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An Interview With Eddy Raven.
by Greg McGrath | 7 Apr, 2018
This month we catch up with Eddy Raven who has just released a new CD with Lorraine Jordan called All Grassed Up. Over the years, Eddy has released 8 No. 1 hits, along with another 14 Top Ten singles, while being award 30 ASCAP songwriter awards.
All Grassed Up features Eddy performing some of his biggest hits, bluegrass style, along with some new material as well. All Grassed Up also includes songs the chart-topping singer/songwriter has written for other artists. The backing band for the project is award-winning band, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road.
What were your early music influences?
My Dad was a blues guitar player from south Georgia. He was a really good player and played guitar with a guy named Rex Griffin who had a song called Last Letter.
A lot of my musical influence was my Dad playing guitar around the house and showing me a couple of chords. My Mom was from Louisiana so there was a lot of Cajun influence from her side of the family. I've been influenced by a lot of things, and always liked Buddy Holly and Johnny Horton.
What age did you first start writing music?
I got my first guitar when I was around 7 years old, and around 11, it kind of hit me that I knew a bit about playing. I couldn't play anybody else's music, so I started writing my own.
What inspires you these days to write music?
Being a writer and being in the music business is a gift and sometimes you can't do with it, and you can't do without it. I never wanted to be famous, I just wanted to be successful with what I was doing. Sometimes a song will stay with me forever like Thank God For Kids. It took 9 or 10 years, and the label didn't like it or want to put it out on me, until the Oak Ridge Boys did it. After that it just broke out like crazy.
You have an incredibly varied musical background. It incorporates many genres; all are quite successful too. What brings you to Bluegrass music?
I got a phone call from Lorraine Jordan one day. She said, "I want to cut 'I Got Mexico," and I said OK. She said she wanted me to sing on it with her band, Carolina Road. We did a video and started getting some action on it. The band was so good and the players are so good in bluegrass that it worked so naturally, so we decided to do a whole album of my songs. Trying to decide on a title, I said I had one, but I'd have to write it… All Grassed Up. It needed to be a tribute to Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley and people like Skaggs who keep pushing the music. I called my buddy David Stewart, we wrote the song and it came out good.
All I can say is 'Holy Smokes.' What a great CD. I have a bunch of listeners that are always interested in our older country done up bluegrass style. Well this CD has that and more. His country hits done bluegrass style are fantastic – Dick Deno at WWIS Radio.


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PEOPLE v. FLORES
The PEOPLE of the State of California, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Armando FLORES, Defendant and Appellant.
Quin Denvir, State Public Defender, J. Courtney Shevelson, Deputy State Public Defender, Richard Gomez-Hernandez, Acting Deputy State Public Defender, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for defendant and appellant. George Deukmejian, Atty. Gen., Robert H. Philibosian, Chief Asst. Atty. Gen., Crim. Div., S. Clark Moore, Asst. Atty. Gen., Shunji Asari, Mark Alan Hart, Deputy Attys. Gen., for plaintiff and respondent.
Armando Flores was convicted by plea of violating Penal Code section 288a, subdivision (b)(2), in that being over the age of 21 years he committed an act of oral copulation with a person less than 16 years old. He was sentenced to state prison for three years and appeals contending: "The trial court erred in imposing the upper term."
Appellant's three year term of imprisonment was initially imposed on January 3, 1980. Thereafter, however, defense counsel drew the sentencing court's attention to People v. Harvey (1979) 25 Cal.3d 754, 159 Cal.Rptr. 696, 602 P.2d 396. Believing that it might have improperly relied upon a dismissed count in selecting the upper term, the court ordered this sentence vacated. Nevertheless, it again selected the upper term on January 10, 1980. At that time, the court had before it extensive documentation from various sources concerning appellant that included, inter alia, reports from three psychiatrists, a report prepared pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.03 containing yet another psychiatric evaluation, and the reports of the probation officer.
The probation report, the diagnostic report and three of the four psychiatric opinions expressed the belief that appellant presented a serious threat to society and had a high potential for recidivism.[FN1] While found to be a mentally disordered sex offender (MDSO) appellant was determined to be unamenable to treatment.
The court pronounced judgment as follows: "All right. It's the judgment and sentence of this Court that for the crime of violation of Section 288(a), subdivision (b), subdivision (2), as charged in Count I of the Information that the defendant be sentenced to the upper base term, which is three years, for the reason that the victim was particularly vulnerable; the victim was a minor; that is, that the defendant used or involved minors, a minor, in the commission of the crime, and that the defendant's psychiatric evaluations indicate that he is a serious danger to society at this time."
Appellant launches a multifold attack upon the articulated factors listed by the trial court. Initially he argues that the court improperly considered the fact that the victim was a minor and was "particularly vulnerable." (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 421, subd. (a)(3).)[FN2]
Respondent tacitly concedes appellant's contention that minority is an element of the charged offense and, therefore, may not thus be considered as a factor in aggravation. (Rule 441, subd. (d).) It attempts to justify the court's statement that the victim was "particularly vulnerable" by noting that the "court did not suggest or state that the vulnerability was attributable to the age of the victim." However, the probation report expressly recites that the "victims were particularly vulnerable due to their young age."
While there undoubtedly may be situations in which a minor between the ages of 14 and 16 years could appropriately be determined "particularly vulnerable," such as when he or she is mentally deficient, physically handicapped, rendered intoxicated, etc., no such considerations were present here.[FN3]
The Legislature has determined that persons under the age of 18 years may not lawfully consent to participating in an act of oral copulation. (Pen.Code, s 288a, subd. (b)(1).) In fact, for persons over the age of 21 years who participate in such an act with someone under 16 years of age, their offense can only be punishable as a felony. (Pen. Code, s 288a, subd. (b)(2).) Furthermore, when the minor is under the age of 14 years the penalties are increased to 3, 6 and 8 years. (Pen. Code, s 288a, subd. (c).) In sum, it seems clear that the Legislature already has determined that all persons of specified ages are "particularly vulnerable" by reason of their age alone and, consequently has provided increased punishment for offenses committed against them. The trial court's attempt to support appellant's sentence by reference to these same factors, therefore, was erroneous.
Where two of three articulated factors are erroneous, remand for resentencing is appropriate, particularly, when, as here, the mitigating factor of "no prior record" is present. Nonetheless we consider the third factor since the question of its propriety will doubtless recur at resentencing.
Appellant argues that psychiatric predictions of recidivism[FN4] are too unscientific and subjective to support a finding of aggravation. Insofar as this attack is directed to the admissibility of psychiatric opinion on the potential for recidivism, recent decisional law has reaffirmed the long standing view that such predictions made by qualified professionals are admissible. (People v. Henderson (1980) 107 Cal.App.3d 475, 483-486, 166 Cal.Rptr. 20 (MDSO proceedings); see also People v. Martin (1980) 107 Cal.App.3d 714, 724-725, 165 Cal.Rptr. 773 (same).)
While the purpose of the Determinate Sentence Law may be punitive (Pen. Code, s 1170(a)(1)), two of its "general objectives" are "(p)rotecting society" and "(p)reventing the defendant from committing new crimes by isolating him for the period of incarceration." (Rule 410, subds. (a), (e).) Circumstances personal to the defendant may be considered in selecting the appropriate terms. (People v. Cheatham (1979) 23 Cal.3d 829, 153 Cal.Rptr. 585, 591 P.2d 1237.) A selection of the upper term need not necessarily be predicated upon those particular circumstances in aggravation listed in rule 421. Rule 408, subdivision (a), provides: "The enumeration in these rules of some criteria for the making of discretionary sentencing decisions does not prohibit the application of additional criteria reasonably related to the decision being made. Any such additional criteria shall be stated on the record by the sentencing judge."
Inasmuch as an MDSO amenable to treatment is automatically subject to confinement for the maximum period specified for his underlying conviction or convictions and may even be held beyond that period by reason of psychiatric prediction of recidivism[FN5] (People v. Henderson, supra, 107 Cal.App.3d 475, 166 Cal.Rptr. 20), certainly such predictions may also serve to justify confining the MDSO unamenable to treatment for the prescribed upper term.
In sum, we hold that sexual crimes against minors pose a serious danger to society and psychiatric predictions of recidivism may provide a lawful basis for the selection of the upper term since this criteria is reasonably related to such sentence choice. (Rule 408, subd. (a); see also People v. Warner (1978) 20 Cal.3d 678, 689, 143 Cal.Rptr. 885, 574 P.2d 1237.)
Finally, the record does not support appellant's claim that utilization of psychiatric predictions of recidivism is tantamount to punishing him for his status as a homosexual. (Cf. Robison v. California (1962) 370 U.S. 660, 82 S.Ct. 1417, 8 L.Ed.2d 758 (narcotic addiction).) Generally speaking, a person's preference as to the gender of his sexual partners is irrelevant. Neither homosexuals nor heterosexuals may direct their preference towards minors, and it is for this act that appellant was convicted.
We reject appellant's suggestion that under rule 423, subdivision (b)(2) his unamenability to treatment as an MDSO constitutes a factor in mitigation.[FN6] (Cf. People v. Simpson (1979) 90 Cal.App.3d 919, 154 Cal.Rptr. 249 (alcoholism).) Indeed, if the psychiatric prediction proves to be correct, it would be difficult to explain to a future victim and his family that appellant's known proclivity to commit such crimes was the very cause of his early release.
The sentence imposed is vacated and the matter is remanded for resentencing consistent with the views here expressed. In all other respects, the judgment is affirmed.
1. The psychiatric analysis prepared in connection with the Penal Code section 1203.03 report states that "Flores is a compulsive homosexual, probably promiscuous, and probably indifferent to the age of his partners, although the instant offense would suggest a special interest in adolescent boys...."
2. Hereinafter, all references to rules are to the Sentencing Rules for the Superior Court. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 401, et seq.)
3. This youth, and a companion, voluntarily accompanied appellant to his residence. When he was in the process of urinating, appellant held the youth's penis "and then sucked it briefly before (the youth) was able to push the defendant away."
4. The sentencing court indicated that appellant "represents an unreasonable threat to the safety of the community and that there is a likelihood of recidivism with respect to this particular type of crime ...."
5. Such extended treatment is now permitted for the MDSO who "presents a substantial danger of bodily harm to others." (Welf. & Inst. Code, s 6316.2, subd. (a)(2).) (See People v. Henderson, supra, at p. 482, fn. 3, 166 Cal.Rptr. 20.)
6. Rule 423, subdivision (b)(2), provides that "Circumstances in mitigation include ... Facts relating to the defendant, including that fact that: ... The defendant was suffering from a mental or physical condition that significantly reduced his culpability for the crime."
COMPTON, Associate Justice.
ROTH, P. J., and BEACH, J., concur.

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Pearson Ready To Make The Step Up
New signing Ben Pearson is ready to step up to the challenge of the Championship after joining Preston North End.
The midfielder has impressed in the league below, and has now taken the decision to join PNE from Premier League giants Manchester United as he looks for a permanent home in the game.
Pearson signed on Monday morning, and the 21-year-old can't wait to get going with his new teammates.
"It was only a few days ago that I knew the Club were interested, then it all went quite quickly from there.
"I got to an age where I needed to play games, I went to Barnsley this time last year and played a lot of games and played well. It was a good start to my men's football career and I thought it was best to get a few more games under my belt before I took that step up to the Championship.
"I managed to get another 20 or 30 games and I think now is the perfect time to step up really.
"I really enjoyed my time at Manchester United, and I can only say good things about them. As a young lad it is hard to breakthrough there with the players that they've got and all of the money that they can spend on players so it's time to take a step back.
"It's time to jump down a league but with a willing to get back to the top, and I think this is the right time to do that."
The North End faithful may not have seen much of the promising midfielder, but Pearson feels there's a lot he can bring to the team who are settling into life in the Championship.
"I think I provide a bit of energy to the side, I'm good on the ball, I'm not scared to put my foot in, I can break forward and drive and create chances for the team. I'm just hard working lad, an honest lad and I will work hard for the team.
"I know a few of the team, I know Marnick Vermijl, I know Sam Johnstone and Josh Brownhill from Manchester United and Callum Robinson from England so there are a few lads that I know so that will help me blend into the squad as well."
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At the Oshkosh International Camporee, Pathfinders Fill 5,000 'Golden Buckets'
By: Tamara Michalenko Terry, North American Division News
Supplies to fill 5,000 buckets for Adventist Community Services were delivered to the Adventist Community Services (ACS) station at the International Pathfinder Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. During the camporee, Pathfinders have the opportunity to fill those buckets and earn the "Serving Communities" Pathfinder honor at the same time.
"During a disaster, five-gallon buckets filled with much-needed cleaning supplies are like gold to someone who just survived a natural disaster," said Marshall Gonzales, Southwestern Union Conference and Texas Conference ACS director. "When a disaster strikes, we distribute the filled buckets, what we call clean-up buckets, by the thousands, so it is imperative to have clean-up buckets on hand."
The supplies include a household cleaner, dishwashing soap, scrubber sponges, scrub brushes, cleaning towels, dust masks, kitchen disposable and work gloves, trash bags, laundry detergent, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, a clothesline, clothespins, and insect repellant spray.
"The Pathfinder clubs have been amazing," said Julie Gonzales, Southwestern Union and Texas Conference ACS associate director. "Many, knowing our deadline, have come back repeatedly. The Alvarado Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church Pathfinder club from Alvarado, Texas, spent three hours filling buckets."
"We really appreciate the Pathfinder support for this great endeavor, as well as the ACS volunteers here from Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Washington," said Sung Kwon, North American Division ACS executive director. "We could not achieve this goal without everyone's generosity."
Representatives of the Arkansas-Louisiana, Iowa-Missouri, and Greater New York conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America will take the clean-up buckets back home with them to have on hand to distribute when needed. "These conferences have gone through disaster situations — they will really appreciate these clean-up buckets the Pathfinders are filling," Kwon added.
As of Wednesday, August 14, 2019, more than 2,500 buckets had been filled.
Leaders encouraged participants to spread the word to otherPathfinder clubs to stop by the ACS station and fill a bucket or two. "With everyone's help, the goal will be reached," they said. "And while there, pray for the people who will receive the buckets as it will be a challenging time for them. The clean-up bucket may just be the encouragement they need to persevere."
The original version of this story was posted on the North American Division news site.
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Level: Scepter of Alastrina
Author(s): Cynthia
Cory 1 2 2 3
"On the positive side, I enjoyed the zippy snowmobile ride, enemy placement wasn't bad and the coloured lighting effects were nice to look at. Everything else is rather hastily done. Missing textures, weird object placement (pine trees floating in midair and the crashing to desktop issues (luckily I lunged for the F6 key quick enough to avoid those). If all this appeals to you, don't let me stop you. It's otherwise rather rushed." - Ryan (17-Jan-2017)
"A short, yet too long level (at 10 minutes) since it doesn't offer much gameplay except a snowmobile ride and a few slope jumps - the rest is all about traversing through long and empty hallways. The otherwise not totally bad looks are disturbed by a lot of missing textures and invisible walls, and the architecture is fairly random - though the rest isn't quite solid at all, with repetitive snowy textures whose application doesn't follow a certain logic. There aren't real highlights in this level, and I can't recommend it in any way. Maybe you'll have fun shooting and driving over all those enemies." - manarch2 (26-Apr-2014)
"5 ninja girls emerge from behind the trees and this is something looking really good, I think. What satisfied me the most was the change of environments. It increases the pressure throughout the level, giving this game a plot: I started in snowy mountains, then entered some gloomy corridors, and when I got closer to the heart of the mountain I felt there was a bit warmer than outside, because the walls became snowless. In the last part I entered the volcano and then collected the reward from the treasury guarded by the boss. The last strong point was getting back to the cold, snowy surface and catching some fresh air. It made me feel relieved after exploring a dangerous mountain. Now for the bad things: missing textures, mismatched sounds... I don't mind it, but there are many who care. In the treasure room, you need to get away from the door to make it open. If you don't know this is necessary, the fire cobra can easily fry you waiting in front of the exit, wondering why it doesn't work. So I can give two points for enemies, but not for gameplay. SUMMARY: This level can't be rated high, but this is the situation when someone looking for a good level should read the reviewers' comments rather than look at the rating... because it IS a good level, I am sure about it. Relief is one of the most important feelings for any custom, as well as graduating the pressure. If Cynthia is able to achieve both of these, what is proved in this game, it definitely means she has a lot of potential and maybe she is gonna build something remarkable in the future. Looking forward to play it." - DJ Full (07-Oct-2010)
"At first sight I thought this was a step forward from this authors earlier offerings but it turned out to be another hastily built level full of mistakes. Trees growing out of thin air, invisible walls and enough ammo and weapons to start your own army(most of which were totally unnecessary), crashing to the desktop with every reload and no finish trigger. The one bright spot, if you want to call it that, was the snowmobile. Cynthia do yourself a favor and take some time to read the manual and don't be afraid to ask for help and guidance. Play if you like but I can't recommend it." - guss18 (20-Oct-2008)
"The snowmobile was fun and enemies were a definite improvement. Getting the Error Message every time Lara died was not fun nor an improvement. The Snake/Dragon had a bit of adrenaline going but the jump room before it took only one jump to reach the hall leading to it. Once again, pick ups such as the left greave meant nothing as there is no continuance, no goal and no finish trigger. As for textures, pine trees do not grow out of thin air; I could say a lot more about textures but why bother? If Cynthia does read these reviews - and I doubt it - then she just doesn't care. Either way, it seems as though she is content building mini levels that have no point. So be it." - Bene (12-Oct-2008)
"A short snowy level with a lot of defects. The worst is to crash any time Lara dies; you can't reload even with the F6 key. Simple architecture, a lot of missed textures, paper walls, too much ammo you'll not use,... The best for me were the enemies and the bike. In few minutes you only have to pull some switches, kill some enemies and few more. I didn't find the finish trigger. Nothing interesting." - Jose (08-Oct-2008)
"The beginning of level is very pretty. Textures are chosen very nice. I also liked the horizon, which fits nicely to winter environment. Many places are textured with transparent colour, so the horizon is visible from with thin walls. You can also reach the end of the world everywhere. Enemies are not big fret. I kind of liked the little fight with soldier when climbing up the pillar and jumping to the other side to kill him. Snake dragon is also dangerous and you can get burned. It keeps the artefact. Ninja woman soldiers were funny and very easy to kill. I didn't need any ammo, new weapons and medi-packs - plenty available during the game. I didn't like wild colours and textures in inner area, only forest with mountains and little houses were very realistic and nice. You can also drive snow-mobile which gives you some adrenaline and fun." - Oxy (04-Oct-2008)
"Truth be told, I don't remember a lot of what the previous levels of the author were like in comparison to this one, but I don't think the progress is very significant. I liked a couple of oddball lighting in some of the rooms, and the snowbike ride was fun, but I think the only thing that has grown noticeably is the author's ambition as recreating a snowy mountain and forest setting is no easy feat. However, what the author has in ambition, she lacks in skill as far as translating it into a playable level goes. It's rushed from A to Z, problem ridden and, while not entirely horrible, leaves much to be desired before she produces a level I could recommend further." - eTux (04-Oct-2008)
"Starting end ending in the snow this is a (small) step forward for Cynthia. You get a fully linear 10 minute run here, shooting a few guards and killing female ninjas. The texturing is quite bad and missing in places, you reach the 'end of the world' in many places and despite the readme comment there is apparently no finish trigger. However, the snowmobile is quite cool, audio is used to advantage and some of the lighting experiments with colours freshen things up a bit. The gameplay highlight is probably the little slide/jump lava room and the snake-dragon shortly after that." - MichaelP (01-Oct-2008)
"When the level finally loaded, I actually believed this could have been an underrated level, because at first sight there seemed to be some care in texture and object placement, but that effect didn't last long, really. As soon as you start running about, you notice invisible walls (end of the world) and untextured spots. The texture selection wasn't the most logical, either -- you start in a snowy area, then you reach a few Egyptian-like rooms and then through a series of slope jumps over lava. Actually, you can even spot Atlantean textures thrown in the mix. In the final room, with the dragon, you also have a floating jump switch. The best part of the level probably was the 2-minute sequence with the remodelled snowmobile, but there were plenty of room for improvement. Oh, and when you set off for a red key, you come across six ninjas (which reminds me of the cool baddie design), and for some reason you're given a crossbow and 60 explosive arrows AND the grenade launcher and over 30 grenade rounds. 10 minutes. 09/08" - Treeble (29-Sep-2008)
"Cynthia certainly does churn them out, doesn't she? I just really wish she would take a lot longer over each level, to try and sort out some of the glaring errors - missing textures, thin walls, bugs etc. I'm sure it must be very exciting to produce even a very embryonic level, but I can't help but wonder if some of these builders realise the high standard they need to live up to. I mean, have they never looked at the work of other builders? Please, please Cynthia, practise a bit more before releasing another level and don't be afraid to ask for help - there's a whole community full of wonderful builders who would be only too glad to give you helpful advice." - Jay (29-Sep-2008)
"Start by choosing City of the Dead and be aware that by reloading, you get send to the desktop every time. Although there is a nice mountaintop, there are also wafer-thin walls and missing textures, not even mentioning the stretched one I saw. Dreading what would come finding all the explosives ammo together with the Red Key I rode the snowmobile and found out that there is really no need for all that ammo. You meet the dragon after some jumping (nasty that reload bug though) and when travelling through empty corridors and you are back at the outside you can have a roll in the snow as that is it. No finishing trigger." - Gerty (29-Sep-2008)
"A very short level by this author who we have all grown to dislike. Hastily built with draw distance and the end of the world. Gameplay is ruined by a soldier shooting you while climbing a ladder. Not recommended at all." - Cory (29-Sep-2008)
"The author should focus on the basics of levelbuilding instead of releasing a level so soon after the previous release. This one starts outside in the snow with missing or thin walls, then a short drive with the snowmobile can be done before a slopes room , a passage that can largely be avoided [as one can simply make a running jump to the last slope] , before grabbing an artefact under the threat of a giant cobra spitting bowls of fire. There was also some remodelled SAS and ninjettes as enemies, all that in 10 minutes. The finish trigger does not work and you can't reload without having a crash to the desktop. A hasty work !" - eRIC (27-Sep-2008)
"I am constantly surprised (unpleasently so) at how many builders apparently don't bother to play through what they've built.In this case the sheer wealth of missing textures throughout the level either indicate total negligence on the part of the builder or a complete disinterest in the quality of their product.Despite the presence of the motorbike and a snarling Dragon (minus the biting insects) this fails to entertain due to the complete sloppiness of the construction (there isn't even a Finish Trigger). I don't care what the age of this (or any builder) is,there is simply no excuse for not reading the manual." - Orbit Dream (27-Sep-2008)


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Rep Man
One PR man's take on the importance of a good reputation in a world gone mad.
"PEPPERCOMM NAMES O.J. SIMPSON DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MARKETING & MEMORABILIA"
Posted on July 24, 2015 by Steve Cody
– Midsized Integrated Marketing Powerhouse Opens Fifth Office Inside Lovelock, NV, Correctional Institute –
New York, July 24, 2015 —- Peppercomm today announced that former NFL legend, Hollywood actor and convicted felon O.J. Simpson will be joining the midsized strategic communications firm's senior management ranks. Specifically, Mr. Simpson will hold the title of director, sports marketing & memorabilia, and report to the agency's co-founders Steve Cody and Edward Aloysius Moed.
Cody said the Simpson announcement is a dream come true, "I've loved the Juice ever since his Heisman Trophy-winning days at USC. Like millions of other NFL fans, I marveled at his 2,003-yard season back in 1973 with the Buffalo Bills. And, I didn't think he was half-bad in the 'Naked Gun' movie series either. There's no doubt in my mind that O.J. will attract a new, and decidedly different, type of clientele to Peppercomm."
Co-founder Ed Moed, added: "We've always prided ourselves on going where no agency has gone before (i.e. licensing), and believe O. J. will open doors that we've been unable to crack in 20 years of doing business." Mr. Moed was quick to point out that his remarks did not indicate Simpson was planning an El Chapo-like escape from his confinement at the Lovelock, Nevada, Correctional Institute. "The Juice loves Lovelock, and vice versa," added Moed.
Fifth Office
Cody said Mr. Simpson would remain behind bars but, in a true example of public/private partnership, would be housed in a special business office at Lovelock. "We're in the midst of updating our various marketing materials to reflect the addition of this fifth, strategic office," said Cody.
Mr. Simpson, who retains strong, if sleazy, ties with associates in the worlds of sports, Hollywood and memorabilia, is predicting at least $2 million in billings by December, 2015. "Look, whether it's Quentin Tarantino, Pete Carroll or Bugsy "The Trophy Taker" Monaghan, I know the right people in the right places to bring in the right type of business. And, I'm equally adept at dumping business if it should prove to be just too hot to handle for Peppercomm's tastes."
Not a Rip-Off
Mr. Cody vociferously denied that Peppercomm's hiring of Simpson was a mere copycat move in light of MWW's announcement that they'd retained former NY Congressman, and sexting practitioner par excellence, Anthony Weiner.
"Weiner's a white-collar, self-absorbed, ne'er do-well. The Juice, meanwhile, remains a role model to many millions of Americans who believe his arrest was little more than entrapment by a police force intent on avenging the Nicole Brown murders. Weiner turns people's stomachs. O.J. runs through and over them," concluded Cody.
Peppercomm is a strategic, integrated marketing agency, headquartered in New York, with offices in London, San Francisco, Boulder and, now, Lovelock. The firm has won countless industry awards, including top NYC workplace of 2012 by Crain's New York Business. Cody believes that, based upon Mr. Simpson's stellar behavior behind bars, the firm will soon cop the Crain's Lovelock Business award for best workplace in the not-too-distant future. "Hey, if we don't win it, O.J. will just steal it. That's what I call a win-win." summarized Moed.
And a big tip 'othe blocking sled to Greg Schmalz for suggesting the hire.
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3 thoughts on ""PEPPERCOMM NAMES O.J. SIMPSON DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MARKETING & MEMORABILIA""
Mick on July 24, 2015 at 12:32 pm said:
As a former politician who, like Weiner, was brought down by a sexting scandal I'm pleased to see MWW giving the man a second chance. It rankles me that as a former CongressDog who, like Weiner, I find it disappointing that I'm left chasing squirrels in my backyard rather than advocating on behalf of canines everywhere.
Michael on July 24, 2015 at 12:29 pm said:
This is really ironic considering that we're fielding a new business pitch from Marcia Clark as she seeks communications counsel to be the next U.S. Attorney General (contingent on The Donald taking oath as #45). I have been pitching Messrs. Moed and Cody to offer the honorable Ms. Clark basic media training pro bono if we get the rest of her business. If Mr. Simpson handles Ms. Clark's account personally though, we'll have to treat the matter with kid gloves. I hope they fit!
Greg Schmalz on July 24, 2015 at 10:59 am said:
I'm sure OJ will keep the creative juices flowing.
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New light for old eyes: comparing melanopsin-mediated non-visual benefits of blue-light and UV-blocking intraocular lenses
Conrad Schmoll1,
Ashraf Khan1,
Peter Aspinall2,
Colin Goudie1,
Peter Koay1,
Christelle Tendo1,
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0080-2786James Cameron1,
Jenny Roe2,
Ian Deary3,
Bal Dhillon4
1Princess Alexandra Eye Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
2VisionCentre3, OPENspace, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
3Department of Psychology, Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
4Department of Clinical Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
Correspondence to Dr Conrad Schmoll, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, 45 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh EH3 9HA, UK; conradschmoll{at}gmail.com
Background/aims Melanopsin-expressing photosensitive retinal ganglion cells form a blue-light-sensitive non-visual system mediating diverse physiological effects including circadian entrainment and cognitive alertness. Reduced blue wavelength retinal illumination through cataract formation is thought to blunt these responses while cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation have been shown to have beneficial effects on sleep and cognition. We aimed to use the reaction time (RT) task and the Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS) as a validated objective platform to compare non-visual benefits of UV- and blue-blocking IOLs.
Methods Patients were prospectively randomised to receive either a UV- or blue-blocking IOL, performing an RT test and ESS questionnaire before and after surgery. Optical blurring at the second test controlled for visual improvement. Non-operative age-matched controls were recruited for comparison.
Results 80 participants completed the study. Those undergoing first-eye phacoemulsification demonstrated significant improvements in RT over control (p=0.001) and second-eye surgery patients (p=0.03). Moreover, reduced daytime sleepiness was measured by ESS for the first-eye surgery group (p=0.008) but not for the second-eye group (p=0.09). Choice of UV- or blue-blocking IOL made no significant difference to magnitude of cognitive improvement (p=0.272).
Conclusions Phacoemulsification, particularly first-eye surgery, has a strong positive effect on cognition and daytime alertness, regardless of IOL type.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2013-304024


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Real estate investments provide income in times of crisis
Published January 15, 2021, 1:14 AM
by MB Lifestyle
"My dad retired from government service at the age of 60 then studied law. He was able to finish it at 66 years old. Two doctorate degrees, two masteral degrees, and—at the age of 60-plus, he still managed to get his law degree."
Listening to JR Papel talk about his father, one feels pride in his voice. You can also tell that JR has had very strong role models in his life. He has gone through ups and downs himself, taken risks, and emerged victorious.
JR has been a shopper and customer marketing manager for Unilever Arabia in the last 10 years. Prior to moving to the Middle East, he worked at Procter and Gamble. He is also regarded as a leader in the Filipino community in the UAE.
JR Papel, a customer marketing manager at Unilever Arabia
Entrepreneurial mindset
JR began his career balancing a day job as a young marketing executive with a night and weekend job as a rice seller. The entrepreneurial mindset was there; he knew how to sow the business seeds and let them grow.
He knew the importance of financial responsibility. True to his admiration for his dad, JR read the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. He lived out the principles he learned from the book.
JR's family
"I started subscribing to stock market investing materials," JR said. "I bought my first house at the age of 20, while I invested in the stock market at the age of 21."
JR was in Dubai when the 2008 recession happened. When the stock market bounced back in 2009, so did JR. When 2010 rolled in, he was ready to accumulate real estate investment.
Pre-selling as peak value
JR is a proud owner of three SMDC properties, all acquired at the pre-selling phase. The first was Berkeley Residences. That was followed by Grace Residences, and—his most recent—Charm Residences. His intent from the get-go was to rent out the properties.
If one plans on making a real estate investment for passive income opportunities, he suggests doing the same.
"At pre-selling, you only need to pay a small amount of money—this can be your savings—continuously pay it for the next couple of years until turnover," JR said. "Properties usually increase in value by at least 30 to 40 percent, which instantly gets you net equity."
Then, he advised entrepreneurial individuals to get a loan. "Have it leased, and the rental income of that property pays off the loan. It's cost-neutral. If you're just starting out, you can take a government loan or a bank loan to pay off the mortgage."
JR's best example of this is his unit at Grace Residences in Taguig. While settling a bank loan for the property at P14,000 per month, his monthly rental income is at P15,000 a month. "That paid the loan, and I now have an asset that accumulates (value) over a period of time," he said. "If you're young and spend around P200 for coffee every day, that's P6,000 in a month that you can use to invest in a condo."
"(Property investment) is a sure-shot formula to become a millionaire in just a couple of years' time," said JR, speaking from experience.
"In purchasing condos, I primarily consider location," JR said. "I knew that there was a big demand for living spaces in the Katipunan area, particularly from students. There was an opportunity because Berkeley Residences was pre-selling then. So I took it. I wasn't wrong, until now I am still able to rent it out."
JR kept his focus on more SMDC properties. He secured a unit at Grace Residences in 2014, targeting office employees in Taguig. In 2017, he acquired a unit at Charm Residences in Cainta.
JR researched on other real estate companies in the Philippines. When it comes to the bottom line, nothing compares with SMDC, he said. He attributed the property giant's market strength to its competitive pricing, strategic locations, world-class amenities, and integrated lifestyle. Essential establishments, such as malls, schools, groceries, and hospitals, are all within reach.
"I position myself into investing in mass-market condos that I can sell to the middle class," JR said. "Compared to properties of other developers, SMDC properties are easier to market and do not require as much capital."
Landlord with compassion
On top of SMDC's appeal, real estate in general as a hard asset has a couple of unique, intrinsic qualities. One is the minimal intervention requirement, which works perfectly with JR's overseas management arrangement. He only has to look after cheque deposits from tenants; other businesses demand daily, hands-on supervision.
Another benefit of property investment is its resilience to economic crunches. JR has seen the values of his investments in other asset classes plummet amid the global recession brought by the pandemic.
"My only income-generating investment that generates income at this time of crisis is real estate," he said.
His rental profits have taken a hit but the loss hasn't been as big. Out of compassion for his student-tenants at Berkeley Residences, he waived one month of rent. He also gave his tenants a 30-day extension for payment.
"One month's rent out of 12 months is about eight percent of the annual income. That's better than nothing, as in other investments," JR said.
Today, JR continues to make financial moves while guiding aspiring entrepreneurs to do business the right and responsible way.
He has initiated programs and activations that engage his company's shoppers on environmental awareness. This has earned him the reputation as one of the company's "ambassadors of sustainability."
"Filipinos love houses and living in houses," JR concluded. "They see it as the only asset they need in their life. A house is not an asset; it's where you live. But you should find other assets that can generate real income. And when it comes to assets that generate income, it has been SMDC all along."
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Besides teaching art, he gathered a certificate in Montessori education and one from the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. Activities sought out by a child in this stage may include risk-taking behaviors, such as crossing a street alone or riding a bike without a helmet; both these examples involve self-limits. By the time the Oglala Lakota were visited by Erik Erikson, things had changed quite a bit. Hergenhahn and Olson 2007 find that there are many different theories of personality because personality has such complexity that it is impossible to cover all aspects of personality within one theory. The first was basictrust versus basic mistrust, and necessitated consistent and caringadults who provide a safe environment.
Erik Erikson himself was bullied, his nationality caused him to bebullied by German children growing up. The onlydifference is the 'encouraging adults,' which Maria Montessoribelieved could be a detriment since they could break the importantconcentration children need in their learning process. This stage, especially from the perspective of youth, seems like the most difficult of all. They were decent, hard-working people most of them and we wanted to be just like them. They may feel guilt when this initiative does not produce desired results. Erikson viewed the years as critical for the development of. He worked his way through the youth teams at Ajax and was promoted to the squad in January 2010, where he was given the number 51 shirt.
If an individual does indeed successfully reconcile these forces favoring the first mentioned attribute in the crisis , he or she emerges from the stage with the corresponding virtue. Eriksen was also called up for the Danish U-21 squad to the European championship in Denmark in 2011, the Danish team only participated in the group stage and Eriksen scored a goal against Belarus. Stagnation ---virtue: Care for significant other. His form at youth level attracted the attention of a number of major European clubs, including the likes and. Archived from on 20 January 2015. Youth has a certain unique quality in a person's life; it is a bridge between childhood and adulthood. Erikson proposed that personality development followed the epigenetic principle, which states that human ego development occurs in eight fixated stages, and people must resolve a crisis in each stage Olson and Hergenhahn, 2011.
Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development is one of the best-known theories of personality and development. Also, since Marie is a close friend, much information came from personal knowledge and observation. Kids are working out their issues through toys. Developmental Profiles Pre-Birth Through Twelve 4th ed. At this point, development now depends primarily upon what a person does. Highly restrictive parents, however, are more likely to instill in the child a sense of doubt, and reluctance to attempt new challenges. Guilt is a confusing new emotion.
Children who enjoy the outdoors may be interested in animals and plants. On 18 October 2011, Eriksen scored his first goal in the when Ajax beat 2—0 in the. Stage 6 - Intimacy vs. They develop feelings of contentment and integrity if they believe that they have led a happy, productive life. Ego identity means knowing who you are and how you fit in to the rest of society. They had been herded onto a large but barren reservation through a series of wars and unhappy treaties.
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In one's eighties and nineties, there is less energy for generativity or caretaking. If we accept his personal understandings of what each stage stands for, then everything will be ok. The malignancy he calls exclusion, which refers to the tendency to isolate oneself from love, friendship, and community, and to develop a certain hatefulness in compensation for one's loneliness. In contrast, a person who is self-centered and unable or unwilling to help society move forward develops a feeling of stagnation—a dissatisfaction with the relative lack of productivity. By the end of the season, he had scored ten goals and registered 13 assists across all competitions, won the award and was named Tottenham's Player of the Season. He further notes that in our industrial society, identity formation tends to be long, because it takes us so long to gain the skills needed for adulthood's tasks in our technological world.


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Q: Armadillo 'cor' function returning scalar I'm trying to calculate the autocorrelation of a vector of doubles using Armadillo, as following:
QVector<double> calculateAutocorrelation(QVector<double> samples){
  arma::Row<double> armadillo_samples(samples.toStdVector());//Convert samples to armadillo vector
  arma::Row<double> armadillo_autocorrelation = cor(armadillo_samples); //compute the autocorrelation, returns a 1x1 matrix!
  QVector<double> ret(samples.size());
  for(int i = 0; i <samples.size();i++)
      ret[i] = armadillo_autocorrelation(i);//copy back into a QVector
  return ret;
}

However, as commented on the 2nd line, cor(armadillo_samples) returns a 1x1 matrix instead of another vector, as I would expect.
 I have downloaded the latests stable release of Armadillo from their website (5.100.1) and tried this code on Linux with MKL enabled and on Windows with the precompiled BLAS/LAPACK libraries enabled.
Am I misunderstanding how this function works/using it wrong?
Relevant Links:
-Armadillo documentation of cor
-Autocorrelation on Wikipedia (there's a link to Mathworld in the Armadillo documation which is usefull too, but I can't link to it)

A: To convert a 1x1 matrix to a pure scalar in Armadillo, use the as_scalar() function. For example:
mat X(1,1, fill::ones);

double val = as_scalar(X);


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The 4-Man SAS Patrol
The SAS commonly deploy as 4-man patrols. Such a small number has proved its worth during the SAS's experience in jungle combat in Malaysia. It was found that, for many operations, smaller patrols worked best. 4 is small enough to avoid detection and still carry enough stores to get the job done. A 4-man patrol is the smallest tenable unit possible since it allows for a wounded member to be carried out by 2 others whilst being covered by a third.
Patrol Skills
SAS training instills a set of patrol skills including :
setting ambushes
anti-ambush drills
contact drills
emergency rendezvous skills
If coming from an infantry unit, most SAS soldiers will already have a grounding in the basics of patrolling. These skills are built upon and honed during the jungle phase of SAS selection, where 4-man patrols are taught and perfected.
Each member of the patrol is assigned an arc of fire to cover, thus providing all-round protection for the patrol as a whole. The last man, or 'tailend charlie', is typically armed with a belt-fed machine gun such as a mini as he must be able to put down a lot of covering fire if the patrol is bumped from the rear.
Having only 4 men in the patrol does, however, require a balance of specializations be present throughout the unit.
SAS Specialized Skills
Each SAS trooper has a primary skill that they have specialized in. In addition to this, most will also have a secondary level of expertise in at least one area as well as having a basic grounding in all skills.
Secure communications are absolutely vital for an SAS patrol operating far from HQ. An SAS signaler becomes highly proficient in the use of the various portable radio systems such as High Frequency (HF) Radio and Satellite Communications (SATCOM). Signalers learn procedures for burst transmissions and become fluent in morse code. SAS signalers will usually patrol and sleep close to the patrol commander so situation reports (sitreps) and other communication with HQ can be easily facilitated. In some cases, an SAS patrol may take a signaler from 264(SAS) Signals Squadron along on a mission. As the signals skill is so important, every member of an SAS patrol will have a working knowledge of the equipment and procedures. When comprising the team, the patrol leader will tend to avoid placing the signaler in the more vulnerable point (lead) or tailend charlie (rear) positions.
SAS medics undergo intensive medical training, beginning with a course at Hereford, followed by a stint in real life hospital. The medic is a crucial element of any military unit and especially so for an SAS patrol. In most cases the medic will be the only source of aid in the event of injury. SAS medics need to be able to deal with everything from infections to major gunshot trauma. They can also help with hearts and minds operations by establishing trust with local populations through medical assistance. Like signalers, the patrol's medic will usually be situated in the middle of the patrol.
Linguist
Language skills are crucial when dealing with natives whilst engaging in hearts and minds operations or when liaising with foreign troops. SAS soldiers are mostly taught languages at the Army School Of Languages in Beaconsfield and usually followed up by a visit to the respective country to practice using their skills in the real world.
Forward Air Control (FAC)
An increasingly important skill is that of Forward Air Control. SAS FACs undergo extensive training in the complex art of calling in aircraft to attack ground targets. Their job is made a little easier by modern technology such as laser target designators and IR strobe beacons, however they must, if needed, be able to verbally 'walk' an aircraft onto the target. This requires an expertise in map reading, an ability to clearly and concisely convey complex information; all whilst under tremendous pressure.
As many SAS missions end with stuff getting blown up (to use the technical term), a patrol will most likely need to contain a demolitions, or 'dems' expert. An extensive demolitions course is undertook which covers the various types of explosives, how to identify the points in a structure where best to place charges, and how to choose the types of target to hit in order to achieve the desired mission goals.
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Atasi
Bhadrāṇi
Dhaarini
Dhak
Kāpasi
Rajwāda
Ranawara
Suvāsana
Reviving India's Rich Weaving and Handloom Heritage
by Shalini Sharma
My earliest association with handloom goes back to the time when I was a little girl. It fascinated me to see the women in my family, including my mother, drape themselves in flowing, elegantly woven fabrics. To me, these garments presented delightful opportunities to show off my knowledge of colours and animal motifs. As I matured, my understanding of this traditional art started taking shape. I did not know it then, but my childhood laid the foundation of what would become a lifelong romance with one of India's priceless traditions – weaving and handloom fabrics.
The appreciation for handloom fabrics was further developed during my years as a student in Kolkata (previously Calcutta). Historically, undivided Bengal has had a rich association with handloom, particularly fine muslin, linen and cotton. Even today, it is home to handloom clusters which are keeping age-old traditions alive. Growing up in the midst of this rich heritage was another key influence in my sartorial evolution.
When I think about the history of weaving and handloom in India, I close my eyes and, in my mind, I see a blur of images. I imagine people from the Indus Valley Civilization dressed in their simple cotton wraps, possibly the precursors to sarees. Coming down the ages, the epics and Vedic texts evoke memories of women from both common and royal households dressed in vastras befitting their stature. I wander into the Mughal Age with its rich history of textiles and weaving before ending my journey with images of the charkha and khadi from India's Swadeshi movement.
Fascinating stories of prominent women with a fondness for handloom
Throughout India's rich history, from the ancient ages to the modern era, handloom and natural fabrics have been a key element in the country's cultural heritage. In each of these historical time periods, handloom – and more specifically handloom sarees – has received patronage from celebrated women who have knowingly or unknowingly been trendsetters in popularizing this traditional art. And who can fault them? The creations of traditional weavers have enamoured countless women who have used the handloom saree to carve a distinct identity for themselves.
Although my inspiration for starting Six Yard Story lies in an innate desire to protect India's weaving and handloom traditions, I have also been deeply inspired by several women who have draped themselves in handwoven sarees with pride and elegance. These women belong to different eras, come from different backgrounds and have played key roles in giving shape to India's sociocultural and political heritage.
From Indira Gandhi's impeccable taste in handloom to Jaya Jaitly, Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani and Nirmala Sitharaman's elegant collections of handwoven sarees, I have admired women political leaders who have been ambassadors of India's traditional heritage. Leading ladies from India's film industry, including Rekha, the late Sridevi and Vidya Balan, have also proudly flaunted their love for handwoven sarees, especially Kanjeevaram, on multiple occasions. For prominent businesswomen Naina Lal Kidwai and Indra Nooyi, handwoven sarees are a regular part of their power dressing repertoire.
Reviving India's rich cultural heritage
The handloom industry is a source of livelihood for millions of weavers and their families. Over the last few months, I have been privileged to meet many such families in some of the remotest villages in India. What has been immensely moving for me is the fact that many of them endure extreme poverty to keep the art of traditional handloom weaving alive. For these artisans, weaving has a higher purpose – it is a preservation of India's ancient folklore, myths and sociocultural practices.
However, there is a real and imminent danger of these artists being forgotten if steps are not taken to keep their art alive. The proliferation of mills and power looms, consumer preferences for fast fashion, and apathetic policies have consigned weaving and handloom to the fringes of Indian society's fashion choices. The onus is on us to highlight the cultural significance of this vital part of our country's intangible heritage. And we can do that by making handloom sarees an indispensable part of our wardrobes.
In the past few years, Indian fashion designers have been leading efforts for the revival of handloom products. Efforts by prominent designers such as Ritu Kumar, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Abraham & Thakore, Anita Dongre, Madhu Jain, Sanjay Garg (Raw Mango) and Gaurang Shah to redefine and revive handloom sarees have brought them back in vogue. New and upcoming designers are also playing a crucial part in reviving traditional handloom sarees and fabrics.
As a passionate believer in the rich heritage of Indian handlooms, our endeavour is to weave handloom sarees back into the fabric of our daily lives. By procuring sarees directly from weavers, our aim is to eliminate middlemen and improve the artisans' financial condition. For us, this is the true meaning of revival. India's handloom industry, whose products are in high demand both domestically as well as internationally, needs many more passionate believers to save this dying art form.
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I remember listening to this as cassette & then as a compact disc. I was so excited to see it online with audible. But the sound quality is so awful. It sounds like she is talking in a tunnel or her voice is muffled. Its not clear at all compared to other audible audiobooks that I have purchased.


Latest SolydK edition freshly installed.
The video thumbnails option in Dolphin seems to be missing, so it can not be checked as option, like for JPEG or GIF pictures or other documents.
How can it be installed?


I have seen couple of foram messages where in people have suggested the option to use the JAVA mapping in XI to handle the special chars in message mapping.
I am wondering how the non-standard and non well formed xml data( e.g <tag> test&test </tag> )can be an input to the XI mappign ?
How does XI handles the non-format xml data ?
If you don't have any payload-dependent processing in the message pipeline (for example, conditional routing), the message is processed up to the mapping step.
For XSLT & Message Mappings, the messages need to be well-formed XMLs.
For Java mappings, you can treat the messages before you actually parse it as an XML message (for example, you can input the stream into a "escapeSpecialChars" method).
Can you paste here an example of such documentation?
On the contrary, you can actually even handle non-text or non-XML files through XI. For example, there's a blog (by William Li, I think) that shows how to send pdf files through XI (using no repository objects).
So, if there's no payload-dependent processing, the message will reach up to the mapping step. You only won't be able to see the payload in the SXMB_MONI because it will error out since it's an invalid XML (you can right click and check the source code, anyway).


Desvenlafaxine manufacturer makes Desvenlafaxine as a prescription drug, which is used to treat major cases of depression. You can take Desvenlafaxine in the form of an extended-release tablet by mouth to overcome symptoms such as loss of interest in daily activities, feelings of sadness, decreased energy level, or trouble sleeping.
Desvenlafaxine is well-known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Its main goal with the Desvenlafaxine is to help reinstate the equilibrium of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. Sometimes, the drug can be used as a part of a combination therapy, meaning, you may need to take it with the other medicines.
So, how to use Desvenlafaxine?
First things first, kindly read the Medication Guide before you intake desvenlafaxine. Also, if your pharmacist has provided you with the Patient Information Leaflet, do not forget to read it thoroughly before you get a refill. In case of confusion or questions, the best way is to approach your doctor or pharmacist.
Now, you can take this drug by mouth with or without food – whichever is advised by your doctor – usually once daily. Your medical condition and the response to the treatment determines the usage of desvenlafaxine. The important thing to remember is that you don't need to chew, crush, or dissolve this medicine in water. Because, doing so will release all the drug, which will further increase the risk of side effects. Also, you don't need to split the tablets except when your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do or they have a score line.
If you want to stop the dosage?
It is very important to continue using this medicine even if you feel good. It's not advisable to stop the medication of Desvenlafaxine manufacturer drugs without consulting your doctor. Because, if this drug is suddenly stopped, there is a chance that your condition may get worse. You may also experience symptoms like mood swings, headache, sleep changes, tiredness and brief feelings similar to electric shock. To bypass these symptoms when you want to stop the treatment of this drug, your doctor may reduce the dose gradually.
Many times, your doctor may advise you to start this medicine at a low dose and then rapidly increase your dose to reduce the risk of getting affected by side effects. Therefore, follow the dosage instructed by your doctor and do not increase your dose or use it more often than prescribed. Your condition is not going to improve faster with the increase of your dose and there is a high risk of side effects. But, remember to use this medicine regularly so you can get the most benefit from it. The better way is to use it at the same time each day, so that you can remember to take your dose.
Desvenlafaxine manufacturer's advice that with the regular usage of this drug, you may get drowsy or dizzy. It is very important to not to drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness unless you understand how this drug affects you. If you are an older patient, you need to avoid standing up or sitting down quickly. This will reduce the risk of fainting spells of feeling dizzy. Avoiding alcoholic drinks is strictly advised as it may interfere with the effect of this drug.
For more details, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Report them right away with (if any) new or worsening symptoms.


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describe AccountingPeriod do

  let(:form) do
    AccountingPeriodForm.new(
        name: 'Period 1',
        starts_at: Date.new(2014, 6, 29),
        ends_at: Date.new(2014, 7, 29),
        initial_deposit: BigDecimal.new(5000))
  end

  subject { CreateAccountingPeriod.new(form) }

  it 'should create AccountingPeriod' do
    actual_accounting_period = subject.run

    expect(actual_accounting_period).to be_instance_of AccountingPeriod

    persisted_actual_accounting_period = AccountingPeriodRepository.find(actual_accounting_period.id)
    expect(persisted_actual_accounting_period.name).to eq form.name
    expect(persisted_actual_accounting_period.starts_at).to eq form.starts_at
    expect(persisted_actual_accounting_period.ends_at).to eq form.ends_at
    expect(persisted_actual_accounting_period.initial_deposit).to eq form.initial_deposit
  end

  it 'should create transaction from templates for new AccountingPeriod' do
    template_1 = create(:template, day_of_month: 7)
    create(:template)

    actual_accounting_period = subject.run

    actual_transactions = TransactionRepository.all
    expect(actual_transactions.count).to eq 4

    transaction_1 = actual_transactions.third
    expect(transaction_1.accounting_period_id).to eq actual_accounting_period.id
    expect(transaction_1.amount).to eq template_1.amount
    expect(transaction_1.type).to eq template_1.type
    expect(transaction_1.date).to eq Date.new(2014, 7, 7)
    expect(transaction_1.template).to eq false
    expect(transaction_1.day_of_month).to be_nil
  end

  it 'should throw ValidationError when given form is invalid' do
    form.name = nil
    expect { subject.run }.to raise_error ValidationError
    expect(AccountingPeriodRepository.count).to eq 0
  end
end