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When Massachusetts imposed its first-in-the-nation statewide ban on ambulance diversions on Jan. 1, 2009 some providers voiced concerns that the policy would lead to longer emergency department wait times and delayed ambulance turnarounds.

A study shows that those concerns have not materialized.

In fact, the average ED wait time and ambulance turnaround dropped in the nine Boston-area hospitals whose records were reviewed in the study, which appeared this month in the online version of Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Researchers examined ED records for all of 2008, the year before the ban was imposed, and for 2009, using length of stay as the measure for crowding. The data showed that none of the nine hospitals' EDs saw an increase in length of stay for admitted or discharged patients, and there was no increase in ambulance turnaround time, despite an increase in overall ED patient traffic.

Overall, ED volume at the nine hospitals increased by 3.6% after the diversion ban but length of stay fell 10.4 minutes for admitted patients and ambulance turnaround time fell 2.2 minutes, the study found.

"For us, the key point was that times went down at all. We had heard that things were going relatively well but we wanted to approach it quantitatively," says study coauthor Laura G. Burke, MD, MPH, an emergency physician with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

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Unfortunately, the ones who don't come back are those who sought care elsewhere and got better treatment or unfortunately some of them ended up in a body bag. We never find out about those patients and that is worse in places like the emergency department, where they get virtually no follow-up on any of their patients either.

But it is also bad in primary care and other places where there isn't a mechanism whereby the system ensures that you will get follow up on all the patients who don't come back. We developed this delusional belief that because we are seeing patients in follow-up who are doing well that we must be right most or all of the time.

The other thing that is the fool's gold here is that most of the time our diagnostic mistakes don't harm patients. So we probably have a huge rate of diagnostic error. If you just look at autopsy data where the studies are reasonably clear and crisp around this issue 5% of autopsies done in hospitals suggest a Class 1 diagnostic error.

That means those are patients who died but had their diagnosis been correct they 'coulda, shoulda, woulda' left the hospital alive instead of in a body bag. That seems like a relatively small number. Certainly you can say 95% were right and that sounds good. But there weren't 95% all right. There is another 20% Class 2 error rate where we made major or significant misdiagnoses.

Then you start getting into other misdiagnoses that get further away from harm the rates get up into the 50% plus range. We are probably making diagnostic errors all the time, but we are lucky because the conditions don't kill people or it gets discovered later.

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Marcia C (11/30/2013 at 3:55 PM)
11.30.13 Kaiser failed to treat me for a deadly infection Klebsiella Pneumoniae for 3.5 months despite my pleas of urgency, frequency and pain. I had to demand a referral to a urologist and another lab test with culture. Docs thought I had female "overactive bladder syndrome" and referred me to pelvic floor physical therapy and Kaiser gave me a discount on "glide and silk creams" and I was told to lie on two little balls and relax my psoas muscles. One error after another resulted in recently 10 days of hospitalization for sepsis, kidney issue and a pulmonary embolus from PICC line. I almost died. Terrible experience

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I had a wrong diagnosis at Kaiser and had to get the correct diagnosis out of system, and then fight Kaiser to have them treat me. I later spoke with a doctor working on the EHR system at Kaiser. They don't have a diagnosis area in it, so doctors have to read through the previous doctors' notes without any sort of summary of what has been ruled out. I would suggest for serious cases there is a diagnosis "tab" in the EHR. This is the model of our country's EHR system; and thousands will be harmed by it. This is a serious issue in medicine and must be addressed. I lost a year of my life, I guess I'm lucky I didn't die.

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Kids and Junk Food

When it comes to junk food, we usually know better than to gulp down an extra large soda at the movies or dive into an entire bag of chips by ourselves, but what happens when our children adopt these unhealthy habits?

Take the proposed New York City “soda ban,” which would have prevented certain retailers from selling sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces. It was struck down by a state Supreme Court judge last week, much to the chagrin of healthy eating advocates in the medical community.

Initiatives like soda taxes have been proposed in the past, and many agree that such actions would be a step in the right direction. At the very least, laws like these would encourage parents and kids to buy smaller portions of sugary indulgences.

New studies also err on the side of caution with children's health in mind. Research published this week in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine shows just how harmful sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) can be for young people.

"The primary aims of our study," said lead investigator Kevin Mathias of the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, "were to determine the extent to which SSBs contribute to higher caloric intake and to identify food and beverage groups from the overall diet that are associated with increased SSB consumption."

Using data from the 2003 to 2010 What We Eat in America national health and nutrition survey, researchers found that among nearly 11,000 children ages two to 18, SSBs were primarily responsible for the higher caloric intakes of children who consumed SSBs as compared to those who didn’t drink them.

Also a cause for concern, "[a]mong all age groups analyzed, the energy density (calories per gram) of food consumed increased with higher SSB intake,” Mathias said. And that food is hardly healthful; think pizza, potatoes, and candy.

There are no surprises here. Liquid sugars have been shown time and time again to be one of the most significant contributors to children’s weight gain and poor dietary choices.

The Perils of Celebrity Endorsements

University of Liverpool researchers have found another source of blame for the high-calorie epidemic: celebrities. More specifically, celebrities who hawk products aimed at kids.

In a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers discovered that children who watched footage of former soccer player Gary Lineker consumed more of what they thought were Walkers chips, the brand that Lineker endorses. The 181 children ages eight to 11 chose more chips labeled "Walkers" than those labeled "Supermarket" after watching an advertisement or other TV footage featuring Lineker. The children also didn’t limit their intake, leading to over-consumption of the chips.

"The study demonstrated, for the first time, that the influence of the celebrity extended even further than expected and prompted the children to eat the endorsed product even when they saw the celebrity outside of any actual promotion for the brand,” said lead researcher Dr. Emma Boyland of the Institute of Psychology, Health and Society at the University of Liverpool.

"This research has consequences for the use of celebrities, and in particular sports stars, in advertising unhealthy or High Fat Salt and Sugar (HFSS) products. If celebrity endorsement of HFSS products continues and their appearance in other contexts prompts unhealthy food intake, then this would mean that the more prominent the celebrity the more detrimental the effects on children's diets," she said.

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The food and beverage industry is a multi billion dollar business that could use some reining in when it comes to marketing snacks to its most impressionable customers. Fortunately, as a consumer you have the purchasing power and can make your voice heard.

Should a soda tax proposal make it to your area, contact your local representative to let him or her know that you want your child exposed to the healthiest options available. Even if taxes and bans don’t pan out, lawmakers can still promote diet and exercise campaigns that target children.

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Drinks can be kid-approved sweet without the added sugar. Get your kids hooked on sugar-free treats that don’t substitute nutrition for taste, and they might not even miss sugar. Or, invest in a juicer and let kids create their own healthy, fruity concoctions.

Be a role model. It’s up to parents to ultimately decide what their children eat, not the celebrities who are paid millions to say they love this or that product. And chances are your kids care more about what you think than their favorite actor or athlete. Explain to them why a celebrity endorsement doesn’t always mean that a product is good for them, and be the real superstar by eating and drinking fruits, vegetables, fresh juice, and water to set a positive example.

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Hearing Health Symposium: Newborns Aren't Getting the Care They Need

On May 9, 2007, a gathering of audiology and other medical experts gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss the gap between hearing impaired newborns and the care infants receive in their earliest stages of development.

Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, joined experts from several hearing health organizations including the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) and the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM). Also attending were representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The topic? How to bridge the gap between early detection of hearing problems and the need for follow-up care for infants with hearing impairment.

The Early Effects of Infant Hearing Loss

The effects associated with infant hearing loss are significant. First, the child's language development will be delayed due to the lack of hearing. Children learn to speak through hearing words spoken. This, in turn, can lead to slower rates in the development of other cognitive skills. Often, these children lag behind their peers in learning skills, problem-solving skills and even basic social skills.

And while improvements have been made since the 1999 passage of the first Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) legislation at the federal level, the numbers show that theres still a long way to go in seeing that newborns receive the treatment and therapies they need to effectively address the issue of infant hearing impairment.

A Widespread Problem?

Indeed, it is. Hearing loss is the #1 most common birth defect. Few people outside of the pediatric hearing community know this, which may be part of the reason the gap between detection and treatment of hearing loss receives so little attention in the media and even among some advocates for the hearing impaired.

The figures are startling. Approximately 33% of all babies who fail newborn hearing screening never receive a confirmed diagnosis of a hearing impairment. This leaves the parents of these children unsure of how to proceed, where to turn for help and what treatments are available for their child. The data, compiled by AG Bell and NCHAM, further indicate that many children receive virtually no follow up care because the parents never receive a confirmed diagnosis of hearing loss.

There is some good news, here. Prior to the passage of EHDI laws in 1999, 50% of babies who failed the newborn hearing test never received a confirmed diagnosis of hearing loss. Today, that number has dropped to 34%. And while this certainly does show improvement, more than one-third of newborns who fail that first hearing test do not receive follow up care. However, many speakers held out hope for more significant improvements in those numbers by pointing out the steps that have already been taken.

Dr. Karl White, Director of NCHAM, put it this way. Since the first federal EHDI legislation was passed, states have placed increased emphasis on better coordination with existing early childhood programs, greater involvement from primary health care providers and more resources devoted to educating families about the importance of identifying hearing loss as early as possible. Dr. White went on to encourage the reauthorization of EHDI legislation currently under consideration by both the House and Senate to ensure [this] positive trend continues.

  • Other positive trends reported at the symposium include a decrease in the time required to diagnosis and confirm infant hearing loss from 30 months to just three months.
  • 40 states now have EHDI laws on the books, up from just seven states a decade ago.
  • 95% of newborns are now screened for hearing loss at birth.

And while these are all positive trends, hearing health and pediatrics professionals must continue their efforts to educate the public, new parents in particular. One less-than-positive statistic released by AG Bell indicates that 23% of infants who receive a confirmed diagnosis of hearing loss still don't receive referrals to specialists for treatments that could help these youngsters significantly.

Dr. Karen Youdelman, President of AG Bell, stressed the continued urgency of early treatment. We have made tremendous progress, yet most parents still are not prepared for hearing loss, or aware of the options for addressing it.

There is no time to waste, Dr. Youdelman continued. We have a responsibility to make sure families know that children begin to learn language by hearing it first and that the first few months of a baby's [hearing] life are the most important.

Educating parents was also a theme central to the conference. AG Bell currently works through its local chapters to increase the awareness of parents of just how serious and widespread the problem is. The goal of this advocacy group is to educate pediatricians, hospital staff and parents about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, which should begin within weeks of the hearing impaired child's birth.

Clearly there are solutions. However, there are also logistics problems in communicating between pediatrician, hearing professionals and parents.

Logistics and Communication

This logistics problem was addressed by Dr. Frank Aiello, MD, FAAP and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Improving Early Hearing Detection and Intervention. Dr. Aiello stated that The American Academy of Pediatrics is proud to do its part to raise awareness of childhood hearing loss. We are committed to working with other organizations to ensure that families understand the full range of language and educational opportunities available to their children. This is precisely the kind of communication that must take place between pediatricians, parents, educators, audiologists and related healthcare professionals. It will require a coordinated effort to overcome the logistics involved in connecting these very young patients to sources of therapy and treatment.

The technology is there. The treatments are available and even subsidized when necessary with financial aid grants from AG Bell and other hearing health organizations. It's a matter of follow-through once a confirmed diagnosis of hearing impairment has been determined.

Past U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop summed up the problem nicely. The options for children with hearing loss are much greater now than ever before, but we need to do better at making the options available to them. Children with hearing loss can achieve academic success on par with their hearing peers, but they need access to early diagnosis and intervention and the help of advanced hearing technologies and speech and language training.

It's not for the lack of technology, or a lack of awareness on the part of pediatric doctors. The flaw is in a system that allows more than 23% of all children diagnosed with hearing loss to fall between the cracks without referrals to early intervention services. To rectify the flaw, the pediatrics community must continue to work closely with hearing health professionals and families to ensure that our children receive early diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss.

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People usually associate melatonin with sleep aids – and it is a natural one... But among it's other great attributes, melatonin also can help lower elevated blood pressure. To learn more about it, I interviewed Russel Reiter, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Texas–San Antonio’s Department of Cellular and Structural Biology who knows more about melatonin than practically anybody on the planet. He's conducted numerous studies on melatonin and written hundreds of scientific papers. Every one of those studies indicates that having a robust melatonin level is associated with better health. Because of his expertise I contacted him to ask about the blood pressure connection.

One of the things I learned from him is that the commercialization of electricity has had a damaging effect on our collective melatonin level. Among other things, electricity allows us stay up later than nature intended, which throws off our natural response to sunlight and darkness. And that means our bodies produce less of this important hormone.

The pineal gland − located behind the forehead − is stimulated to produce melatonin only in darkness. Therefore, Dr. Reiter believes our ongoing exposure to artificial light has caused us to become relatively deficient in melatonin. In turn, this has had adverse effects on the body’s ability to regulate sleep and other biological rhythms. Yet another result of our deficiency may be a tendency toward elevated blood pressure.

Can’t Sleep? Don’t Turn on the Light

Darkness − not sleep, as many people think − is what causes the body to produce melatonin. Exposure to light, including nightlights, short-circuits this process.

Still, it’s difficult to wean yourself entirely of light at night. That’s why it’s best to use red bulbs in nightlights. Red light doesn’t interfere with melatonin like other colors of light do − especially the blue bulbs that sometimes come with nightlights.

And if you still can’t sleep?

Whatever you do, don’t get up and read a book or open the refrigerator to pull out a snack. According to Dr. Reiter, “if you do you that, you are producing the equivalent of jet lag. Even if you lay in bed in darkness and don’t sleep, you still produce melatonin. If you wake up in the middle of the night and find you can’t readily go back to sleep, take some melatonin − a reduced amount − but don’t turn on the light.”

Extreme Dippers, Dippers, and Non-Dippers

Blood pressure naturally fluctuates over a 24-hour period, and is highest during the day and lowest at night. Researchers call this natural drop in pressure a nocturnal dip. Some people dip only slightly or not at all, while others dip as much as 20–30 percent from their daytime highs. The folks in the 20–30 percent range are called “extreme dippers.”  Others, just called “dippers,” experience drops of 10–20 percent.

These labels may sound a bit odd, but they’re important. Both extreme dippers and dippers have a much lower rate of death from cardiovascular events. What’s more, melatonin can help you become one of them.

Ongoing research has shown that oral melatonin supplements can promote the dipping process. They can reduce nocturnal systolic blood pressure by about 6 mm/Hg, and diastolic pressure by 4 mm/Hg. Not surprisingly, the studies also indicate that melatonin improves sleep quality, which allows the body to relax more. But they also show that melatonin is involved in biochemical reactions that influence blood pressure levels. This effect has been observed both in people with high blood pressure as well as those with normal blood pressure.

When I was in medical school, more than 40 years ago, 80–90 percent of high blood pressure was of uncertain causation. Only about 10 percent was linked to known conditions, for example, an overactive thyroid, a congenital narrowing of the aorta, or an adrenal tumor. The bulk of the problem − that of unknown cause − was named essential hypertension.

In recent years, however, we’ve learned that high blood pressure is due primarily to oxidative stress. In other words, the body’s antioxidant systems become overwhelmed, leading to excess oxidation, endothelial dysfunction, and eventually constriction of blood vessels. We’ve also learned that melatonin plays a number of special protective roles in the blood. It helps relax the sensitive and critical lining of your blood vessels – called the endothelium. That’s very important. Relaxed vessels are more flexible and responsive.

Melatonin is also a potent antioxidant, and able to help counteract free radicals that cause oxidation. Finally, it may influence the expression of genes deep within the brain that regulate blood pressure.

So, as Dr. Reiter explained to me, anything that compromises melatonin production could also cause a rise in blood pressure. It conceivably could even convert dippers into non-dippers.

Drugs and Daylight Lower Your Melatonin

In Dr. Reiter’s view, the top threats to adequate melatonin production are our level of exposure to bright lights after darkness, and our habit of sleeping only 5–6 hours a night. The aging process also has an impact (melatonin production drops over time), as does the use of drugs like beta blockers and tranquilizers (both inhibit our ability to make the hormone). Together, these things suggest that it’s a good idea to supplement with melatonin as we get older.

The point about beta blockers is an interesting one given that they’re widely prescribed to lower blood pressure − yet it would seem that their effect on melatonin production may actually cause an increase in blood pressure. I’ve always considered beta blockers to be among the safest cardiovascular medications available, and an essential therapy for patients who’ve had a heart attack. But their impact on melatonin production is a wise reminder that even good drugs have side effects. Beta blockers can also cause nightmares and insomnia!

If you’re taking a beta blocker for any reason, you need to take a melatonin supplement. Moreover, take your medication in the morning, not before bed as many doctors recommend, when it is most likely to interfere with your natural tendency to produce melatonin.

Best Form of Melatonin

When it comes to melatonin supplements, Dr. Reiter prefers the sublingual form. “The advantage of taking melatonin under the tongue is that the first pass through the liver is delayed,” he said.

Whenever you swallow a tablet or capsule, it has to go through the digestive process and then be processed by the liver before it enters the body’s general circulation. Not only is this process long, but it’s likely that some of the substance in the pill or capsule will be lost.

“The sublingual tablets dissolve in roughly 15 minutes, and shortly thereafter most of the melatonin is probably absorbed,” Dr. Reiter said. “You get more bang for your buck this way.” For the past 17 years, he’s been taking three 5 mg tablets at before bedtime.

Because most products have from 1 to 3 mg or less, you may think 15 mg is a lot. But as Dr. Reiter pointed out, “the commercial] dosages are not based on anything scientific. I think they are too low. We don’t take sufficient amounts of melatonin, but the problem is that nobody knows the optimum amount.”

Melatonin is extremely safe, even at very high doses. Some cancer patients take as much as 300 mg daily without any problems.

Dr. Reiter also recommended that people should experiment when they take melatonin. “Start by taking it 20 minutes before bed,” he said. “If that doesn’t work quickly enough, try an hour, or even two. Everyone is different. When you find what works, take it at the same time each night.”

Some patients have told me they experience a hangover or brain fog effect when they take melatonin. A few who suffered with depression said they felt more depressed.  Dr. Reiter suggested that in those cases, to use a dosage of less than 1 mg, such as 200 mcg.

Dr. Reiter noted that in clinical trials with melatonin, you never see any mention of such unusual responses, which may also include hyperactivity. He attributed this to a potential reaction with other ingredients in the pills that are available commercially. Researchers, by contrast, use only pure melatonin in their studies. Still, he said, there could be some people with unique chemical sensitivities.

Other Benefits for Cardiovascular Health

In my research, I’ve read a good deal about melatonin’s potent antioxidant properties. I asked Dr. Reiter for his take on how these properties could benefit the cardiovascular system.

He sees melatonin as working on multiple levels. First, he said, melatonin is quickly distributed throughout the body. It enters cardiac cells with ease and has the ability to cross the blood brain barrier. Most importantly, melatonin gets inside the mitochondria, the “power plants” within cells where energy is produced. Few nutraceuticals can penetrate to this point, which makes melatonin especially useful.

A huge number of free radicals are produced as a byproduct of the mitochondrial energy-production process. Free radicals, as a reminder, are molecules with unpaired electrons that snatch electrons away from other molecules, setting off a biochemical chain reaction that potentially leads to inflammation and damage to cells and tissue. Unless the body controls free radical activity, the damage can be extensive − even deadly, over time. Melatonin helps scavenge for, and neutralize, free radicals. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect.

“We think these protective actions have potential applicability for individuals with cardiovascular disease,” Dr. Reiter said.

Furthermore, recent studies have shown that at least some of melatonin’s antioxidant effects are due to its metabolites, or the additional compounds melatonin creates when it interacts with free radicals. This increases melatonin’s ability to fight against oxidation in cells.

Dr. Reiter added that in animal experiments, melatonin has been shown to sharply reduce local tissue damage caused by strokes and heart attacks.

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“I’ve told my wife that if I have a cardiovascular event, I want to swallow as much melatonin as I can get into me,” he said.

For the strongest antioxidant effect, Dr. Reiter suggested using melatonin throughout the day in addition to before bedtime. The only catch is that you need to use very small amounts (250–500 mcg) to avoid getting drowsy. Then take your larger regular amount at night.

You can buy melatonin in health food stores as a stand-alone supplement or as part of many sleep formulas.

The Mars-Melatonin Connection

During our conversation, Dr. Reiter shared with me the curious way he became involved with melatonin. In 1964, after obtaining his PhD, he spent two years in the military at the Army Chemical Center near Baltimore. Of course, back then during the Cold War, there was tremendous competition between the Soviet Union and the U.S. to put manned flights into space. Dr. Reiter became involved in the human aspect of that activity. Specifically, he and another colleague were assigned to find the biochemical that causes hibernation in animals.

“Hibernation?” I asked Dr. Reiter. “What does that have to do with the space program?”

The planners, he said, were concerned about the day-in-and-day-out details of astronauts being in space for up to six months, the estimated time for a trip to Mars. Such a mission would require a massive amount of food and water, generate a comparable amount of human waste, and involve endless hours of boredom while flying through space. The idea was to put the astronauts into a state of suspended hibernation and then awaken them before they needed to land the spacecraft.

The researchers never did find the key to hibernation − but they did discover that the amount of melatonin, which is produced in the pineal gland just behind the forehead, was regulated by light and dark. With that discovery, Dr. Reiter’s career as a melatonin explorer was launched.

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    I have tried 1 mg of melatonin, but it gives me a headache, just like the 3 mg pill. The benefits sound great, especially lowering blood pressure, but I don't like waking up with a headache.

    What is the secret?

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    what should i do if I am experiencing light headed dizziness and a lower / dip in blood pressure?
    I am currently taking 3mg of melatonin. Should I stop taking melatonin? It helps me sleep, i have a time unwinding or relaxing with out melatonin. But i am afraid of my blood pressure being too low. As this can be dangerous, low blood pressure that is.

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    Thank you Dr. For this great article! I am just starting a regimen of the beta blocker Carvedilol (3.125mg twice daily).Did this as a LAST resort to control BP to keep my job w/CDL Lic. Wish I stumbled upon this article earlier, and had done some experimenting with melatonin before going on a pharmaceutical poison.

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In a roundtable setting at the TV of Tomorrow Show (TVOT) in San Francisco last June, industry players engaged in an unusual political debate of sorts. At issue were not the usual election-time topics of jobs and the economy, but rather the future of interactive applications for television.

The key topic of debate centered around a growing number of second-screen applications on iPads and other broadband-connected devices that are synchronized with content on the TV screen. Such applications have enabled viewers to use their device to play show-related trivia games, follow program-related Tweets, Tweet with friends, get additional program information, access on-demand bonus clips and, more recently, get details about Olympic medal winners.

What seems like a cool new supplement for television touches off a heated debate within the television creative community. The argument centers upon whether the television screen itself should be the sole display for interactive television apps, or if it is better to rely upon a second- screen device that is synced to the primary TV screen. Either option raises significant issues about technology and business models that could affect the television industry for years to come.

For years, the cable industry and many related players attempted to capitalize on the promise of interactive television (ITV). Most of the efforts were hobbled by inadequate software solutions, limitations of STBs, slow deployments, questionable business models and uncertain consumer demand. More recently, the cable industry began to make headway with EBIF interactivity, but earlier this year the top MSOs scaled back their Canoe Ventures' effort to create a national platform for interactive advertising, a primary business rationale for ITV.

Second-screen apps hold the promise of achieving what single-screen ITV has been promising for years. They take advantage of the power of tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, game players and other connected devices to provide graphically rich interactive apps that enhance the TV viewing experience and promote audience engagement with their favorite programs. The apps can provide bonus content and upsell opportunities, bring social media into the TV realm and provide new avenues for advertising, branding and merchandising.

While ACR is struggling, cable MSOs could become the savior of second-screen apps - provided they are convinced that second-screen apps are worth saving. MSO efforts to expand services to connected devices, establish IP cloud-based user interfaces and promote TV Everywhere could lead cable operators to use their infrastructure for the type of apps now being created for ACR.

Double Vision: Are Second-Screen Apps the Future of TV? explores the prospects for second-screen apps technologies for cable operators and programmers. Included is a look at the market drivers, key challenges and cable's plans. While there are dozens of startups flooding into the companion TV apps arena, Heavy Reading has sought to identify suppliers involved in second-screen apps that are playing a role or could play a role with the cable industry and related players. The report profiles 13 companies.

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Forex Magnates – The hedge fund industry is finally the talk of ‘good news’ as hedge funds in Hong Kong have picked up pace for the investment managers of the rich and wealthy. Hedge funds in Hong Kong scored a 38% increase in assets under management since (2010) in findings carried out by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the financial regulatory authority of Hong Kong.

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1949 Hudson Commodore

Santa Monica, CA

1949 Hudson Commodore Six Convertible BroughamTo be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s California event, July 17-18, 2015. Click here to view this listing... More

1949 Hudson Super Six 4 Door

1949 Hudson Super Six 4 Door

Houston, TX

Up for sale in the Houston showroom is one heck of a find the 1949 Hudson Super Six. The Hudson Car Company made Hudson... More

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1949 Hudson Commodore

1949 Hudson Commodore

Houston, TX

1949 Hudson Commodore VIN# 49228950 This is a completely restored '49 Commodore.  I seriously doubt you will find a nicer one available anywhere on the planet. ... More

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1947 Hudson Custom Pickup

1947 Hudson  Custom Pickup

Santa Ynez, CA

Available now is an all-steel, highly modified 1947 Hudson Pickup Show Rod the "Superwasp".  Three years in fabrication, the vehicle has garnered the following... More

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1949 Hudson Commodore

1949 Hudson Commodore

Avella, PA

1949 Hudson Commodore 8 cylinder, 3 speed, 64.000 original miles, two tone green exterior, tan interior, runs and drives great, excellent original condition inside and... More

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1948 Hudson Commodore

1948 Hudson Commodore

Staunton, IL

1948 Hudson Commodore, nice straight and solid body, good chrome, interior complete and original, 6cyl, 3spd, runs and drives good.... More

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1941 Hudson Gentleman's Truck

1941 Hudson  Gentleman's Truck

Branchport, NY

Hudson 1941 pickup, featured in Vintage Truck magazine March 2015, original square block engine, excellent restoration, Tiger wood bed with brown leather interior.... More

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1947 Hudson Super Six Coupe

1947 Hudson Super Six Coupe

Sparta, GA

1947 Hudson Super Six Coupe, 6cyl, 3 speed manual, very solid body, good chrome, good interior, complete drive train but does not run, needs... More

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1949 Hudson Commodore Convertible

1949 Hudson Commodore Convertible

Halton Hills, ON

This beautiful example has been completely restored in a striking colour called Cornish Cream with a burgundy interior and black convertible top. Having started... More

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1947 Hudson Commodore Sedan

1947 Hudson Commodore Sedan

Grand Rapids, MI

When Hudson transitioned into post-war production in 1946, there was little change in design when Hudson ended its production in 1942 to get involved... More

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1946 Hudson Commodore Sedan

1946 Hudson Commodore Sedan

Charlotte, NC

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Happy Holiday - 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday

Oldsmobile's handsome 98 Holiday Hardtop design for 1955 was loaded with style and sizzing V-8 power

Photo Courtesy: Richard Lentinello Happy Holiday - 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday
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February, 2013 - Words and Photography by Richard Lentinello

Adorned they are with menacing-looking wide oval grilles, decorative "knife-shaped" side trim that empowers them with a unique-for-1955 magnetism, and sensationally shaped hardtop rooflines, it's no wonder that the fabulous mid-Fifties Holiday Hardtops have long been coveted by Oldsmobile fans. Now, of course, the general public has woken up and discovered the appeal of these cars. As a result, no longer are they obscured by the vast shadow of their far more popular cousin, the 1955 Chevy; enthusiasts everywhere have come to appreciate not only their uncommon status, but also their finer appointments and enhanced trim details throughout. Simply put, these Oldsmobiles are great-looking cars.

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When they premiered for the 1955 model year, General Motors' new four-door hardtop models wearing Buick and Oldsmobile nameplates smashed production records, making them the talk of the town. Everyone wanted to own one, it seemed, rushing to showrooms in droves to inspect firsthand this radical new body style. The resulting interest helped push sales of the more conventional two-door hardtop design into the record books as well, no doubt thanks to their handsome styling and greater appeal to the general public. It doesn't take much to see why.

The two-door hardtop may very well be the most popular body style of all time. Its B-pillar-free roof lends the car a sportier appearance than a sedan, while also allowing onlookers to appreciate the car's overall design just as its stylists intended: The car's lines are uninterrupted, thus completing the front to rear visual flow in a very smooth fashion. No wonder these mid-'50s GM designs are some of the most desirable hardtop models ever produced, and among the most eye-catching, too.

Based upon the re-engineered body platform that was introduced for the 1954 model year, and which lasted through the 1956 model run, all three model years were hugely successful for Oldsmobile. The primary exterior difference among them was the front grille and bumper assembly, with the most notable change year-to-year being the side molding design.

There were several different trim levels and body styles between the 88 and 98 series; for the 1955 model year, approximately 38,363 two-door hardtops were built in the more upscale 98 series alone. In keeping with the tradition Oldsmobile started with the 98 series of 1949, all hardtop models were called Holidays.

Aside from the better-appointed trim and upholstery, and a few other notable options like a deluxe steering wheel, electric clock, foam rubber seat cushions and stainless steel wheel covers, the main difference between the two model lines was the length of their wheelbase. The 88 models had a 122-inch wheelbase, while the more luxurious 98 series was stretched to 126 inches. Those four extra inches gave the 98 models a smoother, more compliant ride, something that the model's more affluent buyers had come to expect of their cars.

The car weighed in at a stout 3,805 pounds, so its performance was more respectable than earth-shattering. Still, with 332-lbs.ft. of torque on tap, and coming in at just 2,400 RPM at its peak, taking off from a standstill--quickly--was never a problem.

That power was contained under the 98's rounded hood in the form of the much-admired "Rocket" V-8; this version displaced 324 cubic inches. For quieter operation, it was equipped with hydraulic valve lifters, a slightly higher 8.5:1 compression ratio, and a Rochester 4GC carburetor, which combined to help it develop 202hp at 4,000 RPM. Like nearly all 98s built, our feature car is fitted with the ultra-smooth four-speed HydraMatic automatic transmission. Putting the column-mounted shifter into "S" mode--which stood for "Super"--noticeably improved performance, primarily by preventing the transmission from shifting into fourth gear.

We found this most authentic Holiday 98 hardtop on the central coast of Eastern Florida. Owned by Oldsmobile enthusiast Gary Clarke of Port Saint Lucie, it's been refinished in the original Polar White over Turquoise green. This contrasting color combination is quite striking, giving the big 98 a very fashionable Fifties-era glamour.

Like all top-of-the-line 98s, it's outfitted with power-everything accessories, plus an AM deluxe radio, fender shirts and Autronic Eye. Its silky smooth, bump-absorbing ride is further enhanced by its very soft seat cushions, which are covered in equally soft leather and cloth upholstery; a roomy cabin and pliable bias-ply tires round out the luxurious experience.

Gary had many positive remarks about owning and driving his Fifties-era Oldsmobile classic, especially about its exterior design: "What I like most about this car is its Jet Age styling, the brilliant color, stainless trim and miles of chrome. And that wraparound window offers great visibility when driving. The mid-Fifties Oldsmobiles had great styling without being over the top."

I had the great pleasure of driving this beauty from Gary's house to our photo location, which was just a few miles away--I found it to be a very enjoyable experience. Reminiscent of my parents' 1958 Ninety-Eight sedan that they bought new, it rides like it's on a cloud, is incredibly spacious inside and has lots of visibility all around. Its acceleration was surprisingly quick for its size, and its braking ability was reassuring. The chrome-laden instrument panel can be distracting, especially in the bright sun, but oh, what a beautifully detailed panel it is. In fact, the car's every detail is high quality, giving you the sense of success.

"Oldsmobiles were well-engineered cars with great performance options," Gary said. "At highway speeds, it feels right at home. It has excellent performance with plenty of power, backed by a smooth, solid feel.

"It has typical Fifties-era handling, cornering and steering, so it leans quite a bit in corners. It steers easily, but the steering has a little play in its action. Although its four-speed automatic transmission has been referred to as the 'hydrajerk,' I find it to be mostly smooth, though the upshift from second gear to third is very noticeable. Thankfully, the braking is fantastic, with no pulling, fading or binding."

When Gary bought it, this handsome hardtop needed very little to be roadworthy; he simply had to replace the usual wearing parts. New wheel cylinders and brake lines were installed to get the brakes working well and safely. The carburetor had to be rebuilt, too, but that's a fairly simple job that most car owners can perform themselves. Once the engine, transmission and differential fluids were changed, the old Olds ran very well, performing as it should.

As is typical with these models, Gary discovered that the stainless steel trim pieces, both interior and exterior, were the hardest to find; he had to scour salvage yards to find what he needed. Luckily, finding new mechanical and electrical parts is not a problem, as they are shared with most of the other GM cars of the era.

Since Gary adds local travel of around 1,000 miles to the odometer annually, he changes the engine oil and filter every year; Pennzoil 10W-30 is his lubrication of choice. Fuel efficiency runs in the 19 MPG range, but Gary makes sure to use only ethanol-free 90-octane gas. Before he hits the road for his weekly visits to the many cruise nights that take place throughout the Treasure Coast region, he gives the exterior a swift cleaning with Meguiar's Quik Detailer.

"I love the fact that this 98 Holiday Hardtop is not a commonly seen car," Gary proudly told us. "There were fewer than 39,000 two-door 98 hardtops produced for the 1955 model year, compared to the 88 and Super 88, of which 60 percent and 40 percent more were built, respectively, so you don't see the 98 models very often today. Yet they are still a much more affordable, well-optioned car than most other American-made automobiles from 1955."

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1937-'52 Oliver Model 90/99

These giants helped farms make strides in productivity

1937-'52 Oliver Model 90/99
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When pre- and post-war American farmers with substantial acreage to plow needed a powerful, dependable tractor, they often turned to the Oliver Model 90 and its stablemate, the high-compression Model 99.

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From 1937 until the end of the Model 90/99 run in the 1950s, Oliver produced 9,295 of these not-so-gentle giants, which always retained much of their raw, mechanical-oxen styling while other tractors in the Oliver lineup adopted sleek, streamlined looks.

The Model 90 and 99's roots can actually be traced back to the early days of the Great Depression when the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, the Hart-Parr Tractor Works, the Nichols & Shepard Company and the American Seeding Company joined forces in 1929 under the Oliver Farm Equipment Company banner.

One of the new company's first significant products was the Oliver Hart-Parr 18-27 Row Crop, a 4,185-pound tractor with a 280.6-cu.in. inline I-head four cylinder built by legendary engine builder Waukesha. The numerical name was derived from its horsepower ratings: 18 drawbar horsepower/27 brake horsepower.

Shortly after the Row Crop's 1930 debut, a standard-tread version (meaning it had a standard-width front axle rather than front wheels that are close together) dubbed the 18-28 was released; its one-horsepower advantage was due to ignition and intake improvements.

To complement its small tractor offerings, Oliver-Hart Parr plowed into the big farm market with its 28-44, which it originally called the Model A, and also the Oliver-Hart Parr 3-5 Plow Tractor.

Whatever they chose to call it, the 5,570-pound, 59.5-inch-tall workhorse was powered by a 443-cu.in. Waukesha four-cylinder and used three forward gears and excellent weight distribution to tackle almost any farming task. Like the 18-28, the 28-44 was offered in a wide range of versions, including tiptoe wheel (these were thick-spoked steel wheels), high roadspeed, western special and ricefield special. The 28-44 was also offered as a 10,550-pound whopper with solid cast wheels which Oliver called the Thresherman's Special. This package also included a chime whistle as a nod to the old steam-powered engines (which Oliver was helping to usher off into obscurity) that once powered threshers.

In 1936, the high-compression version of the 28-44 appeared, configured to burn gasoline only. While the extra squeeze boosted the engine's output to an estimated 32-50, Oliver opted to stay with the 28-44 name.

The following year, the 28-44 was renamed the Model 90, while the high-compression 28-44 became the 99. This wasn't because the old bull of Oliver's lineup had undergone any significant changes, but as a way to keep it current with a young upstart that was dragging tractors into the modern age.

The Model 90's younger brother, the Model 70, was introduced in 1935 and boasted some of the earliest examples of styling and design cues to appear on a tractor--which sparked other manufacturers to add stylized hoods and grilles to their machines--including its signature two-plowshare radiator cap. The Oliver Hart-Parr 70 was powered by a 201.3-cu.in Continental inline I-head six cylinder offered in two versions: one with 6.5:1 compression that burned 70-octane gasoline (hence the tractor's 70 moniker) and another with 4.5:1 compression that ran on distillate.

The Model 90 and Model 99 roared onward, receiving updates like a four-speed transmission and a slew of options, including an electric starter, lights, (both of which became standard on the 99) an upholstered seat, lever-operated rear-wheel brakes and more, until being discontinued in 1952 and ultimately replaced by Oliver's Super Series tractors.

Today, like so many jumbo tractors, the Model 90 and 99 tend to be ignored by collectors and casual tractor users who gravitate toward smaller machines like the streamlined 1940-1948 Model 60. History, however, remembers these giants as the engines that powered productivity on large-scale farms forward by leaps and bounds.

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Thompson’s late 3 lifts Eagles over Northwest

Feb. 11, 2013 @ 11:06 PM

Tyler Thompson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Warren County defeated Northwest Halifax 60-59 Friday night.

The Eagles (15-6, 8-4 Northern Carolina Conference) were up 30-21 at halftime.

Daniel Hunter led Warren County with 19 points and Charlie Williams had 10.

The Eagles, perched at third place in the league standings, visit Franklinton Tuesday.


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Written by Ed Sanow

The Escape Hybrid is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and a 70-kilowatt electric motor. The Escape Hybrid can run on the electric motor alone, the gasoline engine alone or a varying combination of these two, whatever gives the most economical operation. The Escape Hybrid never needs to be plugged in.

This electric traction (or drive) motor is what makes the Escape Hybrid a “full” hybrid. This is in contrast to a “mild” hybrid, a vehicle that merely shuts off as you coast to a stop and at idle but does not have an electric motor to assist in driving the vehicle.

Even among “full” hybrids, two sub-categories exist. In the system used by the Escape Hybrid and Toyota Prius, the electric motor without the gas engine actually propels the vehicle at low speeds. This electric motor will also kick in to help the gas engine when more acceleration is needed. In the system used by the Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda Insight, the electric motor helps the gas engine under heavy demand but will not propel the vehicle by itself.

The Escape Hybrid has a number of unique features. First, it uses a special version of the basic 2.3L 4-cylinder engine with the Atkinson-Miller combustion cycle instead of the traditional Otto combustion cycle. Second, the Escape Hybrid has an electronically controlled, continuously variable transmission (eCVT). This is connected to both the gasoline engine and the electric drive motor.

Third, the mid-size SUV has a massive starter motor for the engine. The gas engine automatically shuts off at lower speeds and at a stop. This high voltage starter motor restarts the engine in 0.4 seconds. Fourth, the Escape Hybrid uses a regenerative braking system. Somewhat like engine braking, this system converts braking energy into electricity and stores it in the high- voltage battery.

Fifth, the Escape Hybrid has a massive, 330-volt nickel metal hydride, high-voltage battery in the rear of the vehicle that powers the electric drive motor and the electric starter motor. Sixth, the Escape Hybrid has hydro-electric, power-assisted steering and brakes. It does not rely on the engine to turn a pulley for the power steering and does not use engine vacuum to power the brakes. You still have both power steering and power brakes with the gasoline engine shut off.

Seventh, and at the very heart of the hybrid drive system, is the electric drive (traction) motor. The Escape Hybrid can be driven at low speeds by the electric motor alone. It can also use this electric motor to assist the gasoline engine under heavy acceleration. This permanent-magnet, electric motor produces the equivalent of 94 hp! The electric motor is the most efficient at low speeds and under low loads...exactly where all gasoline engines are the least efficient.

Finally, the Escape Hybrid we tested came with the full-time AWD, i.e., “Intelligent 4WD” single-range system. The Escape operates in front-wheel drive until the front wheels lose traction. When that happens, a computer-controlled clutch transfers some power to the rear wheels.

The Escape Hybrid may be a good light-duty, enforcement vehicle for lower speeds and stop-go patrol areas like college campuses, parking enforcement, beach patrol, heavily urbanized areas, retirement communities, etc. At the retail level, the upcharge for the hybrid package is $3,500.

The more you are at low throttle and low speed, the more you coast to a stop, the more you stop and gently go, the better the gas mileage. The less you are under these conditions, the less you use the electrical drive and the lower the gas mileage. This cannot be emphasized enough!

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Randy Snyder/The Herald-Dispatch Downtown Huntington is decorated with period decor for the filming of the "We Are Marshall" movie on Wednesday, April 12, 2006.

Gallery: Filming of "We Are Marshall" from 2006

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In 2006, the Tri-State was invaded by Hollywood.

For weeks, residents were able to watch some filming take place for "We Are Marshall," as well as running into actors about and out.

Filming began April 3, 2006, in Huntington and concluded in Atlanta on June 21, 2006.

The Warner Bros. production is an inspirational drama based on the true story of Marshall's and Huntington's efforts to rebound from the tragic plane crash on Nov. 14, 1970.

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Florence B. Marketon, 79

Florence B. Marketon, age 79, of Waverly, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.

She was born May 18, 1930, in Waconia, to Hugo and Alma (Worm) Karels.

Florence graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1948.

She married Edward Marketon Jan. 24, 1950, at the Church of St. Mary’s in Waverly. They made their home in Waverly, where they raised their seven children.

Very active in the church, Florence took over the making of baptismal bibs for the parish from her mother, Alma, when she passed away.

Florence loved the outdoors, was an avid big game hunter, and a charter member of the Waverly Gun Club. She and Ed, along with friends, were involved in black powder cannon shoots, of which she captained her team, Granny’s Gunners.

Florence loved to sew and crochet. She enjoyed traveling, and she and Ed made trips to Germany, Austria, Spain, Kansas, and Texas to visit their son while he was in the Army.

Even when her health was failing, she made a trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL. Last summer, she and Ed visited the Grotto in Iowa. Both places provided a spiritual blessing and comfort for her.

Over the last 10 years Florence has also enjoyed countless camping trips around the state of Minnesota with family and friends.

Florence’s family meant everything to her. She spent countless hours with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed every minute.

Her faith in God was her strength during hard times.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Alma Karels; son-in-law Michael Miller; brother George Karels; sisters-in-law Evelyn and Carol Karels; and brothers-in-law Joe Glunz, Duane Pylka, Leon A. Zachman, and John Janson.

Florence is survived by her husband, Edward; children and spouses, Philip and Vicki Marketon, Bonnie and Darrel Driver, Bernard and Margaret Marketon, Kathy Miller-Daiker and Jim Daiker, Mike and Jeanie Marketon, Patty and Kurt Kruckman, and Bob and Brenda Marketon; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

She is further survived by sisters Geraldin Janson, Lorayn Zachman, and Mary Ann (George) Uecker; brother Mark (Giny) Karels; and sister-in-law Laura Karels.

Mass of Christian Burial took place Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary in Waverly with the Rev. Timothy Cloutier officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Visitation was Friday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m., and continued Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s parish center in Waverly.

Arrangements were by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano.


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Market rally focuses spotlight back on stocks and shares Isas

THE stock market has been hitting five-year highs, reaching levels last seen in early 2008 before the financial crisis, but Scots remain wary of stocks and shares Isas.

The surge came on the back of rallies around the world, led by a particularly strong performance by the Dow Jones index.

The FTSE-100 has been climbing pretty steadily since the end of last year.

However, only 16% chose to invest in a stocks and shares Isa last year, compared with 51% who put their money into a cash Isa, according to a survey by Scottish Widows.

It also found that 87% of Scots would again shun the stock market over the next 12 months.

But a stocks and shares Isa can be a sensible choice if you are saving for the long-term, usually five years or more. You can invest up to £11,520 in a tax-efficient equity Isa in the coming tax year.

Or you can put up to £11,280 in stocks and shares before April 5 if you have not yet used up the current year's allowance.

Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, says: "It is vital investors take advantage of their Isa allowance and protect what they can from the taxman.

"While volatile markets may have left some wary of investing, it is worth bearing in mind that over the longer term, returns from equity backed investments have consistently outperformed cash.

"For those prepared to accept a higher degree of risk, the rewards of a stocks and shares Isa are potentially more fruitful."

There are hundreds of Isa funds to choose from but many investors, particularly novice investors, prefer to stay close to home and invest their Isa allowance in a UK fund, even though the economy is struggling and the UK has recently lost its AAA credit rating.

Adrian Lowcock, senior investment manager of Hargreaves Lansdown, a financial adviser, picks JO Hambro's UK Equity Income and Axa Framlington UK Opportunities.

Tony Gammon, director at Thesis Asset Management, also recommends a fund by JO Hambro, but chooses the UK Opportunities fund. Or, if your risk threshold is higher, the Schroder UK Alpha Plus. Bestinvest prefers Fidelity's Moneybuilder Dividend or Liontrust Special Situations.

Europe and America are popular markets, but more investors are venturing into the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America. Over the past decade, Latin American funds dominate the performance charts. Invesco Perpetual Latin America is in first place, turning an investment of £1000 into £10,135 over 10 years. It is followed by Threadneedle Latin America and Scottish Widows Latin America.

Bestinvest selects First State Global Emerging Market Leaders for investors who want some exposure to emerging markets.

Japan is also staging a comeback after years in the doldrums. In February, eight of the top 10 funds invested in Japan. Hargreaves Lansdown picks the GLG Japan Core Alpha fund for investors that want a slice of the Japanese action.

A global fund is an alternative. Thesis Asset Management favours Newton Global Higher Income. Or you could choose Invesco Perpetual Global Smaller Companies fund, which is recommended by The Share Centre as suitable for investors who are looking to diversify their portfolio.

It is important to remember stocks and shares Isas are risky and returns are not guaranteed.

Graeme Mitchell, managing director of Lowland Financial, a financial adviser, says: "The recent rises in the market will encourage more people to invest in a stocks and shares Isa, when you could argue that it would have been better to take the plunge last year when share prices were lower.

"You should therefore go in with your eyes open and be prepared for a bumpy ride – and to invest for the long term. I would also suggest that people drip-feed money into the markets rather than invest a lump sum and remember to diversify their portfolio across a wide range of assets."

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City to address water project

Buena Vista residents will get chance to make case for line upgrade

August 26, 2013

STEUBENVILLE — Buena Vista neighborhood residents will get a chance to make their case for an upgrade to their water lines in their subdivision during a public Utility Committee meeting set for 6 p.m....

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Aug-28-13 5:33 AM

In all fairness, rsimpson43952, the Buena Vista area HAS had a water line in desperate need of repair for a long time but I believe the issues with this grant money is the $ for $ match, the street selection origination AND the current deficit situation the water fund faces. Loosie is correct when talking about the real workers knowing the streets but kept out of the loop otherwise your city wouldn't be upgrading their brand new filtration plant already nor would your city be in the business of renting out an over built city building.

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Aug-28-13 5:19 AM

Didn't this project have a $150,000 dollar for dollar match? If rsimpson43952 ponies up the cash to match I think that would be fair -- as long as city crews do the work!! Outsourcing city jobs has got to stop!!! The men holding these jobs work and spend their check in Steubenville. As well, they know your streets and what needs done. Why is your mgmt so inclined to disregard the ones with the knowledge?

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Aug-27-13 1:09 PM

Rsimpson43952, next time you see my name on a post just skip it , cause I am not going away. I never said the water lines do not need fixed, there are older and much dangerous lines out there that need fixed first. With that said. Mr. Wigal is new and doesn't know what needs to be fixed he has never worked the outside of the city just in doors. Nothing wrong with that , he needs to learn and talk to the men working the breaks. Nothing is going to help the situation unless the higher ups listen and talk to the hired help and residents. They will do what they want to do and spend OUR money on what they want.`Why don't you go back to your cushy desk job , and leave the hard work to the real men!

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Aug-27-13 2:04 AM

@Loosie2011 If you know so much and seem to have divine knowledge about what to do in every situation, why don't you get involved and actually help the situation?

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Aug-27-13 2:02 AM

Water lines don't last forever. It takes money to maintenance them and when broken it takes even more money to fix them. There is no other option, it needs done so let it go.

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Aug-27-13 2:01 AM

Loosie I love when you get on here, it's been a while.

You mention your city engineer. Has anyone ever investigated how many city engineers in a city the size of Steubenville make the salary he does with ONLY an associate degree from your local community college? Also, how does anyone actually find the kahunas to even mention hiring a parks director? You have 3 employees in that department, what in the world do you need a director to do that your MR superintendent can't already do?

And Loosie I truly believe the WORKERS of the city CAN do the job, it's the superintendents, managers (stuck I'm the overpriced, under utilized city bldg that have NO clue what it takes to really do a job) and personal agendas of council that have put a black cloud over a once beautiful place to call HOME.

Sad how it has turned out, happy I no longer live there. Good luck Loosie, you seem like you know the real truth, maybe one day they will hear you.

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Aug-26-13 11:53 AM

mkhunt, Is that your words? The city has very old lines and most do need replaced, wonder if they ever got the west-end water lines on blueprint like they were told to do a few years ago. Once the water dept guys retire (which is the next few years) the new ones will not know where any lines are cause the lines are implanted in the seasoned guy's heads.

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Aug-26-13 11:23 AM

Water lines are crumbling in many cities. the New York problem with the asbestos concrete is well documented.the contamination with toxic chemicals is a devastating addition to the problem. the rise in barium, chlorine carcinogenic compounds and other dissolved solids is complicated by benzene, toluene, acrylonitrile and other organic compounds. Europe has begun to legislate to control toluene and other chemicals in water. US EPA testing is very limited and must increase to cover testing for a larger spectrum of chemicals and the user point water as well as the water plant origination. the true cost of lack of vigilance is health and human life.

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Aug-26-13 11:08 AM

"Superintendent Michael Wigal to prepare a list of water line problem areas throughout the city" How does he know, the only people that know are the ones fixing the breaks everyday and all day long. Why not ask them?

"I would like to know who determined the areas that need a water line upgrade". I would like to know also. Was it our city engineer? Who contracts out most jobs and spends the city money. When "OUR" men can do those jobs for much less and has the equipment !

Where is the money from the insurance from city employees going ? monthly cost goes back into the general fund since the city is "self insured" Is it or isn't it?

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