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  1. Taking someone else's prescription to self-medicate.
  2. Taking a prescription medicine in a way other than what was prescribed by the doctor (eg. too high a dosage or too frequently.)
  3. Taking a medication to just get a high.

Prescription drug abuse (the over-usage of prescribed drugs for non medical reasons) is as dangerous as any other form of drug addiction and is one of the highest methods of drug abuse in teenagers.

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There are many different medicines that are prescription drugs but those that pose the most risk of abuse and addiction fall into the following types:

Painkillers - this is where the largest problem lies today. Those that have an opioid base are the biggest problem. A peson who suffers from chronic pain in their life and really needs some sort of pain management just to get through their day is at risk as when they stop taking the opiate-based painkiller their intense level of pain will often lead to relapse if they are not persistent in seeking alternatives. Other people who take pain medication which is far stronger than what they need is also at risk of abuse. The most commonly abused painkillers are codeine, morphine, dihydrocodeine, methadone, buprenorphine and diamorphine (also known as heroin).

Anxiety medications (central nervous system depressants) - Some of these are no longer addictive but many of them are. Benzodiazepines which include drugs such as Valium and Xanax are the biggest problem. Other antidepressants include Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft, Effexor and Remeron. If these types of drugs are combined with alcohol or other drugs they can have very serious consequences and it is difficult to safely detox.

Stimulants - Medications such as Ritalin or those used for some mental and behavioural disorders have abuse potential and can be addictive.

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These prescription drugs have the short term effect of delivering what they are meant to in terms of what they are prescribed to do - reduce pain, reduce anxiety and control mental and behavioural problems.

All drugs have some kind of negative effect on the body and it is important to make sure that the desired outcome of taking the drug is more positive than the other side effects of taking the drug. A doctor should weigh this up before prescribing the drug. Making improper use of prescription medicines means that this balance is not considered and therefore the bad effects outweigh any good the drug was intended for.

Some short term physical effects are changes in heart rate, breathing patterns and body temperature.

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Over time the misuse of prescription drugs can have effects on the person physically, mentally and socially both at home, in the community and with the law.

Physical Effects:

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  • Uncontrollable nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
  • Insomnia, dizziness, drowsiness and palpitation
  • Extensive and severe rashes
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  • Changes in personality and mood swings
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This Saturday, March 7th, will see thousands of UMass students gather in the annual "Blarney Blowout," a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration. This notorious college celebration is not sanctioned by the university, but that doesn't stop students from hitting the bars in the morning, and continuing to celebrate through the night, which often results in encounters with the police. This year, the university is hosting a free concert featuring a performance by Ke$ha, to deter students from participating in the drunken revelry. Last year, police made 55 related arrests, and now one of those arrested may come back to haunt Amherst police officers.

Thousands of people gather around the North Amherst apartment complexes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day a week early, as the official date usually falls on Spring Break. During the 2014 Blarney Blowout, more than 7,000 young people gathered, with a number of them allegedly non-UMass students. In response to the gathering crowds, police donned riot gear to break up the party. Police also used pepper spray against people who were allegedly interfering with police operations. One person who was pepper-sprayed and arrested is now taking his fight against the police to court, and has video evidence on his side.

According to the police report, Donovan approached the officers, refused to leave after police asked, and was sprayed "as he began to close the distance between himself and the officers." Donovan has a different version of the story, and has his phone's video recording to back up his version.

Thomas Donovan, a University of Massachusetts senior filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court alleging assault and unlawful arrest during the 2014 blowout, for recording video of the police. Donovan saw what appeared to be multiple officers using excessive force while making an arrest, and pulled out his iPhone to document the incident. At the time, Donovan was at least 20 feet away, and behind a small fence. The police took notice, and approached Donovan, to demand he stop recording. The legal studies student refused to stop videotaping, then another officer allegedly sprayed Donovan with pepper spray.

According to the lawsuit, one officer sprayed Donovan while another officer swung at him, forcing him face-down to the ground, which knocked the phone out of his hand. While he was being handcuffed, another officer repeatedly stomped on the phone to attempt to destroy it. However, while the camera appeared smashed, the phone was intact. The video evidence appears to corroborate Donovan's version of the incident, and counter the police report that Donovan was closing in on the officers. According to David Milton, Donovan's lawyer, the right to record police has recently been affirmed by the federal appeals court.

The charges against Donovan were later dropped. He was also to be suspended by UMass, but that was later lifted after a university investigation. The lawsuit names officers Jesus Arocho and Andrew Hulse and other unnamed officers as defendants. It also seeks unspecified money damages. Donovan's video recording can be seen here.

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A Dharma classic and still going strong! This body hugging cotton and spandex camisole can be worn as outerwear or as layering piece (dye it to match) under sheer clothing or garments that have low cut necklines. Soft and silky feel to the fabric. Pair with the Bella Shorties for an adorable and comfy set.

Not a flimsy weight, either! Great as dancewear! Dye it to match your theatrical production colors. Dye, paint, stamp, embellish and personalize them! Try our stretchable Jones Tones paints to decorate! The body of the camisole will dye beautifully and the pretty satiny neckline trim and straps will dye as a lighter matching tint. Over the years, this has been one of our most consitant sellers.

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of, relating to, or characteristic of a snob:
snobbish ideas about rank.
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This Biggest Loser Resort sandwich is proof that vegetarian is far from boring.

Per serving: 237 calories, 9 grams fat, 10 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrates, 8 grams dietary fiber
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  • 5 Orowheat sandwich thins
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  • 5 slices on-the-vine organic orange tomatoes
  • 5 slices on-the-vine organic yellow tomatoes
  • ¾ c. Lisanatti Soy-Sation 3 cheese blend-cheddar, jack & mozzarella
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  • 1/3 cup fresh herbs mixed with extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ red onion, sliced at 1/8”
  • 1 ¼ cup roasted red & yellow peppers dice ¼”
  • 2/3 cup Watercress
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  • ¼ cup reduced balsamic vinegar

  1. Begin by turning on the flat grill and setting the temperature to 375 degrees. Toast both sides of the sandwich thin until they are golden brown and have a nice crispy feeling.
  2. Begin making the herb oil by combining chopped herbs with extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Slice tomatoes and place each color on separate large sheet pans. Shingle the tomato slices on the sheet pans. Pour herb oil over the tomatoes. Allow tomatoes to marinate in herb oil for a minimum of 30 minutes. Place tomato sheet pans into the refrigerator.
  4. To build the sammie, begin with 3 tablespoons of soy cheese per sandwich. Next add 1/8 cup of watercress followed by 1 onion ring slice, ¼ cup of roasted peppers and 3 avocado slices. Next, add 2 red tomatoes, 1 orange tomato and 1 yellow tomato.
  5. Lightly drizzle the pesto over the Sammie and finish with a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

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The film’s VFX, which includes the stunning Paris Dreamsacpe scene (below), were created by London-based Double Negative.

Inception picked up the main Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion Picture gong, as well as a VES Visionary Award for director Chistopher Nolan.

The other big winners was animated flick How To Train Your Dragon, which garnered three awards. British winnners included Framestore for the character animation of Dobby (above) in the latest Harry Potter movie, and MPC for Cadbury’s Spots vs Stripes (below) in the animated commercials category.

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Feeling the heat? Apple responds to Galaxy S4 launch with new ‘Why iPhone’ webpage

iphone 5With the spotlight in recent days fixed firmly on Samsung and its all-singing, all-dancing Galaxy S4 smartphone, the Apple marketing machine has decided its response should be to remind consumers of why the iPhone should still be worthy of their consideration, even if it doesn’t have Air Gesture capability, Smart Scroll eye-tracking technology, dual-shot functionality, NFC technology and [add Samsung Galaxy S4 feature of your choice here].

Over the weekend the iPhone maker took it upon itself to post a new page on its website extolling the virtues of its iPhone 5 device, a webpage that seemed desperate to be heard above the lively hubbub accompanying the launch of Samsung’s new high-end Android device.

The lengthy Why iPhone webpage (come to think of it, it’d be perfect for trying out the S4’s Smart Scroll eye-tracking feature) covers everything from the iPhone 5’s “great” battery life to its “popular” camera.

Titled There’s iPhone. And then there’s everything else, it helpfully informs the reader of a number of the handset’s features, and why the Cupertino company thinks its device is so darn special. It mentions “eight straight customer satisfaction awards” from JD Power and Associates, it informs us that “every detail has been considered”, and it reminds us that “only the iPhone has the Retina display” – even though its ppi comes in at 326 compared to the S4’s 441.

In all, Apple lists 12 points about what it feels makes the iPhone special. The timing of the release of the new webpage has left some Apple watchers questioning the wisdom of such a move. Of course, the Cupertino tech giant has been feeling the heat from rivals like Samsung for some time now, but now it appears to be showing that it’s feeling the heat.

The webpage came just a few days after Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller attempted to belittle Android handsets, saying they were “often given as a free replacement for a feature phone and the experience isn’t as good as an iPhone.”

He added, “When you take an Android device out of the box, you have to sign up to nine accounts with different vendors to get the experience iOS comes with. They don’t work seamlessly together.”

Now all eyes are on Apple to see what it brings to the table with the next iteration of the iPhone….


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samsung-r540-laptopSamsung shot down claims Thursday that it installs keylogger software on its laptops, according to an official statement by the company. The denial follows an “internal investigation” launched by Samsung on Wednesday after the publication of a report that some of its laptops came loaded with a keylogger.

In an article posted to Network World, security consultant Mohammed Hassan claimed to have found the StarLogger spyware installed on both a factory-sealed Samsung R525 laptop and a brand new R540 model, after he had performed a series of virus scans. On both devices, the offending software was located in the c:\windows\SL directory, say Hassan.

StarLogger is a publicly available commercial spyware that records every stroke made on a computer’s keyboard and can send that information to a third party without the knowledge of the computer’s user.

When Hassan confronted Samsung with his discovery, a company support representative confirmed that the company knew that the software had been installed on its computers, and said that it was used to “monitor the performance of the machine and to find out how it is being used.”

“In other words,” writes Hassan, “Samsung wanted to gather usage data without obtaining consent from laptop owners.” If true, such an action could cause the technology company to face serious legal consequences.

According to Samsung, however, Mr. Hassan has it all wrong.

“Our findings indicate that the person mentioned in the article used a security program called VIPRE that mistook a folder created by Microsoft’s Live Application for a key logging software, during a virus scan,” says Samsung in an official statement on the matter. “The confusion arose because VIPRE mistook Microsoft’s Live Application multi-language support folder, “SL, as StarLogger.

Additional testing by a variety of independent sources, like ZNet‘s Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, confirms Samsung’s claims that the keylogger finding is actually a false-positive result by VIPRE.


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On a budget? We found the best smartphones at every pricepoint

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Well over a billion smartphones were sold across the world in 2015. One of the great things about the fierce competition in the smartphone market is that prices are tumbling down. The average selling price declined to less than $300 last year, and it will fall further, according to the IDC. That makes buying a smartphone outright, without being locked into a two-year contract, a realistic possibility for everyone under the sun.

The tricky part is finding the right phone for you, but don’t worry, because we’re here to help. We’ve been testing out the best budget smartphones and this is our short list.

Our pick

Why should you buy this: It’s a true flagship killer with high-end specs, great processing power, and a sharp camera — all wrapped up in a sleek metal package.

Who’s it for: Anyone who wants a great Android phone at a relatively low price

How much will it cost: $400

Why we picked the ZTE Axon 7:

Nothing about the ZTE Axon 7 suggests a budget price. This is a classy piece of tech, sporting an attractive all-metal design with prominent dual speaker grilles flanking a gorgeous 5.5-inch AMOLED screen. It looks and feels expensive and it can compete with some of the best Android phones on performance.

Things don’t get any less impressive when you pop the hood, because there’s a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB RAM and a whopping 64GB internal storage inside. There’s also a more expensive 128GB version with a whopping 6GB of RAM, and you get a MicroSD card slot for further expansion in both models.

You won’t be disappointed by the camera, either. It features a 21-megapixel camera sensor with electronic and optical image stabilization. The front-facing camera is rated at 8-megapixels. Both take great pictures and offer manual settings. A 3,140mAh battery ensures that the Axon 7 will get through an average day with juice to spare.

Then there’s the front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology for unrivaled smartphone sound. If you’re looking for the compromise, you’ll be hard pressed to find it. Even ZTE’s MiFavor UI is mercifully close to stock Android and the manufacturer is promising timely Android updates.

One thing to watch out for is that the ZTE Axon 7 is not officially supported on Verizon or Sprint. It is technically capable of working with their networks, and some people report limited success, but your mileage may vary. It’s also slippery, it’s not water resistant, and there’s no wireless charging support, but we’re nitpicking because this is an unparalleled phone for the money.

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The best cheap iPhone

Why should you buy this: It’s the best 4-inch smartphone ever made with many of the same specs as the iPhone 6S and a strong camera.

Who’s it for: Anyone who wants an iPhone, but has limited cash or just likes ‘em small

How much will it cost: $400+

Why we picked the iPhone SE:

This is the obvious choice for bargain-seeking Apple fans who have their hearts set on an iPhone. It takes most of the features of the iPhone 6S and packs them into the body of an iPhone 5S. If you feel like modern smartphones are getting too big, then the iPhone SE will suit you perfectly.

It has the same A9 processor as the 6S, backed by 2GB of RAM. On paper that doesn’t sound impressive, but in terms of real world performance, it’s lightning fast and beats many more expensive phones. There’s a great 12-megapixel main camera that takes sharp, crisp, natural-looking photos, and has support for Live Photos. You also get Touch ID, Hey Siri, and NFC for Apple Pay.

The 4-inch screen matches the 6S for pixel density, so it’s sharp and clear. The iOS platform is very easy to use and you get access to an excellent library of slick apps and games. The battery is only rated at 1,642mAh, but since it’s powering a smaller display, it results in above average stamina.

Inevitably, there are some disappointments here. The front-facing camera is just 1.2-megapixels, so this is not the phone for selfie fans. The basic version only has 16GB of storage, which isn’t enough, and it will cost you an extra $50 to jump up to 64GB. There’s also no 3D Touch. Despite the compromises, this is the most reasonably priced iPhone you can buy right now.

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The second best $400 Android phone

OnePlus 3

Why should you buy this: Flagship killer specs, impressive processing power, and a sharp camera make the OnePlus 3 a real steal

Who’s it for: Android fans looking for value without compromise

How much will it cost: $400

Why we picked the OnePlus 3:

OnePlus has always strived to offer flagship specs at mid-range prices, and the OnePlus 3 is the best phone it has ever produced. The metal body looks and feels expensive, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor is backed by 6GB of RAM for fast and smooth performance, and the 16-megapixel camera takes great photos.

The 5.5-inch, full HD AMOLED screen is bright and vibrant. The feature-packed main camera is bolstered by an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, which is great for selfies. OxygenOS is a light touch on top of Android and you get a decent 64GB of internal storage.

This is a dual-SIM device, which is handy for anyone with two numbers to maintain. It boasts a fingerprint sensor, and there’s a USB Type-C port which supports fast charging of the 3,000mAh battery. There’s also support for NFC, which was missing from previous OnePlus phones.

All that’s missing here is a MicroSD card slot, which is a shame. OnePlus also has a bad reputation with OS updates. However, this would easily be our top pick if ZTE hadn’t released the Axon 7, and it’s definitely worth checking out as a possible alternative.

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The best $250 phone

Why should you buy this: It’s a great, cheap Android phone with solid specs and a decent camera that won’t let you down.

Who’s it for: Pure Android fans on a budget who prize substance over style

How much will it cost: $250

Why we picked the Moto G4 Plus:

Despite Lenovo’s takeover of the Moto brand, the budget Moto G line is still a leading light at the budget end of the Android market. This is the best phone you can buy for $250 right now.

The G4 Plus boasts a 5.5-inch full HD screen, a zippy Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, and 4GB of RAM. The basic model only has 16GB of storage, but there is a MicroSD card slot for expansion. You’ll also find a 16-megapixel camera, which bests the competition in this price bracket, and a respectable 5-megapixel selfie camera. A 3,000mAh battery provides enough power to see you through a full day and there’s a fingerprint sensor.

One of the best things about the G4 Plus is the complete absence of bloatware. It almost feels like stock Android, and, as one of the first smartphones beyond Google’s line to get the newest version of Android, you’ll also benefit from the latest features and security updates.

There’s no NFC support here, which is going to disappoint you if you’re keen to use your phone for contactless payments, but nothing else is missing, which makes this a great all-rounder. You could get the G4 for $50 less, but you’ll lose half the RAM, the fingerprint sensor, and you’ll have to make do with a poorer camera. The G4 is not a bad budget option at all, but the G4 Plus is worth the extra $50 if you have it.

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Why should you buy this: It’s amazing to get a phone this good for less than $200. Its 6-inch Full HD screen is great for phablet fans.

Who’s it for: Anyone with a hard budget who likes big phones

How much will it cost: $100-$180

Why we picked the ZTE ZMax Pro:

You’ll be amazed at what you can get for a single Benjamin here. ZTE is offering an unbeatable bargain with the ZMax Pro and we’re not sure how it can turn a profit with these specs at this price.

The ZTE ZMax Pro follows the big screen trend with a 6-inch, full HD display. It has a respectable Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor inside with 2GB of RAM. There’s 32GB of storage, with support for MicroSD card expansion. You also get a 13-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone is ably powered by a 3,400mAh battery that easily lasts a day between charges.

As if all that wasn’t enough, the ZMax Pro also features a nice curved design, a USB Type-C port with support for fast charging, a fingerprint sensor, and a minimal UI that’s close to stock Android.

The ZTE ZMax Pro is only available through T-Mobile and MetroPCS right now. The only major omission here is NFC. Camera performance is also mediocre, but for $100 it seems churlish to complain, because you are not going to find anything better. It’s $180 at T-Mobile, but that’s nothing to sneeze at, either.

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Debates on the best phones in different categories are a regular occurrence and no one on the mobile team is shy about sharing their opinion. When we find flaws, we tell like it is. Ultimately, we’ll never recommend any phone that we wouldn’t be happy using ourselves.

Is now a good time to buy?

This is a thorny question for technology in general, because there’s always something better just around the corner. There are signs that the smartphone spec war has been slowing down recently, but what you can get for your money at the budget end of the market continues to change quite rapidly.

Much depends on your current situation. If you’re content with the phone you have, then keep it, because the longer you wait, the better your choices will be. You can also potentially save up more money while you wait to see what’s released.

In terms of upcoming events, we aren’t expecting a lot of new releases before MWC in Barcelona next year, which is held at the end of February. For Apple fans, there probably won’t be any new phone releases until September, 2017, but you never know – the iPhone SE’s March, 2016 release was a surprise.

We think it will probably be late spring or summer before we see new smartphones forcing their way onto this list. If you can’t wait that long, and you see something you like, this is a good time to pull the trigger.


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Compared to previous top-dog the 8800 GTX, the new Ultra model has increased core, shader, and memory clock speeds at 612MHz, 1500MHz, and 1080MHz, respectively, versus 575MHz, 1350MHz, and 900MHz. These translate into an average of between 10% and 15% faster performance, according to Nvidia.

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Olde worlde cottage, traditional ornate white walls with historical documents and farm implements. Floors fully tiled throughout. Open granite working fire place (sticks and coal included in the price). Painted kitchen complete with Belfast sink, thick window ledges, porcelain china and copper bottom saucepans. Comfortable leather couches, new pocket sprung, memory foam mattresses, wall mounted digital televisions in both bedrooms. Sky and digital TV in lounge, video and DVD player (a free selection of DVD’s and videos for guest use). ‘Pay as you go’ mobile phone specifically for guest use plus £10 of credit.

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Brittany McKittrick relies on a high-tech exercise regimen that goes well beyond jogging to high-octane Britney Spears tunes. The resident of Lancaster employs an extra component: The Nike+ Running application, which uses the built-in GPS and speed sensor on her smartphone to map, record and analyze her route.

Brittany McKittrick relies on a high-tech exercise regimen that goes well beyond jogging to high-octane Britney Spears tunes.

The resident of Lancaster employs an extra component: The Nike+ Running application, which uses the built-in GPS and speed sensor on her smartphone to map, record and analyze her route.

"It's awesome," McKittrick said.

Friends might even offer support on Facebook during a workout: Encouraging personal messages might be fed to and announced through the Nike app in real time.

After the run, a detailed summary is posted to her Twitter feed - letting McKittrick see, based on a color-coded path, at what time and location her rate dipped.

Then, when greater inspiration is needed, she views her collective progress (183 miles logged this year) with a single click.

The broadcasting of every step - which she has done for about two years - isn't meant as a boast.

"It changes your mindset," said McKittrick, an assistant sales director, 25, who is training for two half-marathons next year.

"I could motivate somebody. They might think, 'If she can do it, I can do it.'??"

In other ways, too, technology and social media have become prime instruments for digital-minded exercise buffs.Some are equipped with highly perceptive tools that exceed the aptitude and accuracy of basic pedometers or occasional pen-and-paper journals.

A range of apps, bracelets, watches and pocket clips tracks - among other details - movements and burned calories, plus a host of customized extras.

The devices might, for example, notify a weary jogger seeking a certain time and distance to increase the pace, calculate which uploaded MP3s enhance exertion or tap online networks through which fellow users share statistics and build camaraderie.

Sitting idle for too long at work? A user might be reminded to get up for a walk.

"They're unobtrusive, small, even fashionable," said Prabu David, a former Ohio State University communication professor who, in 2008, co-wrote a study that during 16 weeks sent daily voice-mail messages alerting a focus group of older women about exercise.

The prompts didn't offer a panacea, the results found, but they helped jump-start activity.

"Measurements are getting smarter, better, user-friendlier," David said.

Michelle Obong of the North Side is among the faithful.She wears the Fitbit, a $99 clip that tallies the steps she takes each day. The information, plus weigh-ins from a wireless bathroom scale, are transmitted via Bluetooth to her iPhone.

Obong enters details about the food she eats - from morning snacks to chain-restaurant entrees - into an app called MyFitnessPal, which, combined with content from her Fitbit and scale readings, ultimately calculates an exercise-related goal to keep her on track.

"It takes out a lot of the guesswork of trying to lose weight," said Obong, a retail manager, 31, who has dropped 10 pounds in the past month."I've got everything right there at my fingertips."

Access to such numbers, whether complex or basic, is in demand.

"Industrywide, there's a lot of push for data entry," said James Buffington, fitness director of Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club, a Northwest Side gym that next year will add stationary bicycles and other cardio machines allowing users to connect smartphones and download health-related information.

"It's absolutely a response to what people are asking for."

Any client, Buffington said, might gauge calories burned on a standard StairMaster or elliptical trainer but often under imprecise assumptions: Two 180-pound people of different heights and body-fat levels who complete the same routine achieve disparate results.

Targeted metrics have helped Cassandra Faris of the Grandview Heights area increase the frequency and intensity of her workouts - bolstered in part by her Fitbit and the RunKeeper app as well as interactions within the respective digital communities.

"It will actually tell you where you rank in relation to your friends," said Faris, a recruiter, 31, for tech companies."There's some friendly teasing if someone hasn't worked out for a while."

For others, the tools simply inspire more healthful habits.

Erik Dahl recently purchased six Fitbits to encourage movement among his employees at Involution Studios, a Victorian Village design company.

Staff members, who compete over who takes the most steps in a day, also avoid the elevator and choose farther-away restaurants at lunch, he said.

The devices help ease the record-keeping burden.

"I don't like to have to write down stuff in a log; I'll do it for a couple days, and I'll stop," said creative director Dahl, a 36-year-old also trying an UP by Jawbone - a stylish, durable tracking bracelet sold in a variety of colors.

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Still, making sense of the data is important.

"It's always good to get an unbiased, realistic appraisal of your current health status" from an expert, said Jason Dapore, a sports-medicine physician for OhioHealth."There are so many things we can track nowadays. It's very helpful to start with a good foundation of what your goals are."

David, a professor and an associate dean at Washington State University, warned that his past OSU research found digital boosts far less effective among exercisers lacking discipline.

"People who are good at self-monitoring can do so with or without the technology," he said. "The challenge is maintenance."

A willingness to try to observe healthful habits, though, represents a key first step.

Battling weight gain from both his home-based computer job and a prior debilitating illness, Doug Hunley bought a Fitbit in the spring to record and increase his daily movement.

He started small: ascending two flights from his basement office to use the second-floor bathroom, for example; nixing soft drinks; and taking evening walks in Hilliard with wife Tina, who wears a Motorola Motoactv wristband that supplies real-time workout results.

Meanwhile, when a fellow Twitter user clicks the "favorite" status for a Hunley tweet announcing a Fitbit stat or goal achieved, the 38-year-old feels a lift.

Down 20 pounds from a high of 280, Hunley plans to shed 40 more.

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Small rural firms who still keep old-fashioned paper records could struggle to adapt to government changes to make the tax system digital, it has been warned.

Although most companies and self-employed workers submit tax returns online, some still take the option of filing their documents with a pen and paper by hand.

But chancellor Philip Hammond has moved to stop that and make digital tax reporting compulsory under the new Making Tax Digital scheme.

Businesses still relying on paper methods have until April 2019 to change their systems before the new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) scheme comes in.

But Brian Bale, a Halesworth-based partner at Lovewell Blake chartered accountants who is also chairman of Diss Business Forum, said: “We’ve a lot of clients who are not interested in it.

“We’re in a rural area with a poor broadband service where you aren’t always able to fill things in online.

“I think this is going to be a huge issue for rural businesses.”

In a presentation about the 2017 Budget to Diss Business Forum, Mr Bale said the regular schedule of Autumn Statements and Budgets “does give you some certainty as to what’s going on”.

However he fears that those guilty of tax avoidance might get away with it in the future, because: “Along with many government departments, they don’t seem to have the resource to carry out inspections.”

The rise in business rates also caused a lot of debate in the run-up to the Budget.

But Mr Bale said the one-off £1,000 one-off business rate discount for 90pc of pubs in 2017 “is not going to make a huge difference” to their financial situation.

Mr Bale, from Dickleburgh, was unanimously elected to lead Diss Business Forum at its annual general meeting at The Park Hotel, Diss earlier this year.
He succeeded Kerry Kirby, from Diss-based Splice Creative, after her two years in the role.

“I am really looking forward to continuing the excellent work of the forum over recent years in providing informative events along with friendly networking opportunities,” said Mr Kirby, who is also treasurer at Diss Rugby Club and has previously been chairman of Halesworth Business Connections.

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Hello again! Can you believe that it is September already? I've said this numerous times before, but this year is going so quickly. I'm very pleased that autumn is nearly here though. I'm looking forward to being able to go out in the quiet. I also hand in my dissertation on Monday, and my master's degree ends. I had it printed and bound on Friday, so I just need to hand it in. I've been busy attending job interviews and trying to catch up on my sleep.

I thought I'd spare a few hours to finally get back into blogging again! I want to start planning posts properly again (I would also like to post some more book reviews) since I neglected it so much during my degree.

Some of may recall that I reviewed the Deep Purple Sinistra Choker by Dark Elegance Designs last June (here). I had originally intended to review the Sinistra ring shortly afterwards, but time slipped away from me again. I purchased this from The Gothic Shop.

I adore the design of the choker accompaniment of this ring, so I couldn't resist buying this ring when I saw that it was available. I was very tempted by the green and the black ring, but I chose purple in the end as I do not own many purple pieces.

This ring features a dark purple stone encased in an ornate silver frame. It matches the centre of the choker perfectly. It's also adjustable, and has a detailed band that you bend around your finger. The back of this ring is surprisingly detailed, which I actually didn't realise until I turned it over to take these photos! It's a wonderful touch, and gives the ring a certain opulent aesthetic.

As with the choker, the colour of the stone is impossible to truly capture. It's a lovely deep purple, and there's a lot of depth to it that my camera can't pick up. It glows in sunlight, and the silver frame complements the purple stone perfectly. I'm also pleased to see that more brands are bringing out adjustable rings as my fingers are so tiny that I usually have to have them resized. This ring is a little big for me, but not overly so. I'm a UK size H and a half, so if you are smaller than this it probably will not fit. It's still comfortable regardless. It's also very large. I wasn't sure about it at first because my fingers are so small, but I really like it now. It makes my fingers look tiny but it's very elegant!

As always, this ring feels very well made and the detailing is wonderful. It would make a wonderful gift since it's adjustable. I actually haven't worn the ring with the choker yet, but I imagine they look lovely together!

This ring costs £17.50 from The Gothic Shop. You can use the code FBKNAV to get 10% off your order. This choker is also available from the Dark Elegance Designs Etsy.

Is there anything that you would like to see on here? I'm hoping that I will be able to devote more time to this blog now my degree is over.  I'm not posting a monthly update for August since it was just full of university work, but I'm planning on continuing those soon.

I hope you are all having a wonderful September!

Disclosure: I bought this ring myself. I am part of the The Gothic Shop's affiliate scheme, but this does not affect my opinion.

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One problem is osb hates water. Plywood is a completely different ballgame. Hopefully it will dry out.

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OSB holds water - from framing especially. When it is raining and the wall is being sheathed, flat on the deck, the water puddles in between studs and sags the OSB even more, collecting even more liquid sunshine- after raising the wall, the surface pooling water has absorbed into the material due to capillarity. It will take much longer to dry than plywood of the same thickness; about 2-3 weeks if in a hot-humid climate (or possibly less with temp heat from blower (salamander) as it is same as exposed (natural) OSB, Fig.14;

The differences in the wetting could be a different batch (different mill) or it was dry the day the wall was framed. Most OSB is made with a 1/2# of wax added to make it more water resistant and prevent edge swelling. The GC should get some temp heat in there or hopefully you have a high-perm house wrap (like Tyvek) that allows moisture to escape easily;,d.cGU&cad=rja

That is not your biggest concern, IMHO.
A minor note; post a picture of the joists from the basement of the first column (bearing) under the manufactured beam from the stair wall.

2. The rafters bearing on the exterior walls in pictures require hangers. Any rafter material that is inboard of the bearing plate should be supported or the rafter should be setting on its "heel" portion- not "toe" portion; pp.38, Fig.19;

The rafters most likely are over-cut at the apex, similar to over-cutting a floor joist leading to splitting the wood at the apex, #2, check the sides of your rafters;

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Which is why building codes give "Rafter/ceiling joist heel connections"--- last table at bottom; -------- ask your local AHJ. I had a Inspector once reqire 2x4 hangers added after I level cut (1-1/2") the heel portion inside the wall, face nailed to the double top plates of wall.

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Proper way to back brush

I decided to use a roller on rough sawn plywood siding. I have heard of painters back rolling. Do I need to back brush the paint? Here is the procedure I have been using so far.

-cut in around battens
-apply paint with roller
-Use a 3 or 4 in brush to go over the area I just rolled. I do not load the brush with more paint. I first go in horizontal strokes and then finish off with a light vertical stroke

I sometimes I roll and back brush first and then cut in the trim

I reason I'm asking is because i noticed a splotchy area that I painted. It almost looks like it doesn't match the rest of the panel. I may have just tried to touch up the area after it had dried. This may have given an extra coat in a single spot. I'm was using Duration paint on an 80 degree day and it was drying really fast.

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Duration is a nasty animal in the heat. In hot/humid days make sure you use a conditioner such as floetral. If the area you are painting is rough cut material then I wouldn't try to back brush. It should level out enough. Roll it on then roll on.

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'Tis the season, but I am not referring to the holidays. It is prime time for spearing northern pike.

By the time your read this, many men and women will be on lakes all over Minnesota trying to spear an evening meal or a possible trophy for their wall. Spearing is easiest and usually most productive with early ice.

With that in mind, lets talk about Bru-ell fish decoys. This particular company is well represented in Detroit Lakes and easily available in many stores that sell spearing tackle.

First, the Bru-ell decoy name originated with Bruce and Helen Wakefield. The Bru is for Bruce and the ell is for Helen. They were from Watkins, Minn. The company began when Bruce suffered a broken back due to a falling tree. He could no longer manage their farm or raise mink and cattle.

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The earliest models were made with taxidermy eyes. The best way to describe a taxidermy eye to you is if you have any old wooden fishing lures, such as Heddon or Creek Chub and those lures have glass eyes, make note. You're looking at what many of us call taxidermy eyes.

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Finally, a very easily recognizable trait of early Bru-ell is a much more blunt nose. Newer versions are more pointed. That information will help and protect you should you decide to sell or purchase Bru-ell fish decoys.

Lets talk about values. Early Bru-ell's are like baseball or basketball rookie cards. They are the most valuable. Newer versions are easily available for $20 at local stores that sell such items. Be aware of new models being pawned off as vintage models. If you do your homework and understand body style changes, you can protect yourself from buying something that isn't cracked up to what it's supposed to be.

Here would be a good time for an old cliché -- let the buyer beware. In all hunting and fishing collectibles, knowledge truly is power. Research before, not after, you spend your hard earned money. That same knowledge is required to insure you get a fair price if you're selling.

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With Bru-ell decoys, size does matter, even more so than color. The small three-inch decoy is the most sought after, followed by the 14-inch model.

For part of my research on Bru-ell fish decoys, I talked with John Store, commonly called the Bait Man. He sells Bru-ells and I wanted to know what specific sizes were currently available in company catalogs. John informed me he has access to only seven and 11-inch models. That is likely a main reason for the higher prices the three and 14-inch models.

Just last week on eBay, eight mint and different colored 14-inch models sold for their opening bid of $450. All eight were bought between 2000 and 2003. Depending on condition, a three-inch model should bring $50 to $75. If you have the box, I would not sell it for less than $150. An old seven-inch model, depending on condition and color, could push $85.

If you have any old fish decoys at all, it's very possible there is a Bru-ell or two in the bunch. They certainly are not by any stretch the most valuable fish decoys out there. However, I wanted to start our first fish decoy article with a commercial decoy that most everyone has access to. Next time I will talk about a fish decoy maker that is much more valuable, but much more difficult to find.

I want to give you a couple of options to learn more about fish decoys. Most of my research material came from a wonderful book about Minnesota fish decoy carvers titled, "Folk Art Fish Decoys, With Values", by Donald J. Peterson.

If you are considering fish decoys for whatever reason, this text is a necessity. A wonderful Web site to see a multitude of fish decoys for sale and from a number of states is, which was developed by Tim Spreck.

Finally, as promised, I want to leave you with our "What Were They Thinking?" purchase that will have you scratching your head. At the Guyette & Schmidt July 18-19, 2009, auction, a feeding snow goose by deceased Minnesota carver John Tax sold over estimate at $55,200.

Here's my take on that sale. John Tax decoys bring huge prices. Being from Minnesota, with its cold winters, (dramatically slows down the decay of wood compared to southern climates) I am guessing there is a Tax decoy or two sitting on someone's mantle or even garage with its owners totally unaware of the value their possession holds. Better go check your mantel and garage rafters. Enough said until next time.


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Te Waikoropupū Springs are the largest freshwater springs in New Zealand, the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere and contain some of the clearest water ever measured.

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Bird and wildlife watching

This is a great place to go bird watching. The springs contain many indigenous macroinvertebrates, some rare or with very restricted ranges. These are prey to long-finned and short-finned eel, upland bully, red-finned bully, kōaro and a healthy population of giant kōkopu, one of New Zealand’s most threatened native fish.

Within the forest areas korimako (bellbird), pīwakawaka (fantail), tūī, kererū (wood pigeon), riroriro (grey warbler) and silvereye are common, with fernbird observed occasionally in the pākihi (infertile wetlands). Kōtare (kingfisher), pūkeko, pūtakitaki (paradise shelduck), pārera (grey duck), kōtuku (white heron) and kōau (black shag) are regular visitors to the water.

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    Nature and conservation

    Te Waikoropupū Springs (known as Pupū Springs), discharg 14,000 litres of water per second.

    The qualities of the water from Te Waikoropupū Springs are of considerable scientific interest. In 1993, The National Institute for Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) carried out optical measurements under water and found that the visibility was 63 metres.

    This is very close to optically pure water, with clearer water found only beneath Antarctica’s near-frozen Weddell Sea. The water clarity is a result of natural filtering prior to the water’s emergence at Te Waikoropupū Springs.

    Te Waikoropupū Springs. Photo: Rayner Fredrick.
    Te Waikoropupū Springs

    Tidal flux

    The springs exhibit remarkable twice-daily fluctuations in flow. These correspond to local marine tides, despite the fact that the springs are 50 metres above sea level and there is no known connection to the sea. Scientists at NIWA have shown that the tidal effect is caused by both ocean-loading tides (the movement of the Earth’s crust in response to ocean tides) and Earth tides (the movement of the Earth’s crust as a direct result of gravitational attraction to the Sun and Moon). The possibility of a subterranean connection to the sea is suggested by chemical measurements showing that sea water is present in the discharge.

    Forest in recovery

    Most of Waikoropupū Springs Scenic Reserve is covered in mānuka and kānuka; indigenous plant ‘pioneers’ that re-colonise cleared forest areas and eventually make way for other species. This vegetation type reflects a history of disturbance by fire, gold mining, farming and road building. The reserve now has areas of regenerating beech-podocarp forest and a small remnant of tall podocarp forest to the south of Te Waikoropupū Springs. Besides tawhai (black beech), this area features rimu, kahikatea, tōtara, mataī and miro. Te Waikoropupū Springs is also a habitat for submerged mosses and liverworts, including at least one moss that is found nowhere else.

    Te Waikoropupū Springs whare. Photo: Rayner Fredrick.
    Te Waikoropupū Springs whare

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    History and culture

    To local Māori, Te Waikoropupū Springs are a taonga (treasure) and wāhi tapu, a place held in high cultural and spiritual regard.

    The waters of Te Waikoropupū Springs, including Fish Creek and Springs River, are closed to all forms of contact (including fishing, swimming, diving, wading, boating and drinking the water) to safeguard water quality and to respect cultural values.

    Māori probably first visited this area over 700 years ago as part of a gradual expansion from Nelson through Tasman Bay and Mohua (Golden Bay) to the West Coast.

    When Colonel William Wakefield arrived in 1839 to buy land for the New Zealand Company, he estimated that there were 250 people living in Mohua, representing the Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Rarua tribes. Many of their descendants still live in Mohua and as mana whenua of Mohua, have traditional rights at Te Waikoropupū.

    Early European settlers arrived in the Golden Bay area in the 1830s, mainly to build ships and mine for gold, coal and lime. Originally the area around Te Waikoropupū Springs was covered in lowland forest. Gold miners cleared the forest to build water races for sluicing alluvial gold and a mining company worked the area until about 1910.

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    Te Waikoropupū Springs and Te Waikoropupū Springs Scenic Reserve are located in the Takaka Valley about six kilometres west of Takaka Township.

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