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Natalie Hanson, a former Bethel resident, is in Europe to compete in the World Powerlifting Championships, which start Friday. Hanson is an Olympic level athlete who got her Powerlifting start in in a tiny gym in South Anchorage called "Southside Strength and Fitness." That's where she was working out last week, just days before flying off to Pilsen, in the Czech Republic, to compete against the top athletes in the world.
Natalie Hanson's path to the international stage began right here in a room full of powerlifters at this small local gym. This is where she first started lifting heavy weights and training. She's here four days a week, working out in a corner alcove watched over by a picture of Priscilla Ribic, Hanson's inspiration.
"She's the greatest powerlifter of all time," says Hanson in between warm-up reps. "She's a 16-time world champion; we train with her here. She's on the team with me as well and she's been powerlifting since 1997, or something like that, and is still wining. She's still on top in her weight class."
The photograph shows a lovely hourglass-shaped woman holding up weights that could crush a person, with a slight look of surprise on her face. Natalie Hanson in her workout gear is no less beautiful, though a bit heavier. The two lift similar weights but Priscilla Ribic, who is in a lighter weight class, outlifts Hanson in the deadlift.
"In competition she has a 550 pound deadlift," says Hanson, who's top deadlift is 474 pounds. "So Priscilla is an incredible deadlifter," explains Hanson.
Watching Hanson as she hefts weights is impressive. She warms up by lifting 150 pounds and quickly begins adding more. Soon, she's lifting 429 pounds dressed in her lift suit and supported with a belt.
The young Bethel woman has come a long way since starting the sport five years ago, but it's extracted a cost. Women powerlifters don't attract major sponsorship in the United States. She says that she gets sponsors for her gear and supplements, but not for her. How much does it cost? A lot. The airfare to the Czech Republic for the World competition is a couple of thousand dollars, and that's just the beginning of the costs.
"We pay hotel for a week," she itemizes. "All of the preparation leading into Worlds is our own entire expense, and also you're missing work for a week or more. So it's several thousand dollars for one competition and I do three, sometimes four a year, and it's all self-financed."
The U.S. does not support its amateur athletes the way other countries do. Just making the National Team comes with a bill, explains Hanson.
"You win Nationals and you pay $375 - a team fee that covers the drug tests and things like that to the National office… it's the reality."
In the gym her thoughts are far away from the expenses as she focuses totally on her workout, moving deliberately to add more weight to the bar. Hanson's main event is the squat lift. She holds a U.S. record in the event and is aiming at the official World record. The sport is something that Hanson loves.
"I enjoy things that I'm good at," she laughs.
She wants to encourage women to excel and not worry about what their muscular bodies look like while they do it. Here at the gym she is among fellow amateurs who do what they can to help out. Today, Matt Kiley is helping her put on her lifting suit and spotting her on the bench. The two have known each other for a while; Hanson remembers a competition in which she lifted more weight than Matt did.
"I did think it was fun," she giggles.
"She out-totaled me in a meet and I had to eat an onion," Matt Kiley explains their bet, adding "It's not happening again."
He may have lost that bet, but Kiley has no hard feelings. He and others will be rooting for Hanson when she competes at the World Competition this week. Her goal? To do her best, break another record, and inspire other women to do the same. Finishing her last lift, she unhooks her belt to move on.


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One of gene therapy's major challenges is getting a gene sequence into a cell without damaging it. Traditional methods are often inefficient and unreliable, but this nano-device may offer a solution.
There are two main routes in gene therapy:
In vivo: Inside the body. This usually involves viral delivery but there are alternatives like liposomal delivery - in which DNA is encased in a membrane. This route is faster and can spread to the whole body, but it's often more expensive and can cause an immune reaction.
Ex vivo: Outside the body. This means you don't need a virus, as you can simply remove some cells, alter them, and then implant them back in. It's targeted and often easier, but it's not suitable for whole body treatment.
How does this machine help?
Research needs transgenic animals more than ever, but science still uses clunky methods to inject DNA. If you want to test the activity of a particular gene in a mouse, the best way is to knock it out in the embryo and see how the animal is effected. Scientists currently do this by using a hollow needle filled with fluid and DNA to inject the sample into a cell. This does work, but it's clumsy and it kills cells about 40% of the time.
Nanotechnology offers great solutions to many biological problems, and this device is no exception. Its elegant design involves a tiny lance 1/100th the size of a human hair. It's much smaller than the traditional needle.
DNA is negatively charged, so designers made the lance positively charged to attract the DNA. The lance then pierces the membrane gently and the charge on the lance is reversed; automatically detaching the DNA.
There you have it. An elegant and simple solution.
Researchers hope the device can increase efficiency and decrease the cost of gene therapy in the lab.
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A new favorite post workout shake! Give it a try!
6-8 ice cubes
1/2 (overflowing) cup of frozen dark pitted cherries
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 serving vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp. PB fit
1 tsp. chia seeds
*optional: 1 tsp. cocoa powder if you want to add some chocolate to the mix
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New Brew: New Belgium La Folie 2017
For those weaned on New Belgium Brewing's popular Fat Tire Amber Ale, the 2017 version of the brewery's La Folie would be quite a leap, style-wise. But the latest incarnation of La Folie is just further evidence the Colorado brewery is doing it right.
La Folie, which is French for "the folly," is a Flanders style oid bruin beer that is also part of the brewery's Lips of Faith series, which explores traditional brewing methods and styles, from krieks to sours to berlinerweisse beers.
The main point I want to make about La Folie is that if you like this particular style of beer, you'll find total enjoyment. If a sour brown isn't your thing, you might want to look elsewhere, because this one is steeped in tradition and not for the faint of heart.
The beer features a deep and dark red hue that somewhat belies the medium body in the mouth. It brings with it a big, tart aroma reminiscent of plums and cherries, with notes of oak (La Folie is aged one to three years in French oak barrels, or foeders).
Once the beer hits your palate, it's a frenzy of puckering flavors, from green apple to blackberry, but always coming back around to tannic plums or black cherries. Make no mistake, this fine beer will make you pucker in earnest. But it's absolutely delicious – again, assuming an oid bruin is your thing.
I did notice that La Folie was a bit more carbonated than I had expected, which actually only added to the enjoyment by adding a pleasant crispness to the body and giving the beer a bit of a sharp edge. It's an odd sensation to feel like a beer is at once making you pucker and yet somehow also quenching your thirst.
At 7 percent ABV, it's great for sipping, and not dangerous. Sold retail in 22-ounce bombers, it's a great one to share. Also, look for it on draft in select locations.
On a historical note, 2017 marks the 20th year of New Belgium Brewing making sour beers like La Folie – and the experience and expertise show in this beer.
"We've been blending and experimenting with sour wood beers for two decades, and as the name La Folie implies, it's always with a touch of eccentric madness," New Belgium Spokesman Bryan Simpson said in a press release. "We combine multiple barrels based on continual tasting to create a combination that is just right. Once again, the crew nailed it this year."


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GRISWOLD -- A Monday morning fire in an apartment bedroom caused no injuries and minimal damage, fire officials said.
GRISWOLD -- A Monday morning fire in an apartment bedroom caused no injuries, fire officials said.
The fire was contained to the upstairs bedroom of a two-story apartment at 404 E. Main St. Fire officials received the call at about 8 a.m. The fire was under control within 15 minutes, officials said.
The cause is under investigation, fire officials said. Resident Katrina Garton, who woke up to the sound of the smoke detector, said the fire might have started in a garbage can.
Garton said the bedroom suffered smoke damage. She said she does not know if she will be able to move back into her apartment before a crew cleans out the bedroom, which likely will take several days.


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Monday, February 5, 2018
Ali Touré dit Farka
to me blue is just a color.
My music came long before the blues was born
Labels: Ali Farka Touré, Mali
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He was a great man and still very open and friendly. Sometimes he lived close to me because his Dutch wife was a beautifull Amsterdam woman. They got some nice kids as well. I interviewed him once with Stefan Worldservice. Sweei memory...ReplyDelete
Thank you for this post, Nauma!
by the way: Farka means donkey :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 11, 2018 at 11:35 AM
Thank you very much, very appreciated, I know the songs, maybe with another name, maybe I have the video.ReplyDelete
Ali Farka is never enough for me, I think he has accompanied me more than any friend, rest in peace my friend.
I found the back cover, but not the credits of the accompanying guitar, nor of the njarka.
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You have arrived at the appropriate place. Then you need to quit thinking this manner. It's going to be up to you in the event that you have them close enough for individuals to really touch. It may make some people today feel more connected too. Another notion is using flowers. The one thing you need to be mindful with for this concept is choosing the colors. Once you've resolved to paint, you must develop suitable ideas.
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You don't need to devote a lot of money to have a lot of screams. If money isn't an object, an exceptional idea is to get a custom made dog house which in fact matches the operator's house. If you are attempting to spend less on accommodations while building a home, you might have thought about dwelling in a trailer on site. Plus it would definitely help save you a bit of money (it isn't exactly cheap). Yes you will spend less, but you have to continue to keep your sanity too! In case you have the money and a modest short on human aid, these may be an excellent purchase.
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Well, provided that you have that additional room in your home, ideas shouldn't come to an end. It's also advisable to consider the region in which you stay, as you wouldn't really need to get started painting your house in tones of pink if you're in places like Montana and Idaho. Folks who need to invite other people to appreciate their new home need to send invitations that produce the recipients eager, too.


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December 11, 2018
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Beauty Advice To Look Your Best All The Time
Appearing great around the clock is a common goal of many. It can make you feel amazing to simply be pleased with how you look every morning. The market is flooded with countless beauty products, and the following information can help distinguish among them. Nail Polish You can save polish that has become dried and […]


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"We are struggling with the dark side of God like Jacob at the Jabbok River. But, when the morning comes we are limping but blessed" - Jurgen Moltmann
I write about whatever I'm thinking about and what I'd like to share. Family, faith, work, and how the death of my son has affected my life. I hope it's helpful to you in some way.


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Mrs. Bishop's Review
"MOGI MOUSSE® Sugar Scrub– If you've ever been here before, you know I LOVE MOGI MOUSSE® products. They are just amazing. They smell great, work so well, and every one I've tried I've fallen in love with. This sugar scrub is no exception! This scrub is the perfect blend of exfoliation and moisture. It scrubs away all the dry skin, and leaves my skin feeling so soft and hydrated. I don't even *need* to put lotion on after if I don't have the time. Like all of their other products, it also smells divine. Take this extra step in the bath or shower every so often to pamper yourself- you deserve it!


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We are excited to announce support for super statistics in our upcoming April 2016 release of EasyTerritory! The super stats report gives you a breakdown of statistics by markup object (territory) in an easy to read grid view. Additionally, the stats panel will highlight values that are one and two standard deviations from the norm. The results can be downloaded to CSV for further analysis in Excel.
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text: Had the pleasure of editing additional selects from a post wedding shoot I did for 2 gorgeous gentlemen. Editing photos months after my initial edit gave me the chance to look at them with a different perspective this time. I chose a black and white vintage feel. I hope you enjoying viewing as much as I enjoyed editing.


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At the closing of the Center for Choice, the number of documented abortions in that facility was 50,000 lives as reported by the Blade. Our city still has abortions currently happening at the Capital Care facility. Based on the Ohio Department of Health's calculations, we have estimated that close to 61,000 abortions have been done totally between the two. Hope Park...A Memorial to the Unborn, will honor all lives lost through abortion in our city.
Would you consider honoring the other children with dignity by helping build this memorial park?
We thank you in advance of your support!
All gifts made are tax deductible.
To mail in a donation, make the check out to "Greater Toledo House of Prayer" and put "Hope Park Memorial" in the memo and send it to: Greater Toledo House of Prayer / PO BOX 1047 / Toledo, OH 43697-1047


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Bark N' BBQ, Fun, Food and Jarno Covina's K-9 unit
What a GREAT turn out at the Bark N' BBQ ! So many actives from face painting, vendors drawing, to Covina K-9 "Jarno" demonstrations. Congratulation to the winners of our Dog house raffle.
We look forward to meeting you at our next community event.


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The traditional annual Scottish party, complete with live bagpiper and toasts. This five course gourmet dinner features traditional Scottish dishes with some fresh twists. $59 per person includes hard cider.
First Course Haggis! Made in Scotland, the real thing, paraded ceremonially through the rolm
Second Course Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Third Course Scotch Eggs; made with house sausage, with panko crust, on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes and hearty mustard
Fourth Course "Neets and Tatties" House smoked Certified Angus Prime Rib with mashed turnips and smashed potatoes
Fifth Course "Tipsy Laird" Triffle pudding; custard laced with whiskey and raspberries


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Every year, on March 21 (to honor the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome presented in Down syndrome), the world comes together to raise awareness and advocate for people living with Down syndrome.
|Have you grabbed our WDSD button to put on your blog/facebook/twitter?
It's the FINAL day of our 21 Days of Hope campaign! Please DONATE and SHARE! We have a MATCHING GRANT for 21 of our waiting children with Down syndrome!
It's also not too late to order t-shirts, journals, cups, tote bags, etc with our WDSD "One Word that Describes Your Child with DS" graphic on them to wear and use proudly throughout the year! Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with Reece's Rainbow!
We'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Share YOUR child with Down Syndrome in the Comments!
The next time you see a person or child with DS, stop… take notice. That life is nothing short of a miracle. The termination rate for pregnancies with DS diagnosis is now up to 94%. That is staggering. So, not only are you seeing the blessing of a person with DS, [made closer to the image of God than the rest of us], you are seeing the miracle of a life that many are trying to completely eliminate… I believe, hand on heart, that the two points are most definitely related…
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GREEN MENU Number 2 (Pick up) - 3 day cleanse Pack
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Lemon and chickpea salad with Falafel and hummus
Raw Mint Dark Chocolate
As well as your daily supply of fresh, wholesome food, this package also contains the following:
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The art show at the San Diego palliative Care Center is up and will remain until january 8th 2011. There are some very good artists represented. It is really worth a vista to see it. My Rep. Daniele Arnaud helped me set it up. My friend Al Bruton has some great work there on display too. Even without he rain today the opening drew a lot of people. THey have some wonderful food and drink for the opening. The volunteers who help put this on did a terrific job and they are very dedicated. Here are a few images from the opening.
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According to a report by Swiss Magazine L'Hebdo, Dutch authorities in the Netherlands seized 76m Ebony Shine on 2 December at the request of the Swiss authorities.
Allegedly owned by Teodir Obiang, the vice-president and son of the president of Equatorial Guinea has been under investigation by the Swiss government after allegations of laundering money from the country's coffers.
In November, reports suggest that Swiss authorities seized 11 luxurious cars belonging to Obiang as part of the corruption investigation. At the time, a spokesman for the Malabo government denied that Obiang was the owner of the cars, and issued a statement explaining that the assets were owned by Equatorial Guinea.
Marine Traffiic coincides with the news, showing Ebony Shine currently moored up by the Amsterdam Container Terminal. The 90m Ice, believed to be Obiang's other yacht, is currently moored in Tangier, Morocco. There are no reports that she has been detained.
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They do a lot of stand-up, walking around, try to confuse you early.Bob Connelly
"Robert" ""Bob"" "Connelly" was a Scottish people/Scottish Association football/footballer who played as a midfielder for Port Vale F.C./Port Vale between August 1921 and May 1932. He made 341 league and cup appearances, and helped the club to win the Football League Third Division North/Third Division North title in 1929–30 Port Vale F.C. season/1929–30.If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous musicians! More Bob Connelly on Wikipedia.


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Such a serious year it was
with Babbette dying
and all those holidays
without her sitting there
in her chair. The one
my brother sat in
on non-holiday meals of
scrambled hamburger or
shake-n-bake pork chops with
rice-a-roni or pizza porcupine patties.
She wouldn't say much,
just sit there watching
and thinking and staring
like she'd do alone in
her tiny apartment for days
with the TV turned on--though
she couldn't see it those
last few years--But
it was different, the watching
and thinking, the staring;
when it was in that chair surrounded
by her family waiting
for the turkey to come out of the oven
and drinking a 4oz. can of
ginger ale or diet coke sometimes
listening to the common disagreements
between her children, grown up now
still living nearby.
how long she had been with herself
and her curiosities, memories,
concentrations and questions
and had time for them too
whether she wanted it or not
there was always time alone
to scare herself and discover herself
over and again
in that cramped apartment
dingy yellow light
buzzing locks and a big phone
with blinking red lights, the plastic
dancing figurine of Satchmo
by the door, the
dripping faucet, the smell
of nothing ever been cooked,
a staleness, and the red bread box
with the lid that swung down
like a garage door, the window with
the flower print curtains, a dark white
in shadow and below it, that desk
with drawers full of mail and playing cards.
I learned to shuffle a deck of cards
while sitting on the carpet at her house
on the second floor
back when I was little
and she still lived on Eldridge St.
in between games of tic tac toe
and staring at her albums of old pictures
in black and white and some in color.
Christmas night I dreamed
a volcano erupted in my hometown
and I had to commandeer a four wheeler
from a maze of a chicken coop
to get to her,
and when I did I had to let her die
and watch her bloated in the face
not herself
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I've finally gotten around to writing down the recipe for this cake! Now all of you can have a taste, because it's DELICIOUS. I dreamt up this white chocolate chip cake with caramel filling, white chocolate Swiss buttercream and white chocolate ganache for a friend's baby shower. It took me two days to make and by the time I had finished there was blue buttercream on everything, including both dogs and the light switch. This recipe isn't for the faint hearted or the impatient. There are a lot of steps and a lot of ingredients and I would suggest buying extra sugar and eggs in case you miss a step and end up messing something up (I screwed up the caramel sauce because it was 1am and there was blue buttercream on my notes). But it's worth it, this cake is a show stopper.
The cake
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Grease and line four 18cm springform pans.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, while still beating with an electric mixer, followed by a tablespoon of flour between each egg. Beat until very light and fluffy. Add the vanilla seeds.
Combine the flour and baking powder. Mix the milk and water. Turn your mixer down to the lowest setting. Add a tablespoon of dry ingredients followed by a tablespoon of the milk mixture to the creamed butter mixture until all combined. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips. Divide the batter in two and colour half the batter blue.
Spoon batter into the line springform pans and bake for 35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, this takes at least 4 hours in the fridge.
The Caramel
In a small pot, gently heat the cream and butter until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
In a larger pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over a medium high flame. Do not stir, it will cause the sugar to crystallise.
Continue to boil the sugar mixture until the bubbles begin to get smaller and it becomes amber-colored.
Remove from heat, and pour in the warm cream mixture, whisking constantly to avoid lumps or crystals.
Immediately transfer the hot mixture to a heat-safe vessel and cool completely.
The Swiss Buttercream
Place the egg whites and sugar in a mixing bowl. Set over a pot of simmering water, and whisk continuously, until the mixture is hot, opaque, and the sugar is completely dissolved (should not feel gritty between your fingers), about 5 minutes.
Whip the mixture on high speed, until stiff peaks form and it has completely cooled.
Add the butter, a tablespoon at a time, whipping well after each addition. If it begins to look curdled, continue to beat until it comes back together, before adding the remaining butter.
Mix in the vanilla, food colouring and melted white chocolate until well blended.
White chocolate ganache
Make the ganache just before you start assembling and decorating your cake.
Combine the white chocolate and cream in a dry and heatproof bowl over simmering water. (Do not let the water touch the bowl).
Stir occasionally until both chocolate and cream are well combined.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Assembling the cake
I found it best to assemble the cake over two days. Craftsy has an excellent, free mini-class on assembling and applying the buttercream to a layered cake. You do have to register to view the videos, but it's worth it. You can find it here.
I divided each of the four cakes in half. Then assembled as follows: Layer of cake, brush on simple syrup, layer of buttercream, layer of caramel, repeat. Once you've assembled all the layers coat the outside of the cake in your crumb layer of buttercream, then allow to set in the fridge over night. The following day, make your ganache, coat your cake in the final layer of buttercream and allow to set in the fridge for an hour. Carefully pour your room temperature white chocolate ganache over the cake and allow to drip down the sides.
Decorate with various toppings.
For the cake
380 g butter
400 g caster sugar
6 eggs
2 vanilla pod
560 g pastry flour
35 ml baking powder
160 ml water
160 ml milk
250 g white chocolate chips
blue food colouring
For the caramel
125 ml heavy cream
35 g unsalted butter
5 ml vanilla paste
150 g granulated sugar
30 ml light corn syrup
30 ml water
For the Swiss buttercream
9 egg whites
220 g superfine sugar
225 g unsalted butter, softened but cool
5 ml vanilla paste
200 g white chocolate, melted
blue gel food colouring
For the white chocolate ganache
225g white chocolate
125ml pure cream
caramel corn
Lindt white chocolate
toasted coconut flakes
simple syrup (1 part water and 1 part sugar dissolved)


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I stink!
It has been been two years since I've had to use my wheelchair. Most days I'm taking my walking for granted again but every few weeks I still feel gratitude for something I can do now that I couldn't do before.
I went shoe shopping and was grateful I could see the shoes. In the wheelchair I would have to reach up, push the tip of the shoe down and it would cause the shoe to tip up so I could see it. It was tedious.
Another day I ran into the store to grab one thing. It took less than five minutes. Even when I was healthy enough to drive, errands were never quick in my wheelchair. By the time I hobbled to the back of my van, pulled out the pieces of my wheelchair (I wasn't strong enough to lift the whole thing at once), attached the wheels to the base, got in, shut the van, wheeled myself up the slight rise to the store, found what I wanted, found someone to reach it up high, got checked out, and then reversed the process of getting back in the van it took almost a half an hour and I was exhausted. I could never go into more than one store at a time because I needed to rest.
It's the little things that demoralized me in the wheelchair. Aisles of clothes that weren't wide enough to get past, steep ramps to the kid's school, ice and snow in a parking lot, stairs at every home- even if it was only one or two- became barriers to normal daily tasks.
My most recent realization was that this summer not only did I sweat a lot, I stank. I couldn't remember my sweat stinking for the past twenty years or more. As a teenager in dance classes I'm pretty sure I got stinky like a normal kid.
To me smelling that stinky sweat meant that I was finally normal. Everyone talks about body odor after exercising. It was one more way that I was finally normal.
Today I'm bursting with gratitude that I stink.


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A fantasy, a loud poem and a free-spirited tale of music and love, Paradox is a one-of-a-kind personal expression written and directed by Daryl Hannah.
Sometime in the future—or is it the past?—a band of outlaws hide high up in the Mountains. The "Man in the Black Hat" (Neil Young), the "Particle Kid" (Micah Nelson) and "Jail Time" (Lukas Nelson) pass the hours searching for treasure while they wait for the full moon to lend its magic, bring the music and make the spirits fly.
Vibrating with original music by Young + Promise of the Real, Paradox furthers the legacy of an iconic performer who has always broken the rules.
Paradox looks fascinating for so many reasons – not the least of it the fact that it is Daryl Hannah's directorial debut and also stars Willie Nelson. Catch Paradox on Netflix March 23 and enjoy the trailer below.


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October 4th, 2018 by Mike Kestly
Wikipedia describes full employment as the level of employment at which there is no cyclical or deficient-demand unemployment. Some (economists) reject full employment and see inflation as being a likely consequence.
Does this mean that when hiring, you are contributing to inflation? And will this result in increased interest rates? And with inflation, you will need to pay higher wages and pay new hires more than the market values?
No matter who you hire – it better a great with the job and the culture of the organization. IF you have ever hired someone that didn't work out – you know how costly that can be. Costing the organization turnover dollars, costing you a hit to your reputation, and more.
WE can help by using pre-employment and Job Match assessment to significantly increase the success rate of new hires. See SOS And PXT for more info, or ask for a free try-out.


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If you live in the Tulsa, OK area you
should know that the Emergency Medical Physicians of Tulsa County known as EMP
has terminated its contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
(BCBSOK) for the Saint Francis Tulsa and Vinita hospitals. EMP is the group of doctors that staff the
emergency departments of these locations.
Members will still have coverage for the
emergency care but may now pay a lot more out-of-pocket for its physician
services. These services will be paid at
the in-network benefit level however the members will be responsible for any
amount over that level. For services on
or after Feb. 1, 2018 payments will be made directly to the member and it will
be their responsibility to pay the hospital for their care.
Also, please keep in mind the Saint
Francis Health system is still in the network.
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From the Editor: A Note on the 2020 Redesign
Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Laura Michaelis introduces the 2020 The Hematologist print redesign, including a better layout, more modern look, and clearer signposts within
A Novel Immunotherapy for T-ALL
Drs. Diorio and Teachey discuss the work of researchers that developed two monoclonal antibodies targeting IL-7Rα that proved effective when used separately or in combinati
Published on: May 09, 2018
In recent years, ASH has taken action to address the burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) through a multifaceted initiative in the United States and globally. Some might ask: Why SCD? Why ASH? Why now?
Among hemoglobin disorders, SCD stands out as a condition where our wealth of knowledge has done little to advance patient care. As ASH represents the corpus of modern hematology, it is uniquely positioned to convey the challenges and the potential that require ongoing investments in research and clinical care. This is the first time ASH has undertaken such an effort to support a single disease, and many achievements to date are a testament to a succession of ASH leaders who boldly took on various aspects of this extraordinary task — leaders such as Dr. Jan Abkowitz, who championed the ASH policy on sickle cell trait testing for collegiate athletes that helped frame the public discourse on a controversial issue (www.hematology.org/Advocacy/Statements/2650.aspx); and Dr. Linda Burns who led the establishment of the current ASH research priorities for SCD and sickle cell trait. Tackling these research priorities is a big step toward finding cures in the future (www.hematology.org/Research/Recommendations/Sickle-Cell). Dr. David Williams oversaw a multidisciplinary SCD summit to help identify areas where ASH could have the greatest impact, and formed the basis of the State of Sickle Cell Disease: 2016 Report, while Dr. Charles Abrams presided over the launch of the Sickle Cell Disease Coalition (http://scdcoalition.org), which has become the town square for more than 50 diverse organizations to engage constructively, amplify the voice of the SCD community, and promote joint action. Finally, Dr. Ken Anderson helped crystalize efforts to power a research-driven interactive data repository for all of hematology, starting with multiple myeloma and SCD.
SCD has also been an important component of ASH's many advocacy efforts, and in late February, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act (H.R. 2410). A companion bill was then introduced in the U.S. Senate (S. 2465), sponsored by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) — legislation for which ASH has advocated over the course of many months. ASH will continue to encourage support for the bill and provide updates as it advances through Congress (www.hematology.org/Advocacy/Campaigns/8373.aspx).
Creation of a body of resources to guide clinicians, researchers, and advocates is a critical next step. Our collection of clinicianfocused educational resources includes webinars, the release in 2019 of ASH's new clinical practice guidelines on the management of acute and chronic complications of SCD, and a forthcoming resource on hydroxyurea for adults with SCD.
We could not realize the overarching mission of ASH without considering how we might make a difference in those parts of the world where the burden of SCD is most profound. ASH is ramping up a global initiative related to SCD that is focused on reducing mortality and promoting newborn screening and early intervention in sub-Saharan African countries. We hope to have made some critical steps in this area by the time of this year's annual meeting in San Diego.
ASH is deeply committed to helping those who treat SCD patients provide quality care, continue their professional development, and enhance their knowledge and expertise. I hope you will all not only stay abreast of the SCD initiative, but also take action, as so many have, by joining our advocacy, education, and other efforts. We have an extraordinary opportunity to shape the political, medical, and scientific trajectory to improve outcomes for individuals with SCD. This process will require the best minds in the field, support for the most cutting-edge science, and crucial conversations with community leaders and lawmakers.
ASH continues to be a force for collaborative and meaningful change. We should all be proud of what we have accomplished and what we plan to achieve in making a difference in SCD.
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As the global population swells, so too does energy consumption, and many different solutions are being pursued, one of which centers on converting solid biomass and organic waste into electricity, heat and cooling. The advantage of a process like this is that it can be used anywhere in the world, without needing a power grid or fossil fuels. Given that more than 1.6 billion people currently have no access to electricity, this kind of system could have a hugely beneficial impact. That is why ENTRADE Energiesysteme GmbH is proud to bring E3 to HANNOVER MESSE 2016, an innovative biomass power plant that its developers claim could revolutionize the global power industry.
The E3 generator produces baseload electricity from biomass and waste products on-site at the point of delivery and does so around the clock - regardless of how long the sun shines or how fast the wind blows. The associated costs for electricity and heating are also below standard market prices – indeed the E3 is the only cost-effective alternative for power generation between 25 kW and 2 MW. Unlike generators that run on fossil fuels, the E3 produces energy on an entirely sustainable and CO2-neutral basis. The overall efficiency of the world's smallest biomass generator is 85 percent and the patented design has only a small number of moving parts, which ensures power can be generated safely and reliably with minimum operating and maintenance outlay.
ENTRADE Energiesysteme AG (53949 Dahlem, Germany), Hall 2, Stand C28, co-exhibitor with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs


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(After moments of valuable chit chat in Palo Alto with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple—that Apple, I can't believe it too—passed by)
👱(One of us): Ok, so can we get a picture together?
👨 (Tim Cook): Yeah sure!
👱: (Let's out Huawei Android phone)
👨: Wrong phone (lol)
👱👩*: Awkward moment*
👩 (Me, acting like a hero): Ok let's just use this (lending out my iPhone)
Then this picture happens.
The end.


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Tip Thursday
Did you know that smoking has been linked to osteoporosis, poor tissue healing, lower pain threshold and the progression of back pain?
Research has shown that if you quit smoking before surgery it can lead to faster wound healing, reduced complications, reduced hospital stay and faster recovery of functional capacity.
Five Tips to Help you Quit Smoking
1) Drink water
2) Eat a healthy snack
3) Two minutes of exercise when craving
4) Save the money you'd spend on cigarettes
5) Get support from www.quit.ie and join the quit community


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- Support the body on toes and palms, keeping the spine straight and the head looking slightly forwards.
- Engage the core, chest, shoulders, back and arms.
- Engage the quadriceps and push through the heels to keep the legs straight.
- Lengthen the tail bone towards the heels (or pubic bone towards the belly button) and engage the core to support the lower back.
- Widen the shoulder blades and keep the hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep the feet hip-width apart. Be careful not to collapse the chest.
If you have any questions during your studies, feel free to use the BoxingYoga™ Worldwide Support Group on Facebook. It's a dedicated forum for students and coaches to help and support each other, wherever you are in the world.


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We tried out this healthy dinner tonight and really liked it. I got the recipe from a friend, but the original was a little too acidic for my husband who has reflux. I modified it by changing the proportions and after taking the ingredients picture, decided to add zucchini to cut the tomatoes a bit. He did much better with this version and it tasted fabulous!
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings
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Tara's Favorite Things Week 2!1 Comment
Welcome to week 2 of Tara's Favorite Things!!! In case you missed last week's post, here was the first list of some of my favorite things: http://www.tarasivec.com/taras-favorite-things-week-1/
And now, the winner of week 1 is: STACY WOLLETT!!!!
Stacy has won my absolute favorite item from last week – Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid!
And now, on to week 2 of my favorite things! I have found a lot of delicious things on my travels this past year, but a few of them stand out. I know I wrote a series centered around chocolate, but to be honest, I'm not really a huge fan of chocolate. I can take it or leave it. If I'm going to eat it, it needs to be damn good. While in Seattle, my wonderful friend Lorren took me to Pike Place Market. There is a place there called Chukar Cherries. They gave us a sample of Chocolate Honey Pecans. Let me just tell you, I have ordered 4 bags of these things since I got home. They are AMAZING!
The next thing we found was in Toronto. I don't know where else these are made, but we definitely don't have them in Ohio. My husband bought these things in bulk every time we went to a store in Toronto. They are called Aero and they are made by Nestle. They're like, little bubbles of chocolate, wrapped in chocolate. It's like chocolate bursting in your mouth. When we got to London the other day, he saw them in a store and immediately grabbed like 10 of them.
And last but not least, another one from Seattle. There's a place there on Market Street called Cupcake Royale. Now, I'm not a big cake fan (I know, chocolate and now cake. Obviously I'm a loser) but these cupcakes were TO DIE FOR. Salted Carmel cupcake, Lavender cupcake, Pumpkin Cardamom…the list is endless. Plus, they sell awesome shirts, stickers and coffee mugs that say things like "I'm a Frostitute" and "Does this cupcake make me look gay?"
Okay kids, don't forget to enter this week's rafflecopter for a chance to win one of these yummy delights! Winner will be announced next Friday!
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Lisa Langrell says:
OMG I am PMSing and these are practically the survival food kit I am in need of. But I swear to god, if you send me that fucking Jesus statue, I am going to come to Ohio, get you drunk and THEN kick your ass. It is also not beneath me to-while your stinkin drunk, to strip you down and stick your naked ass out the window yelling FREE SMACKS! But really I love ya..just don't send the statue. For realz. Thanks Lisa. Better known on twitter as IveGotLotsToSay ..or ItalianHellian..


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Yalikua ni maamuzi ya Furaha yalioyoungwa mkono kwa pamoja baina ya wafanyakazi na uongozi wa kampuni.
Wengi wao walipata nafasi yakuweza kujuanana wenzao na pia kufahamiana zaidi. Kulikua na michezo mabali mbali, kucheza mziki na kufurahi kwa pamoja, lilikua ni zoezi zuri sana la kujenga timu ya wafanyakazi na uongozi. Kauli mbiu ya siku hio ilikua "Pamoja tunaweza kufanya vitu vizuri". Timu nzima ya ALAF ilijitahidi kuifanya siku hiyo kuwa nzuri na ndivyoi livyo kua.
This year ALAF celebrated the 58th anniversary of its incorporation on 7th October 1960.
It was a happy decision to mark the day, with the support of workers, Trade Unions and Management.
Many got a chance to interact and get to know each other a bit better. There were games, dancing and fun, and it was a great Team building exercise. The theme for the day was "Together we can do great things". The entire ALAF team worked very hard to make the day the huge succes


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Tigers and Cubs - Baby and Infant class
Tigers and Cubs - Baby and Infant class
( Thursdays 10.00-11.15am, 0-15m)
Welcome to the launch of our newest class, Tigers and Cubs! Tigers can be papas, mamas, carers or grandparents. The class is suitable for Cubs aged between 0 and 15 months.
It is an uplifting and nurturing space to come on a Thursday morning. Free cups of teas are always on offer, a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to receive any jubilant news of milestones met!
The class will slightly vary week to week, so it stays fresh and interesting for the adults, but will have a similar structure so the children feel safe and secure in a familiar routine.
You don't need to sign up for a term, but we ask that you pre-book, to ensure we keep the class to comfortable numbers.


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The school holidays were fast approaching and both my husband and I wanted to get away with the children for a week. To escape the winter in Australia and find a great hotel where we could relax and enjoy some warm weather.
We decided to head off to Singapore and stay at the W Singapore at Sentosa Cove. We tend to always stay at Starwood or Hyatt Hotels as we have membership of both the SPG and World of Hyatt programmes.
Although in Singapore, this is not a city hotel. The W Singapore is located in an ultra-exclusive part of Sentosa Island.
The holiday started as soon as we arrived at the airport. My husband has Platinum frequent flyer status so we checked in at the Qantas First area and then enjoyed a full breakfast in the Qantas International Lounge. After a 9 hour flight from Sydney, and a 40 minutes taxi transfer to Sentosa Cove, we arrived at the W Singapore. It is one of those hotels that you are immediately impressed from the moment you walk through the front doors.
We had a booked a room with two Queen beds, but there was still so much room and space for us and the children. We went straight onto the balcony overlooking the pool and gardens. Such fabulous views as we also looked out over the South China Sea.
The room was so welcoming. Mood lighting (in fact there are four different moods for the room and balcony – Hello, Escape, Runway and Flirt), chill out music playing on the surround sound speakers, welcome chocolates and personal message and furnishings and décor that was truly outstanding.
The bathroom was equally impressive – a super deep bath for enjoying a relaxing soak, a rain shower, an endless selection of Bliss Spa bathroom amenities, super-soft W branded bathrobes and décor that was just as fabulous as the bedroom.
Breakfast was served in The Kitchen Table on the ground level right next to the swimming pool and terraces. While the cost per head was far more than I would normally pay, the selection was endless and the quality of the food first class. I can strongly recommend the freshly cooked chocolate donuts and pastries on the bakery area!!!
While there we spent every morning by the pool and most days enjoyed a poolside lunch. The very large pool had a selection of floating mattresses to chill on in the sun and a great wet bar. Surrounding the pool were beds with soft towels, or super-large hammocks if you fancied one.
We left the hotel most days to explore – time at Resorts World Sentosa (easily accessible on the hotel's luxury coach that takes guests to other parts of the island and to the city several times a day), a day at Universal Studios, shopping at Vivo City, shopping along Orchard Road in the city on our wedding anniversary and visits to Marks and Spencer to stock up on 'critical essentials' to take back to Australia!
It is also important to mention that the hotel has a state of the art gym and super spa with an extensive menu of treatments.
Will I return to the W Singapore Sentosa Cove again? The answer is a very big yes and as soon as possible. We loved out stay, the children had a fantastic time, and we returned back to Sydney relaxed. I just need to start saving for our next trip!
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point and line to plane
The connection and interpretation of a line, of shapes, and expression is a wonderful thing. It relates back to the concept and the designers and or artists ability to connect abstract elements and form them back to the objective of the project to create strong solutions. I have discovered is often times I subconsciousness make decisions as it relates to these relationships.
Each shape is an expression of reality and tension of forces that can be understood only in connection to their invisible backdrop.
It was Kandinsky who in fact conducted us towards this fantastic world. Like a water diviner, he tried to retrace and translate the form of life and decipher sonic, graphic and chromatic signs with his eidetic sensibility.
An invitation to "listen" to shapes and create a spiritual relationship with the work, to open up new possibilities to explore, entering the shape, becoming active in it and experiencing its pulsating rhythm with all the senses.
All this following a grammar of form that is weakened or strengthened by numerous tensions of forces, visible and invisible. Kandinsky indeed wrote in a poem: "On the upper corner to the left, a point / On the lower corner to the right, another point / And in the middle nothing at all / And nothing at all, is a great deal / In any case much more than something".INSPIRED!!!


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FRANKFURT — Ferdinand Piëch, the Porsche family scion who has dominated Volkswagen for more than two decades, will resign as chairman of the automaker's supervisory board, the company said on Saturday, in what appeared to be a stunning defeat for a manager used to getting his way.
Mr. Piëch, a 78-year-old Austrian, recently sought to force out Martin Winterkorn, a onetime protégé, as Volkswagen's chief executive. But the move backfired after Mr. Winterkorn refused to go and other members of the supervisory board rallied behind him.
Volkswagen said in statement on Saturday that "the mutual trust necessary for successful cooperation no longer exists" on the supervisory board. As a result, Mr. Piëch will give up his post as chairman, effective immediately. Ursula Piëch, his wife, will also give up her seat on the board, Volkswagen said.
Berthold Huber, a labor leader who is deputy chairman of the supervisory board, will serve as acting chairman until a new chairman is chosen, Volkswagen said. In Germany, the supervisory board oversees the work of the management board, which is in charge of day-to-day operations.
"Ferdinand Piëch has made an enormous contribution to Volkswagen and the entire automobile industry," Mr. Huber said in a statement. "The developments of the last two weeks have, however, led to a loss of trust between the supervisory board chairman and the other members, which in recent days has proven to be impossible to resolve."
Mr. Piëch's resignation came as a surprise. He had a long history of winning power struggles, and many people assumed he would win this one as well. For example, when Porsche, the sports car maker, tried to take over Volkswagen in 2008, Mr. Piëch was eventually able to turn the tables and take over Porsche instead.
Mr. Piëch initiated the most recent power struggle when he told the German magazine Der Spiegel this month that he was distancing himself from Mr. Winterkorn. The public undermining of a top manager was classic Piëch. In the past, when he criticized a Volkswagen executive publicly, it was a sure sign that the manager's days were numbered.
This time, Mr. Piëch appears to have miscalculated. His unilateral attempt to undercut Mr. Winterkorn annoyed the labor representatives on the supervisory board, who hold half the seats, as well as representatives of the state of Lower Saxony, which owns a 20 percent stake. They lined up behind Mr. Winterkorn. Volkswagen is based in Wolfsburg in Lower Saxony.
Stephan Weil, the prime minister of Lower Saxony, said Saturday of Mr. Piëch, "It is no exaggeration to say that he is one of the most important people in the history of German business."
"Nevertheless, it was urgently necessary to end the speculation about persons and to ensure clarity in top management," Mr. Weil said in a statement. "Volkswagen and its many thousand employees must be able to concentrate on business."
Though demanding, mercurial and often feared, Mr. Piëch is credited with rescuing Volkswagen from near bankruptcy after he took over as chief executive in 1993. The grandson of Porsche's founder, Ferdinand Porsche, Mr. Piëch was an engineer both by training and by nature who viewed technical excellence as the key to success in the car industry.
As a top executive at Volkswagen's Audi division in the 1970s and 1980s, Mr. Piëch oversaw the development of all-wheel drive in cars, a feature still associated with Audi. After he was appointed chief executive of the parent company, Mr. Piëch ensured that even mass-market cars like the Volkswagen Golf had driving characteristics normally found in more expensive cars.
Under Mr. Piëch, who became chairman of the supervisory board in 2002, Volkswagen became much more than a producer of automobiles for the middle class. In Mr. Piech's zeal to cover all segments of the market, the company acquired the Czech automaker Skoda to reach price-conscious buyers, while buying the Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche brands to appeal to wealthy drivers.
The company also produces trucks under the Scania and MAN names and owns the motorcycle manufacturer Ducati. But the core Volkswagen brand has suffered from poor profitability. It has struggled to expand market share in the United States despite investing $1 billion to build a plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., where it manufactures Passat sedans and other cars.
Mr. Piëch has faced criticism for his obsession with making Volkswagen the largest carmaker in the world rather than the most profitable. Now that he has left, there are sure to be questions about whether it makes sense for one company to be in so many market segments.
Volkswagen posted sales of 202.5 billion euros, or about $220 billion, and net profit of €10.8 billion in 2014. Its unit sales of 10.14 million vehicles put it second globally, behind Toyota Motors' 10.23 million and ahead of General Motors' 9.92 million.


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I like festivals. They make notches in the year which is what they were always supposed to do — like memory knots. They told farmers when to plant this and how to husband that. And they have the added advantage of helping me decide what's for dinner 🙂 Today it'll be good pork sausages with savoury rice and sweet&sour vegetable stir fry because it's
2nd Feb Groundhog/Candlemass/Imbolc
8th Chinese Year of the Monkey begins
9th Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day
14th Valentine's Day The menu varies a bit for that but it always has dessert in it and we seldom have dessert — oh and something bubbly.
and last but not least the Leap Day when you girls may propose to the significant other of your dreams — or not… Just buy some chocs and have done… See? Hopeless romantic, me.
I have a poem, Another Launch in Riverbabble for the first time in ages. It's for Tim Peake. Some coming up in Bewildering Stories (I believe one next week) and in PP&P. I have just been accepted in Gyroscope Review too. I am preparing more stuff to send out and I am working on something a little bigger.
In the meantime I am on a mission on behalf of my friend Ayreshire born retired English teacher, James Graham, who is an extraordinary poet and is so generous with his own time in commenting on the work of other Writewords members including myself. I have the highest admiration for him as a poet, a mentor and a man!
James Graham has a book coming out at the end of this month with Matador which is an imprint of Troubadour. It is called Becoming a Tree and I recommend it highly to you. It will be available on the 28th Feb and will retail at £8.99. Visit the website. They have a cute carousel of books there and you will see that one coming up! 🙂 I am going to get him to sign a copy for me 🙂
If you have never read James' work here is one poem (one of my favourites) from this collection, previously published in The Linnet's Wings last year. The Book of Lascaux
(You can already buy his collection Clairvoyance on amazon.)
I love February


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Under general supervision of the Accounting Manager, senior & standard accounting functions and practices such as journal entries and maintenance, cost analysis, reconciliation, posting, reporting and other related tasks required.
A Professional Service Consultant will integrate our Professional services team whose main role is to provide services to our clients, to empower their business for success.
Manage the relationship between development teams and upper management, estimate project budgets, schedule project timelines, arrange for resources and also help in solving technical problems as and when needed
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
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· Background in health insurance is a plus
· Well organized, excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, French is a plus
The Business Analyst main role is to conduct needs analysis & opportunity definition, provide alternative solutions.He/she also assists in determining the requirements of a project, document & communicate them clearly to make them available to all stakeholders.
. University degree (BS) in Computer Science or related field of study or Business - Master degree is a plus
. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
. Modeling notation (UML, Structured, BPMN)
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. Ability to push creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing industry practices and client mindsets.
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. Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
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. Must possess strong leadership skills and generate enthusiasm among team members
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Responsible for all aspects of development and support for insourced and outsourced application software, including the development methodologies, technologies (language, databases, and support tools), development and testing environments, and management of the application development staff and projects workload.
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
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· Fluent in English and Arabic, French is a plus
· Organized and well structured
The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for creating an end-to-end test plan; executing the plan and managing all activities in the plan to ensure that all the objectives are met and that the solution works as expected. The solution should be tested in terms of functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility with other legacy and /or external systems.
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Computer.
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The role of the Quality Assurance Manager is to develop and establish quality assurance standards, measures and KPIs within the organization to achieve "best practice" quality systems. He/she is also responsible for compiling quality control reports, creating statistical process control metrics and recommending continuous improvement activities for the QA team.
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Computer
· Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in a healthcare-related business
· Proven experience and ability to manage people, processes, and technology
· Management and leadership skills, such as the ability to build teams and manage operational and organizational elements
· Strategic thinker and strong analytical skills
· Excellent time management, planning, organization and prioritization skills
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Maintains information technology strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing technological strategic solutions.
· Bachelor Degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent
. MBA or EMBA is plus
· 10 years of experience in IT management field
. Analytical and problem-solving skills
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Accountable for the creation, implementation, and oversight of strategies and programs designed to reduce and mitigate information security risk across GlobeMed to a level tolerable to the organization. The role will establish and lead an enterprise-wide information security and assurance function, ensuring that confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements of information systems and assets are identified and managed appropriately.
· Bachelor Degree in communication engineering, computer science or Information systems
· 8 to 9 years of experience in security related field
· CISSP/CISM security certification
· Ability to handle security incidents
· Knowledge and expertise of security standards, concepts, principles, and processes
· Hands-on experience of Security Vulnerability tools


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MWSA Review
All dog lovers will understand this story. Hank came into the life of the author's father-in-law, Herman, after he was widowed. A shelter dog, Hank became Herman's constant companion offering the love and companionship that he so desperately needed. Hank understood and seemed to always know what he needed to do.
When Herman moved into an assisted living facility, David took Hank to live with him and his wife Jan. Time and again, Hank knew what his people needed and provided it. They called him the angel dog, acknowledging his never-ending desire to please.
The book is an ode to a much-loved dog and anyone who has ever owned a pet will readily identify with it.
Review by Pat Avery, MWSA Reviewer
Author's Synopsis:
This is the story of a very remarkable rescue dog's journey through life. Hank was an extremely friendly, intelligent, lovable, and loyal pet. He brought smiles and love to everyone with whom he came in contact. He had a tremendously strong will to live. This was evidenced by him being able to overcame stage III lymphoma thyroid cancer and a stroke. He lived 15 years and 7 months providing love and companionship as God's gift to his family.
Book Format(s): Soft cover
Genre(s): Nonfiction, Memoir, Biography, Young Adult
Review Genre: Nonfiction—Memoir/Biography
Number of Pages: 100


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Francisco Cantú
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Francisco Cantú is an author and former US Border Patrol agent. A former Fulbright fellow, Cantú's work has appeared in Best American Essays 2016, Orion, Ploughshares, Guernica, and Public Books, where he is a contributing editor. His forthcoming book, The Line Becomes a River, it due out from Riverhead in 2018.Read More


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"Cannella Spirits has done it again with its latest release, Amaro Cannella."
"Of all the spirits on this list, Cannella smells and tastes the most like real, actual cinnamon."
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"The most exciting of these new brands is from recent Reno transplant Joe Cannella and his product line, Cannella Spirits. Released in late 2017, Fernet Cannella is a bolder and drier fernet that is inspired by Cannella's own extensive travel in Sicily."
"It is just beautiful. Your sense of balance – the most important aspect, in a way – is impeccable. It's not too sweet, not at all cloying, fresh and thin but full-flavored (I was expecting a thicker, sweeter liqueur), bright with orange – even zest notes? And it has that lovely dusty cinnamon quality. Really enjoying it."
"Made with only a handful of ingredients—alcohol, water, cinnamon, spices, and sugar—it's a unique product in a market that has only recently begun to entertain the idea of cinnamon as a serious component in cocktails."
"On its own, Cannella makes a perfect after-dinner digestif. In a cocktail, it blends well with the smoky flavors of Scotch or mescal."
"zeroing in on the high-end Fireball market, hoping to become mixologists' cinnamon ingredient of choice."
"Amaro is the quintessential Italian spirit, as far as I'm concerned," Cannella says. "You've got this opportunity to create layers and layers and layers of flavor. I feel like a booze chef."
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"A lot of entrepreneurs have that moment, where you feel like something needs to exist in the world, even if only in your world, and you are just frustrated enough to do something about it."
"You can drink it all year round but it definitely takes you to the October and November months."


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Unfortunately, my pair of flat shoes decided to come apart at the seams on Wednesday, which meant it was time to shop for a new pair of shoes.
Yesterday, I found these at Priceless shoes for £5! They look silver on the website, but they are infact more of a gold-ish colour. I love them because they are flat (I'd rather be short than embarass myself by walking in heels) and practical to wear to uni.
A random look around the clearance section at WH Smith's found me buying stuff that I probably wouldn't pay full price for. This includes the FIMO farm animals kit, 8x8 Eastern Promise Patterned Paper and Me to You stickers, each of them priced at £1.
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Police gear up to weaken Maoist base in AOB area
Sunday, March 25, 2007
VISAKHAPATNAM: While the battle between police and Maoists flares up in Andhra- Orissa border (AOB) area, 20 places in Visakhapatnam district have been identified as highly vulnerable to Maoist attacks. Besides, the police found that an action team of Maoists is moving in the Agency areas of the district and their activities could spill into the plain areas, including Visakhapatnam city.
According to official sources, the action team comprises Bakuri Venkataramana alias Ganesh Vijay alias Chakali Niranjan, Poduvu Bhupati alias Bangarraju, Krishna, Boya Sanjeeva Rayadu alias Mahendra, Kudumula Venkata Rao alias Ravi, Kamaraju alias Ramadev and Killo Gantanna alias Anil. Each one of them carries a reward of Rs 3 lakh. CPI (Maoist) State committee member Chedda Bhushanam is also believed to be moving along the AOB.
The focus of the police is on flushing out Maoists from the AOB area as any major offensive by them in future can deal a big blow to the police. Combing has been intensified in the vicinity of 'Galikonda base area' which is one of the places where Maoists have been conducting camps for training and logistical purposes.
According to reliable sources, Maoists from district to state committee level frequently visit Galikonda area to execute plans and motivate cadres. In a significant move, the police have released posters with photographs of the action team members in Agency areas to alert the police and tribal people. The police are working out strategies to target the action team to make a dent in the Maoist bastion in the east division with due focus on GK Veedhi, Koyyuru and Chintapalli mandals.
In a related development, police of the three north coastal districts have started working together with the Special Operations Group of Orissa which is coping with the Maoist menace in Malkangiri, Rayagada and other districts bordering Andhra Pradesh. Newindpress.com
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The Castles bid farewell to Division 1
Posted by Benton CCFC on March 18, 2011
Not for at least 30 years has a club successfully kept three teams in the same division, and a serious points failure in the Tynemouth area has put paid to the latest heroic attempt. As an illustration of the uphill task that they faced from the start: after nine matches and 45 individual games, there have been three victories by Castles players. Two of them rank among this season's top five giant-killing feats. The third was the single game out of 45 in which the Castles player outgraded his opponent.


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This two-month online fiction intensive is ideal for teachers who want to work with Gail over the summer, but also great for other writers who want to work at a faster pace. Submission deadlines every two weeks keep you producing. Gail's direction keeps you on track.
There are no assignments or writing prompts. Gail focuses solely on your project and your specific writing needs. Great for both emerging writers and pros with a new project on the go.
As a bonus, you'll become a member of Gail's on-line writing community with access to on-going discussions about craft, promotion and the writing marketplace.
You have the option of booking other intensive or mentorshiop sessions to complete your project.
For a taste of Gail's approach, please see this interview with Gail in The Puritan.
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How it works: We'll set you up with your own private discussion board on Gail's teaching forum. All discussion takes place on this board and only you and Gail will see it. Every two weeks you'll post a portion of your fiction manuscript up to 4,000 words plus a one-page outline or synopsis, for a total of 16,000 words over the course of the two-month mentorship. In response, Gail posts her notes on each submission that include discussion on specific elements of craft. You can expect Gail's notes on your submission in one week's time. At the point Gail responds, you'll brainstorm with Gail on the private forum during your scheduled meet day. Discussion then closes as you prepare your next submission.
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Grants for writers can often be used for professional development, like this mentorship. Check out provincial and federal arts councils to see if this is a funding possibility for you.
Dates: summer intensives for teachers run July and August, but you can schedule your intensive at any time. Gail's schedule often fills months in advance, however, so register early to avoid disappointment.
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Police arrested a 19-year-old Antifa protester Saturday for allegedly punching and spitting on conservative activists taking part in the #HimToo rally in Portland, Oregon.
Authorities arrested left-wing Antifa protester Hannah McClintock on a harassment charge, and arrested five others on other charges, including interfering with a peace officer and disorderly conduct, the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement.
A video of the encounter shot by independent journalist Andy C. Ngo showed McClintock allegedly confronting the male demonstrators attending the rally.
The rally put a spotlight on male victims of sexual abuse and those falsely accused of sexual harassment. Left-wing counter-protesters also showed up to disrupt the rally and harass the attendees of the event…
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Heat, Light and Air: How Glasgow Life Saved £107,720 a Year
Glasgow Life, a charity providing sporting and cultural activities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has taken steps with Salix to drive a reduction in carbon emissions across their facilities in their efforts to meet Scotland's carbon reduction targets.
In 2016, Glasgow Life became the first leisure organisation in Scotland to set up a Salix Recycling Fund. With interest-free match funding from Salix Finance, they have created a £420,000 ring-fenced fund dedicated to energy saving projects.
Isabel Brown, the Head of Infrastructure Support at Glasgow Life, said "The excellent assistance and support from Salix has enabled us to maximise our funding to carry out a wide range of projects which otherwise we would have been unable to undertake. These projects assist in raising the profile of energy savings across the organisation and encourage our staff to identify further initiatives. Real benefits are achieved in terms of financial and carbon reductions and also in improvements to our customers experience when using our properties".
Glasgow Life operates many buildings including theatres, libraries and leisure centres and the organisation has carried out a number of different projects since opening their Recycling Fund. These projects have been used to support works including energy saving air barriers, and upgrades to LED lighting. For example, in Scotstoun Swimming Pool, a 20 year old air handling unit was replaced with a new Menerga model, saving £55,448 a year and a new LED floodlighting at Glasgow Green Football Centre reduced energy consumption by 37%, resulting in an annual saving of £10,736. These financial saving are returned into the recycling fund to be used again for future projects. This investment has improved Glasgow Life's infrastructure, as well as reducing their carbon emissions by 485 tonnes CO2e annually*. Read more about Glasgow Life's experience here.
Leisure facilities often have large energy consumption, which creates an excellent opportunity to save money and cut carbon emissions through energy efficiency. Salix Finance offers interest-free finance for public sector bodies to improve their energy efficiency. Salix Recycling Funds match funding from a public sector body with funding from Salix, to create a permanent source of finance for energy efficiency. Salix is able to support any Scottish public sector body subject to Public Bodies Duties under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, which includes many Arm's Length External Organisations (ALEO) such as Glasgow Life.
Public sector bodies and ALEOs that are interested in Salix funding are encouraged to complete an expression of interest form. Please contact us at [email protected], or by telephone at 020 3102 6904 for further information.
* Calculated using emissions factors published by government in 2017 for carbon footprinting purposes.


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With summer being right around the corner, festivals' season is officially on!We, at infalia, are happy to sponsor Syros International Film Festival 2015! Syros International Film Festival (SIFF) was founded in summer 2012 and first took place August 6-9 2013 in Syros, Greece. Its objective is to create a platform that showcases current Greek and international film. Through screenings and workshops, SIFF aims to make film more accessible to the Syros community and to put the island on the map as a destination for film in Greece.
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Bent laminated arches in the shape of the letter "S" are a great advantage of the Verona terrace roofing. Timber arches provide the entire roof with a good aesthetic appearance. Laminated timber is resistant to weather conditions. Covering the structure with, e.g., polycarbon, allows for exposing the structure to the open air regardless of the weather conditions.
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"The Biggio Center serves as an invaluable liaison between faculty and students. If you've entertained the idea of offering an online course, the Biggio Center is your one stop service center. Biggio staff will assist you with course design and implementation and manage all testing and troubleshooting. And it is always service with a smile."
- Mathematics faculty
"Our department gives class-wide exams three times a semester for both our sophomore and junior classes. As our department enrollment grew, we simply could not find a classroom that could seat enough students at one time. We decided to roll over to a Canvas-based exam format administered and proctored by the Testing Services. Our transition to this format was greatly assisted by Testing Services staff and administrators. They are courteous, knowledgeable, helpful and provide excellent proctoring and exam oversight. This service comes with my highest recommendation."
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"I have used Biggio Center Testing Services since Fall of 2012 administering over 3,000 individual student exams. Testing Services have been very accommodating, professional and quick to resolve any issues that have come up. I currently have about 65 students a semester in online classes using SmarterProctoring with the majority of the students selecting the Biggio Center Testing Services. I also use Testing Services for my seated classes of 60-70 students each semester. I highly recommend the Biggio Center Testing Center and encourage faculty to connect with this resource."
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Girls Basketball
Freeburg saw first-hand why the Greyhounds are ranked so highly
After a less-than-overwhelming first half performance, the Lebanon Greyhounds, the top-ranked Class 1A girls basketball team in the the stateturned up the heat Monday at Freeburg High School.
The host Midgets had little response.
Junior guard Kendra Bass scored 11 of her 18 points in the second half and Lebanon's relentless pressure of Lebanon forced 18 second-half turnovers as the Greyhounds pulled away for a 57-41 win over Freeburg in a Cahokia Conference game.
Freeburg (3-5), playing without a senior on its roster, trailed the Greyhounds (9-0) 20-18 at halftime. But after coach Chad Cruthis turned his lightning-quick squad loose in its high pressure, full-court trapping defense, the momentum shifted to Lebanon.
Senior guard Casey Berberich and Krista and Kendra Bass scored five points each as part of an 18-8 scoring run s the Greyhounds took a 38-26 lead after three quarters. The Midgets would get no closer then nine points for the remainder of the game.
"That was probably the first time all year when we didn't come out and play what I would call a good first half. We played a zone and we just weren't very active on defense. But when you don't play that well and you're still up by two at halftime, that tells you something right there," Lebanon coach Chad Cruthis said. "In the second half, we got after it. We applied the full court pressure and we forced Freeburg to play at a faster paced than they wanted."
Kendra Bass led Lebanon with 18 points while Krista Bass and Berberich added 11 points each for Lebanon.
Freeburg stayed with the Greyhounds in the first two quarters, thanks in a large part to the offense of sophomore guard Lilly Oliver. The 5-5 guard made a pair of 3-pointers as the Midgets put a scare into the Greyhounds.
"I thought we played a good first half," Midgets coach Lori Crunk said. "We just didn't react very well and handle their pressure very well in the second half.
"At times, I think we make progress and then we take a step back. We're a young basketball team and the girls are doing what we're asking of them."
Key sequence
Oliver gave Midgets fans one last thrill when she hit her third 3-point jumper, this one from the right baseline, early in the third quarter to tie the game for the last time at 21.
Krista Bass then scored and when Berberich added a basket on a steal and layup 13 seconds later, the Greyhounds had a 25-21 lead. Freeburg, which finished with 28 turnovers, committed 12 in the third period.
"I told the girls and I think they agree with me that right now we're not the best Class 1A team in the state. That really doesn't matter right now anyway. But we might be the fastest Class 1A team and if we keep working hard and improving, we have a chance to do some special things this year," Cruthis said.
"The guard (Oliver) made a couple of threes on us in the first half and then she hit another one on us in the third quarter. I told Krista (Bass) to stay right with her. If she was chewing gum, I wanted to know what flavor it was and if she wasn't, I wanted to know if she brushed her teeth. We did a good job of forcing turnovers."
Still, Lebanon led only 31-26 before Kendra Bass scored on a conventional 3-point play and when Krista Bass made a 3-point jumper, the Greyhounds had a 37-26 lead with 2:04 left in the third quarter.
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Oliver led Freeburg with 12 points while junior Kayla Mueller added eight.


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Yes, all cabins on-board have hair dryers.
The type of hair dryer in each cabin may vary slightly, however they are similar to 'travel' style hair dryers which operate around 1200 - 1600 watts.
You are of course, welcome to bring and use your own hair dryer which can be plugged into a normal UK 3 pin plug socket in your cabin.


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About After School Care
The Community Education Program provides After School Care for students in grades *PreK-5th in all Shelby County elementary and intermediate schools. We follow the school calendar and operate Monday-Friday until 6:00pm on regular school days. Our latchkey prevention program offers the service at a substantially lower rate for children on free and reduced lunch. A wide array of activities are offered including homework time, afternoon snacks, crafts, sports, games, and time to play. Each site has a ratio of 15 children to 1 Counselor.
*For a PreK student to be eligible for After School Care, they must be enrolled in the PreK program at a Shelby County School.
Reminder: The After School Care Registration Deadline is July 31st, 2019. Registration will open back up on August 12th for sites that have not reached capacity. Thank you.
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Is China and Changsha Safe?
China and our Clinic city of Changsha is very safe. Serious crime is a lot lower than most first world countries. Provided you exercise normal precautions of not flashing large wads of cash and the like and practice sober habits, you will find China a very safe environment.
Money - How do I pay for Treatment and My Living Expenses?
We recommend you bring a reasonable amount of money in cash to get you started with accommodation and treatment. This can be: US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar or RMB.. Most Credit Cards will be taken and can be used at ATM machines. When paying for treatment, funds can be wired from your bank to our bank as required - we can give you these details and you can set this up with your bank before you leave.
How Do I arrange a Hotel and other Services?
There are many price levels of accommodation, right from budget of around $US20 per night up. We can book several nights for you in a Hotel price level of your choice close to the Clinic and you can further explore available accommodation after you arrive. An Internet connection is usually always available right down to the cheaper price level hotels.
I'm a bit Worried about being in a Strange Country with a Different Language
The general environment is not as different to your own country as you might imagine. Perhaps the only major item of difference you might notice is the greater number of people in the streets. You will be able to eat at nearby restaurants and shop at nearby supermarkets without difficulty. Where jobs of a more complex specific nature are required to be done.. like Transport bookings, Visitor registrations, etc., a Clinic translator will be able to help you as part of your daily translation package.
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