Leglocks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Jun 24, 2009
Very popular in Russian sambo, calf crushes and knee compressions can cause knee dislocations and/or fractures of the tibia and fibula. Use extreme care when training these techniques, because a dislocated knee is a potential career ender. (Suite101.com)
The Death of Macho Jun 24, 2009
But Russian men, floored by the dislocations of the Soviet collapse and a decade of economic crisis, simply couldnt adapt. It was common for men to fall into depression and spend their days drinking and lying on the couch smoking, Moscow writer Masha Lipman observes. (Slate)
Top 10 Sports Injuries Jun 20, 2009
About 20% of sports injuries involve the shoulder, including dislocations, sprains and strains. Shoulder injuries are most common in tennis, swimming, weightlifting, baseball, and volleyball basically, any sport that involves a lot of overhead movement. (Fox News)
Global Warming Bill Is A Job-Killer Jun 18, 2009
Buried in the fine print of their jobs-killing bill is a provision to provide relief against massive dislocations. "The Democrats' bill has an unemployment provision that provides 70% of your job benefit for at least three years in addition to any other unemployment benefits if you lose your job because of that bill," Rep. (Investors Business Daily)
Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries Jun 2, 2009
Soft tissue injuries (34 percent) and fractures and dislocations (20 percent) were the most common types of injuries, and the parts of the body most often injured were the face (34 percent) and the upper extremities (32 percent). "Although baseball injuries have declined, the consistently high numbers of injuries requiring emergency treatment highlight the importance of increasing our prevention efforts," study co-author Dr. Gary Smith, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at... (MEDLINEplus)
National study finds youth baseball-related injuries down 25 percent May 27, 2009
The most common types of injuries were soft tissue injuries (34 percent) followed by fractures and dislocations (20 percent). The face (34 percent) and the upper extremities (32 percent) were the most commonly injured body regions. (EurekAlert!)
Barclays Capital Plans to Hire 65 Bankers to Expand European M&A Business May 26, 2009
The firm is already gaining market share as it takes advantage of market dislocations, said Parker, who has more than 23 years of experience in M&A and advised on major telecommunications deals, including Cingular Wirelesss $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services in 2004. has so far avoided taking money from the U.K. government by boosting capital through stock and asset sales after $18. (Bloomberg)
READ: Full text of Geithner's prepared remarks May 21, 2009
As a result of the severe dislocations in the credit markets that began in October 2008, however, both lenders that originate loans under SBA programs and the "pool assemblers" that package such loans for securitization have experienced significant difficulty in selling those loans or securities in the secondary market. This, in turn, has significantly reduced the ability of lenders and pool assemblers to make new small business loans. (USA Today -- Money)
The "Government Option": "Single Payer" By Another Name May 20, 2009
Beyond that immediate series of dislocations, look for a sharp decrease in the number of talented young people heading towards medical school. Of course many thousands of young doctors will pursue their dreams of being healers regardless of the economics of the out-years of their practices, but only fools will deny that thousands of other would-be doctors will simply refuse to go to work for the government, which is what the government option means for health care providers. (Townhall.com)
U.S. Department of Labor announces $1.3 million grant to assist workers affected by declining automotive industry in Minnesota May 20, 2009
Between October 2008 and January 2009, workers from 27 automotive-related companies were notified of pending dislocations. Of the $1,320,100 announced today, $660,052 will be released initially. (PR Newswire)
Overcoming the Great Recession An Address to the Japan National Press Club, Remarks by John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, at the Japan National Press Club, Tokyo, May 18, 2009 May 19, 2009
Credit market dislocations have receded and financial market sentiment has improved. In some countries, business and consumer confidence appear to be bottoming out. (IMF News)
Decentralism May 12, 2009
Of course, it is not possible to isolate this drain of intellectual and social capital from the loss of economic capital (yet another reason why the dislocations of globalization are ruinous for local cultures and communities) from these regions of the country: poor states remain so because the most talented leave (indeed they are encouraged to leave and their ability to leave is celebrated), but these people leave because there are so few opportunities, and once-prosperous states begin to enter... (The American Conservative)
Don't Stress About It May 7, 2009
The take-away: Since the dislocations of last fall, the rates have fallen back to earth and returned to normal market conditions. Companies borrow from other companies and investors on a short-term basis through the vital but obscure commercial paper market. (Slate)
Sprained wrist slows Patriots running back Taylor May 5, 2009
An MRI did not reveal any fractures, dislocations, or ligament damage, and the initial diagnosis of a sprain was confirmed. Taylor was told to put the wrist in a Velcro splint, rest it, and ice it. (Boston Globe)
State has existing formulas for dysfunction May 1, 2009
So how are we asked to solve such dislocations in our body politic in 2009. With yet another arbitrary solution imposed on future generations: Proposition 1A, which creates a rigid budgetary process embedded, yet again, in the concrete of arithmetic benchmarks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Eugene Robinson: GOP going AWOL at crucial moment in nation's history May 1, 2009
Energy is a huge and complicated issue, but shifting to a "green" economy will involve big dislocations and require considerable sacrifice. None of this stuff is easy, and while I support Obama's progressive approach in all these areas, I realize that vigorous debate can only increase the odds of getting the big policy choices right. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Freedom Riders reach out to veterans Apr 18, 2009
He said Army doctors suggested first that his dislocations meant maybe he was just ultra-flexible, then that his symptoms were all in his head. He shakes his head. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Texas Rangers extends player care contract Apr 15, 2009
The center specializes in the treatment of sports-type injuries, including broken bones, dislocations, sprains, ligament tears and tendonitis. The services are provided to the Rangers players under the supervision of team physician Dr. Keith Meister, according to the Texas Rangers. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Govt. credit rating sags Apr 11, 2009
This negative outlook reflects the significant fiscal challenges local governments face as a result of the housing market collapse, dislocations in the financial markets, and a recession that is broader and deeper than any recent downturn, Moody s said in its report. With the past year s relentless stream of negative economic and financial news, the current economic environment will clearly pose significant challenges for many if not most local governments. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
READ THE MINUTES: FOMC meeting of March 17-18 Apr 9, 2009
Most meeting participants interpreted the evidence as indicating that credit markets still were not working well, and that the Federal Reserve's lending programs, asset purchases, and currency swaps were providing much-needed support to economic activity by reducing dislocations in financial markets, lowering the cost of credit, and facilitating the flow of credit to businesses and households. Participants discussed the prospective further increase in the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, with a... (USA Today -- Money)
UNTIL IT HURTS: How the sports obsession harms our kids Apr 8, 2009
First, unlike acute traumatic injuries -- dislocations, hyperextensions, and other mishaps -- injuries caused by overuse are easily prevented. By introducing variety, moderation and rest into an everyday sports routine, a child's risk can be cut to nearly zero. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Budget Process Committee: Hamiltons 216th Annual Town Meeting Apr 2, 2009
The Warrant for Hamilton s 216th Annual Town Meeting is dominated by the efforts to cope with the financial dislocations. On Monday, May 4, Hamilton residents will consider Annual Town Meeting articles ranging from the recommendations from the Government Study Committee, moving forward with potential development of the landfill, supporting senior citizens with a home-rule tax abatement proposal, and considering a citizens petition about whether Town Meetings should be held on Saturdays, all... (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Rage follows NYs $131.8B budget proposal Apr 1, 2009
The plan will result in severe service dislocations and lost jobs. Cutbacks in staff and services should be anticipated in most communities. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Jeffrey Sachs Is Not a Mass Murderer Mar 14, 2009
" Still, very entertaining if you're not one of the ones who lost relatives to bad economic advice. Or worrisome if you live in a country that is about to undergo a massive economic transformation. The Times article worries aloud about the implications for China and India. But frankly, as an American, I always worry about us first. And Jeff Sachs's old rival to be the youngest tenured professor at Harvard Larry Summers is making us all communists! (Again, I exaggerate for humorous effect.... (Slate)
Miene has overcome numerous hardships to excel in soccer and basketball Mar 11, 2009
Eight shoulder dislocations, three surgeries, six months of physical therapy, a lot of pain and agony ... It s by far the most painful thing I ve ever felt, Miene said of the dislocations ... The second dislocation wasn t as serious as the first, but it led to a series of eight dislocations on both shoulders. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Thrashers waive Perrin Mar 4, 2009
I ve heard a lot of guys with dislocations, they re out six months with surgery, Slater said before Tuesday s game. I was pretty fortunate mine didn t need surgery, just a lot of rehab. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
READ: Treasury's press release on AIG Mar 3, 2009
The steps announced today provide tangible evidence of the U.S. government's commitment to the orderly restructuring of AIG over time in the face of continuing market dislocations and economic deterioration. Orderly restructuring is essential to AIG's repayment of the support it has received from U.S. taxpayers and to preserving financial stability. (USA Today -- Money)
Retiring builders will keep hammers in hand (1106) Feb 25, 2009
Patients who have had hip surgery or simply have less strength in leg and back muscles risk falls and dislocations trying to sit in low seats, he said. The lift alleviates such worries and is much less expensive than buying a special lift chair, which MacBeth said could cost as much as 900. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
* Coming soon: Capitalism 3.0 Feb 18, 2009
A combination of deep recession, global economic dislocations and effective nationalization of large swathes of the financial sector in the worlds advanced economies has deeply unsettled the balance between markets and states. Where the new balance will be struck is anybodys guess. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
All eyes on Lumsden Feb 16, 2009
And after suffering repeated shoulder dislocations, he was shutdown for off-season surgery for the second year in a row. I'm not going to change the way I run, Lumsden said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
More young people needing hip replacement surgery Feb 15, 2009
After suffering intense pain for several years and multiple dislocations, Shannon underwent shoulder replacement surgery, which reduced the pain and allowed her to remain active. "I knew I would probably never play basketball and softball again, but I was OK with that as long as I could ski and ride my bike," she said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Madagascar: The Madagascar Scandal Feb 12, 2009
So far the African Union has been more concerned with military conflicts than with economic and social dislocations. In Zimbabwe it is President Robert Mugabe's insistence on economic violence rooted in lack of land that has forced the African Union to recognize its importance. (allAfrica.com)
Cementless Cup Device Developed For Hip Replacements Shows Durability After More Than 20 Years Feb 11, 2009
Despite the increasing prevalence of wear-related problems, the main modes of failure were infection and recurrent dislocations. The study authors recommend the use of larger diameter femoral heads and more wear-resistant bearings to decrease the risks of these complications. (Science Daily)
The magically deflating oil price: Is it all about speculation? Feb 7, 2009
In order to avoid future massive economic dislocations, fundamentally more abundant fuel is needed within the transportation sector. That fuel is not necessarily limited to oil. (Energy Pulse, CO)
High School Sports Shoulder Injuries More Likely in Boys Feb 7, 2009
The most common shoulder injuries included sprains and strains (37 percent), dislocations and separations (24 percent), contusions (12 percent), and fractures (7 percent). Six percent of shoulder injuries required surgery, and dislocations and separations accounted for more than half of all shoulder surgeries. (MEDLINEplus)
