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Exercise Your Will PowerSatguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2013-05-27
With a greater interest in spiritual life, use willpower to accomplish everything successfully. Keys for strengthening willpower. The...
Identify with Pure AwarenessSatguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2003-02-11
Bodhinatha delves into the nature of awareness, describing that we are not the states of consciousness we experience,...
How to Send a Prayer to the DevasSatguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-15
Gurudeva explains the specifics of writing a prayer to the devas, which can be sent through the sacred...
The Self GodSatguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 1959-10-03
This is the quintessential spiritual discourse by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami on the goal of soul evolution: Self-Realization.


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People Directory
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Producer at Radio One
Broadcast Media
Radio One December 2007 – Present
Matthew Weber, CCNP
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Senior Network Analyst at MISO
Nonprofit Organization Management
Cisco Certified, Cisco Routers, Cisco Technologies, Cisco Call Manager, Contact Centers, Network Security, Cisco Wireless, Firewalls, DMVPN, Data Center..., MPLS, BGP, Unified Communications, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, System Administration, VMware, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Virtualization, DNS, Servers, VMware ESX, IPv6, Disaster Recovery
Indiana Institute of Technology 2000 – 2002
CNST, Computer Networking
Ball State University 1993 – 1998
Outdoor Recreation Management, Environmental Science
Cathedral high school
Midcontinent Independent System Operator August 2013 – Present
IT Happy Hour September 2011 – Present
Vision Solutions May 2012 – August 2013
Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana September 2009 – May 2012
The Brookfield Group April 2008 – September 2009
Bertelsmann Direct North America September 2007 – March 2008
Consona Corporation September 2006 – September 2007
Made2Manage Systems January 2001 – September 2006
Jeffrey Clemons
Lynchburg, Virginia Area
Buyers Agent at The Lynchburg Team
Real Estate
Real Estate License, Real Estate, Notary Public, Legal Documents, Microsoft Office, Commitment to Customer..., Organization, Highly personable, Self-driven, Leadership, Dependable Team Player, Time Management, Inventory Management, Motivation, Customer Service, Management, Training
Act Web Real Estate School 2014 – 2014
Virginia Principles of Real Estate, Real Estate
Hillcrest High School 2004 – 2008
Diploma, General Studies
The Lynchburg Team December 2014 – Present
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. October 2014 – Present
Greenville Drive 2013 – 2014
BMW Manufacturing/MAU 2010 – 2011
Attorney offices of Thomas M Gagne 2009 – 2010
Toys R Us 2006 – 2009
Susan Bradley
Portland, Oregon
Susan Bradley. The Social Connector. Where Content & Customers Meet. Content Marketing. Social Media Strategy.
Marketing and Advertising
Content Management, Technical Writing, Blogging, Content Development, Software Documentation, Strategy, Unified Communications, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Technologies, Web Content Management, Project Management, Management, Publishing, Technical Communication, SharePoint, Social Media, Agile Project Management, Technical Documentation, User Experience, Enterprise Software, Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Partnerships, Information Architecture, Software Project..., Editing, Cross-functional Team..., Web Project Management, White Papers, Web Content, Online Publishing, Program Management, Facebook, Agile Methodologies, Business Strategy, Localization, SaaS, Partner Management, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Team Building, Community Development, Creative Writing, Community Engagement, Online Communications, Inspiration, E-commerce
University of Washington, BA English Literature 1994 – 1995
BA, English Literature, 3.8
University of Washington, BFA Surface Design 1995 – 1997
BFA, Fine Art, Surface Design, Fiber Art, Ceramics, Print Making, 3.8
Bellevue College, Technical Communications 1997 – 1998
Technical Communications, Information Technology
SkyBlue Portland Real Estate Group January 2014 – Present
LunaCafe 2008 – Present
Microsoft September 2000 – 2013
Northwest Culinary Academy 1990 – 1995
Nicole Duvall
Jackson, Mississippi Area
Phi Theta Kappa
Consumer Services
Account Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Business Planning, Event Management, Retail, Training, Negotiation
Mississippi College
Phi Theta Kappa October 2013 – Present
Sun Gallery January 2008 – October 2013
Michael Toland
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Government Administration
none, Government, Public Relations, Policy, Real Estate, Non-profits, Project Planning, Team Building, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Analysis, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Outlook, Access
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey 1974 – 1976
no where
BA, nothing
USA September 2006 – Present
Currently Retired September 2006 – November 2011
CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY January 1977 – September 2006
Ted Hopper
San Francisco Bay Area
Executive Asst to the VP of Risk Management at Daughters of Charity Health System
Executive Office
Healthcare, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Administrative..., Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Training, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Event Management, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, HIPAA
Stanford University Graduate School of Education 1984 – 1985
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching
Stanford University 1980 – 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Daughters of Charity Health System January 2008 – Present
Stanford University School of Medicine November 2002 – November 2007
Stanford University 1997 – 2001
Laney Lockhart, PHR
Denton, Texas
Human Resources Training and Development Manager PACCAR, Peterbilt Division
Employee Relations, Management, Succession Planning, Leadership, Training, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Employee Training, Process Improvement, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Team Building, Coaching, Onboarding, Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational..., Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Management Development, Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, HR Policies, Leadership Development, Manufacturing, Talent Development, HR Strategy, Personal Life Coach, Automotive, Performance Appraisal, Public Speaking, Motivational Speaker, Cross-functional Team..., HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Analysis, Mentoring, Benefits Administration, Recruiting
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resource Management
University of North Texas
Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior
PACCAR April 2002 – Present
Andrew Corporation May 1993 – December 2000
Andrew Corporation May 1984 – May 1993
Nicholas Shulgach
Greater New York City Area
SQL, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, Strategy, Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Planning
James DiVirgilio
Washington, Michigan
Application Engineer at TRW Automotive
FMEA, Engineering Management, APQP, DFMEA, Automotive, PPAP, TS16949, Manufacturing..., GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Powertrain
University of Phoenix 2002 – 2004
Master's of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Michigan State University 1996 – 2000
TRW Automotive May 2000 – Present
Jay Haynes MD
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Senior Medical Director , Health and Wellness , JPS Health Network
Hospital & Health Care
Budgets, Dependable Team Player, Hospitals, Medicine, Healthcare Management, Management, Policy, EHR, Board Certified, Clinical Research, EMR, HIPAA, Healthcare, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Information..., Informatics, Managed Care, Patient Safety, Physician Relations, Physicians, Public Health, Quality Improvement, Critical Care, Healthcare Industry, Medical Education, Nursing, Revenue Cycle
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 1999 – 2002
Master of Science (MSc), Medical/Health Management
The University of Texas at Dallas 1999 – 2002
MSc, Medical Management
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 1981 – 1985
MD, Medicine
Rhodes College 1977 – 1981
BS, Biology
JPS Health Network January 2014 – Present
JPS Health Network April 2004 – January 2014
JPS Health Network April 2004 – April 2009
Sage Ann Garber
Greater Seattle Area
Mental Health Professional at DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Student Affairs, Student Development, Higher Education, Academic Advising, Student Leadership, Higher Education..., Psychology, Resume Writing, Public Speaking, Mental Health, Career Counseling, Program Development, Grant Writing, Psychotherapy, Program Evaluation, Case Managment, Social Services, Community Outreach, Case Management, Microsoft Office
University of North Texas 2012 – 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of North Texas 2011
Bachelor's degree, Rehabilitation Studies
DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) September 2015 – Present
University of North Texas June 2013 – June 2015
University of North Texas August 2012 – June 2013
Andrea Dickey
Chino Hills, California
Student at Azusa Pacific University College
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Azusa Pacific University College 2015 – 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Health Sciences
David Burke, MBA
Columbus, Ohio Area
Territory Manager at US Foodservice
Sales Operations, Management, Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Budgets, Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing, SAP, Pricing, Merchandising
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
Franklin University
MBA, Management
US Foods September 2010 – Present
Anheuser-Busch October 2006 – February 2010
Anheuser-Busch January 1999 – January 2006
Hensley Beverage Company January 1993 – January 1998
FLEET MAINTENANCE January 1989 – January 1993
Elizabeth Shultz
Naperville, Illinois
Teacher at Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202
Education Management
Ball State University 2009 – 2015
Master's Degree, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), 3.97 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale
Purdue University 1999 – 2003
Bachelor's Degree, French Language Teacher Education, 3.64 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale
Study Abroad, French Language and Literature
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202 August 2011 – Present
Ball State University August 2009 – May 2011
Hagerstown Jr Sr High School August 2006 – May 2009
L'ACADÉMIE DE POITIERS September 2004 – April 2006
NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM September 2003 – August 2004
Kaye Graybeal
Knoxville, Tennessee
Principal Planner at Knoxville Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission
Government Administration
Policy Analysis, Government, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Research, Leadership, Project Management, Historic Preservation, Urban Planning, Land Use Planning
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1990 – 1995
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Design
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1978 – 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Design
Western Carolina University 1977 – 1978
Knoxville Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission January 2012 – Present
City of Wilmington, NC February 2007 – November 2011
City of Wilmington February 2003 – February 2007
City of Wilmington, NC August 1998 – February 2003
Hillary Harper
Greater Atlanta Area
Director of Marketing & PR at Dress Up Boutique
Marketing and Advertising
Merchandising, Press Kits, Facebook, Promotions, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Blogging, Buying, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Sales, Real Estate, Public Relations, Fashion, Retail
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2009 – 2011
AA, Merchandise Marketing
Dress Up Corporation July 2012 – Present
Free Chapel OC January 2010 – June 2012
Boutiquing.com October 2010 – December 2010
The Limited October 2009 – January 2010
Animal Medical Care February 2007 – September 2009
Craig Fournier, MD
West Hartford, Connecticut
Surgery Resident at University of Connecticut
Hospital & Health Care
Surgery, Healthcare, Medicine, Research, Clinical Research, Public Health, Public Speaking, Hospitals, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel
The University of Connecticut Health Center 2015 – 2017
Tufts University School of Medicine 2009 – 2013
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
University of Maine 2004 – 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
University of Connecticut
Dr Flynn
Ellsworth, Maine
Medical Practice
Board Certified, Inflammation, Medical Education, Uveitis, Medical Retina, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Treatment, Healthcare, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Clinical Research, Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1982 – 1986
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
Georgetown University 1981 – 1982
Master's degree, Physiology, General
Harvard University 1975 – 1979
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Ellsworth Uveitis & Retina Care October 2008 – Present
Melanie Janci
Greater New York City Area
Sales Consultant
Real Estate
Coastal Carolina University 1999 – 2003
BA, Marketing
Centex Homes August 2006 – Present
Centex Homes August 2006 – November 2007
Fairfield Resorts February 2004 – August 2006
Melissa Wabnitz Thollander
Austin, Texas
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Lead Generation, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Private Equity
Caleb Ackerman
Aurora, Illinois
Kennel Attendant at Orchard Road Animal Hospital
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 – 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Animal Sciences
Waubonsee Community College 2006 – 2008
Associate of Science (AS), Geology/Earth Science, General
Orchard Road Animal Hospital July 2006 – Present
Jeff Cornelius, MBA
Fresno, California Area
Hospital & Health Care
Access, Account Management, Analysis, Business Analysis, Crystal Reports, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Databases, HIPAA, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Outlook, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, SQL, SSIS, SSRS, Scrum, SharePoint, Software Development, Software Documentation, Strategic Planning, T-SQL, Team Building, Team Leadership, Visio, Windows
Phil Wilkins
Tuxedo Park, New York
Director of Sports and Health Portals at LiveTechnology
Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Social Media, Account Management, Sports, Digital Marketing, Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Business Development, New Business Development
The University of Manchester 2002 – 2005
Sports, Sports and Exercise
LiveTechnology June 2009 – Present
LiveTechnology 2009 – 2013
Nickie Bentley
Huntsville, Alabama Area
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Healthcare Management, Business Planning, Business Development, Hospital Sales, Hospice, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Public Relations, Employee Training, Continuing Education, Emergency Nursing, Nursing Management, Nursing Documentation, Reporting & Analysis, Home Care, Palliative Care, Patient Advocacy, End of Life, Nursing, Critical Care, Healthcare, Hospitals, Medicare, Negative Pressure Wound..., Nursing Education, Medication..., Acute Care, Disease Management, Gerontology, ACLS, BLS, Ostomy Care, Tracheostomy, School Nursing, Tube Feeding, Elder Care, Ventilators, Cardiac Care, Geriatric Nursing, Conscious Sedation, Trauma Nursing, Cardiac Monitoring, IV, Clinical Research, Registered Nurses, BCLS, Chronic Care Management, Therapeutic..., Wound Care, Managed Care
SouthernCare, Inc. May 2004 – Present
M.Victoria Oviedo
Miami, Florida
Freelance Spanish Editor and Writer
Proofreading, Web Content, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Spanish, Translation, Word, Writing, Editorial, Microsoft Word, Content Development, Digital Media, Photoshop, Television, Blogging, Social Media
Universidad de Belgrano 2001 – 2003
Professional Degree in Travel and Tourism
Universidad de Belgrano
Univision Interactive Media September 2011 – November 2011
Discovery Channel Latinoamérica February 2009 – November 2009
Yahoo! Hispanic Americas October 2007 – December 2008
Univision Online June 2007 – October 2007
Agencia EFE May 2005 – January 2007
Telam December 1995 – February 2004
Presidencia de la Nación Argentina January 1994 – December 1995
Brandy Armstrong
Johnstown, Colorado
Customer Service & Sales Manager
Customer Service, Customer Insight, Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition, Sales Management, Purchasing, Quotations, SAP Warehouse Management, Oracle Warehouse..., Sales, Collections, Debt Settlement, Debt Restructuring, Debt Consolidation, Debt Management, Consumer Lending, Training, Hands-on Training, Communication Training, Clerical Skills, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Management, Account Reconciliation, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Negotiation, Lease Negotiations, Financial Analysis, Loan Origination, Loan Servicing, Logistics, Call Center, Call Processing, Client Development, Client Education, Internet, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Microsoft Money, Private Banking, Lotus Notes, Quicken, BusinessWorks, New Business Development, Property Management, Sales Process, Team Management
Franklin County High School 1994 – 1998
Advanced Diploma, General, 3.4
GE Control Solutions May 2011 – February 2012
Spirit Halloween September 2010 – November 2010
Wells Fargo January 2009 – March 2010
Verizon August 2006 – September 2008
CB Rentals & Sales October 2005 – October 2006
Atlantic Credit & Finance December 2001 – September 2005
Buddy McClain
Lakeland, Florida
Field Service Supervisor
Events Services
Event Planning, Budgets, Live Events, Trade Shows, Event Management, Sponsorship, Marketing Communications, Corporate Events, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Account Management, Relationship Marketing, Marketing
Santa Fe Community College
Czarnowski November 2010 – Present
Matrex Exhibits June 2005 – May 2009
Eagle February 1994 – February 2005
Phil Stilke
Clarksville, Tennessee Area
Owner, Stilke Studios
Sports Photography, Event Photography, Digital Photography, Photography, Headshots, Image Manipulation, Studio Lighting, Weddings, Posters, Travel Photography, Image Editing, Digital Imaging, Banners, Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Fundraising
Concordia University 1999 – 2003
Western Illinois University 1984 – 1987
Business Administration and Management, General
Stilke Studios 2009 – Present
Marcus Olivo
Floresville, Texas
Professional Roofing Contractor
Roofing, Residential Roofing, Metal Roofing, Carpentry, Gutters
Floresville High School
Olivo Roofing October 2011 – Present
Self-employed October 1993 – Present
Tami L. Sorrentino-Romano , Pharm D
Rockaway Park, New York
Pharmacy Manager at Duane Reade
Pharmacists, Medication Therapy..., Certified Immunizer, Community Pharmacy, Patient Counseling, Cpr Certified, Prescription, Pharmacy, Customer Service, Medication Adherence, Drug Interactions, Store Management, Prescription Drugs, Pharmacy Automation, Compounding
Saint John's University 2001 – 2007
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy
Duane Reade December 2014 – Present
Duane Reade January 2011 – December 2014
Duane Reade May 2009 – January 2011
Wharton's Apothecary August 2007 – June 2009
Frank Rothschild
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Principal of FDR Marketing, Marketing Consultant and Brand Strategist
Marketing and Advertising
Integrated Marketing, Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Developement, Value Propositions, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Planning, B2B Marketing, Email Marketing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Research, Product Development, Brand Awareness, Positioning, Lead Generation, Brand Development, Strategic Partnerships, Media Planning, Multi-channel Marketing, Market Research, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Customer Acquisition, Creative Strategy, Brand Architecture, Market Analysis, Analytics, Interactive Marketing, Corporate Communications, Direct Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Customer Insight, Strategic Planning, Corporate Branding, Thought Leadership, B2B, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Global Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, SEM
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
MBA, Marketing
University of Maryland College Park
BA, Business
FDR Marketing 2004 – Present
Stone Street Capital 1999 – 2003
Ridgefield's Yogurt 1991 – 1994
Earle Palmer Brown 1985 – 1990
Heublein 1983 – 1985
Frito-Lay April 1980 – November 1983
Sandy Bridges
Muncie, Indiana Area
Broker/Realtor at Berkshire Hawathy Home Services
Real Estate
Buyers, Sales, Sellers, REO, New Home Sales, Single Family Homes, New Homes, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, Investments, Short Sales, Real Estate, Buyer Representation, Marketing, Condos, Foreclosures
Indiana RECP course 2013 – 2013
Real Estate Broker, Certified and licensed
Indiana Real Estate Sales Professional Training 2007 – 2007
Residential and Commercial Real Estate proceedures & law, Indiana State Licensed
Ivy Tech Community College 1973 – 1975
Associate's Degree, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices January 2011 – Present
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices September 2006 – 2011
Equestrian retail January 1990 – September 2005
Angeline Misiak
Kingman, Arizona
Certified Medical Assistant at Virginia Mason Medical Center
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Medical Assisting, Customer Service, Immunization, Vital Signs, EMR, Cpr Certified, Certifications, Triage, Employee Training, Phlebotomy, Laboratory Skills, Reliable, Appointment Scheduling, Referrals, Goal Oriented, Learning Quickly, Flexibility, Flexible Schedule, Fast-paced, Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
Eton Technical College 2000 – 2001
Medical Assistant Certificate
Cascade High School 1994 – 1998
Kingman Regional Medical Center January 2014 – Present
NuWest Group January 2013 – July 2013
Virginia Mason Medical Center August 2001 – January 2013
Walgreens June 1999 – August 2001
Safeway November 1997 – June 1999
Dan Ichim
Vancouver, Canada Area
Project Holder/Inspector at LabTest Certification Inc.
Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Estimation, Construction, Project Control, Contract Management, Subcontracting, Quantity Surveying
Technical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest 2002 – 2003
Master degree / Post University Diploma, Environment Protection Engineering
Technical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest 1997 – 2002
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Civil Engineering and Hydrotechnical Construction
Petru Poni National College, Onesti 1996 – 1997
Financial and Accounting
Petru Poni National College, Onesti 1992 – 1996
Baccalaureate diploma, Fine mechanic
LabTest Certification Inc. October 2014 – Present
Total Projects Ltd. November 2013 – October 2014
Alex Art Consulting September 2010 – November 2013
Interio Contractor February 2008 – September 2010
Vlad Group July 2002 – January 2008
William R Pope
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Singing, Acting, Dance, Theatre, Music, Entertainment, Songwriting, Composition, Vocal, Classical, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Songs, Guitar, Mandolin, Opera, Acapella Music, Arranging, Music Theory, Guitarist, Vocalist, Choral, Performing, Orchestral Music, Finale, Acoustic Guitar, Theatrical Production, Music Performance, Music Production
Western Kentucky University 2009 – 2013
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance/Classical
Nebraska Theatre Caravan January 2015 – February 2015
American Queen Steamboat Company July 2014 – January 2015
Badgett Playhouse November 2014 – November 2014
Gary Musick Productions April 2014 – July 2014
TOP Entertainment August 2013 – October 2013
Holiday World/Splashin' Safari May 2013 – August 2013
Matt Davenport Productions, Inc. May 2011 – August 2013
Best Buy August 2012 – February 2013
Kentucky Museum WKU August 2010 – May 2011
Dennis Ray
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Assistant Principal/ELA Coordinator Davis School District
Education Management
Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Teacher Training, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Staff Development, Differentiated..., Literacy, K-12, Teaching, Elementary Education, Tutoring, Instructional Design, ESL, Language Arts, Technology Integration, Secondary Education, Teaching English as a..., Research, Curriculum Mapping, Social Studies, Leadership Development, Early Childhood..., RTI, Smartboard, Editing, Data Analysis, University Teaching, Coaching, Adult Education, Instructional Technology, Education Reform, Pedagogy, Educational Research, Integrating Technology..., Data Driven Instruction, Curriculum Assessment, Teacher Mentoring, Educational Assessment, Teaching Reading, TESOL, Teaching Writing, Student Counseling, Student Engagement, Common Core State..., Professional..., K-12 Education
Western Governors University 2013 – 2014
Educational Leadership Endorsement, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Weber State University 2006 – 2011
Master's degree, Curriculum and Instruction
Jacksonville University 1995 – 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), History
Davis School District July 2014 – Present
Ogden School District August 2013 – July 2014
Ben Lomond High School August 2012 – June 2013
Ben Lomond High School August 2007 – June 2012
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Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
The video for the Black Eyed Peas' new single was shot in Japan just seven days before the earthquake struck.
The band have dedicated the video for 'Just Can't Get Enough' to victims, a message states "our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan. We love you."
The video closes with a call to arms and a request to donate to the Red Cross.
Take a look at the video for 'Just Can't Get Enough' and let us know what you think below...


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Ceiling lights
The ceiling lights, which are early examples of Erzgebirge mining art, were already part of the Christmas decorations usually made by craftsmen for use in their own home in the first half of the 19th century.
When and where exactly the Christmas ceiling lights originated from is unknown. One theory bases the origin in mining pit timber, which with arms inserted on the sides fitted with little rape oil lamps, was used as lighting underground. The pit timber was also hung up on Christmas Eve in the mines, which is why it probably entered into the Christmas tradition. One second theory assumes that the miner copied the magnificent crystal and brass lights to be found in churches and stately homes for his festive lighting at home out of the cheaper material timber. Ceiling lights appear in two basic types: as candelabras and chandeliers. Their arms can be very easily artistically decorated or designed in detailed fretwork and little figures can be added to stand on the arms, or so-called "Bammeln", ornaments which hang down.
The candelabra is also called a Spinnenleuchter (spider candelabra) or Bergspinne (mining spider) in German. It consists of a central spindle turned on a lathe into which candelabra arms are inserted on one or several tiers. Candelabras with s-shaped curved arms were produced in particular in the Seiffen region.
With chandeliers several wooden circles of different diameter are arranged around a central spindle or the light arms of one tier are connected together using wooden or glass bead chains.
One special type is the turning chandelier. It has both the characteristics of a candelabra and chandelier but also has a propeller. It is therefore also called a hanging pyramid or turning spider. With some models the entire pendant light is surrounded by a frame construction.
One special shape with Christmas lighting hanging from the ceiling is the hanging angel. It is an angel figure carved out of wood that holds candles or candelabra in its hands. It originates in the ecclesiastical sector where the angel is considered to be the bearer of the holy light and the angel of annunciation bringing the Christmas message in nativity plays. In its carved form it was often lowered from the church ceiling for better illustration, especially in the 17th and the first half of the 18th century. Finally it was hung up in many families' private homes instead of the Christmas candelabra. One custom, which has been handed down through the generations, says that the father always made this kind of floating angel for his son.


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@angulimala said:
have anyone read 'buddhism in the nutshell'?i think it is decent book for newbies in buddhism.
TY for this - I am reading it now and like how simple it is to read. Seems to explain much for me.
I found a website on it - and it's FREE
Thank you angulimala
Since you asked so kindly (I'm used to getting flamed for sharing websites) I'll give you more than one - How's that? Probably too much, but I will share what I have found thus far.
Buddhism in a nutshell:
The following two are on youtube - they are Free as well:
I found them very helpful and in fact currently downloading the videos. Hope that helps.
@Simonthepilgrim said:
I would suggest the Dhammapada and the Heart Sutra.
Also, get Anthology of Discourses of the Pali Cannon. Nice little bits of the four Nikayas.
Some nice books I could read on the smartphone - it could be beginner's material or advanced. This will solve two problems at one stroke - I could learn more, plus also avoid doing meaningless stuff on the smartphone.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Maybe put this on your phone
As for books ... will leave that for others ...
"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" is nice. "Tales of the Dalai Lama" is fun. And "The Chinese Bandit" is a rollicking good read, if not quite so obviously "Buddhist."
There are some free Buddhist books on Amazon Kindle (which you can download as an app on pretty much any smartphone). Some are good, some are not, but what use you get out of them depends what you need. There are lots of websites that offer much reading as well, which you can access any time unless you are not wanting to use data. accesstoinsight.com is a good place to start if you enjoy sutras. Beyond that, a lot of it just depends on your preference. Some love to read the Dalai Lama's books, I personally find him kind of a dry author. I've attempted to read many but didn't finish a single one. I can finish a Pema Chodron or Chogyam Trungpa book in a single setting if life doesn't get in the way. More sutra related books I tend to read as needed, like "In Buddha's Words" by Bhikku Bodhi. He is an excellent author but I don't get much out of simply reading and pondering sutras every day. So, if there is a particular direction you are looking as far as a topic or a tradition that would probably be good to know.
So there are a lot of wonderful books and I think you could get any book now in digital format.
Definitely check out Zen Mind Beginner's Mind.
I also really like "Sit down and shut up" by Brad Warner, he is a zenny dude and it shows. It's a bit more of a narrative with wisdom and personal experiences dropped in throughout.
I think the blog Awakening to Reality is also really good. It's inspiring to read about other peoples' pathiness.
What really got me into a lot of teachings was Zen stuff, koans and the sort, so I recommend looking into that flavor of resources.
Access To Insight also has an app where you can browse the collection of resources offline so even if you don't have phone service/internet/wifi you can do some dharma study / reflection.
Don't underestimate the importance of study. Sitting meditation is definitely necessary for enlightenment, but it's also important to study so you have a firm theoretical understanding. Without that, aeons of sitting aren't going to be of much help.
siddhartha is a classic, beautiful read. 'The buddha - a short biography' is very interesting, describing different accounts of the buddha's life from birth (and previous births) to death, the different accounts being from Sanskrit, Pali, and some Chinese texts
Ooo I also really love "In the Buddha's Words" by Bhikku Bodhi
Merged @genie's thread with existing thread begun by Brian. All members should direct new members seeking literature and reading material, to this thread, as it is most helpful.
Dakini Power by Michaela Hass is about 12 buddhist women from different traditions.
Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung by Ajahn Brahm.
I have a confession: I find most of the Dalai Lama's books a bit scary. Even a bit dogmatic and judgemental. Okay, I'm glad he's not doing the new age PR but still... I'd rather keep the remains of my rosy visions about him than read any of his books. I'd be a lousy Gelugpa anyway.
But well, I'm always looking for The Perfect Spiritual Book. So perhaps I'd just shut up and throw my money at "'The Secret"....
I know few books that have saved my life but its only in other language, there are no English translations yet. Its called "Treatment of Life". The snim(monk) who wrote this book also wrote "Secret of 0.5 second", which I haven't read yet, I am looking forward to reading that one too.
I am enjoying and would recommend "Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill" by Matthieu Ricard and "Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness" by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Thich Nhat Hanh.
Darhma Bums by Kerouac is great.
So is Siddhartha by Hesse.
I like Deepk Chopras book on the Buddha and his books about Christ.
Especially The Third Jesus.
I am currently reading John Powers Introduction to Tibetan Buddism.
I like it.
Hello all, I am reading over your comments, and have to ask / say, it appears that a lot of these books are from various, "sects" of Buddhism. Please forgive the use of the term "sect" just not sure if that is the correct adjective or not, I mean no disrespect. I bring this up, as if there are many different sects, can I take from that, the beginning steps on ones path, no matter what "sect" one chooses, will be primarily the same? I have been looking over the number of different forms of the practice and some of them appear to be quite different on the way to reach enlightenment. I haven't even read my first book to take me on my journey, so please understand I am only asking as a student.
Be well, All.
@federica - I lived in France for a while! There is a great english book shop near Concord (where everyone was beheaded) Sorry for the graphic reference The store was called WH Smith. Me and my doggy used to visit there every week!
I buy most of my books from book depository. Very cheap, (cheaper than amazon) with free delivery world wide. They are fantastic! I usually buy a steady stream. Once one arrives, I order a new one. So by the time that book is finished the new book arrives. Perfect system! And I can buy them in my Pj's lol
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Hello all, I am reading over your comments, and have to ask / say, it appears that a lot of these books are from various, "sects" of Buddhism. Please forgive the use of the term "sect" just not sure if that is the correct adjective or not, I mean no disrespect. I bring this up, as if there are many different sects, can I take from that, the beginning steps on ones path, no matter what "sect" one chooses, will be primarily the same? I have been looking over the number of different forms of the practice and some of them appear to be quite different on the way to reach enlightenment. I haven't even read my first book to take me on my journey, so please understand I am only asking as a student.
Be well, All.
Shyly raises hand I agree, this can be intimidating. I think the first page mentioned The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh. It is a really good "first book" without much definition by "sect", in my opinion. I am confused about different canons, however, and I'd like to second this post. (For example, Pali canon scares me because I've been studying Tibetan.)
Does anyone know of some books on the mother Buddha Tara? I have had trouble finding anything and some help would be appreciated
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Does anyone know of some books on the mother Buddha Tara? I have had trouble finding anything and some help would be appreciated
And online:
I just picked up a new book at the local bookstore yesterday. I thought I could use a bit of reading. Plus I really enjoy nonfiction titles (I'm a weirdo) :P But if you are looking for something to read I would recommend it. I'm on page 20 or so but it's pretty informative and interesting at the same time. It's a remake of the Bodhisattva. There's an introduction by the 14th Dalai Lama and another intro by (I think) the revisors. It is put in semi-simple English so it's easier to comprehend and has been rewritten twice to be sure that it carries the exact message. Anyways, here's a pic:
So I found this pdf of "Old Path White Clouds" by Thich Nhat Hanh. I don't remember how it got on my laptop. Has anyone read this?
I have a few new books:
Wisdom Energy; basic buddhist teachings by Lama Yeshe @ Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Why is the dalai lama always smiling by Lama Tsomo
Maybe this book has already been mentioned here (I haven't trawled through all the posts in this thread, in a bit of a rush this morning ) but has anyone read Leap like a tiger walk like a tortoise by Jampa Thaye, and, if so is it recommended?
I've read The Dharma of Star Wars and I liked that. Buddhism for Dudes is good too
Hi all, recommendations for reading material around starting and cultivating and maintaining a daily meditation practice.
Thank you.
If you have a local library try that. I think the 'Dummys guide' series is excellent 'Dummies guide to meditation'. Very good advice.
Keep it simple.
My meditation page might be of interest ...
Am in the throes of reading Viktor Frankl's 'Man's search for Meaning'. Not as harrowing as i feared, but nourishing and Hope-ful. Recommended. I have purchased a copy for my Mother for Christmas.
I will post back when I begin "Fire under the Snow"... That, I fear, will be altogether a different story. Quite literally.
I found "Mastering the Core Teaching of The Buddha" by Daniel Ingram, a pretty powerful and educational read. It kinda kicks starts the deeper complexity of Buddha's teaching. Written frankly and to the point. It even has "mind maps" that map out various pathways to reaching enlightenment. There part of the book, however, is a fairly deeper and dense read.
I like SuttaCentral.net with its numerous translations, tools for seeing what passages connect with others, and the essays and guides for sutta study. An into: https://suttacentral.net/introduction
AccessToInsight also has a lot.
Everywhere though, there are strong opinions which can rub one the wrong way. My advice Don't Panic and take all opinions with a grain of salt; the Buddha advised all his disciples to verify, and to Let Go. views which do not lead to equanimity and liberation.
I enjoy the writings (and recored dhamma talks) of Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Bramali, Ajahn Sumedho, Jack Kornfield, Sylvia Boorstein, among others.
My favorite Book for a beginners guide to Buddhism is "What that Buddha taught" by Walpola Rahula. It gives a very crisp, concise outline of the heart of the Buddha's teachings. I try to reread it once a year.
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I enjoy the writings (and recored dhamma talks) of Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Bramali, Ajahn Sumedho, Jack Kornfield, Sylvia Boorstein, among others.
That's a very good list , I could also add Ajahn Chah, Joseph Goldstein, and Tara Brach among others, but great list...


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Jeb Bush Creations: Newly-packaged "Chiefs for Change" and Relatively-unknown "Excellence in Education National"
In March 2013, I wrote a post detailing Jeb Bush's special cadre of state education superintendents, Chiefs for Change. The purpose of this group is to promote Bush-approved education policies in states nationwide, including the A-F grading of schools, vouchers, charters, virtual schools, and alternative teacher certification.
Since its inception, Chiefs for Change has been umbilically connected to Bush's nonprofit, Foundation for Excellence in Education (FEE).
On March 10, 2015, I wrote about Louisiana Superintendent John White's assuming the lead for what is a noticeably-shrinking Chiefs for Change. Also on March 10, 2015, Washington Post reporter Lyndsey Layton wrote that Chiefs for Change would be breaking away from FEE:
Chiefs for Change, an advocacy group created by former Florida governor Jeb Bush to promote many of his K-12 education policies around the country, is breaking away from its origins and expanding to try to attract big city school leaders.Chiefs for Change announced Tuesday that it was splitting from the Foundation for Excellence in Education, created by Bush in 2008. The advocacy group said it will no longer receive financial support from the foundation.
Quite the gravy train separation for the few remaining Chiefs.
Chiefs for Change first appears on FEE's 2010 990 as part of an FEE initiative called "Excellence in Action." The 2010 990 identifies Chiefs for Change as part of FEE's Excellence in Action expense of $1.7 million. Included is the following description with the expenditure:
Excellence in Action provides staffing support for Chiefs for Change, a coalition of reform-minded chief state school officers who are leaders in the reform movement.
FEE's 2011 990 specifies the Chiefs for Change staffing expense as $155,648. By By 2012, FEE paid $594,086 for Chiefs staffing.
In 2012, FEE also paid its first grant to a department of education for one of those "chiefs": $12,000 to the Louisiana Department of Education for "Common Core communications."
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|Conley, Matthew
Submitted to: Agronomy Journal
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/1/2004
Publication Date: 12/1/2004
Citation: Grant, R.F., Kimball, B.A., Wall, G.W., Triggs, J.M., Brooks, T.J., Pinter Jr, P.J., Conley, M.M., Ottman, M.J., Lamorte, R.L., Leavitt, S.W., Thompson, T.L., Matthias, A.D. 2004. Modeling elevated carbon dioxide effects on water relations, water use, and growth of irrigated sorghum. Agronomy Journal 96:1693-1705.
Interpretive Summary: The CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is increasing and is expected to double near the end of this century. The elevated levels of CO2 affect plant photosynthesis, and they also cause a partial closure of the stomata in plant leaves through which the plants exchange CO2 and water vapor with the atmosphere. The magnitudes of both affect the extent to which they change growth, yield, and water requirements of crops. In order to predict what effects the elevated CO2 will have on future crop production and to aid in developing improved management strategies, crop growth simulation models are being developed. This paper reports a successful test of one such model called ecosys, comparing model predictions against the results of an experiment where open-field-grown sorghum was exposed to elevated levels of CO2 using free-air CO2-enrichment (FACE) technology at ample and limited levels of soil water. Most model results were acceptably close to observed values, predicting for example, that CO2 concentrations of about 550 ppm, such as expected near the middle of the this century, should cause sorghum grain yields to change little at ample irrigation, but the amount of water required will decrease about 17%. On the other hand, when water supply is limited, sorghum yields could increase about 13%. This research benefits both future growers and consumers of agricultural crops.
Technical Abstract: Elevated concentrations of atmospheric CO2 (Ca) are believed to raise sorghum productivity primarily by improving sorghum water status. Model predictions of sorghum water requirements under hypothesized changes in climate must therefore be based on a robust and accurate simulation of sorghum water relations as affected by Ca. In ecosys, water relations are simuated by solving for the canopy water potential at which water uptake from a hydraulic model of soil-root- canopy water transfer equilibrates with transpiration from a first order closure of the canopy energy balance. These simulated water relations were tested with canopy water potential, water uptake and energy exchange measured under ambient (363 umol/mol) and elevated (566 umol/mol) Ca and high vs. low irrigation in a Free Air CO2 Enrichment (FACE) experiment during 1998 and 1999. Model results, corroborated by field measurements, showed that elevated Ca raised canopy water potential, and lowered water uptake and latent heat fluxes under high irrigation, and delayed the onset of water stress under low irrigation. Changes in sorghum water status under ambient vs. elevated Ca were shown to vary diurnally, with lower canopy water potential causing midafternoon stomatal closure to start earlier under ambient Ca. Ecosys was used to generated an irrigation response function for sorghum yield which indicated that yields would rise by around 13% for a range of irrigation rates if air temperatures were to rise by 3 degrees C and Ca by 50%. Current high sorghum yields could be achieved with approximately 120 mm or around 20% less irrigation water if these rises in temperature and Ca were to occur.


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Dropshipping has hurdles, and perhaps one of the most problematic is finding products that can turn your business into a profitable venture and worthwhile income stream. Luckily, there are services and tools that take care of this process for you.
eCom Hunt is one of those solutions, and we'll go through its features today. You'll learn what it offers and how it works so that you can decide if it's for you.
Starts at Free
About the tool
According to the creators, eCom Hunt is a curated list of the best actual products delivered daily, and while that's quite a bold statement, it isn't too far from the truth.
eCom Hunt researches different products to find what's currently selling well, and it works by investigating different social media advertisements as well as trends on AliExpress. You're then provided the results of this research through a simple interface.
Pros And Cons About eComHunt
- There are countless products in the database.
- You can review lots of data and information for each listing.
- It's amazing for dropshippers and eCommerce owners looking for products to offer on their store.
- The tool always gets updates with information and even new tools are added to it.
- You can access some of the features entirely free.
- You may receive recommendations for branded or trademark products, so watch out for that.
- The targeting feature can be a bit off sometimes.
- The free membership has several limitations, and there's a single paid plan, so you can't really unlock features depending on what you need.
Core features
The main function of eCom Hunt is finding and presenting you trending products that you can use on your business to boost your sales significantly.
The newest items are provided for the paid memberships, and free members get the products a few days after. That means paying means a significant advantage. Each product also offers several data points, which you can find below.
The amount of information given is more than enough to help you find ideas for products.
Images and description
You can see several images of the products besides the standard listing one, and you can employ them for your own listings and ads if you decide to go with the product.
You also get to see the standard description, which you can use for your ads and even product description on your store.
Shopify importing
This is a relatively new feature implemented into eCom Hunt, and it really improved the platform's flexibility. You can use this tool to move your product from AliExpress into your store, similarly to how Oberlo works with Shopify.
You just need to leave your store's URL on the box and sign in to get your products.
Price and analytics
You also get a lot of numbers to study the products, and it goes through the costs, engagement, and general analytics to determine your product's effectiveness.
You can see the possible profits compared to the costs. This feature works by studying the average sales price and a recommended price for you. The tool finally looks up the price from the supplier and gives you the possible profit margins.
Of course, this feature doesn't really consider the marketing costs, but it does give you a good foundation to start.
If you make about $16 for each product sold, that means you can spend up to $10 on marketing if you want to keep a healthy profit. You can also get an estimate regarding CPA, which also means you can have a good target.
There's additional data, including where do the products come from, the amount of orders currently being processed, how many reviews it gets, and average rating. If you see a product with little orders or low ratings, it's probably a product you want to skip.
Finally, you can see Facebook engagement. It might be better for the section on Facebook Ads, but it's also a good measure for its demand. You can see how many likes, comments, shares, and reactions the product gets. You can also use it to check if your product is going viral.
This is another new feature added to eCom Hunt. You can use it to take a quick look on how many businesses are selling the product. What I don't quite understand is whether this data comes from the entire market or just members of eCom Hunt.
Reference links
This section is rather small, but it's still really useful. You get a box with links towards all the suppliers and different ads on social media and video ads. If there are several suppliers offering the same product, you can access all of them.
FB Ads
eCom Hunt also gives you data about the Facebook Ads currently running for the products on the listings. It shows the videos used on the ads, the copywriting, titles, and even images they're using. Not only you can see the ad, but you can also access the stores running the marketing.
This is a great feature if you don't have any ideas for your ad copy or videos.
You can also get ideas for your targeting strategies. There are several broad targeting ideas, and they usually include countries, ages, and general interests towards the audiences that might react properly to your ads.
It's a hugely useful guide, and if you're not experienced with Facebook Ads, then it's a lifesaver.
Ideas for copy and video links
The listings also come with the product copy you can use on your own site. Using this can be a lot more effective than just copying the content provided by the manufacturers since they aren't really marketing experts.
Besides, finding a description in good English is even harder, so good English copy is a godsend for many,
Finally, you have 2 different Facebook video ads on the product page that seem to be performing great. However, this feature is a bit of a let down if you're actually planning on using the videos since you need to find out how to download it yourself.
Still, your objective should always be to use your own content, so this isn't really that big of an issue.
The last data piece offered on the listings is a look into the reviews for the products on AliExpress. However, I'd recommend you get something like AliReviews to import the reviews from the website directly to your own store.
Additional features
Now, this is what sets eCom Hunt apart from similar platforms since it offers more than just product research. All plugins are completely free, but you do have to purchase the paid membership, which should be your goal anyways.
This is an extension for Chrome, and a lifesaver. You can use it to find the Facebook Ads run by your competitors, and while you can do it with Facebook as is, this hunter also gives you the amount of traffic it generates, the time the ad has spent running, which countries have interacted the most with the ad, and more.
Recommended apps
The people behind eCom Hunt have also developed different apps for Shopify, and one of the extra features is a list of Shopify extensions and apps that you "must have".
First off, if you get a premium theme like eCom Turbo, then you probably already have all these functions at your disposal. However, if you run other more standard themes, then you might want to take a look at these apps.
Hopify is an app that seems to come from the same author, and it's actually a good app. If anything, you should definitely take a look in case you're not interested in an optimized theme.
Many people seem to overlook how the people using it might not have enough knowledge. After all, they're skipping having to do product research, and while that can definitely save time, there's nothing guaranteeing that they didn't skip any other learning steps
In fact, a lot of people using eCom Hunt are just starting out their businesses, or they still haven't developed their methods for researching products.
That means that an educational section with webinars and guides is a great addition. Now, most of the lessons taught here are mostly saved for paying members, but you have a lot of people and "gurus" selling similar webinars even for over a hundred dollars, so having one for a membership that's under $30 is a great deal.
eCom Hunt University
As if that wasn't enough, eCom Hunt also has an entire course, and it's free if you want to sign up. It's called eCom Hunt.
The training itself is filled with information explaining how you can start your own dropshipping business from scratch. It also has a few lessons on how to use eCom Funnels into your own store, and funnels are always a nice addition for your website.
You can have a funnel already prebuilt that you can download and implement for your store.
Now, I must admit that a lot of this section is mostly focused on eBay, but the content is very good, and you can definitely apply the same knowledge if you want to build your own store. You'll have to research a bit by yourself, but you're still getting a lot of training and an entire course for your membership, which is a lot less than what most courses (mostly lousy ones) cost right now.
Overall cost
eCom Hunt has 2 different membership plans for you to choose.
There's a free membership, and it lets you see older products (a few days after they're published for paid members, as I already told you before). You can also choose a couple of products each day to see more information about it, including the costs, analytic, profit, and engagement.
You can also save 5 products, and the new product showcase delay is 3 days. Finally, you can't access the community to interact with other students.
However, if you want to access al the content, data, and the educational resources, you have to pay for the pro membership.
The pro membership is $29, and you can see the unlimited product list and save unlimited products. You can also access the entire information for all the products without any delays on the new trending items. Finally, the community's doors are completely open for paid members, so you can solve any questions, help others, or just take place in the different discussions and conversations.
Overall, eCom Hunt is an amazing too even though it's not entirely perfect. It does have a few issues, like pretty much everything in life. However, the downsides I find in this platform are mostly personal and not off-putting.
My main qualm about eCom Hunt is that you don't really get all the information you need all the time; it's lacking sometimes. For example, the marketing ideas only give you a few basic ranges for age and interests, and it's still stuff that you might be able to figure out on your own.
It's the same as with DropShip Spy: if you have enough patience and time, you can run your own research and get similar results. The problem is actually having the time available to run that research.
Finally, some of the products provided aren't really optimal: they're either generic or branded, which can be bad or horrible depending on which of the two you go for. It's on you to filter the products depending on what you can handle.
However, all in all, it's still an amazing platform that can save you tons of time, and that means more availability to run your own business, which means more money.


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CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Police arrested a man accused of throwing rocks and jumping in front of cars on Burnt Store Road, near Pine Island.
Police said Reno Wathanaphone, 27, threw a lime-sized rock at the windshield of a van carrying passengers to the airport.
A deputy on the way to work had to swerve to miss him, police reported. When the deputy confronted Wathanaphone, police said he became aggressive.
"I ride motorcycles around this road multiple times a day, so If I get a rock thrown at me I don't think it's going very well," said Dakota O'Neill.
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From time to time I get asked about the best frequencies for use with Hotspots. I decided to dig into this get some answers.
I started by looking at the information available from my local frequency allocation organization, SCRRBA. I couldn't find anything listed, so I sent them an email.
They gave me two frequencies, 441.500 and 441.520. These are identified as "Simplex Digital (packet) 16khz BW – no voice". The "packet" and "no voice" threw me a little.
If you have a duplex hotspot you can use one of the test pairs (446.860- and 446.880-). Be aware, there are lots of repeaters in SoCal using these frequencies.
If you are not in Southern California you should check with your local frequency coordination group as this will probably be different for you.
For example, I looked at Arizona and found 441.500 is a repeater control channel. In general they don't coordinate simplex channels.


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The Setapp installer will automatically download after you register with Setapp — or, in Setapp for Teams, after creating or joining a Setapp team.
The installer is saved to your Downloads folder — unless you have specified another download directory in your browser settings. If you still can't find the installer, you can get it again from the resources below.
- Your online account (click Download in the upper-right corner).
- From all setapp.com pages, as long as you're signed in to Setapp (click Download in the upper-right corner).
- Setapp's download page.
- Download directly using this link.
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- Your online team account (click Download App in the lower-left corner).
Once you sign in to your team, the installer is also available on setapp.com/teams (click Download in the upper-right corner).
- Contact our Sales Team to get an installer and all necessary recommendations.
Install Setapp desktop
After you download the Setapp installer, go to your Downloads folder (unless you saved the installer to a different place) and do the following:
- Double-click "InstallSetapp.zip" to extract the Setapp installer ("Install Setapp.app").
- Double-click "Install Setapp.app" to download and automatically install Setapp desktop to your Applications folder.
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Austin Reich and Tyler Reich
Momosa Publishing LLC (2017)
Reviewed by Charlotte Stone (age 9) for Reader Views (8/18)
"The Adventures of the Rabbits in the Most Magical Place on Earth" by Austin and Tyler Reich tells the story of animals who live in an amusement park. The authors did a good job describing where the animals live and what they see each day. There were a few I times I got confused about what they were talking about. I did like that all the animals were kind and helpful to each other. For example, when Rebecca was lost her dad asked a bird to help him find her, and he said, "Of course."
I think the book is a good read for younger kids, maybe 5 to 6 years old since the story is pretty simple. My favorite part was when the book talked about the mice who live in the park and it showed a mouse under the bench. I could really imagine what that looked like.
Summer break is mentioned a few times, and I didn't understand that because animals don't go to school. I think the authors could add some twists and turns in their next story to make it more interesting. I think they had pretty good illustrations.
Austin and Tyler Reich have done a great job teaming up in "The Adventures of the Rabbits in the Most Magical Place on Earth." It was a great idea for them to write about the animals that live in an amusement park. I enjoyed reading about Rebecca rabbit's adventures, but since the story was fairly simple I would recommend it for 5-6-year-old kids. The illustrations are great and helped tell the story. I thought it was really cool that kids wrote this book.
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I've experienced the phenomenon of reading a text, but when I get to the end of a page or the bottom of the article, I have no idea what the text was about. I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. Yes, my eyes technically scanned the words, but I wasn't thinking about what I was reading. My mind was a million miles away.
When this happens, I understand the cause. I was not actively engaging with the text. So, I take a breath, focus my mind on the text, and begin again. I know these moments do not reflect a deficiency in me as a reader. They result from a lack of focus on and engagement with the text I am reading. Unfortunately, I worry that students internalize these moments and assume they are not good readers when they don't understand a text. Yet, reading is like any skill that we can improve with practice. We can apply strategies to help us think more deeply about what we are reading, and that help us practice active reading.
In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making, my friend, Jay McTighe, and his co-author, Harvey Silver, write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. Their approach contrasts with classic reading comprehension questions, which students typically respond to after completing a reading assignment. Instead, this strategy presents students with an open-ended, debatable, or controversial statement to consider before they begin the reading. As they read, they analyze the text, pulling evidence that supports and refutes the statement. This prepares them to engage in a dynamic discussion with their peers about the statement and the reading.
I was immediately struck by the simplicity and power of this strategy. My mind was buzzing with how beautifully this could work in-class, online, or in a blended learning environment. I wanted to support teachers in thinking about leveraging this active reading strategy for any learning landscape, so I created the template below (with permission).
This strategy activates thinking throughout a reading task. It doesn't matter whether a student reads a story for English, a chapter in a textbook for science or math, or an online article for history; they need to be actively thinking about what they are reading. The more effectively they engage their higher-order thinking skills, the more likely they are to make meaning as they read.
Active Reading with the Whole Group Rotation Model
Last week, I wrote about the whole group rotation, which rotates students between online and offline, individual and collaborative learning activities. This model is a great option for teachers who want to integrate technology in a meaningful way in a traditional class. It's also a useful model for teachers navigating the challenges of the concurrent classroom in which they are teaching students in class and online simultaneously.
Let's explore what the active reading strategy above looks like in a whole group rotation.
Before the Reading: Students read a statement and consider their initial thoughts on the statement. Do they agree, disagree, or are they unsure? What information might they need to make an informed decision about the statement? They should capture their initial thoughts in writing at the top of the document.
During the Reading: Students should have plenty of time to self-pace through the reading. Perhaps teachers grab texts or articles at different Lexile levels to differentiate or pull students who need additional support reading into a small group. That way, the teacher can guide the small group of students in reading, periodically pausing to analyze and discuss different pieces of evidence.
As students read, they should keep the initial statement in mind and collect textual evidence they believe supports and refutes the statement. This evidence should be captured in a two-column chart.
After the reading: Students engage in a conversation with their peers. This discussion can happen in small groups in a socially distant classroom or in breakout rooms. If learners are working asynchronously online, this conversation can happen in a video-based discussion using FlipGrid or in a text-based discussion inside a learning management system.
Regardless of the discussion format, students should share their thinking about the statement and offer evidence collected from the text to support their position. What evidence from the text supports the statement? What evidence contradicts or weakens the statement? Which side (for or against) has the strongest evidence? If there is disagreement among the group members, can they work collaboratively to generate a statement they all agree with?
Finally, students should reflect on what they learned. Reflection is an effective way to help students appreciate how their thinking changed as a result of actively reading and engaging in a discussion with their peers. It is also an opportunity to identify any areas of confusion or questions that still exist.
This strategy and the collection of other engagement strategies described in Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver's book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making, can help teachers cultivate a skill set that transcends a specific teaching and learning landscape. That flexibility is what all educators need right now.


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You may or may not have picked up on this, but I just love oats.
I like them in traditional oatmeal form, cookies, muffins, cobblers, on my yogurt, and especially as baked oatmeal.
Sometimes I feel like I get stuck in a rut when it comes to my baked oatmeal. I have my few favorite things that I love- peanut butter baked oatmeal, peanut butter chocolate chip baked oatmeal, mixed berry baked oatmeal, and of course pumpkin baked oatmeal. Because I love these so much, I don't often venture into the unknown.
But today I was feeling a little adventurous, and also feeling a desire to be resourceful and use only ingredients I already had in my cabinet and fridge.
So I opened my fridge and saw SO many carrots. I got distracted from my original plan for baked oatmeal, because I started daydreaming about carrot cake.
Who's with me? Carrot cake- like the good tender, moist, totally flavorful carrot cake- is just so good. And somehow you feel like you are doing some amount of good for your body (mostly your eyes) because, yes, you are eating cake… but it's carrots.
And I did it again. I got distracted just now daydreaming about carrot cake.
Back to my moment in front of the fridge… I was distracted, yes, but only until I realized that carrot cake was the perfect idea for my new baked oatmeal.
Oats, carrots, cinnamon, ginger, and a little bit of apple to keep it interesting, and there you have it. A recipe for total deliciousness.
No, it's not covered in cream cheese icing, but it is certainly incredibly healthy and great way to satisfy a craving for something sweet.
And honestly, no one is going to judge you if you come up with a "breakfast" icing to put on top!
Okay, I can't speak for everyone, but I certainly won't judge you. I have had my fair share of sweets for breakfast and I am not even ashamed.
This was super easy, and there's nothing really special about the recipe. The only thing I would say is that like most of my other recipes, you can easily substitute the almond milk for another milker non dairy milk of your choice. You can also feel free to use real sugar in the recipe if you like.
Pretty much, keep the wet to dry ratios the same and you should be good to go!
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
Here's What You Need
- 2 1/2 c whole rolled oats
- 1 c almond milk
- 1/2 c pure maple syrup*
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 medium apple grated
- 1 1/4 c grated carrot
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
Here's What You Do
Preheat oven to 350F.
Prepare 8×8 baking dish, or other casserole dish of your choice, with coconut oil or cooking spray.
Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Stir in carrots and apples.
Gently mix in all wet ingredients until just combined, but make sure egg is evenly distributed.
Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 35 minutes or until puffy and golden.
Serve warm with almond milk and honey, or store in fridge for up to three days. (I still recommend heating it and serving with almond milk and honey, but you can also have it plain, and even cold!)
Recipe Notes
- *Feel free to use brown sugar here instead of maple syrup. Although sugar is dry and maple syrup is wet, the sugar becomes "wet" as it cooks.


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If we all pattern our behavior after the worst examples available to us then all is truly lost.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Iran: Once More Unto the Quagmire
Imagine that. Iran, a neighbor of Iraq, a country with which it fought its only modern war, has expressed an interest in being part of the solution to Iraq's security and rebuilding equation. How dare they?
And what subversive, violent steps do the Iranians propose to cement those ties? They want to establish an Iranian national bank branch in Baghdad. Shudder. We better get more troops in Baghdad right away to make sure that doesn't happen.
Mr. Bush says we "will respond firmly" if Iran steps up military actions in Iraq that threaten U.S. troops or Iraqi citizens.
Mr. Bush claims Iran is providing bad guys in Iraq with weapons. He's not real clear about explaining which Iraqi bad guys Iran is giving those weapons to.
Iran's president says his country only wants nuclear capability for peaceful purposes. Mr. Bush tells us Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons. We can't tell for sure which president is telling the truth about Iran's nuclear intentions, but as far as we know, Iran's president hasn't told us a lie yet.
Iran's president says the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty guarantees his country the "inalienable right" to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. This is true.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has told us that our major allies are united with us in efforts to isolate Iran. This is far from the truth.
China and Russia are Iran's energy partners. European governments are resisting American pressure to apply sanctions on Iran, citing "technical and political problems related to the heavy European economic ties to Iran and its oil industry."
Saudi Arabia is collaborating with Iran in an effort to mediate an agreement to end the violent political crisis in Lebanon.
Saudi writer and academic Khaled al-Dakhil says that "The United States is the first to be blamed for the rise of Iranian influence in the Middle East."
In October, our buddies in Kuwait reneged on a promise to send observers along on a U.S. led naval exercise in the Gulf. A U.S. State Department official said the Kuwaitis were being careful "not to antagonize the Iranians."
Mr. Bush has authorized U.S. troops to kill or capture any member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard or its intelligence services believed to be working with Iraqi militias. Many in the U.S. intelligence agencies and State and Defense Departments are skeptical of this move, fearing it will exacerbate the growing conflict between Tehran and Washington.
Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh has encouraged the U.S. and Iran to resolve its differences.
Mr. Bush still asserts that he wants to solve U.S. problems with Iran through diplomacy, but he still refuses to have direct diplomatic talks with Iran.
The Bushketeers
Mr. Bush says he doesn't intend to invade Iran. There's one Bush statement we can believe. He doesn't intend to invade Iran because he can't. His ground forces are tied up in Iraq and Afghanistan. But he can bomb the bedazzle out of Iran from the air and the sea, and with each passing day it looks more and more like that's precisely what he intends to do.
The time for dismissing suggestions that Bush has ambitions of expanding his Middle East wars into an apocalyptic global conflict as conspiracy theory is over. The time is coming--and it's coming very soon--where Congress will have to take swift, draconian measures to slam the brakes on the administration's train wreck of a foreign policy.
If Congress can't curb Bush's reckless pursuit of war without end, America will be up the proverbial creek with neither a paddle nor a canoe. The Supreme Court won't stop him. Even if it were inclined to, the judicial system doesn't work fast enough. The media, the supposed fourth estate or our Constitutional system, has crumbled under the weight of neo-Orwellianism. The so-called "liberal media" has become, wittingly or unwittingly, a compliant tool of the Big Brother Broadcast. Just this morning (Tuesday) I listened to MSNBC "correspondents" and "analysts" echo the administration's propaganda on Iran, unfiltered, as if it were proven "fact."
Don't fall for the canard that says Bush can't do any more damage to American power and prestige because he's a "lame duck." If he continues to get his way, we'll be stuck so deep in the quicksand that a herd of elephants and a team of mules together won't be able to haul us out of it.
Commander Jeff Huber, U.S. Navy (Retired) writes from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Read his commentaries at Pen and Sword.
5 comments:
I like reading your take on events.ReplyDelete
With everything about to reach critical mass it will be interesting to see how it will break. America is truly at the crossroads - not unlike 1860/1861.
Yes, and it's time for a 90 degree turn. ;-)ReplyDelete
I've already given my opinion on the Bush Regime's plan for Iran.ReplyDelete
Mr. Huber - I've added you to my "Friendlies". As I usually do, I introduce all new Friendlies with a post.Enjoy.
ps - below that is my report and pics of the DC Demo we attended last Saturday.
- Anonymous9:57 AM
Quote from Norways leading intellectual weekly Morgenbladet, where our former Minister of Education and professor in Sociology writes about Bush under the headline "Midas in the Middle East":ReplyDelete
"George Bush has become the inverted King Midas: Everything he touches turns worse. By denying the Kyotoagreement, by weakening healthservices, by sharpening social differences, usurpation of powers, increased and blatant corruption, politizising of the judicial system, by turning the finances of the state from surplus to enormous debt.
By deceit was the invasion of Iraq orchestrated. Critical thought and opponents were scorned. The rebuilding became a privatized scandal. PoW were deprived of rights and tortured. Guatanamo became our times answer to Devils Island...
...by his Midas-touch, Bush has achieved the exact opposite of what he intended. The whole region is destabilized- Two millions have become refugees. Its like a global trainwreck in slow motion..."


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Asia is a perfect destination for couples looking to enjoy a romantic holiday. It has beautiful beaches, biodiversity, as well as a welcoming culture that is not easy to find in many other regions of the world. But before you make a trip there, you need to plan and plan well. Otherwise, your romantic holiday will be a disaster of epic proportions. But don't worry, we have broken down for you 5 essential tips to planning your romantic holiday. If you follow them, your holiday in Asia will be an experience to remember. Let's go through these tips to help you successfully plan it.
Scout for a destination that allows you to spend quality time together
Life today is quite busy, there is no question about that. That's why you need to plan for a destination that gives you the tranquility to spend quality time with your partner. You need a quiet room, comfy beds and a perfect outdoor view; the type that you are guaranteed to get at the Villa Oceania in Canggu Bali. The ability to spend quality time with your partner is worth more than any jewelry or any other presents that you may be thinking of getting him or her.
Plan for maximum physical activity
We all know the benefits of physical activity to human health, but physical activity also helps in another aspect that is important to romantic couples, and that's the release of feel-good hormones. That's why you need to plan for a holiday that incorporates lots of physical activity like walking, and outdoor games. If you incorporate it into your plan, you are guaranteed to have physical activities available to you like beach walks and a water fun park in the nearby Canggu club. Make sure your trip has as many opportunities for physical activity as possible. It will help you bond better!
Think of your security
While love makes us forget everything else in the world, keep it at the back of your mind that we live in a volatile world. Plan to take your romantic holidays in destinations that give you maximum security. Preferably, plan to take your romantic holidays in a destination where security should be the least of the issues that bother you. For instance, if you plan to holiday in a place like the Villa Oceania, you are assigned private security guards. This way, you enjoy the luxury of spending quality time with your partner without any security worries.
Ensure that your holiday destination does not cut you off from your world
Romantic holidays are supposed to be a time for loving partners' with no interruptions, right? Well that's true, but you will feel even better if you can have fun, and keep in touch with your loved ones, which makes the romantic bond even stronger, knowing that your friends and family are happy too. That's why you need to plan on a destination like the Villa Oceania, which not only offers you the amenities that romantic couples want, but also quality communication services like high-speed internet.
Scout for a location with hospitable people
You probably know how people have the power to ruin an otherwise good day, right? You know, getting to the office all happy, then a grumpy employee ends up ruining your day. It happens all the time. Well, the truth is this also applies to holidays. That's why you need to research for a destination that has hospitable people when planning for a romantic holiday. The Villa Oceania, for example, has a reputation for hospitality. Their staff will ensure that you stay as comfortable as possible, for that perfect romantic holiday. They welcome you cordially, and take care of all your needs with a smile on their faces. What more could you ask for?


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Crohn's disease in rheumatology clinic-An Indian experienceDebashish Danda1, G Kurian2, A Chacko2, G Chandy2, S Patra2, A Mathew1, K Thomas1
1 Department of Medicine II and Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology Unit, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
2 Department of Gastroenterointestinal Sciences and Wellcome Research Laboratory, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
Correspondence Address: Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None PMID: 16388168
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
Background: Prevalence of Crohn's disease (CD) among patients with rheumatic illnesses in India is grossly under estimated, especially when it has overtaken that of Ulcerative Colitis in the West. Aim: To study the frequency of histologically unequivocal CD amongst clinically suspected patients with enteropathic arthropathy and to ascertain if the arthritics with CD have any independent clinical predictor. Settings and designs: Retrospective datasheet analysis from a Rheumatology clinic of a large tertiary care centre. Materials and Methods: Patients of suspected enteropathic arthropathy were studied by ileocolonoscopy and segmental colonic biopsy for histological evidence of Crohn's disease and followed up. Statistical Analysis: Logistic regression analysis was done to find out any clinical predictor of histologically proven CD. Results: Fourteen of the twenty-nine patients studied had histologically confirmed CD. Those with CD were younger than those without (34.7 yr vs 41.6 yrs, p =0.057). The CD group also had significantly higher number of people with loss of weight (12 vs 1), fever (11 vs 0), perianal fistula (4 vs 0), abdominal pain (8 vs 2), history of dysentery (4 vs 0) and uveitis (6 vs 1) (p=0.00002, 0.00001, 0.026, 0.013, 0.026 & 0.01 respectively). However logistic regression analysis of the most relevant ones among these, namely, loss of weight, fever, and perianal fistula showed loss of weight as only independent predictor of CD in this subset of patients ( p = 0.03 with odds ratio of 28). Conclusion: Presence of significant loss of weight in an Indian patient with clinically suspected enteropathic arthropathy is an independent predictor of CD.
Keywords: Arthritis, Crohn′s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, weight loss
Crohn's disease (CD) is being recognized in the West more often over the last two decades.[1],[2] Up to 25% of patients with CD can have extra intestinal symptoms as its manifestation, arthropathy being the commonest among them.[3],[4] CD associated with enteric arthropathy can be of spondyloarthropathy (SpA) type,[5] Rheumatoid (RA) type,[6] a combination of SpA and RA type, oligoarticular, monoarticular, or Jaccoud type arthritis[7] and other atypical arthritis.[8] Often the arthropathy of CD can accompany, precede, or follow bowel symptoms. Symptoms of arthritis can be the dominant presentation and the bowel symptoms can be very mild.[9] In such a situation gastrointestinal manifestation can be considered as a separate entity, both by the patient and the physician.
There is also a lack of awareness regarding CD, as it is considered to be a rare entity in our country and classical cases remain undiagnosed. Although CD was reported in Asian Indians overseas,[10] there was no Indian data from India at the time of the study. We thus looked for histolgical evidence of CD and its clinical correlates in suspected patients of enteropathic arthritis from our Rheumatology Clinic.
In this retrospective study, patients were selected from the outpatient and inpatient departments of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Rheumatology between September 1996 and August 1998 and thereafter the follow up was recorded from the case sheets till March 2005. Patients included in this study were those of chronic inflammatory arthropathy with chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysentery, perianal abscess and perianal fistula. Those with obvious irritable bowel syndrome or hemorrhoids were excluded after clinical evaluation.
Chronic inflammatory arthritis was defined as arthritis of large, small or axial joints of more than 6 months duration with daily morning stiffness of more than 1 hour or elevated inflammatory parameters like raised ESR or C-reactive protein, in the absence of any obvious infective process.
A detailed rheumatological and gastroenterological examination was done for these patients. Ileocolonoscopy and segmental colonic biopsy were done in those patients who gave informed consent. Histological evaluation of biopsy specimens was done to look for evidence of CD. Endoscopic appearance of CD namely aphthous ulcers, deep or longitudinal fissures, cobble stone appearance, edema, strictures, pseudo polyps, skip areas and rectal sparing of the ulcerative lesions were noted. But histological appearance was taken as the gold standard for diagnosis of CD. Classical histological description of discrete, non-confluent, noncaseating microgranuloma was adopted to define CD. Confluent granulomas with caseation of tuberculosis were differentiated from CD by dedicated gastrointestinal pathologist. The stains used were H&E
All patients were treated with sulphasalazine and or Methotrexate and followed up in our hospital at regular intervals.
The demographic parameters, clinical symptoms and complications were compared between those arthritics with CD and those without. This was done by univariate analysis using Chi square and Fischer's exact test. Subsequently, logistic regression analysis was done among the most relevant parameters to look for any independent clinical predictor for the diagnosis of CD. The software package SPSS was used for regression analysis.
Of the 32 patients fulfilling the study criteria, ileocolonoscopy and segmental colonic biopsy was done in twenty nine. Fourteen of these 29 patients had histological evidence of CD [Figure - 1]. Of the remaining, five patients had non-specific chronic colitis without any definite evidence of inflammatory bowel disease, five other had unclassifiable minimal inflammatory infiltrate, three had possible infective colitis without any identifiable organism and two others were totally normal.
Baseline demographic characteristics of the patients with CD and those without CD are shown in [Table - 1]. Majority of the patients with CD belonged to the eastern and southern part of India. There was however no significant difference in the geographical distribution of patients with or without CD. The CD group patients were of younger age group when compared with those without CD ( P = 0.057). The mean duration of joint symptoms was 4.6 years in the Crohn's group and 5.9 years in the other. Similarly the mean duration of bowel symptoms at presentation was 4.2 years in the Crohn's group and 7.2 years in the other group. All the other parameters in [Table - 1] were similar in those with and without CD. Inflammatory markers like ESR and CRP also did not differ between the two groups (data not shown).
The clinical parameters that varied significantly by univariate analysis between those two groups were significant weight loss, fever, perianal fistula, abdominal pain, dysentery and uveitis [Table - 2].
Logistic regression analysis of the most relevant clinical parameters that were significant on univariate analysis showed loss of weight as the only significant predictor for diagnosis of CD ( P = 0.03, odds ratio = 28, [Table - 3]).
Other interesting observations in this study were:
1. Two patients with CD and arthropathy had concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis (no evidence of intestinal tuberculosis).
2. Two patients with CD had psoriasis.
3. One patient with CD had Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) with very high anti cardiolipin antibody but without any obvious thromboembolism.
All patients with CD were treated with Sulfasalazine and Methotrexate. None of them could afford Biological agents. During the 5.54 (+/-1.71) years follow up period, dysentery, abdominal pain and fever completely resolved with treatment in all patients. Patients with perianal fistula had surgical intervention in addition to the medical therapy and there has been no recurrence of fistula till date. All patients gained weight following treatment. Although joint symptoms improved in all, four of them had recurrent arthritis requiring intra articular steroid injections. One patient with severe diffuse polyarthritis has been given a single pulse of IV Methyl Prednisolone. One of the patients had to undergo a Total Hip Replacement for advanced hip joint disease. Two patients had recurrent uveitis requiring topical and systemic steroids. The CD patient with SLE who has been on steroids developed pulmonary tuberculosis for which she was treated. Subsequently she also developed pulmonary Aspergilloma.
The non Crohn's group was also treated with Sulfasalazine with or without Methotrexate, in view of chronic inflammatory arthropathy. During the 3.27 (+/- 2.13) years follow up period of these patients, two of them had persistent bowel symptoms including recurrent bleeding per rectum, requiring blood transfusion in one. Repeat colonoscopy in both these patients revealed Ulcerative Colitis. They were given steroid pulses and enema, in addition to the existing therapy, and are currently doing well.
There was no death during the follow up period.
This first ever report on Crohn's arthropathy from India revealed histologically unequivocal CD in half the suspected cases (14 out of 29) and significant loss of weight was the single most independent clinical predictor with an Odds ratio of twenty eight. This clinical clue is a novel finding which would enable detection of more cases of CD in India, where the disease is under recognized.[11]
One of the difficult areas in differentiation may be that from tuberculosis of the intestine.[12],[13] The absence of diffuse, confluent macro granuloma with caseation can rule out intestinal tuberculosis with reasonable precision.
Most of the common features of CD seen in our patients like young male in thirties, perianal fistula, recurrent abdominal pain, dysentery, uveitis, fever and loss of weight are described in literature.[14],[15]
Significant loss of weight, an independent predictor of diagnosis in CD, as found in this study may be due to high level of tumour necrosis factor (TNF) alpha which can well explain the very basis for highly successful response to treatment with TNF antagonists in CD.
Limitations of this study include small number of patients, retrospective analysis of datasheets and a skewed population in a referral centre. However, this study can act as a sensitizer to create awareness for this condition in our country.
A large multicentric, longitudinal population based study involving subjects from all the regions of India and the Indian subcontinent with HLA delineation may bring out more information about CD associated arthropathy. Interestingly CD has been reported from southern India[11] in contrast to infective colitis, microscopic colitis and ulcerative colitis from northern India.[16],[17]
[Figure - 1][Table - 1], [Table - 2], [Table - 3]


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