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		<title>How Debt Affects Your Credit Score And What You Can Do To Repair The Damages</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A good rating on your financial background is a must when you have to apply for a loan or take out mortgage. That is the first thing a prospective lender will look for when he receives your application. If the information available is not satisfactory, you need to take immediate steps to do some credit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A good rating on your financial background is a must when you have to apply for a loan or take out mortgage. That is the first thing a prospective lender will look for when he receives your application. If the information available is not satisfactory, you need to take immediate steps to do some credit repair.</p>
<p>‘What you don&#8217;t know might not be able to hurt you&#8217; is not a correct statement when applied to your credit score. It is based on a sheet prepared by agencies whose sole work is to keep a track of your finances and update information as and when there is a change. It contains all financial data like your payment history, loan balances and credit card debts. If you have ever applied for bankruptcy or faced foreclosure and other such things it will be easily available to view, hence the need for credit repair. This is a free credit report which is available to lending institutions when you apply for a new loan or credit card.</p>
<p>Damages To Your Rating</p>
<p>When you are late in making your payments it will eventually show up on your report. It can do some damage to your score when you have a number of late payment remarks especially if the amounts and the period of missed payments are big.</p>
<p>It might damage your rating when you find yourself needing to settle your accounts with your lender. You will need to do some serious credit repair if you want to come out of this situation looking better off.<br />
When you over-utilize your cards and reach uncomfortably close to your credit limits, it means that the agency has more reasons to award lower points in your favor. When you apply for new cards again and again you are giving an opportunity to new lenders to keep accessing your information, to check whether you can handle them.</p>
<p>Repair The Damages</p>
<p>Your rating is a very closely kept secret but it is in your best interest to do some credit repair when you find the numbers lacking. The first thing when you need to do some damage control is to get a hold of a copy of your report from the agencies that have one on you. You need to make sure that the information available on them is accurate. If not, have physical proof of the mistake that has been made.</p>
<p>Then start credit repair by making sure that you pay all your bills on time. It is the first thing that lenders look for, when they need to get an idea of your creditworthiness. You will also need to make sure that you are not trying to max out the credit limit. Maintain a safe distance from it, on all the cards you are holding.</p>
<p>Open only that number of cards or debts which you can handle. Having too many cards and not enough means to pay them may require you to undertake credit repair.</p>
<p>Conclusion</p>
<p>It is not always necessary that you need to have a credit score. If you have never borrowed from a bank or issued a credit card for yourself then you are in no danger of having a bad credit rating. Your clean history will be a good ground for starting on the right note.</p>
<p>Learn to improve your credit score by up to 247 points in the next 90 days.A step by step do it yourself guide to fixing your credit problems.Stop paying more interest for your loans and credit cards.Get the Credit Secrets Revealed ebook today and change your life.To find out more information about improving your credit score,go to <a href="http://www.getcredithelpnow.info/">http://www.getcredithelpnow.info/</a></p>
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		<title>The Dynamics of WOW Gold</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>siidana</dc:creator>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">The World of War Craft or WOW as it is popularly known is a virtual world of war craft games popularly sought after by over 8 million players all over the world with the numbers only increasing. The ancient realm of Azeroth fascinates the player with all the heroic exploits and grand quests required to be undertaken on this online multiplayer game. The popularity of such games has brought forth the concept of a virtual economy in which people engage in exchange of virtual commodities at a price and has now advanced towards real money purchases. <a href="http://www.offgamers.com/world-of-warcraft/wow-us-c-16-2299.ogm">Wow gold</a> which is earnings from Wow is being traded by a number of sites. Wow gold is required to buy powerful weapons and equipments in the game and you need lots of it to reach higher levels.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">While amassing <a href="http://www.offgamers.com/world-of-warcraft/wow-us-c-16-2299.ogm">Wow gold</a><strong> </strong>choose a site which is reliable and security is guaranteed. The details to be provided include the name of your character, your faction, details of the realm etc. Due to high speed internet services, as soon as you make the payment within minutes the Wow gold will be lodged in your account.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">This is not wholly ethical though, since the promoters of the game consider the buying of gold from third party sites as illegal and once you are caught, no doubt your account will be terminated. It’s always better to play the game in the real sense rather than opting for the easy way out and amassing gold from easy sources. This dampens the spirits of other players who while playing have to overcome several hardships in the war worn world to get an epic mount.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">However if your decision is to buy <a href="http://www.offgamers.com/world-of-warcraft/wow-us-c-16-2299.ogm">Wow gold</a> then, do so only after knowing the latest exchange rates. Majority of players use auction houses to get the gold in bulk.</span></p>
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<p><span style="&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">You can always buy <a href="http://www.offgamers.com/world-of-warcraft/wow-us-c-16-2299.ogm">WOW Gold</a> at online stores rather than wasting your precious time acquiring them by playing. The transactions are safe and you can get to new levels of game play. To know more you can visit <a href="http://www.offgamers.com/world-of-warcraft/wow-us-c-16-2299.ogm">offgamers.com</a>.</span></p>
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		<title>Rheumatoid Arthritis Cure and Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drmitaljohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, inflammatory type of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is also classified as an autoimmune disease because it can affect multiple other organs of the body; rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic illness and is sometimes called rheumatoid disease. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis will typically not have pain or swelling [...]]]></description>
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<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, inflammatory type of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is also classified as an autoimmune disease because it can affect multiple other organs of the body; rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic illness and is sometimes called rheumatoid disease.</p>
<p>Patients with <a href="http://www.herbalcureindia.com/arthritis-remedy/arthritis-tablets.html"><em><strong>rheumatoid arthritis</strong></em></a> will typically not have pain or swelling in the finger joint closest to the fingertip the distal interphalangeal joint. The other joints in the hand are often affected. The affected joints are often tender to the touch.</p>
<p>Depending on how long the person has been having symptoms, and the severity of the rheumatoid arthritis, there may also be some deformity in the fingers, hands, wrists, and other joints.</p>
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<p>Rheumatoid nodules may develop and be felt as firm lumps beneath the skin. These occur most commonly at points of pressure under the elbow and on the fingers. Usually rheumatoid nodules do not cause pain but they can become infected or put pressure on a nerve in which case they would need to be treated. Rheumatoid arthritis is a common rheumatic disease, affecting approximately 1.3 million people in the United States, according to current census data. The disease is three times more common in women as in men.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.herbalcureindia.com/arthritis-remedy/arthritis-tablets.html"><em><strong>Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms</strong></em></a>: &#8211; Generally, if a joint on the right side of your body is affected; the same joint on the left side is also affected. Feeling tired and run-down with swollen lymph glands, a low fever, little or no appetite, and weight loss Appearance of small bumps under the skin near the affected joints</p>
<p>* Joint pain, joint swelling, joint stiffness, and warmth around the affected joint</p>
<p>* Morning stiffness which lasts one or more hours</p>
<p>* Small bumps called nodules may appear around effected joints.</p>
<p>* Fatigue and noticeable loss of energy</p>
<p>* Low grade fevers and sometimes flu-like symptoms</p>
<p>* Loss of appetite, weight loss, and anemia associated with chronic diseases, depression</p>
<p>* Dry eyes and dry mouth associated with a secondary condition Jorgen’s syndrome</p>
<p>* Joint deformity and instability from damage to cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and bone</p>
<p>* Stiffness in the joints. You will usually see a reduction in the range of motion of effected joints.</p>
<p>* Limited range of motion in affected joints</p>
<p>* Flares and remission of disease activity is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis</p>
<p>How to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis: -</p>
<p>Diet: One of the simplest treatments, and yet a treatment that has been found to be effective for many people, is consuming an anti-inflammatory diet. Primarily, this consists of consuming omega-3 fatty acid containing foods, including small cold water fish, fruits, and vegetables. See the section on diet and nutrition for more details.</p>
<p>Exercise and rest: Rest is an important part of treating rheumatoid arthritis. One of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis can be fatigue as well as a sense of generalized malaise. It is important to get adequate rest so that your body does not get run down; this is true for everyone, but particularly true for people with rheumatoid arthritis.</p>
<p>Early diagnosis: The sooner that rheumatoid arthritis is treated, the better. If you think you might have rheumatoid arthritis, or other type of arthritis, don’t delay in getting to your doctor. Prolonging treatment only makes it more difficult to treat later.</p>
<p>Physical therapy: It is important to be enrolled in a well-structured physical therapy program. In addition, physicians and physical therapists can fit you for gait aids (e.g. cane) when necessary.</p>
<p>Weight loss: As with other forms of arthritis, if you are overweight then losing weight can make a large impact on decreasing pain and stiffness in your joints by taking some of the pressure off of them.</p>
<p>For more information&#8217;s visit <a href="http://www.ayurvedicherbalcure.com/health-products/rumalaya-forte-tablet.html">Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment</a> and <a href="http://www.herbalcureindia.com/arthritis-remedy/arthritis-tablets.html">Arthritis Treatment</a>.  Also visit <a href="http://www.herbalcureindia.com/products/shallaki.htm">Rheumatoid Arthritis Cure</a></p>
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		<title>Ways To Find The Best Storage Unit</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brownbyrne25361</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A need for storage is felt when you think of relocating near your office. It is also felt when you want to safeguard your valuables from loss or damage. At times, you may not want to trash items for the emotional value attached to them. Yes, it is usually difficult to part with your belongings. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A need for storage is felt when you think of relocating near your office. It is also felt when you want to safeguard your valuables from loss or damage. At times, you may not want to trash items for the emotional value attached to them. Yes, it is usually difficult to part with your belongings. A self-storage unit can come to your rescue here. You can safely keep your valuables without any fear of loss or damage due to theft, fire, natural calamities and so on. There are several facility providers available in the market and it can become difficult to choose the right one. However, internet search engine can be of great help. Simply type the relevant keywords and you will get a list of service providers that meet your requirements. Indeed the world has shrunk with the advancement in technology. Everything is now available with the click of a mouse. You can now look up for information from any corner of the world. Storage search has become very easy; you no longer have to dial numbers incessantly. Earlier, the only option to locate a storage unit was through phone, one had to sit down with the list of numbers. But the situation has changed now; you can get information in a jiffy.</p>
<p>What’s more? You can also get quotes from various service providers. This can help you compare prices, features and other facilities, so that you make the right choice. Search engine is like a magic wand, you merely have to fill in your requirements or simply type your area code and the results are displayed instantly. You can directly get in touch with the service provider over phone or ask for quotations online. Even better is to chat with the customer service staff online. Communication now happens at lightning speed. The concept of mobile storage search is also catching up, many people access information over their internet enabled mobile phone.</p>
<p>Few factors should be kept in mind while searching for a self-storage unit. Look for the following features; location, safety and security measures, customer service, back office operations, add on services, insurance services, fees, and support services like 24 X 7 access to the unit. These features are very important and will make a huge difference to your experience. Some units also provide state of the art services like; climate controlled or humidity controlled units. These units maintain the temperature levels of the unit so that your valuables are not subject to extreme weather conditions. This prevents the degradation of articles. Another innovation in this field is the introduction of units designed specially for storing wine. Just type the word “climate controlled unit” in the search engine and choose one that best suits your requirement.</p>
<p>Storage units these days have come a long way. Gone are the days of those traditional units that did not offer 100% safety and security. These days units are built professionally and some units are created in such a manner that you can drive right up to the unit. You can also park your car in front of these units. Use the search engine for more information.</p>
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		<title>The Natural Cure For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:48:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome involve physical therapy machines like ultrasound and muscle stimulation that help reduce inflammation. Stretches and exercises are also usually recommended. These treatments can temporarily reduce the inflammation and pain but do nothing to eliminate what is causing the inflammation. Sometimes, stretching the tight muscles and strengthening the opposing muscles will help [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome involve physical therapy machines like ultrasound and muscle stimulation that help reduce inflammation. Stretches and exercises are also usually recommended. These treatments can temporarily reduce the inflammation and pain but do nothing to eliminate what is causing the inflammation.</p>
<p>Sometimes, stretching the tight muscles and strengthening the opposing muscles will help take some pressure off the median nerve but the cause is still there. If this is done long enough it will eventually create other tight muscles that compensate for the problem. An illusion of being cured occurs but, as the condition worsens, the carpal tunnel syndrome usually returns. Treating the problem this way requires ongoing stretching, exercise or treatment; but as the problem progresses, more time is required to treat the symptoms and eventually these methods stop working.</p>
<p>Some doctors prescribe pain killers, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and even anti-depressant drugs for carpal tunnel syndrome and numerous other problems. These also just treat the symptoms while doing nothing to eliminate the cause. Many of these drugs have negative side-effects and some (cortisone injections) may even weaken your tendons or ligaments leading to even worse problems. These doctors are attempting to mask the problem until the body uses other muscles to compensate. This sometimes works in mild cases, but as the problem progresses the body finally runs out of things to compensate with and the pain returns. At this point, some doctors tell people to train for a new job that puts less stress on the wrists and to just live with the remaining pain. Not a great option if you ask me.</p>
<p> Surgery for CTS usually involves cutting the flexor retinaculum in half and allowing it to heal with scar tissue in the gap. This makes the ligament longer, and the carpal tunnel larger so there is less pressure on the median nerve. This may help for a while but, once again, as the problem progresses, the condition worsens until the pressure in the larger tunnel becomes high enough to cause the pain to return. Every person I have met who had the surgery and continued with the same job had their problem return. Most of those who quit doing the job that caused the muscle damage had relief. In these cases, however, it will just be a matter of time before normal daily activities will cause the problem to progress into pain again. As you can see, none of the typical treatments for CTS do anything to eliminate the cause.</p>
<p><strong>The Natural Cure for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</strong></p>
<p>Carpal tunnel syndrome is difficult to treat if you do not understand the progression of this unique condition or how to eliminate the cause. This is why conventional therapies rarely help much. You now understand the cause and there is a way to eliminate the cause naturally.  The way to eliminate it is to remove the fibrotic adhesions from the muscles which are causing the cts.  Targeting the exact muscles which affect the carpal tunnel will allow the pressure on the median nerve to ease and the syndrome will dissipate as I have seen many times.  No drugs, no injections &#8211; just natural relief at the heart of the problem. </p>
<p>Then the chronic tendinitis-neuritis cycle and how to eliminate what I call the &#8220;cause of the cause&#8221;, or what you may be doing that over-stresses your wrist and forearm muscles, must be assessed.  If all done correctly, you will restore your damaged muscles back to their normal lengths, and your wrist and hand will then be essentially as good as new. There will <strong>not be a need for expensive treatments or time-consuming activities</strong> to constantly treat your symptoms. Proper instruction of exercise, stretching, and lifestyle choices will also prevent the condition from returning by taking the pressure off of the important weakened areas.</p>
<p><span class="copyright">By Ric Alexander</span></p>
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		<title>What to Look For While Choosing a Hand Surgery Specialist</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A hand surgery specialist is a doctor who can treat the problems on your wrist, arm, forearm, etc. Choosing the right doctor is a crucial decision that can determine the success of your surgical procedure. Following are the vital aspects to be considered while opting for a particular medical practitioner. Educational Qualifications: The first thing [...]]]></description>
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<div id="body">A hand surgery specialist is a doctor who can treat the problems on your wrist, arm, forearm, etc. Choosing the right doctor is a crucial decision that can determine the success of your surgical procedure. Following are the vital aspects to be considered while opting for a particular medical practitioner.</p>
<h2><span style="font-size: small;">Educational Qualifications:</span></h2>
<p>The first thing to look for while selecting a particular medical practitioner is his/her academic qualifications. You have the right to know whether he/she has board certification in his/her specialized area. The maximum certification that a surgeon can have in this regard is the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery.</p>
<p>The hand surgery specialist with this qualification will usually mention it in his/her yellow pages advertisement. If not, you should call the office and enquire about it. If there is some hesitation from the part of the office staff in answering questions about the surgeon&#8217;s credentials, it is better for you to avoid him/her.</p>
<p>You have to also check whether the hand surgery specialist belongs to any association, the membership of which requires high standards and enforcement of ethical practices.</p>
<h2><span style="font-size: small;">Practice History:</span></h2>
<p>As a patient, you should know whether the surgeon has specialized only in surgical procedures related to the particular field that you want or is it something that he does once in a while only. These details can be found out from the office directly or from the yellow pages.</p>
<p>You should also be concerned about the number of operations that the person has performed in the past, and their results. Along with this, it is advisable for you to enquire whether the surgeon is keeping himself/herself updated on the current trends in his field of medicine. To make an informed choice, you should also seek access to the results of previous patients, through provisions like before and after photos.</p>
<h2><span style="font-size: small;">Financial Viability:</span></h2>
<p>While going in for the operation, if you don&#8217;t want to go beyond the limits of your insurance plan, you have to see whether your plan matches the costs of the treatment that the particular specialist offers. You should also be aware whether he/she gets any financial incentive to limit the treatment offered to the patients.</p>
<h2><span style="font-size: small;">Quality Of Consultation:</span></h2>
<p>Another important factor in choosing a hand surgery specialist is the time he/she allots to patients for first/follow-up visits. Also, get to know whether you have to spend more than an hour on an average to meet the doctor. If so, it is better to search for another one. See whether you get a timely appointment also.</p>
<h2><span style="font-size: small;">Special Skill To Solve Your Problem:</span></h2>
<p>In the vast field of surgical treatment related to your upper limbs, all doctors will not have the same level of interest and skill in solving your unique problems. So, it is vital to select a medical practitioner, who can provide tailor-made solutions to your exclusive medical conditions.</p>
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<p><span class="copyright">By Andrew Stratton</span></p>
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		<title>What is the Cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a cumulative trauma disorder (CTD), which is also called a repetitive strain or repetitive stress injury (RSI). Cumulative trauma disorders are currently the number one job related ailments in the United States. They cause almost all lower back and neck problems, as well as the majority of shoulder, knee, foot, and other joint pains. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a cumulative trauma disorder (CTD), which is also called a repetitive strain or repetitive stress injury (RSI). Cumulative trauma disorders are currently the number one job related ailments in the United States. They cause almost all lower back and neck problems, as well as the majority of shoulder, knee, foot, and other joint pains. The wrist is the most common injury with the hand being second.</p>
<p>By 1995, Carpal tunnel syndrome had increased to 50 percent of all reported job-related injuries. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the forearms or hands. Pain is often felt in the wrist, thumb and first two fingers. This is the area of the hand supplied by the median nerve. No matter what your job or how you developed it, carpal tunnel syndrome can be very debilitating.  </p>
<p>There are eight bones in your wrist known as carpal bones. They form a U-shape that has a wide band-like ligament across the top (palm side) known as the flexor retinaculum (a.k.a. transverse carpal ligament). Together they form what is known as the carpal tunnel. When someone uses their hands and wrists excessively, the wrist flexor, forearm pronator and numerous finger muscles receive repetitive stress.</p>
<p>This causes a build-up of fibrotic adhesions or scar tissue that makes the muscles shorter and tighter. It is sort of like adding straw to a camel&#8217;s back until his back eventually breaks. Of course, a severe injury to the muscles can add a lot of scar tissue at one time. When the tightness in the muscles reaches a certain level it leads to misalignments of the wrist, hand and forearm bones. The tightness also causes tendinitis of the wrist and finger flexor muscles. The increased stress causes the muscles to build up more scar tissue at an ever-increasing rate. </p>
<p>As the tendinitis progresses and the misalignments worsen, there is eventually enough inflammation and swelling to put pressure on the median nerve that goes through the carpal tunnel. This pressure causes neuritis (nerve inflammation) and neuralgia (nerve pain) in the palm side of the wrist and hand. It also affects normal nerve flow to the muscles that the median nerve innervates (controls). These key muscles involved in carpal tunnel syndrome are now weaker and more easily over-stressed. As they accumulate more damage and become tighter, the CTS progresses more rapidly.</p>
<p>By Ric Alexander</p>
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