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Publications: Medicaid and other Medical Services
For additional information regarding the Medicaid program, you may choose from several options. A general overview is available via the following brochures and booklets.
For Public Comment: 2020 DRAFT Medicaid Expansion Quality Strategy Plan (Posted Dec. 13, 2019). Public Notice. Comments accepted through Jan. 13, 2020 at 5 p.m. (Central Time).
For Public Information: North Dakota's Medicaid Access Monitoring Plan 2019 (1.83MB pdf)
Medicaid Access Monitoring Plan (5 MB pdf) - submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Oct. 1, 2016.
LEARN MORE about North Dakota's Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule Statewide Transition Plan
Link to Archived News and Information
Public Notices
Comments can be sent to and viewed at: Medical Services Division Room 309, ND Department of Human Services, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Questions may be directed to the local county social service office, or individuals may contact the ND Medicaid Program at 1-800-755-2604.
Fee schedules for services are on the Department of Human Services website at: http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid/provider-fee-schedules.html
- If you are under age 65, not disabled, and you want medical coverage ONLY, you may complete the Application for Health Care Coverage and Paying Costs (SFN 1909)
- Return completed application to the ND Dept. of Human Services, Medical Services Division, 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250, or to your local County Social Service Office.
- Questions? Call 1-877-KIDSNOW (1-877-543-7669)
- Health Care Application for the Elderly and Disabled - Used to determine if individuals who are elderly or who have disabilities quality for Medicaid, the Aid to the Blind Remedial Program, Basic Care Assistance Program, and/or Medicare Savings Programs
- Online Application for Economic Assistance Programs - Used to apply online for Medicaid, Healthy Steps Children's Health Insurance Plan, Basic Care Assistance, Medicare Savings programs, and other assistance such as Child Care Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Food Stamps), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- For IMPORTANT information about these programs and client rights, see the Application for Assistance Guidebook (1.59Mb pdf)
- Complete this Application for Assistance (SFN 405) if you prefer to print, complete, and return it manually to your county social service office.
- Guide to N.D. Medicaid Primary Care Provider Program (Revised March 2017) (597kb pdf) - provides an overview of the primary care provider program for people who qualify for Medicaid under the children and families coverage group
- Children's Hospice Waiver Program (487kb pdf)
- Children with Medically Fragile Needs (Medicaid Waiver) (66 kb pdf)
- Health Tracks - preventative health care program for newborns to young adults through age 20 enrolled in Medicaid. (814kb pdf) March 2017
- Medicaid Estate Recovery (65kb pdf)
- Notice of Right to Claim Good Cause - This form is to be completed by Medicaid applicants who believe they have "good cause" not to cooperate with the state's effort to establish paternity or collect child support or medical support.
- Coordinated Services Program (453kb pdf)
Fact Sheets
- Medical Claims Processing for County Jail Inmates (Revised December 2018)
- Workers with Disabilities Medicaid Coverage (April 2017)
- Children with Disabilities Medicaid Coverage (February 2011)
- Medicaid Client Share (Recipient Liability) (January 2011)
- ND Medicaid Burial Provisions (August 2010)
- Medicaid - Disqualifying Transfers of Assets and Income Explained (September 2010)
- Medicaid - Disqualifying Transfer Hardship Provisions (Summer 2010)
- FORM: Request for Medicaid Hardship Provision (Summer 2010)
- Medicaid and Spousal Impoverishment Protection (Fall 2008)
- Medicaid Asset Assessment - Protecting Assets for the Spouse Still Living in the Community (34kb pdf) Spring 2010
- Medicaid State Plan - Personal Care Services (MSP-PC) (808kb pdf) July 2011
- Medicaid Waivers for Home and Community-Based Services (808kb pdf) July 2011
- Medicare Savings Programs - Helping qualified individuals with Medicare Part B premiums and other cost sharing elements (38kb pdf) Spring 2010
- Long-Term Care Partnership Program and Medicaid (53kb pdf) July 2008
- Service Payments for the Elderly and Disabled (SPED) Program (848kb pdf) July 2011
- State Long Term Care Subsidy Program - Provides funds for personal needs such as clothing, health and beauty supplies, snacks and related items. January 2010
- Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) (66kb pdf) August 2014
- Qualified Service Providers (QSPs) (778kb pdf) July 2011
Provider Newsletters
- December 2019 (e-newsletter) PDF of newsletter (7mb pdf)
- September 2019 (e-newsletter) PDF of newsletter (9.54mb pdf)
- June 2019 - Issue 78 (528kb pdf)
- March 2019 - Issue 77 (421kb pdf)
- December 2018 - Issue 76 (580kb pdf)
- September 2018 - Issue 75 (536kb pdf)
- June 2018 - Issue 74 (1.07mb pdf)
- March 2018 - Issue 73 (658kb pdf)
- August 2015 - Issue 72 (607kd pdf)
- June 2014 - Issue 71 (607kd pdf)
- February 2013 - Issue 70 (410kb pdf)
- May 2012 - Issue 69 (972kb pdf)
- April 2011 - Issue 68 (415kb pdf)
Recipient Newsletters
- September 2019 (209kb pdf)
- January 2019 (220kb pdf)
- November 2017 (240kb pdf)
- September 2016 (263kb pdf)
- December 2014 (380kb pdf)
- December 2013 (719kb pdf)
Link to Newsletter Archive
- Medicaid Expansion Annual Technical Report Measurement Year 2018 (921kb pdf)
- ND Medicaid Expansion Annual Technical Report Measurement Year 2017 (1.70mb pdf)
- ND Medicaid Expansion Annual Technical Report Measurement Year 2016 (1.68mb pdf)
- ND Medicaid Expansion Annual Technical Report Measurement Year 2015 (962kb pdf)
- ND Medicaid Expansion Annual Technical Report Measurement Year 2014 (899kb pdf)
- North Dakota Long-Term Care Interim Study Final Report - July 1, 2014 (1.62mb pdf)
Other Documents
Quarterly Budget Insight: This report includes caseload and expenditure data for selected programs within the N.D. Department of Human Services.


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RHML Policies
Section A. Preliminary Statements
A-001. Mission Statement
A-002.Library Bill of Rights
Section B. The Board of Trustees
B-001. By-Laws of the Board of Trustees
B-002. Ethics Statement of the Board of Trustees
B-003. Public Participation in Library Decision Making
B-004. Twelve Month Board Agenda
Section C. Public Services
C-001. Fines Structure
C-002. Use of Volunteers
C-003. Patron Use of Library Supplies
C-004. Patron Behavior in the Library
C-004.1 Adult Use of Children's Library
C-005 Public Internet Use Policy
C-006. Confidentiality of Patron Records
Section D. Library Collections
D-001. Copyright Protection Policy
D-002. Request for Reconsideration of Materials
D-003. Receipt of Gifts
D-004. Collection Development Policy
Section E. Personnel
E-001. Employment, Personnel and Staff Development
E-002. Salary Plan
E-003. Salary Schedule
E-004. Staff Travel Policy
E-005. Staff Use of Library Materials and Equipment
E-006. Employee Dress Code
E-007. Staff Selling and Soliciting in the Library
E-008. Drug Free Workplace
E-009. Leave Allowance
E-010 Retirement
Section F. Fiscal Policy
F-001. Fiscal Policy
B-001 : By-Laws of the Board of Trustees
Article I: Name
This organization shall be called "The Board Of Trustees of the Richmond Heights Memorial Library: existing by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 182 of the Laws of the State of Missouri, and exercising the powers and authority and assuming the responsibilities delegated to it under the said statute.
Article II: Officers
Section 1. The officers shall be a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer, elected from among the appointed trustees at the June meeting of the Board.
Section 2. A nominating committee shall be appointed by the president who will present a slate of officers at the annual meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor.
Section 3. Officers shall serve a term of one year from the annual meeting at which they are elected and until their successor are duly elected. All officers shall be bonded in an amount as may be required by a resolution of the Board.
Section 4. The president shall preside at all meetings of the Board, authorize calls for any special meetings, appoint all committees, execute all documents authorized by the board, serve as an ex-officio voting member of all committees, and generally perform all duties associated with that office.
Section 5. The vice president, in the event of the absence or disability of the president, or of a vacancy in that office, shall assume and perform the duties and functions of the president.
Section 6. The secretary shall keep at the Library a true and accurate record of all meetings of the Board, shall issue notice of all regular and special meetings, and shall perform such other duties as are generally associated with that office.
Section 7. The treasurer shall perform such duties as generally devolve upon the office. The treasurer shall be bonded in an amount as may be required by a resolution of the Board. In the absence or inability of the treasurer, the Board shall designate another of its members to perform the duties of the treasurer.
Article III: Meetings
Section 1. The regular meetings shall be held in the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November, the date and hour to be set by the Board at its June meeting. (This section amended and approved March 20, 2000)
Section 2. The annual meeting, which shall be for the purpose of the election of officers shall be held at the time of the regular meeting in June of each year.
Section 3. The order of business for regular meeting shall include, but not be limited to, the following items, which shall be covered in the sequence shown so far as circumstances will permit:
a) Roll call of members
b) Public presentation to, or discussion with, the board
c) Disposition of minutes of previous regular meeting and any intervening special meeting
d) Director's financial report of the Library
e) Action on bills
f) Progress and service report of Library Director
g) Committee reports
h) Communications
i) Unfinished business
j) New business
k) Adjournment
Section 4. Special meetings may be called by the secretary at the direction of the president, or at the request of at least 5 members, for the transaction of business as stated in the call for the meeting.
Section 5. A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting shall consist of 5 members of the Board present in person.
Section 6. Conduct of meetings: Robert's Rules of Order shall govern proceedings of all meetings.
Article IV : Library Director and Staff
The Board shall appoint a qualified Library Director who shall be the executive and administrative officer of the Library on behalf of the Board and under its review and direction. The Director shall recommend to the Board the appointment and specify the duties of other employees and shall be held responsible for the proper direction and supervision of the staff, for the care and maintenance of Library property, for an adequate and proper selection of Library materials in keeping with the stated policy of the Board, for the efficiency of library service to the public, and for its financial operation within the limitations of the budget appropriation. In the case of part-time or temporary employees the Director shall have interim authority to appoint without prior approval of the Board provided that any such appointment shall be reported to the board at its next regular meeting.
Article V: Committees
Section 1. The president shall appoint committees of one or more members each for such specific purposes as the business of the Board may require from time to time. The committee shall be considered to be discharged upon the completion of the purpose for which it was appointed and after the final report is made to the Board.
Section 2. All committees shall make a progress report to the Library Board as appropriate in order to keep the full Board apprised of all business conducted.
Section 3. No committee will have other than advisory powers unless, by suitable action of the Board, it is granted specific power to act.
Article VI: General
Section 1. An affirmative vote of the majority of all members of the Board present at the time shall be necessary to approve any action before the Board. The president may vote upon and may move or second a proposal before the Board.
Section 2. The Bylaws may be amended by the majority vote of all members of the Board provided written notice of the proposed amendment shall have been communicated to all members prior to the meeting at which such action is proposed to be taken.
Section 3. Any rule or resolution of the Board, whether contained in these Bylaws or otherwise may be suspended temporarily in connection with business at hand, but such suspension, to be valid, may be taken only at a meeting at which at least 6 of the members of the Board shall be present and two-thirds of those present shall so approve.
Section 4. In order to remain in good standing each Board member is required to miss no more than four of the total nine annual Board meetings. Absence from more than four meetings will result in removal from the board.

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Isn't one of your first priorities to get good nutrition into your body? So failing in this crucial area, could see a domino effect in your health for sure. Ok here … Continue reading
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Sanjay Gangal
Sanjay Gangal is the President of IBSystems, the parent company of AECCafe.com, MCADCafe, EDACafe.Com, GISCafe.Com, and ShareCG.Com.
Maptitude Mapping Software 2014 Review
September 10th, 2014 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: Caliper Corporation
Maptitude Review
The Good
Large feature set; easy to use. Excellent support of Office apps; new tools create maps that display sales or service territories; best drive-time tool; updated demographic data includes Census estimates; competitively priced.
The Not So Good
A little expensive for an Office-style product (though inexpensive for a business mapping application); requires 4GB minimum disk space; lacks a ribbon interface.
The Verdict
This excellent map-based business data analyzer is a smart addition for any organization running Windows and Office who wants to do geographic analysis.
Nearly every business needs maps, whether to see where your customers and competitors are, to assign the route your salespeople follow when they call on clients, or to create maps of service areas for your franchisees. And that's why Maptitude makes good sense for businesses. It's packed with demographic data, plays well with Microsoft applications, and is easy enough for the geographically challenged to use. But this business mapmaker and data analyzer isn't free; in fact, at US$695, it costs more than Microsoft Office. However, Maptitude is the best business mapping application for workplaces running Windows, and is actually much cheaper than the majority of competing offerings.
Business Geographic Treats
Recently, on my way to a business lunch in an unfamiliar city,
Amazingly, digital maps have become a routine and important part of our daily lives. You can thank players such as Google Maps, Microsoft Bing Maps, MapQuest, and NOKIA Maps. They have successfully popularized the use of maps via their simple web-based interfaces that seamlessly access geographically referenced "big" data. But today's mapping software far exceeds the simple programs that produce directional maps.
Even before these nifty location-based tools, years of development in digital cartography and data resulted in a global geospatial industry now worth up to $270 billion per year (http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2014/01/mapping-creates-jobs-and-drives-global.html). One element of this sector is the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software market.
Also known as business geographics, GIS programs portray demographic and market data on a map to aid in estimating trade area population for retail stores, uncovering target neighborhoods for marketing, analyzing prospective business locations, and routing deliveries. Users, however, complain that GIS systems are expensive, confusing, and difficult to use. For organizations dependent upon geographic analysis, GIS can bear a high price tag: tens of thousands of dollars in software, data acquisition, and personnel costs for dedicated staff.
Fortunately, at least one software vendor, Caliper Corporation, recognizes that everyone uses maps in some way and that many organizations need to analyze data spatially. Caliper also realizes that most business users don't want to become mapping experts, they just want to produce ring studies, thematic "heat" maps, and a range of other informative map displays without unnecessary complexity. In response, Caliper has created mapping software you can easily incorporate into day-to-day operations with minimal expenditure.
Caliper's Maptitude is a cost-effective, professional mapping software product with a focus on usability. Maptitude enables organizations to leverage their location-based data to improve decision making and planning, while limiting expenditure through a competitively-priced solution.
Bringing Mapping to the Table
Mapping software layers information, just as if you were using transparencies with a projector for a presentation. The layers can show addresses, boundaries, and also satellite or aerial imagery. The result is a single window containing multiple databases and spreadsheets displayed as a visually appealing map.
Though some of the analytical capabilities of Maptitude may require reference to the User Guide, or the viewing of a video or free training webinar (see Maptitude Video Tutorials), most of the tools in Maptitude are accessible straight out of the box. Caliper includes wizards that guide you through the creation of maps of various demographic variables and also from tables of your own data. This makes it easier for novices to map and analyze their target variables.
Smorgasbord of Features
If you need software only to plan trips or to add a map or two in a final report, you probably don't need Maptitude. Sure, it scopes out efficient routes between locations and draws detailed maps, down to the street address level in the United States and many other countries. But what Maptitude excels at is as a professional grade mapping program that allows you to fully utilize the power of geographic analysis.
Maptitude includes more features and data than most other products and is arguably the least expensive, yet serious, mapping tool available for Windows users. At only US$695 it is priced well below its more expensive competitors.
You can use any of your own geographic, tabular, or GPS (global positioning system) data. Given a spreadsheet or database file that is full of name, address, and sales information, Maptitude can automatically locate (or geocode) your addresses. The resulting maps can be displayed in a wide variety of ways, with the ability, for example, to use company logos for each location along with automatic text labeling that identifies each point.
Maptitude's strongest suit is as a graphical planning and analytical tool for small-, medium-, and enterprise- sized businesses.The end user can ask questions such as, "Where are the high-income neighborhoods with two working parents?"This question is answered by filtering the map and layering variables so that matching locations are displayed.
Maptitude is excellent at allowing you to create territories or service areas. You can interactively choose from any boundary layer such as ZIP Codes or Counties, or you can import a table of pre-defined territories, and you can even interactively draw and modify your own regions. When building your areas you can see a running total of your target audience assigned to each zone, such as specific age groups or income brackets.
Drive-time zones are another powerful tool. They display the approximate distance you can travel within a specified time frame from a central point, say your business locale, which is very useful for analyzing a customer base. The developers of Maptitude also claim that the drive-time rings produced are the most geographically accurate of those in any mapping software, taking into account individual streets in the calculations of those locations that can be reached within the time or distance specified. In our tests, the drive time zones certainly had a more natural and reasonable appearance, especially in comparison with the "starburst" or "grid" rings seen in other products.
In addition, you can create circular rings around a point in order to estimate the population surrounding a location. Other advanced featuresinclude 3D visualizations, hot-spotting, site location models, and travel route planning.
Maptitude runs on Windows, while Maptitude for the Web applications are accessible via browser-based interfaces on PCs or mobile devices. Maptitude maps can be printed on any installed printer. In addition, maps can be shared in many formats such as PDF, JPEG, and Bitmap, allowing you to publish your results via Microsoft Office for example. Your maps and data can also be shared as Google Maps Documents, allowing interaction and querying via a free Google Maps account, or via the free Google Earth tool.
Gourmet Data
A basic global map is provided with every Maptitude license, allowing you to view your data anywhere on Earth and to map your locations by coordinate, manually, or by any populated place (village/town/city). Every Maptitude license also includes one free detailed Country Package of your choice. Each Country Package provides a wealth of data, including an up-to-date street layer with addresses for pin-mapping (geocoding) and travel time information for computing routes and drive-time rings. Also included are Postal/ZIP Codes, political boundaries, building footprints for many urban locations, railroads, and comprehensive named landmarks that range from public facilities to commercial buildings including shops, restaurants, and retail stores. The quality of the included NOKIA Maps is considered among the best in the industry (see Nokia Has Better Maps than Apple and Maybe Even Google) and justifies the cost of the entire Maptitude product. The USA Country Package for Maptitude always includes up-to-date ZIP Codes, Census boundaries (such as Tracts, Counties, MCDs, MSAs, and States), and roads.
A La Carte Demographics
Maptitude incorporates a plethora of information. Among the more than 400 data items available by USA ZIP Code are (take a deep breath) population, age, marital status, education, race, income, housing value, rentals vs. owners, business data (employees, payroll, types of establishment), Rural-Urban Commuting Areas, and more. Caliper also sells Census data broken down to individual city blocks (pricing is here).
This wealth of included data allows you to build maps that illustrate everything from income to education distribution. (The identically priced editions for countries outside the USA include similar local data where available.) Of course, you can create maps from your own data, either from scratch or by using data from Excel or Access for example.
Maptitude lacks certain estimates, such as on sales of consumer goods by ZIP Code. However, Maptitude does include future year demographic projections, items such as consumer expenditure, and hundreds of fields of social, housing, and economic data from the 2011 ACS and 2010 U.S. Census, down to the ZIP Code and Census Tract level. Any data quibbles take little away from Maptitude's value as the only serious mapping tool at this price level.
Pairs Well with Office
You'll get the most out of Maptitude using it alongside Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher) as well as with many popular databases (Oracle, SQL Server, more…). Maptitude interacts with Office, can link spreadsheets and databases to a map, and exports maps and data to documents, spreadsheets, and slide presentations.
Maptitude's appearance ties in nicely with the rest of Microsoft's business apps, right down to the background shading that highlights toolbar icons. Once you've selected a map, it fills your monitor for easy viewing, and the Maptitude toolbars make it easy to look up a location, highlight routes, and launch the program's various wizards.
But what makes Maptitude noteworthy, aside from its low price for similar products, is how easy the program makes it to perform queries and display data on a map. Maptitude lets you create a broad variety of thematic maps, including heat, dot-density, pie- and bar- chart, ranged-fill, and bivariate maps. And its built-in tools make it easy to generate attractive map displays. I was most impressed by Maptitude's clean overall design. The program not only packs in a lot of powerful features but also has nicely designed dialog boxes that make it unexpectedly easy to access that power. Witness the program's Map Wizards, which automatically select the type of analysis and display you're most likely to want.
Voracious Disk Eater
Maptitude creates and opens complex maps fast, three seconds or less on a 4GB PC, but certain operations can use up disk space and CPU resources. In addition, the software and data installation exceeds 4GB, which can make product downloads from the Caliper Online Store quite time consuming (up to an hour in our case). However, Maptitude did not chew up so much processing power on our Windows 7 test machine that other applications froze or locked up.
In fact, Maptitude runs as a 32-bit or 64-bit application on 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP. The many advantages of a 64-bit Maptitude include: the ability to save to much higher resolution images; the capability to use more memory than the previous 4GB 32-bit limit; and being able to open/import files via 64-bit Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel and Access).
Maptitude provides an excellent way to extend the capabilities of business analysts. Despite the extensive functionality, a casual user can easily learn Maptitude. In most instances the software will automatically do the right thing to accommodate novice users, while providing experienced users with the flexibility to customize analyses and results. Maptitude is a capable mapping package and should handily meet the needs of all but the most esoteric applications.
While I highly recommend Maptitude for its ease of use and extended capabilities, knowing how you wish to incorporate maps and geographic analysis into your organization will help you determine how best to utilize the software. Regardless, you cannot go wrong with Maptitude. The price is certainly right.
About Caliper
Caliper Corporation develops state-of-the-art Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. With a focus on usability, Maptitude is designed to be a cost-effective, professional mapping software product. Maptitude enables organizations to leverage their location-based data to improve decision making and planning, while minimizing expenditure through competitively priced solutions.
Caliper is a privately held corporation and is a leading developer of mapping, redistricting, transportation, and GIS software.
Members of the media, please visit our media relations pages: www.caliper.com/Press/media-relations.htm.
Tags: Caliper, GIS, Maps, Maptitude, Software Review


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Mechanism discovered for how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mutations damage nerve function
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists led a study showing that mutations in a gene responsible for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disrupt the RNA transport system in nerve cells. The findings appear in the current issue of the scientific journal Neuron and offer a new focus for efforts to develop effective treatments.
The findings offer a new avenue for researchers to pursue in the quest for desperately needed treatments for ALS, a disorder that kills most patients within five years of diagnosis. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is diagnosed in about 5,600 individuals nationwide each year and is associated with muscle weakness and paralysis.
The gene, TDP-43, carries instructions for making a protein of the same name. While mutations in TDP-43 were known to cause ALS and a related neurodegenerative disorder, until now the mechanism involved was a mystery. This study showed for the first time that the mutations disrupt efficient movement within nerve cells of RNA molecules. These RNA molecules direct protein assembly based on instructions carried in DNA. Correct transport of these RNAs permits proteins to be made in the right place at the right time.
Working in motor neurons derived from patients with ALS, researchers demonstrated that each of three different TDP-43 mutations impaired delivery of RNA molecules to their final destination near the junction where a nerve and its target muscle meet. Without the RNA molecules, nerves cannot make proteins necessary to function normally and respond quickly when stimulated. Motor neurons govern movement, including breathing. Their death and deterioration is a hallmark of ALS.
The results also provide insight into how problems in RNA metabolism, including disturbances in RNA regulation and functioning, lead to ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.
"Five years of tremendous progress in ALS genetics has revealed that RNA metabolism is a critical pathway that is impaired in this disease," said the study's corresponding author J. Paul Taylor, M.D., Ph.D., a member of the St. Jude Department of Developmental Neurobiology. "But RNA metabolism is a complex process that involves multiple steps that are carried out in different parts of the cell. This study provides a more refined understanding of how ALS-causing mutations impair RNA metabolism so we know what needs fixing therapeutically."
TDP-43 belongs to a family of proteins that bind to RNA and regulate its function. Normally TDP-43 is stored in the cell's command center, the nucleus. There the protein prepares DNA for translation into the proteins that do the work of cells and shuttles the resulting RNA, called mRNA, from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, the cell's liquid center. While clumps of TDP-43 were known to accumulate in the cytoplasm of the motor neurons of patients with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases, the protein's function there was unknown.
This study provides an answer. The work was done in motor neurons from the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, mouse brain cells and human motor neurons produced by reprogramming cells from ALS patients with three different TDP-43 mutations. Co-first author Nael Alami, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in Taylor's laboratory, developed a florescent RNA beacon that let investigators track movement of RNA molecules in living cells.
Researchers demonstrated that TDP-43 is part of a molecule called an RNA transport granule. These granules are responsible for moving mRNA efficiently to the end of the axon where the molecule is translated into a protein. For this study, scientists used Neurofilament-L (NEFL) mRNA, which is known to bind TDP-43.
In human motor neurons growing in the laboratory, investigators found that transport granules with mutant TDP-43 were more likely than granules with unaltered TDP-43 to stall en route to the nerve ending and sometimes reverse direction. The defect in the human ALS motor neurons was apparent after the first week.
Evidence from mice suggests TDP-43 mutations selectively rather than globally disrupt movement in nerve cells. The mutations did not affect movement of another cell structure, the mitochondria, along the axon where mRNA movement was impaired.
"We know neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, seem to share a common mechanism," Alami said. "We plan to use our finding from this study to look for similar defects in those diseases."
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Something you have undoubtedly never witnessed: a line of cars dropping off children at the emergency room or doctor's office. Forgotten lunches dangling out the window. Unwelcomed hugs and kisses. "Have a good day at the doctor's, sweetie. Mommy loves you!"
We cannot even imagine such a bizarre sight because we all recognize the absolute necessity of parental involvement in children's medical care – so much so that it is illegal in most cases for physicians to treat children without the explicit permission of the parent or guardian. We truly recognize the value of parents in the process of diagnosing and treating children. Few parents have medical degrees, but physicians openly rely on their advice and guidance. The doctors in the room may be the medical experts, but the parents are the kid experts. The parents may be entirely uneducated, but the doctor relies upon their insight with the deepest respect. The doctor relies upon the parent and the parent upon the doctor, for the good of the child. It works because of mutual respect. They make odd teammates, but they both recognize their limitations and need for each other.
In many public schools, however, the picture is drastically different. Parental involvement and engagement has diminished in recent generations, and the experts cite a myriad of reasons: modern demands on time, technology, higher percentages of single-parent households, cultural divides, and increased poverty to name a few. Yet, the same busy, technology-distracted, single, diverse, and poor parents boldly engage in their children's care at the doctor's office, so I think the experts have it wrong. I do not believe that parents of any background or situation consciously choose to disengage with their children's education. They may not always know how to engage, and in some cases, parents do not feel comfortable in school settings. Nevertheless, parents want the best for their kids, medically and educationally.
First, let's establish who is the expert in the room. Anyone who graduated from high school has at least twelve years of experience in education, so they have a tremendous amount of insight and expertise. Even drop-outs have ten years of schooling, and a decade of experience is still a lot of experience. Moreover, the parent has years of exclusive expertise with the child, so you are the irrefutable expert when it comes to your child's strengths, needs, and abilities – no matter your educational level or background. I don't care if you graduated from college, high school, or dropped out after fifth grade, you are the most powerful educational force in your child's life. Children who succeed generally do so due to the direct and persistent involvement of a caring adult in their lives. Just as doctors in the emergency room need your guidance to be effective, your teachers need your expertise to help your child maximize her or his learning.
We educators must take our share of the blame for this phenomenon of uninvolved parents. Just as doctors covet parental input before making critical decisions, we must reaffirm to parents how much we need them. Unfortunately, we have unintentionally shut some doors to the classroom, and we must intentionally and aggressively seek to reopen them. We spend too much time pointing fingers at each other about what ails public education, ignoring the most basic truths that universally work. If doctors need parents so desperately, then we educators need you just as desperately. It may be summertime, but this is the time to recognize how bizarre it is for parents to drop kids off at school without ever going inside. We wouldn't do it at the doctor's office, and the doctor would never allow it. Maybe we should adopt the same mindset about school. And although it is summertime, please continue to pray for our students' safety this second Sunday of the month.


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Windows 8 Developer Preview and ESXi/VMware Workstation
Update March 21st 2012
Now works on ESXi 5 Update 1, or apply a patch from VMware. Find out more here.
Original Post
Don't bother trying to install Windows 8 Developer preview on ESXi 4.1 update 1 or ESXi 5, it just doesn't work. I did however hear that you can install it one VMware Workstation 8! I will give it a shot and update this post later, but for now… go and get VMware Workstation 8!
Download VMware Workstation 8 here.
Don't bother trying to install the x64 Edition, VMware Workstation says that software virtualization is incompatible with long mode on this platform. When you click OK, it pops up, "The virtual machine is configured for 64-bit guest operating system. However, 64-bit operation is not possible. Long mode is disabled for this vitual machine.
So word to the wise, download the 32bit version and you should be able to install the Windows 8 Developer Preview.
Update 2: Sept 15th
When creating the VM in VMware Workstation 8, make sure to select, "I'll install an operating system later" if you do not do so, the install will ask for a product key. So if you see the need to install a product key before even booting the VM… YOUR DOING IT WRONG! 🙂
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Raindrops keep fallin on my head
and that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red.
Cryin's not for me cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complanin' because I'm free… Because in Christ I am free.
Free to accept getting wet from the rain
Free to accept life and walk through its pain
Free to remain in Him and attain in Him the hope
That abides the darkest night,
the hope that looks for the light when there's none I can see.
I'm free to be me, just me,
Free to feel misery and ecstasy with equanimity
And regard those imposters equally.
In Christ I find peace that increases and never ceases
Except when I forget, hedge a bet, or get in a hurry
When the slings and the arrows come at me in a flurry
Like a cold cold rain. And I sink into worry.
I distract and delude myself trying to scurry
Around doing it myself.
Not accepting His help
Completely blind to how I put Him on the shelf.
Not willing to play out the cards I've been dealt
I complain. Curse the rain. And feign a campaign of control
Until His Grace smacks me upside the broadside of my soul.
Until I set aside my ego and see so it's better that He go
And steer my ship for a while. Or better yet, forever.
Then I can smile in any kind of weather.
I can welcome the rain. Accept the wet.
Accept the death required for true life.
Accept His Cross.
Welcome the loss.
See, God's Will will be done whether I want it or not
So Christ, help me want what I already got
Rather than jonesing to get what I want
Reveal to me the blessings I cant seem to spot
Without a lot
of your Grace.
Please free me from noisy desires that still taunt me
Please free me from nagging temptations that haunt me
Please free me from the conceit that I am too good
To suffer a little defeat when I know You would
Die for me and rise to be my shelter for eternity.
By walking thru the pain with Him,
ultimately I gain with Him.
And I can remain with Him.
Where I can be…Free. Nothing's worrying. Me.


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I've been tagged by Hodge Podge to write a post about what I'd put into Room 101, I think this originates from Stickers Stars & Smiles so I've added my link in back there too.
Here goes…
1. Lateness – Just like Hodge Podge, I absolutely can't abide it when people are late. There are always going to be those instances when it just can't be helped. But being late because you left late are not acceptable. My husband operates in a 'just in time' world. If we have to be somewhere for 9am, he will leave at the absolute last minute. Whereas I would rather be a few minutes early, rather than risk being late, my husband would rather walk in as something is starting. It is causes endless disagreements with us, and you will usually find me shouting at the bottom of the stairs that we need to get going somewhere.
2. Zoos & Aquariums* – I really struggle with the idea that, in 2013, we still 'display' animals in zoos and aquariums. I can see this will be a bone of contention in future years when I won't allow my son to be taken to such places, particularly so as some elements of our friends and families are big fans of zoos. I'm also really irked that as humans we seem to think that have some ultimate right to see and interact with animals, regardless of the fact that we have lifted them from their native environments. (See a recent post here). Yes, i have been to zoos, and I have always felt a little uneasy, I must admit, as we have walked round. My most recent abiding memory is seeing a medium cat pacing up and down it's cage. It really disturbed me, and still haunts me a little today. The poor thing was on it's own and was just walking round and round and round, clearly distressed.
|Image courtesy of Captive Animals
I'm a bit torn on this final one…. I want to say something like teething, as my little boy is struggling with his teeth at the moment, I also want to say competitive parents, as we have all been there when there is that one parent who just has to make you feel that your little one's achievement isn't worth much…. but I think I'm going to settle with
3 – Poor customer service – is there anything worse than feeling like you've had really poor service? Be it on the telephone when you're stuck in an endless cycle of pressing various numbers when all you want to do is speak to a human? Or in a shop when the assistants have been less than helpful? Or when out for a meal and the waiter/ess is surly and dis-interested? It's amazing how much better we all feel when good customer service takes place. I get that sometimes things go wrong, but it is often the way that it is dealt with that makes us feel OK about it. For instance, when I set my phone and broadband up there was an issue with my phone line, we couldn't dial out. Despite three weeks of calls reporting the issue, our provider told us all was OK. It was only when I threatened to cancel the package I had, on the basis that I couldn't use it, that I suddenly found myself transferred to someone who could help. It turned out that a squirrel had, at some point, chewed through the cable from the telegraph pole to the house, and therefore the phone line was never going to work until it was repaired. It took six weeks to get to that point. There wasn't an apology from the provider for passing me from pillar to post, and not believing that there was a problem. It all left a rather sour taste if I'm honest.
So… That's my three things into Room 101… I tag:
- Emma at They Grow so Quick
- Deborah at https://www.pregnancymummydiary.com/
- Samantha at My Adventures with Daisy
*to read more about why I really wish zoos would be consigned to Room 101 see the excellent work that the Captive Animals Protection Society and Born Free do. See here for zoo specific information.


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Luke 2:22–24
When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord," and to offer the sacrifice of "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons," in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.
(Speak to God, using these words or a prayer of your own.)
God of life, I wait in joyful hope for your kingdom to be revealed in its fullness. Open my eyes to recognize your Son in everyone I meet today.


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text: Last year I did a "throwback series" on all the beautiful sistas from the 80's and 90's. This series is somewhat similar. I thought I would do a series on some of the black women that were hostesses on BET back in the day. There's a lot of things I don't like about BET. I can't stand much of the garbage videos they have on as of late. And I don't like the negative portrayal of black men and women most of the time. But I will admit they did have some fine sistas on BET back in the day. So I thought I would highlight some of them. I thought I would start with Big Lez. She was always one of my favorites. Although her real name is Leslie Segar. She is a dancer/actress. Leslie was born in New York City, New York, USA. She is known for her work on An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997), New Jersey Drive (1995) and Hav Plenty (1997). She was the co-host of BET's Rap City in 1993. She was a graduate of Springfield College, degree in Sports Medicine and Physiology.


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NGREDIENTS: - 1/3 pound fresh lamb or pork chorizo - 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, caps only, roughly chopped - olive oil - 1 small red onion, finely chopped - 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped -15-ounce can chickpeas, drained - 4 cups beef broth - 2 tablespoons cider vinegar - salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS: -Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high … [Read more...]
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Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas Found at Alexa Eats Clean makes about 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp salt 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes - no salt added 1 small can diced green chiles 1 medium onion, sliced 1 large … [Read more...]
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Oatmeal protein balls
Great option for those of you with a sweet tooth like me :) 3 cups old fashioned oats 2 and 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, etc) 1/4-1/2 cup honey 2 scoops protein powder (chocolate or vanilla) Splash of almond milk Mix thoroughly. Roll into balls. Place on wax paper in air tight container. Store in the fridge Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Garlic Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers
Total Time: 50 min Prep: 15 min Inactive: 30 min Cook: 5 min Yield: 8 servings Level: Easy Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Calories 160 Total Fat 5.5 g Saturated Fat 1.5 g Protein 24 g Total Carbohydrates 5 g Sugar 2 g Fiber 1 g Cholesterol 60 mg Sodium 273 mg Directions 1 (2-pound) beef tenderloin, halved and cut into 1-inch slices 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in cold … [Read more...]
Pumkin Pancakes
Well I LOVE pancakes...there I admitted it! They are my most favorite breakfast with the exception of scones but they are usually so carb and calorie laden that I rarely treat myself to them. I was surfing for a great new Holiday recipe for you all and found this! I had to share. Not only are they "Holidayish" but they really aren't too bad. Pair 1-2 of them with a protein (eggs work great) … [Read more...]
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With it becoming colder out a lot of clients enjoy soup. Make this veggie filled and hearty Minestrone soup for you and your family! Ingredients Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 onions, chopped 2 cups chopped celery 5 carrots, sliced 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 4 cups tomato sauce 1/2 cup red wine (optional) 1 … [Read more...]


text: Iggy Azalea Channels 'Clueless' in 'Fancy' Music Video By Brent Taalur Ramsey | March 6, 2014 | 5:11pm Design News Share Tweet Submit Pin Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has summoned the mighty forces of Cher Horowitz for the video of her new single, "Fancy," from her upcoming album The New Classic, out April 14— and it is hands-down the most flawless tribute to the iconic film Clueless this world will ever see. Whether you came into existence in 1980 or in 1995, chances are you've quoted this film at least 1,000 times already—because, like, how isn't this movie applicable to all aspects of life? ("Tardiness is not something you can do on your own. Many, many people contributed to my tardiness." Thank you, Travis.) For the music video, the 23-year-old rapper and model got nostalgic with British singer Charli XCX, who you'll see honoring the persona that is Tai. Throughout the video, Azalea and XCX revisit all of the movie's best scenes—from debate class to the remarkable driving lesson— even going as far as shooting at the same school. And the fashion? You can bet your Christian Diors that it was absolutely major. Donning Cher's yellow tartan ensemble and every bit of fluff imaginable, Azalea combined a quintessential 90s culture moment with her hip-hop vibes. Though we could never imagine Cher Horowitz ever being "ensembly challenged," this young Aussie brought it all together with some major beats and classic outfits—a sound and look that will be totally trending in the music world of 2014. Check out the video below, and just try to fight the urge to watch Clueless again. "And in conclusion, may I please remind you it does not say RSVP on the Statue of Liberty!" Tagscluelessdesignfashioniggy azaleastyle


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The Dubai Airport Free zone Authority shortly known as DAFZA free zone; is an organize governing body operating in Dubai Airport free zone; that is to facilitate international clients to start their business in Airport area. Dubai airport free zone authority was establish in 1996; that is to deals with import and export trade as well as services. Dubai airport free zone authority provides trade license and visas to international clients; who want to do business from Dubai within the free zone.
Dubai airport free zone
Dubai airport free zone authority offers a base to the clients; that is to do business with 100% owner ship. At this point let me tell you one more thing; or you can say one more key point; which DAFZA free zone clients always ask me. That is, is it true that DAFZA business setup in free trade zone is free from all kind of tax? And as we all know the answer is a big "Yes". So, it means that DAFZA free trade zone is free from all kind of tax. And also it is free from duty tax. I think it is one of the best points for business setup DAFZA free trade zone. The process of company incorporation in DAFZA; is very easy and fast as it require a very minimal paper work.
Investors from all over the world will reap the benefits of dynamic growth for their companies; through the free trade zone's excellent tax and investment incentives. At this point let me tell you one more benefit; that why client is very keen for DAFZA free zone. Or you can say one more strong point which you need to keep in mind. And I think it is the most key point for DAFZA free trade zone. That is, such as 100% tax exemption, 100% foreign owner ship.
Location of Dubai airport free zone
Dubai airport free zone is very next to Dubai International Airport; which is the heart of the Dubai. Dubai Airport Freezone provides matchless access to 24 hour logistics services; a world class facilities and also a very good infrastructure. Dubai airport freezone also provides direct access to a number of gov't services; that is Immigration, Customs and as well as the Chamber of Commerce. Dubai airport freezone help to stream line red tape procedures; and also provide clear processes and as well as guide lines.
Type of Company formation in dubai airport free zone authority
Dubai airport free zone offers only two main type of license to its client to operate in the region. Each type offers different options and benefits equivalent to your business need.
Free zone Establishment (FZE)
free zone establishment has a minimum of 1 share holder and a maximum of 50. Share holder can be an individual (a person) or a company. A minimum share capital required for formation is AED 1000. Each share has a value of AED 1000/-
Branch Office of an existing company
Dubai airport free zone authority allows; that is foreign company to open a branch of its existing company. No share capital is require for this kind of a company.
Type of License for Company setup in dubai airport free zone
Till this point we explain a lot of thing about DAFZA business setup. That is, what is an DAFZA business setup; what are the benefits of an DAFZA business setup; why we need to set up business in DAFZA free zone. Now it is time to say some thing about the license. So, companies plan to start their services at Dubai Airport Free zone; and take a Dubai airport free zone license; they need to pick from the following types of licenses:
Trade License
This kind of a Trade license is issue to those who want to import and export; distribution, as well as storage of specific products.
Service License
This kind of a license is issue; that is to those who want to do service as well as consultation.
Advantages of company formation in DAFZA free zone
- 100% foreign owner ship.
- No restriction on capital repatriation.
- 0% import or re-export duties.
- 0% corporate tax.
- No currency restrictions.
- 0% personal income tax.
- No restriction on foreign talent or employees.
- Onsite Customs.
Documents Required for Company Formation in dubai airport free zone
- First of all in the first place; an application Form. we will provide this form.
- Letter of Intent (summary of company profile at DAFZA)
- business plan is also one of the key document for dafza company formation.
- Profile of the company is also one of the key document for dafza free zone set up.
- Annual financial report or share holder(s) 6 months bank statement.
- Copy of the manager's passport as well as CV
- Copy of share holder(s) passport as well as CV
- Original (not a copy) bank reference letter (share holders)
- NOC for manager. (if he is a resident of UAE and UAE employment visa holder)
- NOC from Dubai authority.
How to setup a company in DAFZA free zone?
Finally it is time to have set up company in Dubai airport free zone. At this point let me tell you one more thing; or you can say one more point which you need to keep in mind. Which i think is a key point for all of the clients; and also i think it will work to see the whole process; of a set up Dubai airport free trade zone company; and show the entire thing in clear way. That is the easy way to setup business in DAFZA. So get in touch with us. In the first place, you can use website live chat button. So that to start chats with a DAFZA specialist. Second way is that, you can Click Here to place a call back request.


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Interestingly, the political equality of women in the United States remains lower that many other countries. The World Economic Forum recently ranked the United States at number 54 in women's political empowerment in a study of 142 countries. That's embarrassing.
The two nominees for the 2016 presidential race will be Carly Fiorina and Hillary Clinton. That's my vision anyway. For the liberals and conservatives who shudder at this thought, stop and take a breath.
Both Clinton and Fiorina have made significant contributions to women's empowerment around the globe and seeing them as our presidential nominees wouldn't not only be inspiring, it would upend the 2016 campaign.
Since the world has become more globally connected, we have been made increasingly aware that women's equal participation in political leadership leads to more prosperous economies and more stable democracies around the world.
Interestingly, the political equality of women in the United States remains lower that many other countries. The World Economic Forum recently ranked the United States at number 54 in women's political empowerment in a study of 142 countries. That's embarrassing.
The four countries who have come the closest to closing this gender gap are the countries usually cited by political progressives as more advanced socially and environmentally than the United States: Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. I have never heard the argument made that perhaps the gender equality in politics in those nations is contributing to these successes, but I suspect that's the case.
With Clinton and Fiorina as nominees, the role of women globally will take center stage. Take microcredit as just one example.
The United Nations just announced its 15-year plan that includes "eradicating poverty" as on if its top three goals. A lofty goal, yes, but we already know that women are key to stable democracies and increased prosperity. We also know that the majority of the world's poor are women. So how do we tap their potential? We invest in them.
At the senate confirmation hearing in 2009 for her nomination as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton spoke of foreign policy and the subject of microcredit. She prefaced these remarks with a personal note about President Obama's mother, an anthropologist, who planned to attend the microfinance forum at the 1995 Beijing women's conference where Hillary spoke.
"Ann Dunham was a pioneer in microfinance in Indonesia. In my own work in microfinance around the world…I've seen firsthand how small loans given to poor women to start small businesses can raise standards of living and transform local economies."
At a campaign event in Los Angeles this year I listened to Carly Fiorina discuss the One Woman Initiative, an organization she founded in 2008 that raises money to empower women, particularly in the area of microcredit. She explained to the audience how important microcredit is to the world and that women were "better credit risks."
She also said, "We know that a woman, when she is invested in, she will invest in return."
That's practically a proverb. A female president could be considered an investment in the girls of our nation, and what it would yield can only be contemplated at this point.
The United States can lead the world in this new century, but shedding some of our old ideas regarding leadership and campaigns is necessary first. Election after election, we nod obligingly at the two male contenders for the Oval Office, never questioning this gender inequality with hard analysis.
We have a chance to have two nominees with formidable experience in gender equality worldwide. To have Clinton and Fiorina vying for the presidency would bring new ideas that challenge the traditional campaign structure of stump speeches and verbal promises.
Neither of them is publicly charismatic, and that is a breath of fresh air. They have nothing to fall back on but their experience and their ideas.
In 1997, as First Lady, Hillary Clinton said, "As we move toward this 21st century, we have an opportunity that has seldom come, if ever, in the history of humankind. We have a world that can, with technology, democracy, and free enterprise extend the benefits of prosperity and peace to countless millions whose lives can be lifted up."
Recently, Fiorina said, "If we want to solve any problem, poverty, hunger, disease, conflict, we have to get more women involved."
Many Americans love to quote the phrase, "Women hold up half the sky." If it's true then we also hold up half the Oval Office.
The role of women in solving the world's problems cannot be ignored, and we have to show the world we are ready to lead. As Americans we cannot exclude ourselves from participating in solutions. Nominating both Fiorina and Clinton as our presidential candidates shows the world that we are more than ready to invest in women.
Jennifer Hall Lee is a filmmaker who lives in Los Angeles. She has spent many years working on Hollywood films, in visual effects, and used her free time (when she had it!) making her own films. Her latest film, "Feminist: Stories from Women's Liberation" is being distributed nationally and more public screenings are upcoming, including the Feminism in London Conference! Jennifer was named Global Ambassador for the Global Media Monitoring Project. To schedule an interview with Jennifer or book her as a speaker, she can be reached at email@example.com.
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Chi siamo
Come on in, your office is waiting.
Based in the centre of Whangarei, The Orchard is a dedicated hub for our growing community of entrepreneurs, start-ups and professionals who want to start, grow, and strengthen their business.
At its heart, The Orchard is an invitation to work how you want to. With a thriving community of like minds, a dynamic events calendar, and direct access to expert business advice, tools and professional support networks, it's the place to meet switched-on people and grow your business among a purpose-built environment.
Come part-time, full-time, anytime. Bring your laptop, take a seat, and Get. Stuff. Done!
Our origin story
The Orchard started as a response to the fact that Northland is growing and more enterprising individuals are choosing to base their businesses here. Our region offers an unbeatable work/life balance, and has the support of the nation as an economy on the rise. What it needed was something to tie it all together - something that meant better access to local and national support for entrepreneurship and innovation, and that connected enterprising Northlanders with each-other to learn, get inspired, and collaborate.
So the bright sparks at Northland Inc (our regional economic development agency) got talking. What if there was a place where these like-minded folks base themselves and their work, all while getting a direct 'in' to services at the forefront of the local and national drive to support entrepreneurship? They took this conversation to their mates at the Northland Chamber of Commerce - who needed no convincing! - and with the later backing of the Northland Regional Council and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, The Orchard was born.
What we offer:
- Spaces designed for different working styles and maximum productivity. Desks, pods, tables, leaners and break-out zones. Ultra-fast Wi-Fi, printers, scanners and meeting room equipment.
- A range of dedicated places to meet, talk and get creative in dedicated spaces; 2 meeting rooms, 1 boardroom, 2 event rooms and a kitchen / refueling zone.
- Direct access to expert business advice, tools for growth, capability development, support networks and dynamic events.
- A customised membership system actively connecting a community of like-minded individuals
- Ability to fit to your business and lifestyle, with flexible pricing and no long term contracts.
- An open-arms attitude to anyone who wants to grow their business.
- Did we mention free unlimited coffee?!
We know that when great people get together, world-changing things happen. Here at The Orchard, we form the ecosystem to seed, nurture, and grow success. Come join us, and start flourishing!
A place to develop your dreams!
We would love to show you around. Contact us to book your visit.


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The Shamanic Diet is a deep purification process that restores balance on spiritual, mental and physical levels. It is a work based on the desire for healing, learning and personal growth.
It is done surrounded by nature and silence, withdrawn from external stimuli and guided by a specialized shaman.
The ritual consists of the combined intake of the Master Plant and another Plant of Power while restricting the intake of salt, sugar, fat, acid, alcohol and dairy which purifies the physical and energetic bodies allowing the incorporation of the spirit and wisdom of the Plant of Power being used in the diet.
During the diet the person is very receptive and sensitive to any energy so that exposure to perfumes, cosmetics, chemicals and sunlight, as well as physical contact with others outside the diet must be controlled. It is convenient to take time to rest, meditation and relaxation.
On the first night of diet the initiation ceremony is performed with the Master Plant, "Grandmother" or "Medicine." This session puts us in the astral plane where to choose, with the help of the shaman, the plant to be used during the dieting. The second night the intake of the personal "Sacred Plant" or "Power Plant" starts.
These rituals are alternated every night and during the time of the diet you go deep into a clear conscious introspection process while strengthening energy and knowledge of the plant as it is being absorbed into your own energetic field. She communicates to you through lucid dreams and messages from nature and the environment, working on the person's energy field regarding the intention of healing, training and learning. It gives us insight into ourselves and the events of our lives, it gives us its knowledge about healing properties and nature in general.
The "group work" that is done during these diets and sessions with "Medicine" helps us to start losing the "single eye" to open up and surrender to the "collective consciousness" in order to receive the "power of the tribe."
On the last night the diet ends with a closing session with "Grandmother" where a spiritual alliance between the person dieting and the Power Plant is sealed, ensuring the knowledge and acquired growth.
For the second time, the Shaman Healer Avito brings to Europe the tradition of Shamanic Amazonian diets, in his mission to spread throughout the world, practice and use of these medicinal traditions for mental and spiritual health of all human beings.
Avito, born and raised in modern culture and long a scholar and practitioner of shamanic Peruvian culture, guides us with his ícaros (sacred singing) our way in the astral world of nature spirits and facilitates the understanding and integration of the original knowledge in our minds and Western lifestyles.
Every person who has taken part in a Shamanic Diet agrees that it is an experience that marks a "before and after" in there life. A successful Diet is to reach our fullest potential today, breaking the barrier of own limits, go beyond them strengthened to move forward through those walls we find later and continue on. This transformation only depends on the commitment and self- discipline. The Sacred Plants are always there to help with the spiritual development of a pure and open heart.
I share with you Avito's "intention" for these diets:
"Sea of God. Let me in into your water to purify, to connect with the sacred wisdom imbued in your perfect creation. I surrender with the desire to heal, to remember my purpose. I will reborn in your belly, clean, naked and unafraid, ready to fulfil my function." (Suavito)
The Diets of sacred plants will be held in our centres in Malaga from 10 to 20 April, and in Cordoba from April 26th to May 3th. The Sacrd Plants available to dieting will be indigenous Amazonian plants such as Cat's Claw and Huayruro and others local such as Olive and Oak. Also we will share mornings of Tai Chi, nature walks and group talks for spiritual growth.
For more information and details contact 693 590 090 or firstname.lastname@example.com
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Shortly after she arrived in this country, Teruko Shiono was given a baby shower by her new friends in Pittsburgh. She has never forgotten that unexpected kindness and has spent the better part of 30 years trying to repay it.She also found time to teach Mr. Rogers and friends how to do origami.
Mrs. Shiono is a one-woman Japanese-American amity committee. When a Japanese woman went into labor at Pittsburgh's Presbyterian-University Hospital, and it developed that the mother-to-be and the doctors couldn't speak to each other, Mrs. Shiono hurried from her Highland Park home to bridge the gap. When Japanese athletes come to town, Mrs. Shiono is always available to whip up some home cooking -- rice, sushi, yakitori. The recorded Japanese voice that describes sights on local tour buses is hers. When the Pittsburgh Opera Theater wanted to stage "Madame Butterfly" it was Mrs. Shiono they turned to, and the costumes were found. And when a Japanese student is homesick in Pittsburgh, the school is likely to give him Mrs. Shiono's number. "They want to talk," she says, "so I listen. It's a Japanese custom -- the older helps the younger. You do what you can. That's the American way too, yes?"
Monday, March 11, 2013
"Teruko Shiono is a one-woman Japanese-American amity committee in the Pittsburgh area".
We recently learned of the passing of Ms. Teruko Shiono, whose obituary was published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette yesterday. She helped found the Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh, was active in the Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors (now Global Pittsburgh), and with her husband was "instrumental in the creation of the Japanese Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh". She was also, according to a 1988 Newsweek profile, "a one-woman Japanese-American amity committee in the Pittsburgh area".
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Something Special Florist, LLC
- Florist
- Retail
We are a full service, family owned florist that specializes in all aspects of the floral industry with over 20 years of experience. Brenda and Wanda are the owners and designers. We take pride in every floral design (fresh flowers and silk flowers), dish garden, and plant to insure that it is truly Something Special. We have beautiful gifts (hand turned wood and pottery), and home fragrances.
We also provide Event Planning, Catering, and Cake Decorating. Stop in and see us today.
Something Special Florist serves Rolla, MO and all surrounding areas within a 30 mile radius, including all Rolla hospitals, University of Missouri-Rolla MS&T, all local Funeral Homes, Nursing Homes, and Schools.
If you are wanting something special, come to Something Special Florist.
Whom to Contact
- Wanda MillerOwnerPhone: (573) 426-4777Fax: (573) 426-4773
- Brenda TyreeOwner2250 North Bishop, Ste. LRolla, MO 65401Phone: (573) 426-4777Fax: (573) 426-4773
Hwy. 63 North, in Rolla, MO. We are located in the building in front of Kohl's, next door to Remax Realty.


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TELECOM ITALIA S.p.A.
Registered Office in Milan at Piazza degli Affari 2
Executive Office and Branch Office in Rome at Corso d'Italia n. 41
Share Capital 10,693,628,019.25 euros fully paid up Tax code/VAT registration number and Milan Business Register no. 00488410010
Electronics Manufacturers (A.E.E.) Register no. IT08020000000799
Telecom Italia announces that the merger documents of Telecom Italia Audit and Compliance Services S.c. a r.l. (with registered office in Milan at Via Gaetano Negri no. 1, share capital 2,750,000.00 fully paid up, tax code and Milan Business Register no. 03469270965) into Telecom Italia S.p.A. (merger plan filed and registered with the Business Register, reference statements of financial position and financial statements of the merging and beneficiary companies for the last three years) are now available to the public at the Registered Office of the Company and on its Internet site www.telecomitalia.com.
The same documentation (not including the financial statements of Telecom Italia S.p.A. and Telecom Italia Audit and Compliance Services S.c. a r.l. for the last three years) is also available on the website of Borsa Italiana S.p.A. (www.borsaitaliana.it).
Milan 29 August, 2011


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We believe that every believer should be baptized according to Jesus' command in Mat 28:18-20. This baptism is by immersion, as evidenced by 1) the literal meaning of the Greek word translated "baptize", which means "to dip/soak/immerse". If the Greek word were translated instead of transliterated, baptism by sprinkling would be not be as common as it is. 2) the accounts of baptisms in the Bible. See esp. Acts 8, in which the Ethiopian eunuch who undboutedly has much drinking water in his baggage on the way through the desert, waits until he sees a place with water to ask for baptism, 3) the Jewish ritual on which baptism is based requires full submersion, 4) water baptism best fulfills its symbolic meaning if done by immersion, symbolizing the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ (cf. Rom 6).
This baptism is a symbol of, not the means of, salvation, because 1) several people in the New Testament are clearly saved before they are baptized by water, 2) water baptism is never mentioned as the means of salvation (Acts 2:38 does not say whether it is the repentance, the baptism, or both that give remission of sin; passages taken by some to refer to water baptism (Rom 2, Col 2, Tit 3) can be shown to refer rather to the "spiritual" baptism, which is salvation), 3) water baptism occurs after faith, as a testimony of faith, as seen by several examples in Acts, as well as in John's baptism, 4) salvation by faith alone precludes salvation by baptism, unless the baptism in itself brings the faith, and 5) baptism is not the means by which God gives faith for the reasons previously mentioned, and because faith is a choice based on understanding of the truths of God (e.g. Rom 10:17).
Water baptism is not for infants, for, as previously shown, it is 1) a symbol of regeneration, and 2) infants, who cannot have faith because they cannot understand the preached word, cannot be regenerate.
Water baptism, though not required for membership in the church, is the duty of every believer.
Water baptism does not need to be repeated if performed in a sub-Biblical way, as long as it functioned as a symbol of one's spiritual rebirth. Whether done by immersion, sprinkling, or some other method, rebaptism is not required – though can be considered in individual cases based on each man's conscience. This is because 1) it is the symbol of the reality, not the physical proceedings of the symbol, that is the purpose, and 2) it is futile to declare invalid everything that does not completely correspond with Biblical principles. Yet water baptism performed before regeneration has no symbolic value and is therefore invalid.
Water baptism has its power not in who baptizes, but in the name of Him who commanded baptism. It is to be done in the name of Jesus (Acts), in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew) – that is, according to the command and authority of Jesus, and of the Trinity. These commands do not mean that one needs to say the words "in Jesus' name" or "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" at baptism, but it is probably a good idea anyway. Yet it is unfitting for a woman to baptize a man, for in baptism it is perceived that the baptizer has authority. It is probably a good idea that the spiritually mature, or the one who led the person being baptized to Christ, be the one to baptize – yet again, the power is of Christ, not of men.


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I was part of a panel on Corporate Governance organised by India Knowledge@Wharton last week in Delhi. Paul Beckett, the Wall Street Journal's bureau chief in Delhi, was part of the editors' panel which did the questioning. In an article on the Wall Street Journal site, he quotes me: "Even as we talk about corporate […]
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For one of our tastier innovation challenges to date, we were approached by a healthy salad dressing company who was looking for new flavor combinations. Sounds easy-enough, right?
It turns out our community of ideators and innovators is full of great flavor combinations. Zatar? Never would've thought of it. Cranberry juice, parsley and garlic? Unique. Chardonnay, asiago, and fresh lemon-basil? Sign us up.
Crowdsourcing with Betterific yields different innovative ideas every time, but output is the same – creativity, brilliance and ingenuity. The only thing predictable about a Betterific open innovation challenge is that the community will rise to the challenge.
The salad dressing ideas are being protocepted as we speak, and we'll hopefully be able to share what combinations make it to the next round. They'll be doing a lot of research to see what works best within their current offerings and capabilities. Then they'll test them within small focus groups and after a lot of back and forth, they will work on the marketing, the packaging and then roll them out to store shelves. It's an iterative process, that could take up to a year from idea to execution.
Big congrats to the winners: Kelly Williams (Grand Prize Winner), Laurie Steiner, Sara Nickel, Kimberly Watkins.