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By Sarah A LoBisco, ND

A few years ago, I was introduced to Dr. Amen's work. Daniel Amen, MD is a psychiatrist who has revolutionized the treatment of brain disorders through his integrative approach of neurofeedback, nutrition, hyperbaric oxygen, lifestyle medicine, pharmaceuticals, and herbal therapy.

?Dr. Amen utilizes a functional psychiatry approach. By implementing SPECT scans (Single-photon emission computed tomography, a nuclear medicine imaging technique), Dr. Amen is able to determine over, under, or optimal activity in the brain or if there is damage in certain areas from trauma, drugs or other factors. Through this approach, the brain is given nutrients and medicines based on which PART of the brain needs support, not on the diagnostic label. This can mean the difference between Columbine and antidepressant miracles!

I require Dr. Amen's brain checklist to be completed by all my new clients. For most, this survey and symptom review will assist me in determining which neurotransmitters or nutrients would be most beneficial for optimal brain support and function. Furthermore, I can run functional tests to analyze how if there are problems in formation or utilization brain neurotransmitters.

The fact is one third of adults meet the criteria for diagnosable mental disorders. However, what if part of these distinguishable pathological mental patterns were related to nutrient deficiencies? ?Doesn't that make sense? If your car engine doesn't have the proper amount of fluid, wouldn't it act a little funky?

Authors Shaheen Lakhan and Karen Vierira found just that. After their rigorous review of various studies, they concluded:

Here we have shown just a few of the many documented nutritional therapies that can be utilized when treating mental disorders. Many of these studies were done in the 1970s and 1980s, but were soon discontinued because they were underfunded. Nutritional therapies have now become a long-forgotten method of treatment, because they were of no interest to pharmaceutical companies that could not patent or own them. Instead, the companies that funded most clinical research spent their dollars investigating synthetic drugs they could patent and sell; these drugs however usually caused adverse side effects.

There is tremendous resistance to using supplements as treatments from clinicians, mostly due to their lack of knowledge on the subject. Others rather use prescription drugs that the drug companies and the FDA researches, monitors and recalls if necessary. However, for some patients, prescription drugs do not have the efficacy of nutritional supplements and they sometimes have far more dangerous side effects.

Here are some clinical pearls from their research:

Major Depression may manifest in the absence of the following:

-magnesium, EPA, DHA, various neurotransmitters, and B vitamins

Bipolar Disease may manifest due to:

"biochemical abnormalities in people with bipolar disorder include oversensitivity to acetylcholine, excess vanadium, vitamin B deficiencies, a taurine deficiency, anemia, omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies, and vitamin C deficiency"

I encourage you to read their article in full (listed below). Feel free to visit my previous blogs on this site and my homepage (www.dr-lobisco.com) for more references on this subject.

Sources:

1. Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler O, Walters EE: Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of twelve-month DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R).? Archives of General Psychiatry 2005, 62(6):617-627.

2. Shaheen E Lakhan & Karen F Vieira. Nutritional therapies for mental disorders. Nutrition Journal 2008, 7:2. January 2008. doi:10.1186/1475-2891-7-2

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Energy Bill for 'cleaner economy'

29 November 2012 Last updated at 10:14 ET

Energy Secretary Ed Davey says the Bill will transform the energy landscape

Energy minister Ed Davey has unveiled the government's much-trailed Energy Bill, setting out the roadmap for the UK's switch to "a low-carbon economy".

Energy firms can increase the "green" levy from ?3bn to ?7.6bn a year by 2020, potentially increasing household bills by ?100.

But big, energy-intensive companies could be exempt from the extra costs of the switch to renewable energy.

There are also proposals for financial incentives to reduce energy demand.

The "transformation" will cost the UK ?110bn over ten years, Mr Davey said.

He told MPs: "Britain's energy sector is embarking on a period of exceptional renewal and expansion.

"The scale of the investment required is huge, representing close to half the UK's total infrastructure investment pipeline."

The government's plan formed the "biggest transformation of Britain's electricity market since privatisation," he said.

Measures proposed in the Bill and consultations include:

• Household energy bills to rise ?100 on average by 2020
• "Green" levy charged by energy firms to rise from ?3bn to ?7.6bn
• Switch to clean energy to cost ?110bn over ten years
• Bill aims to encourage investment in low-carbon power production
• Energy-intensive companies may be exempt from additional charges
• Possible financial incentives to reduce energy consumption

Mr Davey said government policy was "designed specifically to reduce consumer bills", arguing that without a move to renewable energy, bills would be higher because of a reliance on expensive and volatile gas prices.

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Analysis

The government has unveiled plans to exempt some of Britain's biggest industries from charges for clean electricity.

The Energy Bill confirms that households will be expected to pay about ?100 a year on average to get more power from nuclear and renewables.

But it looks as though energy intensive firms won't have to pay the extra charges. It's feared that if their energy bills rise too high, they'll move manufacturing jobs abroad.

The move may prove controversial with consumer groups.

The Bill confirms that households would provide ?7.6bn of subsidy to nuclear and renewables by 2020 to keep the lights on and to meet targets on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.

The government says the investment will shield the UK from volatile gas prices and force down costs in the long run.

But ministers have also announced that some of biggest industrial polluters in the UK - like steel and cement - may not be asked to pay extra. These global firms threaten to take their jobs elsewhere if power bills rise.

The government has recognised that if you are trying to cut global emissions of carbon, it's futile driving away firms to pollute somewhere else. But many households may wonder why they're being forced to pay extra whilst big firms are not.

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The Energy Bill aims to move the UK's energy production from a dependence on fossil fuels to a more diverse mix of energy sources, such as wind, nuclear and biomass.

This is to fill the energy gap from closing a number of coal and nuclear power stations over the next two decades, and to meet the government's carbon dioxide emissions targets.

By allowing energy companies to charge more, the government hopes they will have the confidence to invest the huge sums of money that are needed to build renewable energy infrastructure such as windfarms.

But the opposition said that investment in renewable energy had fallen under the coalition.

"The reason that's happened is because of the uncertainty the government has created - that's why firms have put investment on hold, or scrapped it altogether," said shadow energy and climate change secretary Caroline Flint.

She added that the absence of a carbon cap for the energy sector for 2030 further undermined investment in renewables.

Exemptions

But in a consultation paper published alongside the Bill, Mr Davey said energy-intensive industries, such as steel and cement producers, would be exempt from additional costs arising from measures to encourage investment in new low-carbon production.

"Decarbonisation should not mean deindustrialisation", Mr Davey said.

"The transition to the low carbon economy will depend on products made by energy intensive industries - a wind turbine for example needing steel, cement and high-tech textiles.

"This exemption will ensure the UK retains the industrial capacity to support a low carbon economy."

Without the exemption, the government fears big companies would cut jobs and relocate abroad.

Reducing demand

The government proposals to reduce electricity demand include financial incentives for consumers and businesses alike.

Shadow energy secretary Caroline Flint says the bill will see consumers will facing higher prices

For example, firms could be paid for each kilowatt-hour they save as a result of taking energy-reduction measures, such as low-energy lighting.

Householders and businesses could be given discounts and incentives to replace old equipment with more energy-efficient versions.

The government believes a 10% reduction in electricity demand could save ?4bn by 2030.

But research by management consultancy McKinsey suggests there is the potential to reduce demand by as much as 26%, equivalent to 92 terawatt-hours, or the electricity generated by nine power stations in one year.

Audrey Gallacher, director of energy at Consumer Focus, said: "The government's commitment to reduce energy demand through incentives for consumers and businesses is welcome.

"But it will come at a cost - which again will be passed onto customers."

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3 Renewable-Energy Nanotech Projects to Watch

According to three studies published in the journal?Technology and Innovation ? Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors, nanotechnology research being conducted in Florida could improve energy efficiency in several different applications.

One such project, which is being developed by researchers at the Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center at Florida Atlantic University, will attempt to use the energy in ocean waves and current, Phys.org reported. Through research and development of materials and marine current turbines, great advances in harnessing the ocean's kinetic energy can be made, according to researchers.

Another project, which is being developed by engineers from the University of South Florida's Clean Energy Resource Center, attempted to use ?rectenna? devices to convert waste heat into electrical energy. These devices capture thermal radiation, which oftentimes is an overlooked source of renewable energy, according to Phys.org. Rectennas, which are a combination of an antenna and a tunnel diode, could be more efficient than solar power if the technology is made to be more efficient.

Physicists from the University of South Florida are looking at ways to use nanotechnology in greenhouses to improve energy efficiency. For use in hydroponic agriculture, a new lighting device -- called a nanophosphor-based electroluminesence lighting device --?could be used to create precise wavelengths of light required for indoor photosynthesis, eliminating wasted energy and saving growers money.

More information on these and other research projects can be found at the Technology and Innovation journal.

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Flavorwire ? New York's 100 Most Important Living Writers

New York has ever been the center of the American literary universe ? the city of Whitman, of Edith Wharton, of every bar in Greenwich village ? and though the legendary metropolis has lost a little edge and a lot of grime since Henry Miller lived here, it is still home to and creative fodder for countless contemporary writers, each vying for their own place in its robust literary history.

As you may have heard, one of New York?s most legendary contemporary writers, Philip Roth, recently announced his retirement, which has left us thinking about the state of the city?s literary landscape ? and where it might go from here. To that end, we?ve taken a look at some of New York City?s most important writers, from Roth?s contemporaries to his possible successors, from those who have already been established by the passage of many years of excellence to younger writers of note who may still either cement or demolish their reputations. In making our list, we?ve chosen writers and journalists in the NYC area with serious literary merit, taking into consideration their legacy, their publishing history, and their cultural relevance across the board. Find our ranked top 100 list, as well as interviews with many of these distinguished authors, after the jump, and get to quibbling (as we know you will) in the comments.

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Groupon CEO Decision - Business Insider

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Yesterday, three news stories appeared that reported essentially the same thing:

Board members at Groupon were discussing firing the company's CEO, Andrew Mason.

These news stories did not cite each other. Rather, they cited "a source" or "sources" close to the situation. (Kara Swisher at All Things D broke the story. Then Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal followed. Swisher's a great reporter and may have flushed out the information, but sources quickly confirmed it to the WSJ and Bloomberg).

Normally, when separate news stories contain essentially the same information and don't cite each other, it means that the information has been leaked. And when information is leaked, it's because a person or company wants it out there.

In the case of the Groupon, it was not immediately obvious who stood to gain from the Andrew Mason information.

It didn't help Andrew Mason, certainly.

And it didn't help the company, whose leadership was suddenly thrown into limbo.

And it didn't help the board as a whole, which looked like it was stabbing its CEO in the back.

It seemed unlikely that high-quality publications like All Things D, Bloomberg, and the Wall Street Journal would run with secondhand information. So it seemed the information had come directly from (or at the behest of) one or more of the board members who are discussing firing Mason.

Judging from the Wall Street Journal's story, which cited "fractures" and "clashes" between Andrew Mason and board members Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, it's not hard to guess who those board members might be.

In any event, leaking information like that was a cutthroat thing to do.

And it put Andrew Mason in an incredibly awkward position.

For one thing, it forced him to address in public the question of whether the board might fire him, which he did at our conference today in New York. Mason had a good answer for that question: With the stock getting clobbered, of course the board was discussing whether he is the right guy for the job. But boards generally have those discussions in private, not in newspapers.

Importantly, if everyone on the board wanted to fire Mason, there would have been no need to leak the story. The board could just have canned Mason at the upcoming meeting and announced the news when it was a fait accompli. So it seems likely that a couple of board members want to oust Mason and a couple of board members don't--and that the ones who do want to oust him blindsided him.

(That was the impression I got in our interview today, by the way--that Mason had been blindsided. He was articulate and composed, but he also seemed almost resigned to the fact that he was going to get canned).

It will be interesting to one day get the full story.

It will also be interesting to see how the situation plays out.

And inasmuch as someone on the Groupon board apparently wants us to have a public discussion about whether Andrew Mason should be canned, let's go ahead and have one.

The fire-Mason case is clear:

• Groupon's stock has had an abysmal year since its IPO a year ago.
• Groupon's international business is imploding.
• The growth of Groupon's core daily deal business has slowed to a crawl, and the product still clearly needs tuning (there are too many anecdotal stories of merchants not liking the product)
• There has been some senior management turnover
• Andrew Mason has only a few years of business experience and is now responsible for turning around and managing a massive global corporation, winning over Wall Street and the media, instilling passion and confidence in tens of thousands of rattled customers and employees

The give-Mason-more-time case, however, is also compelling:

• Groupon has likely grown faster than any company in history--from zero to $2.5 billion in revenue, 12,000 employees, and profitability in less than four years
• Groupon is still growing
• Groupon is making money
• Groupon has crushed almost all of its competitors
• Groupon has successfully launched a new business--merchandise--that is already doing more than $1.5 billion of annualized revenue
• Groupon's North American business is still doing well--it's the acquired companies in Europe that are the problem
• Mason has a lot left to learn, but he is learning quickly
• All companies go through rough periods.?

What decision will the board make? What's the right decision?

That's a tough one.

In my opinion, it comes down to Andrew Mason.

Andrew Mason has led Groupon this far (and very few observers appreciate how spectacularly hard that has been to do). If Andrew Mason wants to fight to keep his job, commits to learning more about how to run a multi-national corporation and communicate better with Wall Street and the media, and remains excited and passionate about his job, then he should be given more time. Not an indefinite amount of time, but more time.

If, on the other hand, Andrew Mason has learned that managing a huge global corporation, dealing with the media and investors, and continuing to build and manage a top-notch senior executive team is just not as much fun or as rewarding as leading Groupon in the early years, then he should step aside (or get canned).

This, by the way, is not a new situation for a founder-CEO to find himself in.

The skills and leadership ability required to grow a startup are different than those required to turn around and manage a vast global corporation. And many talented entrepreneurs and executives decide that they prefer one to the other.

I have huge respect for Andrew Mason for doing the interview today. Most CEOs would have cancelled the conference appearance. I also have huge respect for what Mason and his team have accomplished at Groupon over the past three years.

If Mason wants some more time to prove himself and fix Groupon, I hope the board gives him more time.

If he doesn't, I hope he resigns quickly, helps hire a great new CEO, and then eventually gets more credit for building the company than he has to date.

SEE ALSO: Groupon Stock Soars After CEO Andrew Mason's Conference Appearance

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/groupon-ceo-decision-2012-11

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So, you?re a Work-At-Home-Mom who has come up with a great idea for a business. Congratulations! There is nothing more empowering and affirming as having a vision and putting the steps in place to see it manifest.

Before you start to think about the kind of letterhead that you want or you begin thumbing through catalogs to pick out office furniture for your new endeavor, the first thing that you need to do is come up with a business plan so that you can secure funding for your company. This is vitally important being that over 50 percent of businesses close their doors within the first five years of opening them due, largely in part, to financial woes.

If you need some business plan writing tips, we have five that will definitely make getting your company off of the ground a lighter load:

Prepare. Before writing out your plan, the first thing that you have to do is prepare to do it. By this we mean putting in a bit of time to research just what needs to go into your plan to begin with. Some of the topics that you should seek information on are marketing strategies, the legal documents that you will need and the kind of companies that are similar to yours that already exist. Some of the websites that can provide you with some statistical data include the United States Department of Statistics, Bureau of Labor and Statistics and the United States Census Bureau, Statistics of U.S. Businesses.

Look at other models.?If you would like to look at some other models in order to get an idea of what kind of business plan is best for you, there are five main ones that you can Google for reference?s sake: the Subscription Business Model, the Pyramid Scheme Model, the Online Auction Model, the Monopoly Model and the Bait and Hook Model.

Get some software. Thanks to the internet, while you will definitely need to come up with an outline for your business plan, you won?t have to construct an entire business plan from scratch. There is actually business plan software that can help you to create the kind of plan that you need. Some websites worth checking out include Business Plan Pro and Plan Write.

Don?t forget four key components.?As things are starting to come together, don?t forget to put four key components into your business plan. They include an executive summary (your vision, what your services will provide, etc.); a business description (overview of your business, what will impact it, what your project?s competitive edge will be); market analysis (marketing demographics, target market, etc.) and your financial statements (income statements, cash flow sheets, if you plan on getting funding via?business loans, etc.).

Have someone review it. After you have put a draft of your business plan together, it?s a good idea to have someone who runs their own company to review it. Not only is it an extra pair of eyes that can check for errors, but they also may be able to provide you with some tips that you wouldn?t have thought about otherwise. There is wisdom in seeking wise counsel, so don?t hesitate to get as much professional advice as you need.

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Coldplay may be ready to take a few years off

By Courtney Hazlett, NBC News

The ever-popular rock band Coldplay might be ready to take an extended break, according to a hint bandleader Chris Martin dropped during a recent concert in Brisbane, Australia.

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"This is the last big show for three years or so," Martin told the stadium crowd during the Nov. 21 show. "I don't want to stop," he added, according to a Billboard reporter who attended the concert. Technically, Martin and company won't have to stop in the most immediate future. Coldplay is scheduled to play three more shows in 2012 -- one on Dec. 29 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, and shows on Dec. 30 and?31 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Beyond that, though, nothing is scheduled.

The British band has been together since they dropped their first album in 2000, "Parachutes." Billboard aptly describes Coldplay as "the mainstream rock group of their generation, a group who can shut down parts of a city on the other side of the world like they did here, and count small children and grandparents among the fans."

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Rolling Stones mark 50th year with London show

In this handout photo issued by LD Communications on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, the Rolling Stones in their promotional video for their new Rolling Stones single Doom and Gloom, filmed in Paris, France. The Rolling Stones have delivered a controversial new video clip directed by Jonas Akerlund and staring award winning Swedish actress Noomi Rapace and it packs a punch. Rapace jumped at the chance to get up close and personal with the Stones in Paris and the results are somewhat eye-catching. (AP Photo/Rollingstones.com)

In this handout photo issued by LD Communications on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, the Rolling Stones in their promotional video for their new Rolling Stones single Doom and Gloom, filmed in Paris, France. The Rolling Stones have delivered a controversial new video clip directed by Jonas Akerlund and staring award winning Swedish actress Noomi Rapace and it packs a punch. Rapace jumped at the chance to get up close and personal with the Stones in Paris and the results are somewhat eye-catching. (AP Photo/Rollingstones.com)

In this handout photo issued by LD Communications on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, a scene from the Rolling Stone's promotional video for their new single Doom and Gloom, filmed in Paris, France. The Rolling Stones have delivered a controversial new video clip directed by Jonas Akerlund and staring award winning Swedish actress Noomi Rapace and it packs a punch. Rapace jumped at the chance to get up close and personal with the Stones in Paris and the results are somewhat eye-catching. (AP Photo/Rollingstones.com)

Mick Jagger, center, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, left, and Charlie Watts, right, of The Rolling Stones perform at the O2 arena in east London, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The band are playing four shows to celebrate their 50th anniversary, including two shows at London?s O2 and two more in New York. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

Mick Jagger, center, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, left, and Charlie Watts, right, of The Rolling Stones perform at the O2 arena in east London, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The band are playing four shows to celebrate their 50th anniversary, including two shows at London?s O2 and two more in New York. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

Mick Jagger, left and Keith Richards, of The Rolling Stones perform at the O2 arena in east London, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The band are playing four gigs to celebrate their 50th anniversary, including two shows at London?s O2 and two more in New York. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

LONDON (AP) ? The Rolling Stones made a triumphant return to the London stage on Sunday night in the first of five concerts to mark the 50th anniversary of their debut as an American-oriented blues band.

They showed no signs of wear and tear ? except on their aging, heavily lined faces ? as frontman Mick Jagger swaggered and strutted through a stellar two-and-a-half hour show. He looked remarkably trim and fit and was in top vocal form.

The Stones passed the half-century mark in style at the sometimes emotional gig that saw former bassist Bill Wyman and guitar master Mick Taylor join their old mates in front of a packed crowd at London's 02 Arena.

It was the first of five mega-shows to mark the passage of 50 years since the band first appeared in a small London pub determined to pay homage to the masters of American blues.

Jagger, in skin-tight black pants, a black shirt and a sparkly tie, took time out from singing to thank the crowd for its loyalty.

"It's amazing that we're still doing this, and it's amazing that you're still buying our records and coming to our shows," he said. "Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Lead guitarist Keith Richards, whose survival has surprised many who thought he would succumb to drugs and drink, was blunter: "We made it," he said. "I'm happy to see you. I'm happy to see anybody."

But the band's fiery music was no joke, fuelled by an incandescent guest appearance by Taylor, who played lead guitar on a stunning extended version of the ominous "Midnight Rambler," and Mary J. Blige, who shook the house in a duet with Jagger on "Gimme Shelter."

The 50th anniversary show, which will be followed by one more in London, then three in the greater New York area, lacked some of the band's customary bravado ? the "world's greatest rock 'n' roll band" intro was shelved ? and there were some rare nostalgic touches.

Even the famously taciturn Wyman briefly cracked a smile when trading quips with Richards and Ronnie Wood.

The concert started with a brief video tribute from luminaries like Elton John, Iggy Pop and Johnny Depp, who praised the Stones for their audacity and staying power. The Stones' show contained an extended video homage to the American trailblazers who shaped their music: Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and others. The montage included rare footage of the young Elvis Presley.

The Stones began their professional career imitating the Americans whose music they cherished, but they quickly developed their own style, spawning hundreds ? make that thousands ? of imitators who have tried in vain to match their swagger and style.

The concert began with some early Stones' numbers that are rarely heard in concert, including the band's cover of the Lennon-McCartney rocker "I Wanna Be Your Man" and the Stones original "It's All Over Now."

They didn't shy away from their darker numbers, including "Paint It Black" and "Sympathy for the Devil" ? Jagger started that one wearing a black, purple-lined faux fur cape that conjured up his late '60s satanic image.

He even cracked a joke about one of the band's low points, telling the audience it was in for a treat: "We're going to play the entire "Satanic Majesty's Request" album now," he said, referring to one of the band's least-loved efforts, a psychedelic travesty that has been largely, mercifully, forgotten.

He didn't make good on his threat.

He also made fun of the sky-high ticket prices, which had exposed the band to some criticism in the London press.

"How are you doing up in the cheap seats," he said, motioning to fans in the upper rows of the cavernous 02 Arena. "Except they're not cheap seats, that's the problem."

But Jagger seemed more mellow than usual, chatting a bit about the good old days and asking if there was anyone in the crowd who had seen them in 1962, when they first took to the stage.

He said 2012 had been a terrific year for Britain and that the Stones nearly missed the boat, playing no role in the celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the London Olympics, or the new James Bond film.

"We just got in under the wire," he said. "We feel pretty good."

Associated Press

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Violin bow maker keeps his craft alive

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In a small, sun-drenched studio outside of Boston, Benoit Rolland runs his hand over thin, dark planks of wood. He taps them to demonstrate how the percussive sound of each species varies. The pitch is higher in one plank, the reverb more durable in another.

By his count, Rolland is one of only a handful of people in the world who makes custom bows for violins, violas and cellos. It?s a traditional kind of work ? another Frenchman, Fran?ois-Xavier Tourte, settled the form of the bow in the 18th century, and most bows today are based on this design.

Though Rolland?s name might not?be widely known, his bows are played on instruments with recognizable names like Stradivarius and Guarneri. Rolland has been making custom bows since the early '70s, and today he can produce as many as 30 in a year, selling them for up to $15,000 apiece.

In almost any other field, a machine would have replaced his job, but his clientele are the professional musicians who travel the world performing at the top of their field.

Befitting such an expensive piece of equipment, Rolland?s process for designing a bow is very specific. It begins with a private audience.? If a customer lives abroad, he asks for them to send an audio recording.

?After a small while, I?m able to guess the bowings,"?Rolland said. "And then the fingerings. And the fingerings are very important, because they are linked to the bowings. And the bowings are linked to the fingerings.??

"It's a circle,"?Rolland explains. "When I can get into that circle, I have a fair idea of who I?m working for.?

After listening to the performer, Rolland chooses a specific wood and works up a design that accommodates their strengths and weaknesses. He prefers to use a species of Brazilian wood called pernambuco,? celebrated for its tone, strength and longevity.

Unfortunately, pernambuco is an endangered species, and it?s impossible to buy more of the rare timber.

Rolland has a stockpile of the wood that he hopes will last the rest of his life, but anticipating the eventual disappearance of pernambuco, he began experimenting with alternative materials. In the 80s, he was one of the first people to create a bow from carbon fiber.

Unlike the warm sound of a wooden bow, Rolland says, ?Carbon fiber conveys a very fast vibration. It?s not an advantage. We have to damp the vibration a little bit to give more warmth through the sound.?

His innovations have won him recognition. In October, he was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, also known as a ?Genius Award,? for the improvements he has made to the enduring wooden stick.

One of his recent changes to bow design was to slightly alter the angle at which the bow hair sits on an instrument, yielding greater sound and improved control.

?I do not plan nor intend to change the sound of the violin, otherwise it wouldn?t be a violin anymore," he says. "But, you know, violin playing is very difficult.?

When asked what he has in store, he demurs. ?I have several inventions that are cooking,"?he says with a grin. "I don?t say that because I?m French. ?

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How to Tell Real Clairvoyant Psychic Readings from Fakes

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Most importantly, always work with a psychic that you have good rapport with, or both of you could end up having difficulty trying to perform your roles in your psychic-client relationship. When this happens, it is likely that the person, even if they were a real psychic, will not be able to give you accurate readings.

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