes, and ricasso—as well as the crossguard style and pommel forms. For example, the Type XVIIIe swords are unique for their unusually narrow ricasso. On the other hand, the Type XIX swords have short ricasso with grooves.
- The ricasso of the German zweihander, or two-handed sword, can be grabbed by an entire hand.
The zweihander was primarily designed as a breaching weapon in pike formations. Its extra-long ricasso allowed the blade to be safely gripped below the quillons and wielded more effectively. Also, the zweihander has two parrying lugs called parierhaken, which function as a secondary handguard above the ricasso. These hooks also help prevent other weapons from sliding down the hand.
- Some rapiers had relatively thick and long ricasso.
The extra thick and long ricasso on rapiers helps in effectively parrying the strikes of broader-bladed swords. Generally, rapiers are gripped using point control, enabling accurate thrusting rather than edge control for powerful cutting. Sometimes, a wielder may grip the rapier by its pommel to extend its reach.
- European smallswords typically had a ricasso with small finger rings.
The smallswords, developed from the rapier, became the popular dueling sword towards the end of the 17th century. The proper handling of the weapon involves pinching the ricasso with the thumb and forefinger for better control of the tip instead of wrapping the index finger around. As a result, the smallswords had smaller finger rings—too small for the finger to pass through—than those of the rapier.
- The federschwert is recognized for its winged or flared ricasso.
The federschwert, also called feder, is a training sword used in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). It is mainly used to study longsword techniques and sometimes to practice arming sword techniques. It has a flared ricasso, though its metal blade is designed to bend when thrusting an opponent.
- Some European parrying daggers feature a ricasso.
In the early 16th century, parrying daggers accompanied rapiers and were held in the left hand. These left-hand daggers were used to ward off an attack until rapiers became practical for both attacking and defending.
In southern Italy and Spain, parrying daggers, also called main gauche daggers, remained popular until the 18th century. On parrying daggers, the ricasso enables the placement of the thumb on the back side of the blade, as required by certain fencing schools that emphasize specific techniques.
- Indian swords often have a ricasso with silver or gold overlay.
The characteristic sword of India, the talwar, often has a ricasso decorated with gold inlay or overlay called koftgari. These decorations are in the form of geometric borders, pairs of birds, and flowers. Also called koft, the koftgari (کوفت گری) is believed to have originated from Persia and later spread to India. Among many sword connoisseurs today, the term mainly refers to a type of overlay over a cross hatched background.
- Some Chinese straight swords, or jian, featured a ricasso.
The Chinese jian has a straight, double-edged blade. However, the ricasso is a later addition, appearing during the late Qing dynasty onwards and reflects European influence. In fact, the absence of a ricasso on the base of a blade is a more classic feature of the fighting jian. During the formative period of traditional Chinese martial arts, specifically the Republican period spanning from 1912 to 1949, it is worth noting that the jian often lacked a ricasso.
- Some ricasso on daggers is held by langets.
Some katar daggers had curved blades, which were popular around the 16th and 17th centuries. Their curved blades featured a ricasso and secondary bevels forming the edge. Unlike other daggers, the blade is riveted to thick langets or metal plates, which are decoratively chiseled.


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The Bergman Cyclization allows the construction of substituted arenes through the thermal or photochemical cycloaromatization of enediynes in the presence of a H• donor such as 1,4-cyclohexadiene.
Mechanism of the Bergman Cyclization
The cyclization is induced thermally or photochemically. Most cyclizations have a high activation energy barrier and therefore temperatures around 200 °C are needed for the cycloaromatization. The Bergman Cyclization forms a 1,4-benzenediyl diradical - a highly reactive species, that reacts with a H• donor to give the corresponding arenes.
The interest in the Bergman Cyclization was somewhat low, due to its limited substrate scope and the availability of alternative methods for the construction of substituted arenes. However, natural products that contain the enediyne moiety have been discovered recently, and these compounds have cytotoxic activity.
An example is calicheamicin, which is able to form the reactive diradical species even under physiological conditions. Here, the Bergman Cyclization is activated by a triggering reaction. A distinguishing property of this diradical species is that it can effect a dual-strand cleavage of DNA:
With the discovery of calicheamicin and similar natural products, interest in the Bergman Cyclization has increased. Many enediynes can now be viewed as potential anticancer drugs. Thus, the development of Bergman Cyclization precursors that can undergo cyclization at room temperature has attracted much attention. Now, most publications on this topic deal with the parameters that control the kinetics of the Bergman Cyclization.
For example, as shown by calicheamicin, cyclic enediynes have a lower activation barrier than acyclic enediynes. As suggested by Nicolaou in 1988, the distance between the acetylenic carbons that form the covalent bond influences the rate of cyclization. Another theory developed by Magnus and Snyder is based on the molecular strain between ground state and transition state; this seems to be more general, especially for strained cyclic systems. Often, as both the distance and the strain are not known, the development of suitable precursors remains difficult, as exemplified by the following enediyne, in which a slight change leads to a cycloaromatization:
In contrast to the Bergman Cyclization, the Myers-Saito Cyclization of allenyl enynes exhibits a much lower activation temperature while following a similar pathway:
Cyclic enyne allenes are also reactive. Neocarzinostatin is a bacterial antibiotic that also shows antitumor activity. Here, the occurrence of a Myers-Saito Cyclization sets the stage for the cleavage of DNA:
For synthetic purposes, organometallic reagents can be used to generate a precursor to the Bergman Cyclization in which the metal center forms a part of the cumulated unsaturated system; these cyclizations occur at relatively low temperatures, as shown in the example reported by Finn (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1995, 117, 8045). Here the cyclization can be viewed as a Myers-Saito Cyclization that gives rise to a metal-centered radical:
For a review of natural products, chelation control of the cyclization and recent developments in catalyzed Bergman Cyclizations, please refer to the review by Basak and references cited therein (Chem. Rev. 2003, 103, 4077. DOI).

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This is black and white paw print grosgrain ribbon that is 3/8 inches wide and is sold on a 25 yard spool. This black paw print ribbon has a classic white paw print pattern against a black background printed on one side of this narrow grosgrain ribbon. This narrow paw ribbon is ribbed for added texture and can be used for wrapping gifts, tying around goodie or treat bags, craft and scrapbooking projects and more.

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The average annual earnings of full-time workers in the UK rose by 1.4% to £26,500 in the year to April 2012. The figures have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in its annual survey of hours and earnings. There was a cut in the real value of pay, however, as inflation was higher during the same period, at 3.5%.
The ONS data also reveals that inflation has outstripped the rise in average pay for the past 12 years. The survey results show that since April 2000, average annual pay for full-time workers has risen by 40%, from £18,848 to £26,500. In that time, inflation, as measured by changes in the retail prices index, has gone up by 43%.
However, the trend has accelerated in the past five years since the onset of the international banking and financial crisis and the consequent recession in the UK with the imposition of austerity measures by the government, despite improving current mortgage rates.
In just five years since April 2007, prices have risen by 18%, while average annual earnings have gone up by just 10%. That has left wages and salary increases lagging behind inflation by 8% in just five years.

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New cars at reasonable prices are like unicorns in the U.S. these days, as carmakers seem intent on implementing a fully luxury market. Perhaps it’s now time to consider the used car market, where prices are falling consistently from pandemic highs. Read on to understand the woes of new car shoppers — and the opportunity facing the used car market.
New cars are pricier than ever
According to a new report by Cox Auto Group, the U.S. new car market is becoming a luxury market, where new vehicles are available only for wealthier buyers. The dramatic shift can be pegged to supply disruptions, new tech, limited inventories, higher interest rates, and automakers increasingly focused on wealthy buyers.
Cox Auto measured the new car market shift between December 2017 and December 2022. The study focused on more affordable vehicles priced under $25,000 alongside vehicles priced over $60,000, which is generally out of the average American buyer's price range.
In December 2017, Cox measured 36 models with MSRPs below $25,000. Then, under-$25K cars were 13% of total new-vehicle sales, with 204,593 sold. By December 2022, only 10 models with MSRPs under $25K remained on the market, with 43,557 sold — a share of just under 4%.
Meanwhile, luxury brands took more market share and non-luxury brands shifted increasingly into the luxury category. In December 2017, the share of vehicles priced over $60K was less than 8%, with 61 models and sales of 122,864. By December 2022, at least 25% of new car sales were over $60,000, featuring 90 unique models and total sales of 323,368.
Buyers looking for the fabled "affordable" car may have to shop exclusively in the used car market soon.
Used cars keep sliding
As the new car market causes heartburn, the used car market is offering buyers some welcome relief after pandemic-related price surges. Kelley Blue Book (KBB) reports that the average price of used cars sold market-wide fell to $26,510 in January, down $633 from December 2022. This marked the fourth straight month of average price drops across the market. The explanation comes down to more new cars steadily entering the market, feeding the supply of used cars, as consumers stay resilient in the face of continued inflation.
Lower-priced cars are the most scarce. Sub-$10K models have the lowest inventories nationwide, as compared to the highest inventories for used cars at $35,000 and above. The latest consumer price index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed used vehicle prices were down 1.9% in the past month and down 11.6% over the past year.
CNN reports that auto wholesaler Mannheim registered a 4% jump in its average wholesale used car price in the middle of February, which could potentially trickle down to individual car buyers. Experts point to dealers hoarding used cars for when Americans receive their tax refunds, and they expect prices to resume falling slightly after this spring buying rush.
So if you're in the market for a used vehicle, waiting to buy until May could likely unlock even better used car deals. And if you're looking for auto insurance, try our new comparison tool — in partnership with Bankrate — that will help you find the cheapest deals.
How to get the best car deal
We have several tips to find the best deal, whether you're buying new or used.
- Consider lower-priced cars with high resale value. Luxury models' rapid depreciation usually can't be overcome with favorable financing and free maintenance.
- Shop around for your car financing with your local bank, your credit union, as well as a dealer. And if you don’t qualify for the best rates from the dealer or the manufacturer, ask about the full range of financing options before settling for the first offer.
- Get comfortable with ordering online. The pandemic turbocharged online commerce, and car buying along with it. Major carmakers like Volvo are shifting to offer direct online buying, matching Tesla's longtime practice. This can offer real savings by cutting out the car dealership and their fees.
- Consider an electric vehicle. The Inflation Reduction Act expanded the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit and EV Home Charger Credit to $7,500 off the MSRP of your vehicle, which could help you pull the trigger on a vehicle that's immune from fluctuating gas prices.
- Figure out what are your must-have features and where are you flexible, so you're able to keep an open mind about potential model deals that still have your essentials.
- Even if you hate price haggling, consider non face-to-face options like email, text message, and live chats to unlock better deals.
- Look for two- to three-year-old used vehicles — they’ve already lost the lion’s share of their initial value.
- Avoid leases that sharply restrict mileage (often to as little as 10,000 miles per year) and drive up the price of late-model used cars.
- Consider vehicles with more miles that are newer than an off-lease option, such as used rental cars. These cars are carefully maintained and usually carry lower prices.
- Check out all-digital used-car sites such as Carvana, Shift and Vroom, which perform full vehicle inspections, offer a seven-day return period, and claim lower prices because they don’t have dealer showrooms.
- For price savings over the more popular full-size models, consider smaller cars with higher fuel economy as well as less marquee electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Bolt and Volt and Nissan Leaf.
- Check your target vehicle's reliability and repair history at Consumer Reports. Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book maintain top-10 monthly lists of used cars and SUVs.
Ben Demers manages digital content and engagement at Kiplinger, informing readers through a range of personal finance articles, e-newsletters, social media, syndicated content, and videos. He is passionate about helping people lead their best lives through sound financial behavior, particularly saving money at home and avoiding scams and identity theft. Ben graduated with an M.P.S. from Georgetown University and a B.A. from Vassar College. He joined Kiplinger in May 2017.
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French synth makers Arturia have unveiled the Origin Keyboard, a new instrument based on the Origin Rack but, as you may have deduced, with a keyboard attached.
The synth part of the Origin Keyboard is pretty much identical to the Rack model, and it sits on a hinged panel above a five-octave keyboard, and can be folded down when not in use. The keyboard features octave up and down buttons, mod and pitch wheels, and a freely assignable ribbon controller (which provided endless entertainment when we had one of the first models come through the SOS office!)
The Arturia Origin Keyboard is now shipping, and it carries a retail price of £2499. We’ll be putting it through its paces in an SOS review soon!


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The paper focuses on the current methods the U.S. and China are using to integrate themselves in the African economy – and deliberates whether the U.S. can counter the growing Chinese economic monopoly.
Since ISIS’s inception, it has devastated the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and beyond. The UAE rose as an unlikely hero in the global war against ISIS. This paper highlights the country’s commitment against the Islamic State as well as the specific steps it has taken against the terror group.
Pakistan & America have been allies for years – however, is this relationship merely based on America’s foreign policy needs in South Asia and nothing more?
To date, the concept of terrorism is without a universally accepted definition. This has severe practical repercussions in global politics. The paper analyzes various terrorism studies in order to highlight the definitional issues of terrorism.
The article details the energy projects under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The thesis is that the Chinese-led CPEC could finally resolve Pakistan’s energy crisis.
What is MFN? Can it benefit trade between Pakistan and India? Or do the cons outweigh the pros? The article sheds light on these questions.
The paper explains the need for e-governance & technology in Pakistan. Using the examples of NADRA’s electronic voting machines and smart national identity cards, it explains how technology can aid policymaking in Pakistan.
President Zia’s Islamization policies in the 1980s had severely adverse effects on Pakistani society – the legacy of which still remains today. The paper briefly discusses this Islamization drive and how it impacted Pakistan then and decades later.
This paper examines the effect education has on the earnings of salaried people in Pakistan. The analysis confirms that education has a positive role in determining an individual’s earnings – i.e. every extra additional level of education increases the earnings of an individual.
Religious indoctrination in madrasas has played a huge role in fueling sectarianism in Pakistan since the time of President Zia. The paper discusses the history of sectarianism and indoctrination in the country and how it worsened after 9/11.
Poverty in Pakistan is a matter of grave concern and significance. This paper examines the effects of remittances on poverty reduction in Pakistan. Results showed that remittances, along with GDP, are important factors in poverty alleviation.
The paper compares the ideology, emergence, rise, and demise of terror groups Boko Haram (in Nigeria) and the TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan).

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The City in History
Module code: HS7251
In this module, you’ll explore the urban past.
How has the concept of a town or city developed across the medieval and modern periods? How have relationships of power, such as colonial rule, affected people's interactions in urban places over time? In what ways have rural surroundings and environmental factors such as famines and floods shaped towns and cities?
By investigating questions like these, you’ll gain an appreciation of the key concepts - space, power, network, environment - through which historians and others aim to understand the urban past. This will give you an understanding of how towns have grown and diversified over the past 500 years and the specific historical forms they have taken across time and place. By the end of the module, you will have a clear sense of the making of the historic environments which we value today.


Samsung is currently working on numerous Galaxy A-series devices with one of them being the next-gen Galaxy A41. For the last couple of weeks, the device is appearing on numerous leaks revealing bits of information each time. Well after making its way to the Bluetooth SIG listing, the device has now visited the FCC for certification purposes. As expected, the listing has revealed some more details on the device.
Samsung Galaxy A41 Appears on FCC Listing, Reveals Specs
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As per the new FCC appearance, the device will come with the model number SM-A415F/DSN. For those who’re unaware, the previous Bluetooth SIG certification confirmed the moniker i.e. Galaxy A41 for this model number. The listing revealed that the device will come with 15W fast charging support along with dual-SIM, dual-band WiFi and 4G connectivity. It has further revealed the dimensions of the device and we’re looking at 149.8 x 69.8mm. Lastly, the phone will ship with Android 10 OS out-of-the-box which was pretty obvious.
With that said, most of the internal hardware still remains unknown and we should hope for more leaks & hopefully teasers to come forward soon. Looking at the previous rumors & leaks, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A41 will come with a 6.1-inch Infinity-U display featuring a waterdrop notch for the selfie shooter. It should run on Helio P65 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and two storage options – 64GB and 128GB. The onboard memory should be expandable via MicroSD slot.
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Last month, we saw some CAD renders of the Galaxy A41 showcasing the design of the phone. Considering those, the phone should feature a triple camera setup in a wide rectangular module. The rear camera module reads a 48MP primary sensor. Speaking of sensors, the remaining two are expected to be an ultra-wide-angle and macro lens. In the CAD, the front of the device showcases a waterdrop notch display with somewhat thick bezels. Since we’re on the subject of the notch, it will house the 25MP front selfie snapper.


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The bad press continues for SpinVox. It's gone from allegations that the company's services were more hand-crafted than automated to questions about alleged widening financial losses and its burn rate of capital.
Last month, I had mentioned SpinVox, which has a service that turns voicemails into text messages. There was some negative press by the BBC, questioning whether the service was actually as automated as the company said, or if it largely done by people in outsourced call centers. And then someone spinning for SpinVox suggested that its own blog offered proof -- by assertion -- that the BBC piece was wrong. In part of its post, the company claimed that it "currently operates profitably" and that it would be cash-flow positive in 2009.
Maybe the definition of positive has changed since I majored in math years ago, or maybe there was a huge turnaround in the company's affairs, but The Sunday Timessays that it saw unaudited accounts for 2008, suggesting that losses increased by 30 percent over the previous year. The report also says that it had to :
Spinvox, whose service converts mobile phone voicemails into text messages, was forced to raise an emergency Â£15m from shareholders earlier this month, only 17 months after backers stumped up Â£50m.It also took out a Â£30m bridging loan from fund manager Tisbury, where Spinvox chairman John Botts is a director. The loan is due to be repaid in December, suggesting Spinvox may need to tap shareholders again in the next few months.According to The Register, last month SpinVox offered to pay staff in stock. The company's answer?
SpinVox routinely offers its employees the opportunity to benefit from the success of the company through share ownership either through award of options as part of an employment package or at anniversaries, through save as you earn schemes and occasional offers. Our current offer has been taken up by over 50 per cent of the company.Could it be that the employees took stock because they thought it might be the only thing they could get? If the reported facts are correct, SpinVox is spinning out of financial control.
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Linda and I love participating in reading challenges. But there are so many to choose from! And because there are so many we’d like to join but wouldn’t be able to accomplish, we are, once again, creating a reading challenge for ourselves that’s pieced together from other challenges. BIG shoutout to GirlXOXO for providing a comprehensive list of 2023 reading challenges for us to choose from!
All challenges listed link back to the websites of those hosting each particular challenge. Thanks to all those who host these challenges! Here’s what’s on tap for us this year:
- Choose 4 from the list in the graphic.
This one might me mostly for me since I’m the only one who leaves series unfinished. 😉 Seeing as I have SO MANY unfinished series it’d probably take me all year to finish them and it wouldn’t leave time for any other reading, I’m aiming low.
From the Read Harder Challenge:
- Read one of your favorite author’s favorite books.
- Read a historical fiction book set in an Eastern country.
From the Something Bookish Reading Challenge:
- A book inspired by Mythology, Folklore, or Legend
- A book written by two authors
Read and review a book weekly that we got for free!
From Linda’s imagination:
- Brandee should read a book set in either Norway or Switzerland – or a book written by either a Swiss or a Norwegian author.
- Linda should read a book set in either Colorado or Texas – or a book written by either a Texas-based or a Denver-based author (that she hasn’t read before).
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Wine Club. Conspirator Home Tasting Kit
1x 60ml sample of each of the 4 Conspirator wines
Delivery on 10th to 12th Oct 2022
Zoom Tasting 7pm Thursday 13th October.
Oct 22 Conspirator wines:
• Inalto. Trebbiano'Abruzzo 'Le Pastorelle' 2019
• Vicentini Soave. Terrelunghe 2021
• Oreste Buzio. Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC 2020
• Plantamura. Gioia del Colle Primitivo 'Parco Largo' 2020
If you are not a member, we hope you will enjoy this video of July's case, to have an idea of how exciting the wines are and join our wine club in time to receive the October case!
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- Industrial Scientific, which offers Gas Detection services, has a new mobile kit available.
The iNet DS mobile kit includes a carrying case, 3G/4G wireless router, 12V truck charging cable and Ethernet cable. The system allows portable gas detectors to be maintained remotely, using the iNet DS docking station.
"It is the ideal solution for gas detection instrument users who typically work in mobile environments," said a press statement from the company.
The mobile kit is designed to contain the docking station while connected to a gas cylinder and wireless router. The router enables the docking station to be connected to the Internet allowing for data uploading to iNet following automatic calibration, recordkeeping, diagnostics, firmware upgrades and battery recharging.
The company offers personnel monitoring systems for detecting isocyanate exposure for people working in the polyurethanes sector.
iNet is Industrial Scientific's "Gas Detection as a Service solution," and the software-based service solves common challenges faced in gas detection programmes.
These relate to the maintenance of gas detector fleets and the lack of visibility into instrument alarms, exposure and usage. Today, there are more than 70 000 gas monitors operating on iNet at worksites around the world.
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Perfect fix for summers, the highlight of this mineral grey shimmer linen top is the cut work embroidered puff sleeves. Composed of intricate work of zari and resham French knot. The details continue on the back. White stretchable pants completes the look and can be purchased separately.
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Cumberland Bank and Trust offers the ease of managing and operating the bank account online. The online banking facility offered, is 100% secured and comes with multiple layers of protection to safe guard customer information.
An online account is provided by Cumberland Bank and Trust to all the bank account holders to manage their account. Upon logging into your bank account, you can check your account balance, pay bills, transfer funds and make investments.
Below we will walk you through the process of how to login into your bank account, recovering your bank account credentials, activating your account and contacting customer support.
Cumberland Bank and Trust Login
To sign in in your bank account, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open this – link to begin the process of logging into your account.
Step 2: Enter your ‘User ID‘ and click on ‘Login’ button.
Step 3: On the next page, enter your password and hit on ‘Submit‘ button.
After following above steps, you will be given access to your account.
Cumberland Bank and Trust Enroll/Activation
To start using your Cumberland Bank and Trust online account, you will need to activate it online first. Refer the steps given below to activate your account:
Step 1: First, goto Cumberland Bank and Trust homepage.
Step 2: Click on “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Next, fill up the required fields and hit “Proceed” button.
On the final page, you can set your username and password. If you have followed the above steps correctly, your online banking account will be activated.
Username and/or Password can be retrieved by following the steps given below:
Step 1: Goto Cumberland Bank and Trust web page.
Step 2: Next, click on “Recover User ID or Password” button.
Step 3: In, order recover your account credentials, enter the following information :
- Full Name
- Mother’s Name
- Security Challenge questions
- Last 4 digits of SSN Number
Step 4: Click on “Submit” button.
After completing the above steps, you will be able to recover your account credentials. If you encounter any difficulty, call up the customer care.
Cumberland Bank and Trust Information
|Bank Holding Company (Regulatory Top Holder)||Cumberland Bancorp, Inc.|
|HQ Address||502 Madison St, Clarksville, TN, 37040|
|Number of Domestic Branches||5|
|Number of Foreign Branches||0|
|Number of Employees||42|
|Number of Employees||FDIC|
|Asset Under Managment||166812 Million Dollars|
|Cash & Balances due from depository institutions||11846 Million Dollars|
|Interest-bearing balances||5585 Million Dollars|
|Total Securities||15340 (in million dollar)|
|Net loans and leases||130200 (in million dollar)|
|Trading account assets||0 (in million dollar)|
|Total deposits||144528 (in million dollar)|
|Interest-bearing deposits||120022 (in million dollar)|
|Percentage insured (estimated)||78.07533233 %|
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Does Cumberland Bank and Trust offer online banking facility?
A. Yes, you can login to your account by visiting – https://bankatcbt.com/.
Q. Where is headquarters of Cumberland Bank and Trust?
A. Cumberland Bank and Trust headquarters is located in Clarksville and its address is 502 Madison St, Clarksville, TN, 37040.
Q. How can I locate Cumberland Bank and Trust branches?
A. Navigate to the branch locator page of the bank – Link.
Q. How can I contact Cumberland Bank and Trust customer support?
A. Call on 1-931-503-8282 to talk to your bank representative.
Q. What is the routing code of Cumberland Bank and Trust?
A. The routing code of the bank is 064108663.
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I have heard this saying again and again from different people about how they say money is money, this is not a mistake that is worth making in any way, especially as a credit union Denver member. This is one of the most profound reasons why many people’s business has failed again and again, and to avoid such mistake having to repeat themselves and ensure that adequate knowledge about what it means to have a personal saving and also have business saving means, on the other hand, it is not even safe enough to have the same savings account for both personal and business saving. A different and dedicated business bank account is a must-have for any small business that has planned for growth in the long run. This is not just a place to pack and store money, but business savings account that can help your business thrive. As it is tempting sometimes to use business money for funding personal expenses, as well as it is also tempting to want to miss personal money for business funds. It is good you know that having a separate account for your personal and business money will save you from a whole lot of mismanagement.
Here are the major reasons you should consider having to separate your account from your business account, first of all, is Taxes. As your money is in a separate account it gives you a clear indication of your expenses at different levels and makes it less daunting when the season of tax payment comes in, and it will help you and your accountant have a clear view of all business expenditure. To add to the reason is Budgeting, business owners need proper budgeting to ensure a proper running of their business such as attending to emergency needs, without proper budgeting and we must understand this even as credit union Denver customers.
Lastly, it is considering the issue of Stability in business, it is easy to get by with a loan as a small business that is looking for the funds if the bank or credit union community, even credit union Denver. It gives a business a strong chance to apply for a loan even at credit union Denver. A business savings account can make up an integral part of one’s overall business plan, and this describes contingency plans and show others who may be willing to be part of the business in the long run, so these are the major reasons it is important to ensure that business account is separated from a personal account.


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(A) The subdivision regulations of the county, approved by the Joint City/County Planning Commission of Barren County, on 4-16-2001, are hereby approved and adopted by reference as if set out in full herein.
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Build your mental health toolkit with UCalgary experts over the summer
As we begin to ease into the spring semester, it’s clear that life is still not the usual. The short-term COVID-19 response has begun to shift into a long view of how the coming months and years may look. Starting May 19, the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning and the Campus Mental Health Strategy are presenting the Summer Wellness Series, which will offer important mental health tools for the UCalgary community to build resilience and self-compassion on our path forward.
The monthly four-part series of webinars will feature a range of mental health experts at UCalgary who will cover self-care, resilience, emotional wellness and mindfulness. The first two facilitators shared some of their thoughts with us leading up to the series launch.
Self-care and crisis response during COVID-19
Dr. Glory Ovie, PhD, (pictured above, left) has a wealth of knowledge to offer when it comes to crisis management in higher education. Her doctoral research in the Werklund School of Education focused on how post-secondary leaders responded to different types of crises with emphasis on floods, fires and students’ murders. Her background has been extremely helpful while considering how COVID-19 will affect us now, and in the long term, which is why she champions self-care — a deliberate action taken in order to enhance our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health.
“In an airplane, you are asked to put on your oxygen mask first before helping others. Why? Not because you are selfish, but you need to be alive and stable to provide support for others,” she says. “Be intentional and aware of what your self-care needs are. Start with small steps if you are not used to practising self-care. Finally, approach self-care from the perspective of what works for you.”
In her webinar on May 19, you will hear from Ovie about different strategies for self-care and she will guide you through the process of developing a personalized self-care plan.
Join Glory Ovie’s webinar on May 19, 10:30 a.m. Register here
Resilience during COVID-19 and beyond
For Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser, PhD, (pictured above, right) associate director (counselling) with Student Wellness Services, resilience is a key factor for staying healthy. “Resilience includes communities providing the necessary resources for its members to adapt to the changing circumstances,” she says. “It also includes individuals’ ability to draw on healthy coping skills, strategies, and perspectives as they respond to the challenges they are facing.”
Just like it’s never too late to start developing physical fitness, it is never too late to enhance our resilience. The first step, says Thannhauser, is to “recognize that we are all resilient in some way. Inevitably, we’ve encountered change and challenge in the past which we’ve had to navigate. It can be helpful to reflect back on these difficult times to remind ourselves of the people, resources, perspectives, and skills that played a positive role in navigating through the experience.”
Her webinar will provide intentional time for participants to reflect on their own resilience and develop strategies to enhance their resilience.
Join Jennifer Thannhauser’s webinar on June 23, 10:30 a.m. Register here
Learn more about the Summer Wellness Series, open to UCalgary faculty, students and staff, running May 19 to August 11.
At UCalgary we continue to offer mental health support for students, faculty and staff with remote services. If you are experiencing significant stress related to your mental health during COVID-19, seek support — visit our Mental Health During COVID-19 web page for a list of resources and supports.
UCalgary resources on COVID-19
For the most up-to-date information about the University of Calgary's response to the spread of COVID-19, visit the UCalgary COVID-19 Response website.


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Am Fam Physician. 2011;84(2):195-202
A more recent article on pruritus is available.
Related letters: Responses to Article Regarding a Diagnostic Approach to Pruritus
Patient information: See related handout on pruritus, written by the authors of this article.
Author disclosure: No relevant financial affiliations to disclose.
Pruritus can be a symptom of a distinct dermatologic condition or of an occult underlying systemic disease. Of the patients referred to a dermatologist for generalized pruritus with no apparent primary cutaneous cause, 14 to 24 percent have a systemic etiology. In the absence of a primary skin lesion, the review of systems should include evaluation for thyroid disorders, lymphoma, kidney and liver diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Findings suggestive of less serious etiologies include younger age, localized symptoms, acute onset, involvement limited to exposed areas, and a clear association with a sick contact or recent travel. Chronic or generalized pruritus, older age, and abnormal physical findings should increase concern for underlying systemic conditions. Initial evaluation for systemic disease includes complete blood count and measurement of thyroid-stimulating hormone, fasting glucose, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen. Hodgkin lymphoma is the malignant disease most strongly associated with pruritus, which affects up to 30 percent of patients with the disease. Chest radiography is needed when lymphoma is suspected. A wheal and flare response indicates histamine-induced pruritus in patients with urticaria or an allergic dermatitis. These patients benefit from continuous dosing of a long-acting antihistamine. Second-generation antihistamines, such as cetirizine, loratadine, and fexofenadine, may be more effective because of improved patient compliance.
Pruritus is the subjective sensation of itching. It can become severe enough to interfere with work and restful sleep. Histamine is the primary mediator of itching in many disorders.1 Antihistamines are effective in treating histamine-mediated pruritus, but they may be less effective in patients with diseases that trigger pruritus through mechanisms involving serotonin, leukotrienes, or neuropeptides.1,2
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|If there is diagnostic uncertainty in patients with pruritus, initial evaluation for systemic disease should include thyroid-stimulating hormone, fasting glucose, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen levels; complete blood count; and human immunodeficiency virus antibody assay.||C||6–8|
|First-and second-generation antihistamines are equally effective for resolution of pruritus.||B||39|
The initial clinical approach in patients with pruritus includes a history and physical examination to determine if the pruritus is caused by a dermatologic condition or is secondary to an underlying systemic disease. Figure 1 is a diagnostic algorithm for pruritus.
The presence of a primary skin lesion may aim the evaluation toward a dermatologic cause. The history should focus on recent exposures to new topical, oral, or airborne substances that can cause skin lesions. New cosmetics and creams can trigger allergic contact dermatitis, urticaria, and photodermatitis. New drugs (medications, nutritional supplements, illicit drugs) can lead to urticaria or fixed drug eruptions. Travel can expose a person to new foods that can trigger urticaria and to sunlight that can trigger photodermatitis. Travelers are also susceptible to infestations, such as with scabies or lice. Hobbies may expose the skin to solvents and topical agents that can trigger contact dermatitis. Chronic occupational exposure to solvents can dry the skin, causing xerosis and atopic dermatitis or eczema. New animal exposures can lead to flea infestations, allergic cutaneous reactions to dander, and urticaria. Another important finding in the evaluation of patients with pruritus is a recent exposure to sick contacts who have febrile diseases, such as rubeola, mumps, or varicella, or exposure to infectious organisms that can cause rashes, such as parvovirus, Staphylococcus aureus, or Streptococcus species. In the absence of a primary skin lesion, the review of systems should include evaluation for thyroid disorders, lymphoma, kidney and liver diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Table 1 includes historical findings that suggest etiologies for pruritus.
|Historical finding||Possible etiologies|
|New cosmetics or creams||Allergic contact dermatitis, urticaria, photodermatitis|
|New medications, supplements, or illicit drugs||Urticaria, fixed drug eruptions|
|Recent travel||Pediculosis, scabies infestation, photodermatitis, urticaria|
|Hobby or occupational exposure to solvents, adhesives, cleaners||Irritant contact dermatitis, xerosis, atopic dermatitis, eczema|
|New animal exposures||Flea infestation, allergic contact dermatitis, urticaria|
|Sick contacts, especially those with febrile diseases and rashes||Rubeola, mumps, varicella, scarlet fever, cellulitis, fifth disease, folliculitis|
|Unexplained weight changes, menstrual irregularity, heat/cold intolerance||Thyroid disease with secondary urticaria or xerosis|
|Unexplained weight loss, night sweats, unexplained fevers, fatigue||Lymphoma with secondary generalized pruritus|
|Malaise, nausea, decreased urine output||Renal failure with generalized pruritus|
Physical examination should include an evaluation of the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. Organomegaly increases the likelihood of an underlying systemic disease, such as lymphoma. The skin should also be examined. Finger webs, intertriginous regions, and the genitals should be evaluated for the presence of scabies or lice.
Historical and physical findings that suggest a less serious etiology include younger age, localized symptoms, acute onset, involvement limited to exposed areas, and a clear association with a sick contact or recent travel.3–5 Chronic or generalized pruritus, age older than 65 years, and abnormal physical findings should increase concern for an underlying systemic condition.3–8
If the diagnosis is unclear after the history and physical examination or if initial empiric treatment is ineffective, a limited laboratory evaluation should be performed, including complete blood count and measurement of thyroid-stimulating hormone, fasting glucose, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen. 5 If immune suppression or lymphoma is possible, a human immunodeficiency virus antibody assay and chest radiography should also be performed. 5–8 Further diagnostic tests may include biopsy, scraping, or culture of the skin or lesions.
Differential Diagnosis of Pruritus
|Allergic/irritant contact dermatitis||Sharply demarcated, erythematous lesion with overlying vesicles|
|Reaction within two to seven days of exposure|
|Atopic dermatitis||Pruritic area where rash appears when scratched in patients with atopic conditions (e.g., allergic rhinitis, asthma)|
|Involvement of flexor wrists and ankles, as well as antecubital and popliteal fossae|
|Bullous pemphigoid||Initially pruritic urticarial lesions, often in intertriginous areas|
|Formation of tense blisters after urticaria|
|Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (mycosis fungoides)||Oval eczematous patch on skin with no sun exposure (e.g., buttocks)|
|Possible presentation of new eczematous dermatitis in older adults|
|Possible presentation of erythroderma (exfoliative dermatitis)|
|Dermatitis herpetiformis||Rare vesicular dermatitis affecting the lumbosacral spine, elbows, or knees|
|Dermatophyte infection||Localized pruritus and rash characterized by peripheral scaling and central clearing|
|Can occur on several sites, including the feet, scalp, trunk, and groin|
|Folliculitis||Pruritus out of proportion to appearance of dermatitis|
|Papules and pustules at follicular sites on chest, back, or thigh|
|Lichen planus||Lesions often located on the flexor wrists|
|Characterized by the six P's (pruritus, polygonal, planar, purple, papules, plaques)|
|Lichen simplex chronicus||Localized, intense pruritus|
|Initial erythematous, well-defined plaques with excoriations lead to thickened, lichenified, violaceous patches if scratching continues|
|Pediculosis (lice infestation)||Occiput in school-aged children; genitalia in adults (sexually transmitted)|
|Psoriasis||Plaques on extensor extremities, low back, palms, soles, and scalp|
|Scabies||Burrows in hand web spaces, axillae, and genitalia|
|Hyperkeratotic plaques, pruritic papules or scales|
|Face and scalp affected in children but not in adults|
|Sunburn||Possible photosensitizing cause (e.g., with use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or cosmetics)|
|Urticaria (hives)||Intensely pruritic, well-circumscribed, erythematous, and elevated wheals|
|Lesions may coalesce and wax and wane over several hours|
|Xerosis||Intense pruritus, often during winter months in northern climates|
|Involvement of back, flank, abdomen, waist, and lower extremities|
|More common in older persons|
|Linear immunoglobulin A disease|
|Iron deficiency anemia|
|Plasma cell dyscrasias|
|Chronic pancreatitis with obstruction of biliary tracts|
|Hepatitis, particularly hepatitis C|
|Parasitic disease (giardiasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, ascariasis)|
|Solid tumors with paraneoplastic syndrome|
|Metabolic and endocrine|
|Chronic renal disease|
|Eating disorders with rapid weight loss|
COMMON DERMATOLOGIC CAUSES
Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is characterized by pruritus. It is generally defined as a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease that often occurs in patients with a personal or family history of asthma or allergic rhinitis. 11 In contrast to other dermatologic disorders, atopic dermatitis often lacks a primary skin lesion. Usually only the secondary cutaneous findings of excoriation, weeping, lichenification, and pigment changes are apparent.2
Contact Dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is a rash caused by direct skin exposure to a substance. It is one of the most common skin disorders, with a lifetime prevalence of 30 percent. 12 Often intensely pruritic, the dermatitis can be induced by an allergen or more commonly by an irritant. Irritant contact dermatitis represents the most common cause of occupational skin diseases in industrial countries.13
Dermatophytes. Dermatophyte infections cause localized pruritus and a rash characterized by peripheral scaling and central clearing. Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) usually occurs between the toes with dry, cracking skin and white areas of maceration. Tinea infections can occur at several other sites, including the scalp, trunk, and groin.
Lice. Pediculosis is marked by pruritus caused by a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to the saliva of the louse. A magnifying lens is often necessary to see the lice or eggs, usually at the base of hair shafts. Body lice are typically found in patients with poor hygiene, whereas pubic lice are sexually transmitted.14
Lichen Simplex Chronicus. Lichen simplex chronicus is a localized disorder characterized by pruritus that leads to thickened, lichenified, violaceous patches. These patches are intensely pruritic, which causes the patient to continue to scratch, perpetuating the cycle. Early lesions manifest as erythematous, well-defined plaques with excoriations. Lesions continue to thicken if the itch-scratch-itch cycle is not broken with appropriate treatment.15
Psoriasis. Up to 80 percent of patients with psoriasis report pruritus that is cyclical, with nocturnal exacerbations that interrupt sleep. Pruritus is often more generalized and not restricted to areas of psoriatic plaques.16
Scabies. The classic feature of scabies is pruritus, which is caused by deposition of mite eggs in the epidermal layer of skin. The pruritus is often severe and worsens at night.
The primary lesion is a small, erythematous papule that is often excoriated. A thin, reddish-brown line, or burrow, 2 to 15 mm long in intertriginous regions is more pathognomic. However, burrows are often absent or obscured by excoriation or secondary infection. 17
Urticaria. Urticaria, or hives, is a common disorder that affects up to 25 percent of the population.18 The usual lesion is an intensely pruritic, well-circumscribed, erythematous, elevated wheal. Individual lesions may coalesce and wax and wane over several hours.19 Histamine is the primary mediator for most types of urticaria, although other immunohistochemicals may play an important role in more chronic cases.18
Xerosis. Xerosis is the most common cause of pruritus in the absence of an identifiable skin lesion. It is characterized by dry, scaly skin, usually on the lower extremities and in axillary creases, and most often occurs in the winter months. Associated factors include older age, frequent bathing, use of hot water when bathing, and exposure to high ambient temperatures with relatively low humidity.20
COMMON SYSTEMIC CAUSES
Pruritus in the absence of a primary dermatologic etiology may be indicative of a serious underlying systemic disease. 4 Studies have shown that 14 to 24 percent of patients presenting to a dermatologist's office with pruritus and no primary dermatologic cause have a systemic condition. 4,9,21–24 However, pruritus is often overemphasized as an early manifestation of cancer.4,21
Liver Disease. Pruritus caused by impaired bile secretion is a common symptom in several forms of liver disease. It can be generalized, but is typically worse on the palms and soles. Associated conditions include primary biliary cirrhosis, sclerosing cholangitis, viral hepatitis, drug-induced cholestasis, and other causes of obstructive jaundice. Biliary obstruction leads to pruritus in these disorders, but there is little correlation between serum bilirubin level and severity of pruritus.26
Malignancy. The possibility of an underlying malignant disease should be considered in patients with generalized pruritus of unknown cause. Among malignant diseases, Hodgkin lymphoma has the strongest association with pruritus, which occurs in up to 30 percent of patients with the disease.10 Pruritus can precede the clinical presentation of lymphoma by up to five years and is often the presenting symptom.5 Pruritus has been reported as a paraneoplastic manifestation in patients with nasopharynx, prostate, stomach, breast, brain, uterine, or colon cancer.5,27
Peripheral or Central Nervous System. Pruritus can also arise from diseases or disorders of the peripheral or central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, and nerve compression or irritation (e.g., notalgia paresthetica, brachioradial pruritus).28
Pregnancy. Pregnancy-related dermatoses (Table 41–7,29–35 ) represent a heterogeneous group of pruritic inflammatory skin diseases related to pregnancy or the postpartum period. Some dermatoses cause only intense pruritus and skin lesions (e.g., polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, atopic eruption of pregnancy), but others can cause significant fetal risks, including prematurity, growth restriction, fetal distress, and intrauterine fetal demise (e.g., intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, pemphigoid gestationis).29–37 Early recognition, precise diagnosis, and prompt treatment are essential for improving maternal and fetal prognosis.
|Atopic eruption of pregnancy||Prurigo, early-onset prurigo, pruritic folliculitis, or eczema of pregnancy; prurigo gestationis||Second trimester (75 percent of patients affected before third trimester)|
|Tends to recur in subsequent pregnancies|
|Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy1,2||Cholestasis of pregnancy, obstetric cholestasis, jaundice of pregnancy, pruritus gravidarum, prurigo gravidarum, icterus gravidarum||Third trimester|
|Tends to recur in subsequent pregnancies|
|Pemphigoid gestationis||Herpes gestationis||Third trimester or postpartum|
|Tends to recur in subsequent pregnancies|
|Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy||Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques, polymorphic eruption, toxic erythema, toxemic rash, or late-onset prurigo of pregnancy||Late third trimester and postpartum, most often in primigravida|
|Does not tend to recur in subsequent pregnancies|
Psychiatric Illness. Psychiatric illness can cause pruritus and is diagnosed through exclusion. Neurotic excoriations are scattered, linear, crusted lines that may occur anywhere on the body within reach of the patient, although they are most often confined to the extremities. They are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and delusions of parasitosis.38
A wheal and flare response is a marker of histamine-induced pruritus in patients with urticaria or an allergic dermatitis. These patients benefit from continuous dosing of long-acting antihistamines. First-and second-generation antihistamines are equally effective for resolution of pruritus.39 However, second-generation antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine [Zyrtec], loratadine [Claritin], fexofenadine [Allegra]) cause fewer adverse effects, leading to improved patient compliance.2,40 Concurrent administration of histamine H1 and H2 blockers increases therapeutic effectiveness.2
Most patients with pruritus benefit from several basic measures to lessen drying of skin, which can increase symptoms. Bathing should be limited to short, cool showers with soap applied only to intertriginous or oily skin areas. A mild moisturizing cream should be applied immediately after bathing. The patient's home should be humidified to at least 40 percent, especially during dry, cold winter months. Contact irritants, such as wool, fiberglass, and detergents, irritate most skin and can exacerbate symptoms, particularly in persons with sensitivity to these agents.2,3,5,41,42
The conditions that can lead to pruritus are extensive. Distinguishing between pruritus with a specific dermatologic cause and pruritus that is a manifestation of a systemic disease can facilitate efficient diagnosis and treatment, leading to a rapid resolution of symptoms for most patients. Treatment options for specific etiologies of pruritus are beyond the scope of this article.

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We attached eight vibrators (FM23A by TPC) and LEDs 3 in the belt. The diameter of FM23A is about 18 mm, and the thickness is about 3 mm. We attached four vibrators in center of abdomen, in center of back, near a left sidebone, and near
a right sidebone. We also attached other four vibrators in middle points between above four points.
We used the geomagnetic sensor(TMC3000NF by NEC Tokin) to detect an orientation of a user. We used IPS-5100G (by Sony) as a GPS. We used the spherical trigonometry to calculate a relative direction and distance to a destination.
We used a microcomputer (PIC18F452 by MicroChip) to control sensors and vibrators. The functions of the microcomputer are as follows: (1) controlling vibrators and LEDs based on input data from sensors, and (2) communicating with host PC/PDA.


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Can’t really say this was a good performance by Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, testifying before Congress on the September attacks in Libya that killed four Americans, warned Wednesday that the United States must not retreat from hazardous diplomatic posts overseas.
“We have come a long way in the past four years, and we cannot afford to retreat now,” Clinton told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “When America is absent, especially from unstable environments, there are consequences. Extremism takes root, our interests suffer, and our security at home is threatened.”
Clinton’s voice broke moments later when she told the committee her commitment to the safety of diplomats is more than professional.
“It’s personal,” she said, describing the sight of the four returning coffins and the grieving families there to receive them.
It was an uncharacteristic display of emotion for Clinton, who is usually collected and reserved in public.
In one of her last duties as America’s top diplomat, Clinton went to Capitol Hill on Wedneday to testify before committees of both houses of Congress and answer questions about the attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya. The attacks killed U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans and exposed lapses in judgment and security at the State Department.
Hillary showed the emotion, but did not answer the questions with alacrity. She evaded, and dissed U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, while accepting responsibility for the Benghazi disaster.
Questions will be more pointed this afternoon in the House.
I don’t think she will get away so easy.


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During the following weeks Greek and Turkish community leaders will carry on negotiations on reunification talks with the object of arranging the first multilateral conference since the partition of Cyprus 43 years ago. These talks are seen as a determining event in the laborious process of resolving such a diplomatic puzzle.
Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akıncı will try to outline the essential features for a possible peace deal after more than 18 months of intense negotiations to settle inter-ethnic divisions. So far, issues of governance, political power-sharing, the economy and the European Union have also been discussed. Nevertheless, security will be the last point to be argued.
The commitment to a settlement from both leaders has helped to increase hopes. At a time where uncertainty is ruling in Europe, there is a belief that a peace agreement would bring stability to the region. Additionally, Antónito Guterres, the new United Nations Secretary General, called it a “historic opportunity”.


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I've had a quick look back through the Isle of Man TT archives this morning and picked out this image of Ian Hutchinson during practice at the 2012 Isle of Man TT.
The 2012 TT marked Hutchy's racing return to the Mountain Course after the horrific leg injuries sustained in a crash at Silverstone in 2010. Nearly losing his left leg in the crash, it looked as though his career would be over only a few months after his record-breaking 5 wins in a week at the 2010 TT.
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His recovery is now complete after winning 3 races at the 2015 TT. A truly remarkable story of triumph over adversity.

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NAACP files lawsuit after Governor signs bills expanding Capitol Police
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The NAACP is responding to Governor Tate Reeves’ signing of House Bill 1020 and Senate Bill 2343 by filing a lawsuit.
The NAACP Office of General Counsel and Covington and Burlington LLP filed the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi on behalf of Jackson residents, civil activists, and the NAACP.
Under the new bills, Capitol Police are now the primary law enforcers within the expanded Capitol Complex Improvement District which has expanded to include much of downtown Jackson and shopping areas along Interstate 55 in north Jackson.
There is extra money to hire and support 150 police officers on the Capitol Police staff.
There is money for two additional assistant district attorneys and a criminal investigator in Hinds County. There is also money to hire three more public defenders.
The amount of time a person must spend in prison if he or she runs from law enforcement was also increased, along with longer sentences for carjacking.
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson said increasing state control is an attempt to “increase policing, install undemocratically appointed judges, and infringe on the constitutional right to protest is simultaneously irresponsible and dangerous.”
The laws are set to go into effect on July 1.
The following is a link to view the NAACP lawsuit response passage: naacp.org/naacp-files-lawsuit-response-passage-unconstitutional-legislation-mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves responded to the NAACP’s lawsuit on Twitter.
The tweet reads: “Derrick Johnson, Democrat politicians, and the ‘defund the police’ activists may be willing to stand by and do nothing. I am not. Families in Jackson are begging for help restoring law and order to a city that desperately needs it. So, we’re going to do everything we can to help them.”
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