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Adjusting to life after a serious injury can be an overwhelming and traumatic time for both for you and for your family. There's no planning for it, and when it does happen, it will change your life, sometimes change it permanently.
At Claim Today Solicitors, we are aware that the life-changing effects of serious injury go far beyond immediate pain. You may have found yourself unable to work, relying more heavily on your family and friends, or in need of expensive, ongoing professional treatment.
One of our expert serious injury solicitors will review the circumstances of your accident and its short and long term impact on your health and wellbeing in order to ensure that the injury claim process is smooth and the way forward is clear throughout.
Through our commitment Claim Today, Plan for Tomorrow, our team will ensure that you are seen by the right medical professionals, and that adjustments are made available to you as early as possible.
Types of serious injury
There are many kinds of serious injuries, arising from a wide variety of accidents, which can happen as a result of work place injury, on holiday, on the road or on public transport. Each accident is different, and the particular complexities of serious injury cases, which may need to take into account medical records, symptoms, and long-term consequences and care over many years, require the hand of injury claim specialists.
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- Accidents at work
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If your circumstances do not match to anything listed above, don't fear! If you feel you have a medical negligence case and wish to make a claim, you should still call us on 0800 093 93 92 and detail your case to a member of our team.
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To start your claim with Claim Today Solicitors, either call 08000 93 93 92, or start your claim by clicking here and filling out our form, where we will call you back to talk to you in more detail about your claim.
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Claim Today Solicitors is a personal injury firm that specialises in medical negligence and serious injury claims, and is nationally accredited for both client service and legal delivery in the field of personal injury.
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These are the things we want to know about AnDevCon Boston 2016. So we spoke with Katie Flash, director of conference programs at BZ Media (the coordinators of the conference) about what this year's AnDevCon will be like.
The event, which has been running since 2011 and will be hosted at the Boston Sheraton, is designed to help developers working with Android learn about important software and tools, acquire new skills and get valuable hands-on experience. According to Flash, they hope that this conference will "continue the education of the Android development community" and help enforce its status as a credible source of learning and information about the Android platform.
"Not only are [attendees] learning high-level skills, there's a lot of hands-on content," said Flash, adding that developers will have access to code that they can bring back to the office and gain "actionable insights that they can use immediately."
Flash said that another key feature of AnDevCon is their focus on providing info about new developments in popular software and integration tools. This year, she said there is a heavy focus on Firebase, a backend as a service that was acquired by Google and is making efforts to become a unified app platform for Android, iOS and mobile web development.
To provide unique insight into Firebase and other Google-based tools, Flash said that for the first time AnDevCon is featuring the "Google Learning Zone." This is a dedicated space where developers and representatives from Google will be available to share information about and provide demonstrations of their projects and products. Developers will also get the chance to "roll up their sleeves" and try out the tools for themselves, she said.
Flash said that this is unique because Google personnel have been perceived as distant from their customer base in the past. The Google Learning Zone gives those customers and potential customers a chance to connect with the company and get answers about products, such as Firebase, straight from the source. This includes hosting "Office Hours" all day Tuesday, where attendees can meet one-on-one with Googlers to ask their most burning questions about development.
"For a long time, they weren't really accessible," she said. "Now people can come down and talk to the people that are actually developing [the products]."
Flash said that enterprise developers will definitely benefit from this conference in addition to those that develop independently or for small companies.
To cater to enterprise-based attendees, Flash said that they are offering sessions such as a two part series on Tuesday titled "Enterprise Mobility Management with Android for Work." Flash said there will be numerous enterprise-centric topics covered in other sessions, particularly scaling at the enterprise level and security. Of course, there will be plenty of sessions geared towards smaller-scale developers as well.
"Our attendees really run the gamut of developers," Flash said. "There really is something for everyone."
Flash also said there will be a number of special events running in addition to the sessions that developers and other attendees should watch out for, including two hack-a-thons: one centered around Firebase and another hosted by the technology company Zebra which features its TC8000 enterprise mobile touch computer.
Another cornerstone event that Flash said is a staple at AnDevCon is the Women in Android luncheon, led this year by members of Girl Develop It Boston, a nonprofit organization committed to providing development training for women. "It's a really great platform for these women to come together and share ideas," she said.
Finally, Flash highlighted the "Fireside Chats (without the fire)." This is an afterhours event where Android experts and "Googlers" will lead a casual conversation about Firebase, but she said it is also a "time for people to hang out and be laid back." Winners of the hack-a-thons will also be announced at this event.
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Scholar Bracelet | SamK
Designed by our women and girls in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Imagine Scholar, this beautiful bracelet raises funds for student scholarships in Africa. These bracelets have been created to represent not only the organization but the individual who is being educated.
Featuring natural gemstones, Larimar and an Africa charm, these bracelets are one-of-a-kind. This bracelet was designed and created to support a student named Samkelisiwe Chissano (SamK), and only 40 bracelets have been created. This bracelet features a freshwater pearl, which represents her birthstone.
SamK is an Imagine Scholar alumna with a passion for medicine and a keen love of reading. SamK has pushed the boundaries of what is possible for young women to achieve in our community; she has attended the Yale Young Global Scholars program in Connecticut and is currently attending the African Leadership Academy (ALA), graduating in June of 2020. ALA is one of Africa's most prestigious academic institutions, grooming the continent's future business and political leaders.
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- Hand Cut + Polished Larimar bead
- Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic
- Each bracelet is made with natural gemstones, therefore colors and shape may vary.
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With her trademark effervescence, Goldie delivers a personal look at private and powerful events that carried her through life: her father's spontaneity; her mother's courage; and the joy of being a daughter, a sister, a parent, and a lover. She writes about her childhood dreams of becoming a ballerina. She takes us on a tour of her go-go years in 1960s New York City, the phenomenon of TV's Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, her Oscar-winning debut in Cactus Flower and Hollywood stardom. She writes intimately about the challenges of love, anger and fear, and the importance of compassion and integrity. She speaks openly about her family, her partner Kurt Russell, her children; her faith, her curiosity for that which she doesn't yet know, and her thirst for knowledge. Most of all, it is a trip back through a life well lived by a woman well loved.


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How much do hearing aids cost?
Answer: Hearing aid prices can vary dependant on the type of hearing aids and where you buy them from. At Veritas Hearing we order direct from the manufacturer enabling us to keep our costs low and pass these savings directly onto our customers. Our Hearing aids are up to 50% cheaper than most competitors.
What is included in the aftercare?
Answer: At Veritas Hearing we provide a comprehensive aftercare support package. This includes a follow up within 2 weeks of fitting your new hearing aids, as well as a Customer Care Line for any additional support or queries you may have. Any adjustments required after fitting of your aids is also carried out free of charge. We also provide a free yearly hearing test / review of your hearing to ensure you are getting the best out of your aids.
I can still hear most things, why do I need hearing aids?
Answer: Hearing loss is a gradual process and sounds may disappear slowly over time. You may not even notice some sounds disappearing such as not hearing the doorbell or missing the telephone ring. Your brain will compensate for the missing sounds making it difficult for an individual to recognise a hearing loss. Studies indicate that ignoring hearing loss causes strain on the hearing leading to faster deterioration. Our hearing aid audiologist will carry out a comprehensive hearing test to check your level of hearing and will let you know if you need hearing aids.
What is included in the aftercare?
Answer: At Veritas Hearing we provide a comprehensive aftercare support package. This includes a follow up within 2 weeks of fitting your new hearing aids, as well as a Customer Care Line for any additional support or queries you may have. Any adjustments required after fitting of your aids is also carried out free of charge. We also provide a free yearly hearing test / review of your hearing to ensure you are getting the best out of your aids.
Why should I go private with my hearing healthcare?
Answer: Your hearing is as important as any other sense such as your eye sight. We all recognise that going private for any medical treatment is usually faster and a more pleasant experience. Your hearing is no different. Someone with a hearing loss can wait an average of seven years before they seek help, further delay causes irreversible damage. Choosing to go private will ensure you receive a fast, pleasurable and hassle free service in the comfort of your own home.
Do I wear my hearing aids at night?
Answer: No, but they will be fine to take a little nap in whilst sitting in a chair in front of the TV for example. You should take your hearing aids out before getting into bed at night and leave them on your bedside table in the case provided. Your hearing aid battery doors are better left open during the night to allow any moisture build up during the day to evaporate overnight.
Can I wear my hearing aids in the shower?
Answer: No, you should keep your hearing aids away from contact with any water. All our hearing aids are packed full of electronic components. If the hearing aids come into contact with a significant amount of water they may stop working and this may invalidate your warranty. We advise all our customers to take out additional cover on their hearing aids to protect against accidental damage or loss. Your home contents insurance should cover you for this.
How will I know when the batteries need changing on my hearing aids?
Answer: All our hearing aids make a sound to let you know when the battery needs changing. For added piece of mind we can also supply a battery tester so you can see for yourself how much power a battery has left. Visit our Accessories Shop for more details.
My new hearing aids fit well but certain sounds I hear seem "tinny" or full of bass. Why?
This is usually because your hearing aids are helping you hear sounds that you may not have heard in a long while; it takes time for your brain to process hearing these sounds again. Any unusual sounds will gradually fade away with usage of the aids. Our hearing aid audiologist will make sure they adjust your hearing aids to maximise comfort and gradually increase their power to make the process of hearing sounds the most enjoyable for you.
What's the difference between private and NHS hearing healthcare?
Answer: Being such a large organisation, the NHS can be inflexible at times. With hearing aids, the NHS usually only provide the larger 'Behind The Ear' hearing aids with minimal aftercare. Patients have to attend hospitals or clinics in order to obtain hearing aids. With Veritas Hearing we ensure that our hearing aids are state of the art and full of the latest technology. We will provide you with aids that are small, discreet and fashionable and best of all, there is no waiting list. We will come to your home and carry out the test as well as the fitting of your hearing aids. We will also provide you with lifetime aftercare for free.
How much do the batteries cost?
Answer: Dealing direct with a battery manufacturer means we can pass on the savings to our customers. Our batteries cost £25 for a whole years supply. You can buy direct from your hearing aid audiologist or from our Accessories Shop online.
How do I book a hearing test?
Answer: To book a free no obligation hearing test contact us on Tel: 0800 032 8880, email:email@example.com or complete the online booking form and we will call you back.
Do I need to see my GP before I buy hearing aids privately?
Answer: When getting new glasses most people visit an optician rather than see their GP. The same principle applies to hearing aids. Our hearing aid audiologists are experts in hearing healthcare and will be able to provide you with advice, testing and a hearing solution tailored to your needs. In the unlikely event that further medical advice is required; our hearing aid audiologist will refer you to your GP and even write to them for you.
How often will I need to change my hearing aids?
Answer: At Veritas Hearing all our hearing aids are state of the art and full of the latest technology. We aim to provide future proof hearing aids so you can keep your hearing aids for as long as possible. However, as advances are made in technology it is inevitable that adjustments and upgrades may be required to ensure you are getting the best from your hearing. On average, we recommend reviewing your hearing healthcare every 3-4 years to continue enjoying your hearing.


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Amy Reichert, an architect and exhibitions designer in Chicago, devotes part of her time to creating custom-made limited-edition Judaica, a challenge that requires adapting ancient synagogue fittings to modern clients' needs, and then explaining them to craft artists who may never have attended a Seder. She has turned floating brass flowers into menorahs, has decorated silver Sabbath goblets with pearls and has had elm Seder plates carved to resemble desert dunes.
In an interview from her home in Evanston, Ill., Ms. Reichert, 54, talked about how she balances scholarship with experimentation and playfulness. (This interview has been edited and condensed.)
Q. What kind of Judaica were you surrounded by when you were growing up?
A. I grew up in Parsippany, N.J., one of those suburbs that had been farmland and then was developed in the '60s, so that it didn't even have old trees. The Conservative synagogue we went to a few times a year, a lonely little building, didn't even have pretensions to being an interesting design. If anything, it was a kind of reverse inspiration for my career. My father was a doctor, a tinkerer with a very artistic side, and my mother was from Hungary; her family had fled before World War II on one of the last boats out of Genoa. There weren't a lot of heirlooms around, but we did have a 1950s dark green glazed menorah from Israel that I'm fond of.
So how did you start designing Judaica?
My husband, Sam Fleischacker, is a philosophy professor. We're part of a Modern Orthodox community, and when we were living in Scotland in the mid-1990s I submitted a Seder plate design to the Spertus Institute competition. It ended up winning second prize, but I'd started working on it figuring, worse comes to worst, we'll have a really beautiful Seder plate for the rest of our lives.
I started learning then about all the layers of symbolism and materials, the commentaries and interpretations of legal documents, that can go into a piece of Judaica. I realized that this is a really rich program for a designer. It's endlessly fascinating to excavate how the words can be translated to determine what something should look like and feel like.
The Torah is very specific about materials and measurements, right?
Down to the cubits and handbreadths, the lists of bronze, brass, silver and acacia wood, where openings should be, how far off the ground a wall should be. That's really thinking like an architect. And for generations, people have had this fascination for trying to draw based on those specs, and of course, every time there's the taste of their own era. Everyone imagines their own aesthetic back into the documents.
How do craftspeople react when you explain what you're after?
I sort of coax them into this new arena, and they're really intrigued, even if they've never seen a Seder plate and can't understand why there'd be a platter with a shank bone and a little parsley on it. I make models in clay and paper and metal, and then there's a wonderful back-and-forth of collaboration.
What's your next project?
An eternal light for an Orthodox synagogue in Newton, Mass. We're still playing around with the design, deciding how closely to follow texts that talk about pillars of fire and clouds, how much poetic license to take. It will probably be brass and bronze and silver, but exactly how the materials will come together, and is it mesh or is it perforated, we don't know yet.
I do a lot of little thumbnail studies, models out of scraps, paper, metal, clay, Popsicle sticks. It's really hands-on, and it's so different from architecture, where you don't see anything full-size until it's under construction.


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During incident which happened last Monday at the airport of Frankfurt am Main, the Minister of Internal Affairs Yury Lutsenko called the German police officers "nazi pigs".
About it, according to the Munich magazine "Fokus", there is a speech in the report of the Frankfurt police to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Germany Wolfgang Scheuble, reports German wave.
As the Bild newspaper wrote earlier with reference to police officers, on May 4 Lutsenko and him 19 - the summer son arranged a fight with militiamen at the airport of Frankfurt.
It occurred after the captain of the flight reserved by them to Seoul refused to let them aboard the plane.
"The stewardess of "Lufthansa", having consulted to the captain, I didn't allow drunk men to fly further", - writes the edition.
In reply the son Lutsenko started offending the woman and her colleagues and threw into her the mobile phone.
The patrol which appeared on a call of the stewardess, "unsuccessfully tried to appease" the Ukrainian citizens. Only two representatives of federal police who incidentally passed nearby, helped to make it.
As a result four employees were wounded. It was necessary to deliver Ukrainians in a site.
The edition pays attention that as declared in the headed Lutsenko the ministry, "no drunk fight existed".
At the same time, according to magazine data, in the report to the head of the German Ministry of Internal Affairs it is specified that "the minister and persons who accompanied it, were obviously in a condition of full intoxication. Further nazi and racist insults and blows are listed in the service record" ".
Also journalists to the Bild newspaper which wrote to the first about this incident, are stunned with reaction of colleagues of Yury Lutsenko to incident.
In particular, the statement of the deputy from National Self-defense group Oleg Novikov, according to which "the stylistic and phonetic analysis" articles of the German newspaper I found out that texts were written by the Slav and that it allegedly confirms their custom-made character.
"Phonetic analysis... texts? " - the journalist of the edition Horst Kronauyer was surprised. According to him, in edition "with all the heart laughed" over this "absurd".


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Thanks for stopping by. grab yourself a cuppa and come and browse. Whether you are a regular visitor or just passing through on a google search - welcome to my little space on the net.
Thursday, 13 December 2012
My week so far......
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Congratulations to Tom and you're right to feel so proud! xReplyDelete
Hi proud mum, congratulations to Tom.ReplyDelete
Loved your card as well.
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Congratulations to Tom, and all the best to him. Your colouring is exquisite, Janet. I haven't managed to do justice with my Distress markers yet - one of these days I will make it to one of your workshops!ReplyDelete
Such a proud mum and with every right too my friend,loving the cards too, you are so talented, luv and hugs georginaxxxx Many congratulations to Tom didn't he do well xReplyDelete
What a beautiful card! And congratulations to your eldest!!ReplyDelete
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Colorado Halts Use of Injection Well for Fracking Waste because of Earthquakes
Unexpected earthquakes have again prompted concerns about the geologic impact of fracking, this time in Colorado where state regulators have temporarily halted operations at a waste disposal well due to recent seismic activity.
On Monday, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Greeley. This part of Colorado is home to the Front Range gas patch and a large collection of fracking wells. The quake was not the first to strike the area, with a 3.4 temblor occurring on May 31.
In the wake of this week's quake, state experts began to wonder if an injection well used to dispose of waste fluid from fracking operations was causing the ground to shake.
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) took action on Tuesday, ordering a 20-day halt at the well operated by High Sierra Water Services in Weld County to allow seismologists from the University of Colorado (CU) time to study the situation, according to The Colorado Independent.
The university experts had also "picked up additional evidence of low-level seismic activity near the injection site," according to the commission.
"In light of the findings of CU's team, we think it's important we review additional data, bring in additional expertise and closely review the history of injection at this site in order to more fully understand any potential link to seismicity and use of this disposal well," COGCC director Matt Lepore said in a prepared statement.
The 20-day shutdown will allow the seismologists to collect and analyze more data to determine whether the injection operations are the cause of the earthquakes.
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Colorado Drilling Regulators Halt Injection-Well Activity in Reaction to Greeley Quake (by John Tomasic, Colorado Independent)
More than Half of Fracked Wells Are Within 10 Miles of an Active Earthquake Fault (by Ken Broder, AllGov California)
Distant Earthquakes Linked to Problems at Fracking Sites in U.S. (by Ken Broder, AllGov)
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I am so proud of this girl!
I am normally not a person who anticipates a date but I have been excitedly waiting for today to come for weeks. 365 days ago I broke Makenzie's last J tube button while taking her out of her wheelchair. 365 days ago Makenzie began to eat through a G tube again for the first time in two years. 365 days ago most of her doctors believed we would be back into the Interventional Radiology department sooner then later for a new J tube placement. 365 days ago my God and Princess Makenzie had different plans.
As many of you know feeding Makenzie has been one of the most difficult parts of her recovery. From April of 2007 until February 2008, Makenzie spent most of her day puking any food I put into her. She did not gain any weight in those nine months and was considered Failure to Thrive (FTT). So in February 2008 we decided to bi pass her stomach and go straight into her intestine using a GJ tube. Makenzie was fed this way for over two years and began to gain weight. In fact at times she gained too much weight.
However, there were many downsides to feeding Makenzie through a J tube. The first was the amount of time it took to get all of her calories in. In the beginning it took 20 hours a day leaving her only four hours off the pump to have therapy. Lugging that pump and tubing around all day was not fun. The second was the amount of radiation and anesthesia Makenzie was exposed to in order to thread the line into the right place every 3 months. Also not fun nor healthy.
(if you have no clue what a g tube or a j tube is you are not alone! Check out the video I put in this post 365 days ago to help explain the differences)
365 days ago Makenzie and I set out to show the world again that miracles do happen.
The day when I put the G tube back in and let food enter Makenzie's little stomach for the first time in 2 years, I had no clue what I was in for. I had no clue I would be accused of not feeding my child right. I had no clue I would be asked to question my ability to know what was right for my daughter. I had no clue what it would be like to be told I was exploiting or hurting the little girl I had been fighting so hard for with every single breath for almost 3 years. I had no clue how many tears I would shed.
You see though, I guess that makes this day even more sweet! Today marks one whole year Makenzie has been G tube fed. In this year Makenzie has gained weight on a blended whole food diet, learned how to control her gagging, is fed three times a day for a total of 3 hours instead of 20, she has not been exposed to any radiation, she had a complete blood panel drawn which showed no nutrient deficiencies, and has not had any constipation issues!
Makenzie still has reflux but it is under control. Meals are now just that ...... meals. They are not puke feasts or panic attacks. Making her formula is now a science and it feels so good to know Makenzie's body is being nourished by real food.
This has been quite a journey. I am sure there will be more bumps but I am saying goodbye to FTT and adios to a life that revolves around a feeding tube. God is soooooo good! What a miracle!
Happy 365 day anniversary baby girl!
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Why are we so concerned how others raise and make decisions for their children? It is absolutely none of our business if your neighbor gives her 4 month old rice cereal. That child is not in any clear and present danger, let the mother be. Here's what I'm talking about.
1. Breast v formula where no one wins: I breast fed Harper until he was 19 months old and I have exclusively breast fed Willem (meaning that's all he's ever had). This does not identify me as a mother. What is a challenging, heart wrenching, nearly impossible hurdle for some moms is just my second nature. I've not had a single issue with breast feeding so I can not relate to the many moms that do. I breast feed because it's easy, no dishes, no prep, highly portable, and yes it's great for baby but the big picture is IT'S FREE. So besides the price and awful taste I think formula is great, I was fed formula as a baby and not only am I ridiculously healthy I'm also super smart.
2. Crying it out.
Now on this one studies have shown that crying it out before 6 months of age can be detrimental on a babies brain. It will not ruin them but it can cause harm. Yet, if that baby is screaming his or her head off and the only parent home can.not.handle.it I would much rather see that parent walk outside and take a breath and leave the baby to scream. We don't know what they are going through emotionally, mentally or physically, the baby or the parent here, so we shouldn't judge. Moms and dads you do what you need to in order to be productive members of society yourselves! Though I'm no scientist but my parents let me cry it out and besides a few reoccurring abandonment nightmares growing up I'm still ridiculously healthy, super smart and very well adjusted.
My point is you make the decisions fit your kids and your lifestyle and stop reading stupid posts in how to raise other peoples kids.
There are other things, so many other things, but don't worry.
If you decide to stay home with your kids you're doing it right.
If you work full time, you're doing it right.
If you put your babies in bumbos, jumpers and exersaucers you're doing it right.
If you put your baby in front of the tv for some extra time of not holding or entertaining your kid, you're doing it right.
If your kid doesn't watch tv until he or she is 5, you're doing it right.
If you start introducing foods at 4 months you're doing it right.
If you introduce foods at 10 months, you're doing it right.
If you sleep with baby in your room, you're doing it right.
If baby has been in their crib since day 1, you're doing it right.
If you make your kids lunch, you're doing it right.
If you give your kids money for school lunch, your doing it right.
Feed them. Cloth them. Love them. You're doing it right.
As my vaccinated cloth diapered baby sleeps on me I know I did it just as right as the unvaccinated sposie mom across the aisle did.


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Tôi giới thiệu với các bạn chuẩn bị tham dự kì thi chọn đội tuyển Toán Việt Nam tham dự IMO (Vietnam TST) hai cuốn sách sau đây:
1) "Problems From the Book" của Titu Andreescu và Gabriel Dospinescu.
Đây là đoạn mô tả trên trang của nhà xuất bản XYZ: "The authors provide a combination of enthusiasm and experience which will delight any reader. In this volume they present innumerable beautiful results, intriguing problems, and ingenious solutions. The problems range from elementary gems to deep truths. A trully delightful and highly instructive book, this will prepare the engaged reader not only for any mathematics competition they may enter but also for a life time of mathematical enjoyment. A must for the bookshelves of both aspiring and seasoned mathematicians."
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2) "Straight from the Book" của Titu Andreescu và Gabriel Dospinescu.
Cuốn 1) có rất nhiều bài tập về nhà, và nhiều bài rất khó. Cuốn 2) sẽ có lời giải của hầu hết các bài tập về nhà trong 1). Đây là đoạn mô tả trên trang của nhà xuất bản XYZ: "This book is a compilation of many suggestions, much advice, and even more hard work. Its main objective is to provide solutions to the problems which were originally proposed in the first 12 chapters of "Problems from the Book". The volume is far more than a collection of solutions. The solutions are used as motivation for the introduction of some very clear expositions of mathematics. And this is modern, current, up-to-the-minute mathematics. This is absolutely state-of-the-art material. Everyone who loves mathematics and mathematical thinking should acquire this book."
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This is an exceptionally well-written book. The material is arranged in small chapters, with brief theory in the beginning of each chapter followed by a set of exceptionally difficult problems with solutions. These solutions are elegant, innovative and beautiful. You learn a lot from the solutions. In every page, you will discover one or more clever steps/tricks that will make you wonder "How come I could not think of that?". If you are preparing for Mathematics Olympiads, working through this book will boost your confidence 100 fold. If you are a math enthusiast, you will enjoy the material – most of it is "Mathematical poetry". Grab it before it gets sold out! –Dr S Muralidharan
Problems from the Book is rife with elegant mathematical pursuits that are well worth the effort of exploring and solving. For high schoolers up through University students, the book's problems will illustrate important concepts and provide hours of fun at every sitting. –David Cordeiro
This book is a treasure of the mathematical gems: many many very nice problems and results, historic notes and useful comments. Readers will also find many very interesting original problems from the authors of the book and from others. If you want to develop your mathematical skills in problem solving and your knowledge in diverse mathematical branches, you will definitely find many instructive topics throughout this book. Many thanks to Prof. Andreescu and his colleagues for their invaluable books and problems. I do highly recommend this book and all other books by Prof. Andreescu to all mathematics lovers: from the pupils preparing to participate in mathematical contests to people searching excitement in mathematics. The book contains the following 23 chapters, in addition to preface, bibliography and index: 1. Some Useful Substitutions 2. Always Cauchy-Schwarz … 3. Look at the Exponent 4. Primes and Squares 5. T2's Lemma 6. Some Classical Problems in Extremal Graph theory 7. Complex Combinatorics 8. Formal Series Revisited 9. A Brief Introduction to Algebraic Number Theory 10. Arithmetic Properties of Polynomials 11. Lagrange Interpolation Formula 12. Higher Algebra in Combinatorics 13. Geometry and Numbers 14. The Smaller, The Better 15. Density and Regular Distribution 16. The Digit Sum of Positive Integer 17. At the Border of Analysis and Number Theory 18. Quadratic Reciprocity 19. Solving Elementary Inequalities Using Integrals 20. Pigeonhole Principle Revisited 21. Some Useful Irreducibility Criteria 22. Cycles, Paths and Other Ways 23. Some Special Applications of Polynomials –H. A. Shah Ali.
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It has been another bleak 24 hours in the NHS. Christine Green, the chief executive of Tameside foundation trust, resigned in the wake of the Guardian's disclosure of long waits, overcrowding and staff shortages. Tameside is one of 14 hospitals being investigated for unusually high death rates: a report is due later this month. Meanwhile, the new leadership team at the Care Quality Commission admitted to MPs that they had been wrong to try to hide the names of those allegedly involved in covering up a report on Morecambe Bay, as more emails emerged illustrating the lack of transparency. And the launch problems of the new 111 helpline intensified as NHS Direct pulled out of two contracts, claiming that they were "financially unsustainable". This is a service under mounting pressure, as constrained budgets highlight long-standing problems in a leadership that has also to grapple with the vast challenge of structural reform.
In this context, the introduction of charges to non-EU users of the NHS seems all too much like the steward rearranging the deckchairs as the ship lurches dangerously in a heavy sea. Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, admitted, as he launched a brief consultation on proposals to collect charges for GP and hospital visits, that the audit he had commissioned to establish the extent of the problem had yet to report. Last year, the NHS wrote off £12m of unpaid charges, a tiny fraction of its total budget, although Mr Hunt is, perhaps rightly, sceptical of the figure's validity: it is often easier not to register a patient as non-EU than it is to chase payments. But that is why many doctors are so worried about it. They fear they are being used as a supplementary immigration service. Their spokesperson, Clare Gerada, suggested it may end up costing more to chase fees than would be collected, and meanwhile people with potentially infectious diseases might be deterred from seeking medical help. The timing of the move – after 10 years of contemplating the introduction of charges – suggests the decision owes much more to the politics of immigration than it does to easing doctors' hard-pressed budgets.
But now Mr Hunt has to get back to real work, and grip the failure of regulation to ensure high standards of patient care. Much of the Tameside story echoes those of other hospitals in crisis – patients waiting up to four days to see a consultant, long waits in the A&E corridor, overworked nurses. In the background, Monitor, which oversees the financial viability of foundation trusts, is making threats, while on the Tameside website, the hospital quotes CQC approval. Yet even here, there are reasons for optimism. The concerns of junior doctors and local GPs did trigger action. Now the chief executive has resigned. The tide may have started to turn.


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Son of Imprisoned Spy Pleads Guilty to Two Counts of Federal Indictment
Defendant Admits Role as Agent of the Russian Federation
And in Money Laundering Conspiracy
Nathaniel James Nicholson, 25, of Eugene, Oregon, appeared before U.S. District Judge Anna J. Brown and pled guilty to the crimes of conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The maximum penalties for those crimes are five years in prison and a fine of $250,000, and 20 years in prison and a fine of $500,000, respectively. Judge Brown scheduled sentencing on January 25, 2010.
Nicholson's father, Harold J. Nicholson, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee, is serving a 283-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Sheridan, Oregon, for a 1997 conviction of conspiracy to commit espionage. The government alleges that defendant Harold J. Nicholson, working through his son Nathaniel J. Nicholson, received cash proceeds for his past espionage activities from agents of the Russian Federation between 2006 and 2008.
Nathaniel J. Nicholson, who has been on pre-trial release, admitted in his plea that he met with his father, Harold J. Nicholson at the prison in Sheridan on several occasions. At these meetings, he received information and directions from his father regarding his contact with agents of the Russian Federation. Defendant admitted he traveled to several locations outside the United States, met with agents of the Russian Federation, and received money in return. Nicholson admitted to receiving instructions from an agent of the Russian Federation to obtain information from his father Harold J. Nicholson. After collecting money from the Russian Federation, he disbursed the money to family members as directed by Harold J. Nicholson.
In entering his plea of guilty, defendant admitted the funds he received from the Russian Federation were proceeds of his father's past espionage activities. Defendant further admitted traveling to the following international locations and returning to Portland, Oregon with funds received from the Russian Federation:
- Defendant returned to Portland, Oregon on December 17, 2006 from Mexico City, Mexico with approximately $10,000 he received from an agent of the Russian Federation.
- Defendant returned to Portland, Oregon on July 12, 2007 from Mexico City, Mexico with approximately $9,080 received from an agent of the Russian Federation.
- Defendant returned to Portland, Oregon on December 13, 2007 from Lima, Peru with approximately $7,013 received from an agent of the Russian Federation.
- Defendant returned to Portland, Oregon on December 14, 2008 from Cyprus carrying approximately $9,500 received from an agent of the Russian Federation.
As part of the plea, the defendant agreed to forfeit the $9,500 seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on December 15, 2008 upon his return from Cyprus. Additionally, as part of the plea, he has agreed to testify on behalf of the government about his conduct involving his father and the Russian Federation between 2006 and 2008.
"In his guilty plea today, Nathaniel Nicholson acknowledged his role in the ongoing conspiracy with his father to collect money from the Russian Federation for his father's past espionage activity," stated Acting U.S. Attorney Robinson. "His plea and his agreement to provide truthful testimony show his willingness to accept responsibility for his actions."
"Nathaniel Nicholson traveled the globe to collect money from and pass information to Russian agents on behalf of his imprisoned father, one of the highest-ranking CIA officials ever convicted of espionage. By doing so, Nathanial joined his father's long-running criminal scheme to provide information to Russia for financial gain. I applaud the many agents, analysts and prosecutors whose tireless efforts helped bring about this guilty plea," said David Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security.
"Despite imprisonment, convicted spy Harold Nicholson was able to profit from his previous acts of espionage by continuing to collect money from the Russian Federation through his son, Nathaniel James Nicholson," said Executive Assistant Director Arthur M. Cummings, II, of the FBI National Security Division. "Today's plea comes only after countless hours of dedicated effort by FBI investigators and analysts in Portland working with our partners to uncover the Nicholsons' activities and once again disrupt their acts to profit from providing information to the Russian Federation."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) investigated this case. Assistant U. S. Attorneys Pamala Holsinger and Ethan Knight are prosecuting this case. Trial Attorney Patrick Murphy of the Counterespionage Section of the Justice Department's National Security Division is also assisting.


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A newborn baby has been found stabbed to death in a shallow grave in Cape Town, South Africa.
The child had a knife protruding from its chest when it was discovered wrapped inside a black bag and newspapers in Devon Park, Eersterivier.
James Konja and his friend Dennis Marks were searching for firewood when they stumbled upon the corpse.
"We were on our way to cut wood. Then I saw a hole next to a tree stump," Konja told the Daily Voice.
"I asked Dennis, 'what that is [sic]?' then we saw it is a person."
He said he could see the baby's eyes, and a knife had been put through its chest.
"The backside part of the baby was under the ground. I saw the eyes," said Konja. "The hole, it was a grave, but it wasn't covered with sand and it was deep. The knife was through the baby's chest."
Konja called his wife, a 58-year-old retired nurse called Phoebe, to the scene.
"I am no detective, but there was no blood splatter there and the hole looked neat, like a spade was used," said.
"The persons who did this, the mother or the father, must bandiet [go to jail]."
Marks said: "We do not know who the mother is, but if we hear anything, we will contact the police".
Police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Andrè Traut said a concealment of birth case has been opened and no arrests has been made.


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Designed by young Cambodian architect Hok Kang, Brown Coffee & Bakery scores as many points for its muted interior as it does for its artful drinks.
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Designed by young Cambodian architect Hok Kang, Brown Coffee and Bakery scores as many points for its muted interior—heavy wooden tables; slate-tiled floors—as it does for its artful drinks. Top-flight baristas deliver expertly pulled espresso shots and fanciful creations: think chai or green-tea lattes adorned with flowers, leaves, hearts and even bears in the froth. The café's lunch fare is no less inventive—grilled chicken sandwiches with pineapple, ginger and cashew; lentil and feta salad—while the baked goods keep it traditional, with fresh croissants and muffins made on the premises.
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On May 11th, in order to raise awareness of the fun ways women can get active , the American Cancer Society Choose You movement deployed "play teams" in Santa Monica, popping up in high traffic areas to encourage spontaneous physical activity.
The play teams were organized to help women have fun while getting active with nostalgic childhood toys, including the 80s famed Skip It, hoppity hop balls and double-dutch jump ropes.
A bunch of stars – including Jessica Stroup (90210), Dot Jones (GLEE), Josie Loren (Make it or Break it), Amy Paffrath (Jersey Shore After Show) and Genevieve Farrell (Angela Wright) – took part at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica to encourage women to "play" and put their health first!
Dot Jones channeled Coach Beiste and yelled "Get off your butt and CHOOSE YOU! CHOOSE PLAY!" Jessica Stroup showed her volley ball spiking skills and Amy Paffrath did a back handspring and a toe touch in the middle of the 3rd street promenade.
A recent survey found that 40 percent of women would be more physically active if it felt more like fun than like work, and the American Cancer Society hopes the Choose You 100,000 Acts of Play Challenge will inspire more women to find fun ways to get active. For more information on the Choose You movement, visit ChooseYou.com/Play.


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Supermicro Motherboards Broadcast Admin Passwords
Tens of thousands of servers that use motherboards manufactured by Supermicro store admin passwords in plain text, which can be exposed if an attacker simply connects to port 49152, writes Zachary Wikholm, Senior Security Engineer with CARI.Net.
"If you take a look at the /nv directory, you will find the file IPMIdevicedesc.xml file; a file which was already known to be downloaded via the aforementioned port. You can quite literally download the BMC password file from any UPnP enabled Supermicro motherboard running IPMI on a public interface," Wikholm said.
Wikholm says the PSBlock password file is one of many vulnerable files, and notes that the contents of the /nv/ directory are accessible by way of a browser, including the server.pem file, the wsman admin password and the netconfig files.
"When I attempted to reach out to Supermicro, the standard response received was that the UPnP issue had already been patched with the newest IPMI BIOS version. However, flashing a system is not always a possibility," said Wikholm.
"After my previous attempts to gain forward momentum with this issue had failed, and after getting the advice to release from several other security professionals, I reached out to one John Matherly (Shodan) and discussed with him what I had found. Being the awesome person that he is, he provided data on every host that was responding to a web request on port 49152 and the response to "GET /PSBlock". I was blown away by the results."
What they found was alarming, as the the number of hosts responding to web requests on port 49152 was 9,867,259, and they detected as many as 31,964 potentially vulnerable systems, assuming they were all equipped with the Supermicro motherboards.
"This means at the point of this writing, there are 31,964 systems that have their passwords available on the open market. It gets a bit scarier when you review some of the password statistics," said Wikholm. "Out of those passwords, 3296 are the default combination. Since I'm not comfortable providing too much password information, I will just say that there exists a subset of this data that either contains or just was 'password'."
- Information on detecting the vulnerability can be found here
- More Analysis on the vulnerability is available here
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California Medical Professionals Were Allowed to Work Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol
In a shocking new report, investigators revealed that hospital workers in California were allowed to continue working even though they tested positive in drug and alcohol screenings. Specifically, more than 140 nurse, doctors, and pharmacists in a program for substance-abusing medical professionals tested positive for alcohol or drugs, but the results were disregarded simply because a state subcontractor was using the wrong standard.
Ironically, the deputy director for enforcement and compliance for the state Department of Consumer Affairs claims that his agency takes the problem seriously and that no known patients were harmed as a result, but won't comment on the number of hospital workers that saw patients during the 10-month period in question.
Virginia-based Maximus Inc. receives $2.5 million to run California's "diversion programs" meant to help drug or alcohol-addicted doctors, nurse, veterinarians, dentists, as well as many other types of medical professionals. Most often, participants are referred to the program after being caught or admit that they have a problem. The standards problem arose when Maximus contracted the drug testing lab work to Pennsylvania-based First Lab, which then subcontracted to Kansas-based Clinical Reference Lab. Unfortunately, that lab assessed the results of the drug and alcohol tests based on incorrect standards. According to safety officials, medical professionals' strict abstinence from drugs and alcohol is vital to patient safety, particularly because the participants in the "diversion programs" are beyond social drinkers.


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BC Chamber Op-Ed: Politicking trumps issues in B.C. election
The following op-ed was published May 13, 2013, in the Vancouver Sun.
By: John Winter, president and CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce
Tackling tough issues isn't good politics. That, sadly, has been the theme of yet another B.C. election.
It's unfortunate that after multi-week campaigns, British Columbians will head to the polls on Tuesday without a clear idea of how parties will fund and reshape B.C.'s healthcare system to meet surging demand. Or if and how parties will tackle systemic problems at transportation providers such as TransLink and BC Ferries. Or whether parties have sound plans to deal with B.C. municipalities' infrastructure crisis. Or a viable strategy to fix B.C.'s flawed education system. Or a workable plan to support the development of needed high-paying jobs.
When it comes to B.C.'s economic future, the gaps in parties' stated plans are perhaps even more troubling.
Flying beneath many British Columbians' radar, B.C.'s resource sector remains the powerhouse of our economy – a key source of revenues to fund hospitals, schools and social programs. As such, the sector contributes significantly to British Columbians' enviable standard of living. These industries also support high-paying jobs for British Columbians, which in turn fuel B.C.'s consumer economy.
From an economic perspective, this sector is our ticket to exporting to flush Asian markets and our traditional trading partners south of the border. Those exports mean fresh dollars in our economy. Without these industries, our exports fall to virtually nil.
Given the pivotal role B.C.'s resource industries play in driving B.C.'s economy and standard of living, it's concerning how little campaign time the sector has attracted.
While support for LNG has been encouraging and some pipeline discussions have been illuminating, there's been a notable absence of plans to support B.C.'s resource businesses in the near-term and encourage the high-paying jobs they represent.
Businesses in these industries still face valueless bureaucratic delays during permitting processes. Voters should be hearing about how political parties view these delays – and if and how they plan to tackle them.
But perhaps the central question for B.C.'s resource industries, and for B.C.'s broader prosperity, is how our next premier will show leadership in the face of a growing and dangerous "culture of no" – or as some have termed it, the "BANANA" movement: an acronym for "build absolutely nothing anywhere near anyone."
One factor fuelling this culture – and one the BC Chamber of Commerce has been looking to address through the Prosperity Agenda dialogues on how to build prosperity for all British Columbians¬ – is a public knowledge gap. Polling connected with the Prosperity Agenda has revealed that many British Columbians simply don't know how B.C.'s economy works. As a result, they don't see the tight link between responsible resource development and funding B.C.'s hospitals, schools and social systems.
Good resource projects, with responsible approaches and top technologies, represent a significant gain for B.C. in both high-paying jobs and public revenues. But as a province, we've developed a dangerous reputation for adversarial, interest-group led project discussions.
Voters should have been hearing if and how parties would lead a fundamental shift in that dynamic – or whether B.C. can expect the ever-worsening status quo, and the very real risk of becoming a have-not province.
Even not-so-tough, not-so-politically-dicey issues have fallen off the radar in this election. Ninety-eight per cent of B.C. companies are small businesses. But where have small businesses been in election campaigns? Do any parties have fresh ideas on how to support this sector of hard-working entrepreneurs, and how to help small businesses flourish into larger-sized businesses?
If they do, they aren't telling.
It's safe to say that British Columbians won't get clear answers to all of these questions, if any, before they head to the polls. Unfortunately, we'll all have to cast our ballots based on what we intuit parties' answers might be.
But that doesn't mean these very real B.C. issues will go away.
And once election politicking is cleared out of the way and a party emerges as B.C.'s next government, B.C.'s next premier will have the opportunity – and responsibility – to look at these crucial issues for British Columbians and take careful, considered action. At that point, we'll hope that our newly-chosen premier and party will reveal sound strategies to tackle B.C.'s weightiest issues.
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Kenton Museum
Kenton Museum
100 E Main St
Phone: 580-261-7479
Small, native rock home built in 1902 for a lady doctor, Dr. Lane. It was later used as a residence, and is one of the oldest buildings in Kenton. Featured exhibits include items that helped settle No Man's Land, as well as photos, dinosaur track artifacts, kitchen furnishings, antiques and household tools. Local books and post cards available for purchase. Donations appreciated.
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Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant
General Information: Free admission
Group Amenities: Bus/Motorcoach Parking, Tour Group Welcome Reception
Tour Information: Guided Tours
Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmOpen Memorial Day to September 1 or by appointment. Hours are in Mountain Standard Time.
From Boise City, go W on Hwy 325 for 36 miles to Kenton.
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It is a decision you have to make when you want to make your safaris to these tribes to learn their way of life.
If you don't have time and you budget is limited but you really feel that you want to have a better view of what you expect to see around Kenya for your tribal safaris.
Bomas of Kenya is the place to be. Within few minutes drive from the city center you can visit this wonderful place and have the opportunity to see what you expect in your tribal safaris in Kenya.
Below here are small huts that are built by some tribes in Kenya.
This is how many of the tribes that Kenya is divided into live. Many people live in a traditional way that they have learn to live since they settled in Kenya.
Many love to live in a communal way that makes them to bond in a lovely way that you will admire when you make your safaris to any of the 42 tribes around Kenya.
Actually this is one of the most enjoyable safaris that you can make around Kenya during your visit.


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Take on tumors and win—without sickening toxins or risky surgeries using powerful
The moment you start on mainstream cancer therapies, you can start the clock. It's a race against time to see which dies first: Your tumor... or YOU.
Sure, your oncologist will talk a good game about "targeted" treatments. He might even whip out some diagrams with little arrows pointing at the tumor as if he can pinpoint those cancer cells without damaging your healthy cells.
And he's not telling you the whole story.
Sure, he can target cancer cells with drugs, chemotherapy ("chemo") and radiation, the same way you can "target" a hidden mouse by jamming a stick of dynamite into the mouse hole.
You'll wipe him out all right... and the wall along with it. And if you know anything about mice, you know he'll likely escape and chew a new hole in another wall, if there's anything left standing.
Your tumor is the same way. If you manage to keep upright after the full-body assault of poisonous drugs, toxic chemo and deadly radiation, the cancer can come back and chew another hole in your body somewhere else.
Chemo in particular can actually do just the opposite of what's promised, turning a slumbering tumor into a highly agitated killer. It causes severe DNA damage in healthy cells known as fibroblasts, forcing them to pump out a protein called WNT16B.
This protein is like Miracle-Gro for tumors—and in one study, fibroblast cells damaged by chemo increased their output of WNT16B by 3,000 percent.
And no, I didn't add an extra couple of zeros to that.
This helps explain why 90 percent of "solid" cancers such as cancers of the lung, prostate, breast and colon become resistant to chemo.
It's solid proof that chemotherapy is pure quackery—but don't take my word for it. Listen to oncologists when they're talking to each other, because three-quarters of them admitted in a confidential survey that they'd never get chemo if they ever got cancer themselves.
Do as they do... not as they say!
Fortunately, you've got other options—natural cancer therapies that really work, and some of them are in your own cupboard right now. I call them my...
1) Green Tea: Here's the only "green movement" I'll join—because green tea is packed with some of the most potent cancer-fighting nutrients around.
We already know tea drinkers are less likely to get cancer and less likely to suffer a recurrence, and cutting-edge science shows why: a compound inside green tea can destroy cancer cells without damaging the healthy cells around it.
It's called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (mercifully abbreviated to EGCG), and it's like a team of assassins inside your body. It sneaks up on cancer cells and knocks out their power supply, aka the mitochondria.
That causes the cell to churn out the reactive oxygen species that will eventually kill it.
Cancer cells actually have some built-in protection from that kind of damage, but the EGCG shuts that down, too.
Ready for the best part? It doesn't touch the surrounding healthy cells. Yes, it's like that "targeted therapy" your doc has promised... except this one really IS targeted.
2) Olive Oil: I don't recommend too many plant oils, but olive oil makes the cut. Unlike worthless vegetables oils, olive oil is packed with brain-boosting, heart-protecting, cancer-fighting fats and nutrients.
One recent study shows how the oleocanthal found in extra-virgin olive oil puts healthy cells around a tumor into a protected state of suspended animation, like something in a sci-fi flick.
Then, with the healthy cells protected, the oleocanthal massacres the nearby cancer cells by cracking open their lysosomes, which are small packets of enzymes that can terminate the cancer cells: The enzymes leak out and the cancer cell dies in as little as 30 minutes, according to research published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology.
When it's all over, the healthy cells wake up and it's as if the cancer was just a bad dream.
3) Cocoa: The key ingredient in chocolate is packed with cancer-fighting flavonoids that rob tumor cells of their ability to spread like wildfire.
In one study, the pentameric procyanidin in cocoa blocked certain proteins in breast cancer cells, which effectively blocked cell division. You block cell division, you block the cancer.
In another, cocoa polyphenols shut down the reactive oxygen species that allows colon cancer cells to spread. And in yet one more study, those polyphenols stopped the spread of prostate cancer cells.
Of course, most cancers love sugar more than the average 6-year-old, so if your cocoa comes in the form of a bar with HERSHEY stamped across the front, you could be doing more harm than good.
Use pure cocoa powder instead. Work it into your smoothies, coffee and even your recipes. If it clumps up, run it through a food processor first.
4) Garlic: Cancer cells are like movie monsters; they refuse to die. The usual rules of cellular death simply do not apply to them.
But just like garlic can take down a vampire, compounds locked in garlic such as allicin can turn cancer cells into mortal cells—driving a stake right through the heart of the cell by inducing the cell death process known as apoptosis.
For maximum benefits, crush fresh garlic cloves and let them sit for about 15 minutes. This causes an enzyme reaction that unleashes a burst of healthy compounds.
Use it raw or in the last moments of cooking.
5) Cholesterol: Want to know what happens when your cholesterol levels fall? You don't get good health. You get CANCER.
Many cancer cells rely on what's known as oxysterol-binding proteins, or ORPs, to grow. When those ORPs bind to a fat called PI4P, cancer cells grow like crazy—and you get a tumor.
Fortunately for you, ORPs would rather bind to cholesterol—so get plenty of it, and your ORPs won't touch you.
This isn't radical stuff. It's basic biology that disappeared into the anti-cholesterol propaganda of recent decades.
6) Chamomile: Are you just using chamomile to help you sleep? The herb has cancer prevention benefits too.
Cancer cells, as I mentioned, can cheat death in a number of ways. But chamomile is packed with a compound called apigenin that can help strip cancer cells of that "super power" so they die on schedule.
If you have a tumor, apigenin could slow its growth. And if you don't, apigenin can stop it from forming in the first place.
While much of the research on apigenin has been done on breast cancer cells, there's every reason to believe it can work the same magic on other forms of the disease.
As promising as these treatments are, don't use them instead of other natural therapies, but alongside them—specifically, use them in combination with both intravenous hydrogen peroxide and photoluminescence therapies, two of the most effective cancer treatments on the planet.
Together, they are known as "PHOTOX," but it'll be a cold day in you-know-where before your typical mainstream oncologist offers (or even mentions) them.
Seek the help of an experienced naturopathic physician instead. I recommend a member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine. Call 1-800-532-3688 to locate a physician near you.


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It's gone in a flash, but this month has seen the two-year anniversary of Very Meta, my freelance content studio. Those early weeks and months were full of uncertainty, but it's very nice to be in a position where I have limited time to write this post because I am so busy working for clients.
That said, I do want to mark the occasion. My first attempt at freelance life lasted around nine months. It went pretty well overall, but I was too reliant on a single client and ultimately, it wasn't a sustainable business.
After two years, Very Meta is a sustainable business and in the last six months, I've been working on some of the biggest, most challenging projects of my career. I'm very grateful to have had a) people who have recommended me, and b) others who have given me some great opportunities.
Of course, I am learning constantly, especially on the actually-running-a-business side of it all. But there are a few things that I have done, some of them unwittingly, that I think have helped me get to this point.
Time for a very short list.
Say yes to things
One of the biggest hurdles when you start freelancing is finding the confidence to put yourself in unfamiliar situations. My trick has been to say yes when opportunities have come along. Don't overthink. Don't stress about whether you can do the job. Just stay calm, be prepared to learn quickly, do your best and see where things lead. It's usually somewhere good.
Build a broad client base
Having one or two reliable clients is marvellous. But if either of them go away – and they can go away – then you might find yourself in bother. So try and build a client base of at least five companies. You don't have to be working on projects for them all at the same time, though I have done and continue to do my fair share of juggling. What's important is to make sure that you're the person they turn to when something new comes up.
Use your network
For my first go at freelancing, I spent ages making a website, wondering what to Tweet and researching companies I could cold-email. My success was limited. This time around – well, as you can see, I barely have anything on my website at all. I suggest you spend the vast majority of your energy on building relationships with the people that you already know. Attend meetups. Go for coffee. Ask for introductions. It's far easier and, for me, more productive.
Think opportunities, not cold hard cash
First of all, don't work for free. I do not advocate that. But my experience so far tells me that some opportunities are worth more than the money on offer. So, if something doesn't quite hit your ideal day rate, and if you think you can afford it, ask yourself some questions. Might this lead to other work? Will this look great in my portfolio? Could this be just good old-fashioned fun? Where possible, try to think in terms of opportunities – not just rates.
Don't undersell yourself
In February 2017, thrust back into self-employment, I'd have taken just about any fee to get the work in. I had a family to feed. These things are important. But it's also important that you realise how much you are worth. People want you on their projects because you can do something that they can't – or you can do it far better. So – and this is a note to self as much as anything – charge what you're worth and negotiate from there.
So there you go – some unsolicited freelancing advice.
What am I working on now?
Now, what am I going to be doing over the next few months?
In terms of client work, I'm eight weeks into a huge and exciting project with Good Things Foundation, which I may be in a position to talk more about in the future. I am also coming to the final stages of my first project with the brilliant FutureGov, which has seen me write the digital strategy for Bradford City Council.
My regular work with Sheffield Digital, Content OD and TribePad continues too. These ongoing relationships have been the foundation of Very Meta in its first two years (see broad client base paragraph above). I've also been doing a little copywriting work for a fantastic Sheffield charity called Under The Stars, which runs club nights and arts workshops for adults with learning disabilities.
What's in store for Very Meta?
This is a good question. I have lots of ideas about what Very Meta could become, but they all involve collaboration with other fine folk. It's sort of already started. In the last six months or so, I've worked alongside other freelancers, including Joanne Mateer, Rich Wells, and through Content OD, Ellen Holcombe, Lorna Dockerill, and Carol-Anne Ward. It's been a positive experience and evidence that people can come together to do good work.
Last October, I started the ball rolling on a new content meet up called Sheffield Content Club. Things got very busy almost immediately after, but my plan is to hold the first event by the end of April. I want it to be different. I want it to be fun. I want it to be the kind of thing that people don't want to miss. Look out for more information soon.
Finally, I also have designs on a Very Meta podcast and newsletter. But before I can get to those things, I need to add a whole load of content to the website, including a portfolio of projects. That said, if you are a person who enjoys newsletters, you should check out This From The Writing Shed, which is my weekly email full of links to ace writing articles, apps and tools.
Get in touch!
If you want to speak to me or ask questions about anything in this post, please feel free to do so! You can email email@example.com or get stuck in on Twitter (either @iainbroome or @verymeta).


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Walking program now available to seniors at 17 Humana Guidance Centers across the U.S. and online after pilot showed improved health outcomes
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Medicare Advantage members and seniors in general now have a new option to improve their health and well-being through walking and socializing with the launch of the Humana Active Outlook® Walking Program. The walking program is free of charge and available through local Humana Guidance Centers in 17 markets across the U.S., as well as online.
Humana is gearing up the national walking program this month after the pilot program showed promising results. The six-month pilot, which began in November 2011, enrolled more than 1,000 seniors who took 173.5 million steps, walked 66,624 miles (equivalent to 2.5 laps around the earth at the equator) and burned nearly 3 million calories. Local Humana Guidance Centers will be holding walks and other events throughout the summer to encourage participant activity and recognize their efforts.
The walking program is currently available at Humana Guidance Centers in Chicago, IL.; Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, TX.; Fort Lauderdale, FL.; Kansas City, MO.; Knoxville, TN; Las Vegas, NV.; Mesa, AZ.; Milwaukee, WI.; Minneapolis, MN.; Orlando, FL.; Peoria, IL.; and Tampa, FL. The program will be launched during the third quarter at new Humana Guidance Centers in Austin and San Antonio, TX.
Seniors are encouraged to join the walking groups, which meet at least once per week at the Guidance Centers, for instructor-led group walks and to learn proper walking and stretching techniques. Each participant will receive a free pedometer at signup to track their steps and calories burned. At the end of each outing, participants upload their steps at a Guidance Center computer kiosk, which tracks steps taken, distance and calories burned.
"The Humana Active Outlook Walking Program is another way for us to provide a meaningful service and engage face to face with seniors in communities where they live to improve their physical and mental health at the same time," said Emily Allen, director of Consumer Experience for Humana. "We are inspired by the success of the pilot and encourage all of our members and seniors in general to take part in this free wellness program."
The program aims to positively impact seniors' health by motivating and engaging them to take action and improve their fitness level and mental outlook by walking. Each local walking program will include variety on the walks by taking the groups through different environments, such as local parks, sports complexes, malls and other accessible areas.
Many participants are reporting improved health outcomes – both physical and mental – from participating in the pilot walking program. One participant, over time, was able to participate in walks without her cane; another is encouraged by the pedometer to get moving outdoors more often; a former smoker increased her stamina, breathes easier and lost six pounds; and several participants who lost loved ones reported feeling better and less lonely after the group walks.
For a look at the Humana Active Outlook Walking Program, including testimonials from some of the participants, check out the short video on Humana's YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/0e5c_PlvBrQ .
"I love this pedometer; it has encouraged me to walk. Otherwise, I never used to walk in a park, and now just because I have the pedometer I go as often as I can. It's a motivator." said Bernice Hager, a Humana member and walking program user from Zephryhills, FL.
To learn more about the program or to sign up, seniors can contact the Humana Active Outlook at 1-800-817-7413. Participants are invited to attend a "Walking Orientation" at their local Humana Guidance Center, meet the Walking Instructors and other participants, and pick up their pedometers.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading consumer-focused health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company's Website at www.humana.com, including copies of:


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KSA Engineers, Inc. was hired by the City of Selma to provide civil and electrical design for the replacement of an existing 150,000 gallon elevated storage tank serving the South Pressure Plane with a new elevated storage tank of 1,000,000 gallon capacity. The new design was for a composite type tank. The project included:
- One 1 MG Composite Style Elevated Storage Tank
- 20" and 16" water distribution main piping and connections
- Chlorine feed system modification
- Painting and insulation of well piping
- Electrical
- SCADA Modifications
- Fencing
- Access Road and Sidewalks
- Site grading
- Demolition of the Existing 150,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank
KSA conducted a study during the project to determine if the tank overflow elevation should be raised higher than the existing 150,000 gallon EST to provide improved pressure at the highest elevations on the southside of the City particularly under peak and fire flow conditions. KSA provided all civil, structural, and electrical design for the new 1 MG EST.


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Mobile POS Software
with a 360° Customer View
Personalized Customer Recommendations, Faster Check Out, and Seamless Fulfillment of Telecom Orders
A mobile or desktop software portal to sell, service, and fulfill telecom orders, all from one place.
Using data and functionality from multiple applications, the POS 360° portal provides a panoramic, 360-degree-view of each subscriber and the ability to conduct a wide variety of sales and customer service transactions.
Walk Outs & Missed Opportunities
Upgrading a phone, changing rate plans, or adding new services should be quick and simple. But at some telecom stores, it's not that way. First, there's a long line. Then, the reps can't find a plan to meet subscribers' needs, or they don't know if there's available inventory. And finally, it takes forever to check out because the rep has to consult multiple systems. The result: subscribers walk out frustrated, and the company misses both a sales and retention opportunity.
Step Up the Purchase Experience
With Beesion's POS Portal 360°, every interaction at a company-owned store, dealer store or even telesales call can be a superior – and profitable – touchpoint no matter how little training reps have. Beesion's mobile POS software with a 360• customer view enables reps to find eligible rate plans, proactively make suggestions, take multiple forms of payment and fulfill orders quickly. You can even set up automated line queue and appointment setting options. Adding functionality is as simple as adding applications.
Mobile POS Software with a 360° Customer View
Using a single portal, reps can get:
- A 360° view of the subscriber
- Browse eligible offers, financing plans, promotions, multiplay options
- Check available inventory
- Take multiple forms of payment
- Schedule repairs and installations
- Fulfill orders
- Accept down payments and trade-ins
- Redeem bonus points/rewards
- Plus much more
Reps can also leave their station because the solution can be used on iPads and mobile devices.
The telecom POS portal combines multiple applications to provide all the info needed to get customers in and out of the store quickly, with the best products and services for their budget. Using an array of connectors, it integrates with Beesion applications, plus all legacy billing, POS check-out, and order systems, as well as ERP Systems, inventory and other BSS/OSS
Revenue & Customer Service Benefits
Decrease Time to Serve
Eliminate the hassle of purchasing a wireless device. In minutes, not hours, reps can start and finish the sales process, including browse offers, check credit, find inventory, identify financing terms, put the purchase in the shopping cart, proceed to check out, process order, remove from inventory, and accept payment. They don't have to consult multiple systems. It's all integratedand seamless within the telecom POS solution.
Provide More Personalized Service
Using the mobile POS software with a 360° customer view, reps can make better product and service suggestions. They can also see cross-sell and up-sell opportunities available – established by the business rules your product teams create.
Reduce Order-to-Cash Cycle Time
Using Beesion's Order Management application, sales order processing, order fulfillment, and order control are all tightly integrated into one application. So once a customer places his order, everything is processed downstream in one workflow.
Reduce Wait Times
Include Beesion's Store Greeter application as part of your telecom POS solution to set up an automated line queue. Customers will appreciate the predictability and perceive the wait as more tolerable. The software also includes appointment-setting capabilities.
Increase Convenience
Beesion's mobile POS solution supports omnichannel processes that enhance the overall customer experience, including:
– online purchase with pick-up at a store
– in-store purchase with home delivery
Plus, the software can support robotic greeters, who can chat with customers, answer questions, and give directions.
Enable New Customer Experiences
Since it's easy to change business rules on the fly, the solution can adapt new processes to serve customers better.
For example, say a high-value customer wants to return his new phone on day 31, even though there's a 30-day return policy. The POS solution can identify the customer, accept the return, and trigger a RMA. The new process will be captured, and even validated with management. Other IoT and 5G innovations are also easy.
POS Portal 360° Applications
To enable multiple types of transactions and processes, the Beesion mobile POS software with a 360° customer view uses applications responsible for different aspects of the customer experience. Here are the applications often used in the solution: