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This post describes the VA disability appeals process for decisions issued prior to February 19, 2019. Decisions received after that date are subject to the new VA appeals process.
The United States government reports that more than 3.7 million veterans are living with a disability or medical issue that is connected to their time in the military. Through Veterans Affairs (VA), benefits are available to disabled veterans. Unfortunately, many veterans have trouble getting the full and fair benefits that they rightfully earned.
James R. Comerford is a dedicated Dyer, IN veterans attorney and a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA). He has deep experience handling the full range of VA benefits claims. To get help with your initial application or your appeal for disability benefits, please contact our legal team for a free, fully confidential case evaluation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs mandates that all legal advocates must be fully accredited before representing a veteran in any aspect of the disability claims process. Mr. Comerford is an experienced veterans advocate who has full authorization from the VA to handle disability claims. Our legal team has experience handling a wide range of different claims. Regardless of the disability or medical issue that you or your loved one is enduring, we can help you take your case through the VA application system. A small sample of common disability claims we handle includes:
The claims process begins with the initial application for disability benefits. If you need help gathering information and putting together an initial application package (VA Form 21-526), our Dyer VA benefits attorney can help. In the event that your disability claim is denied or underpaid, you should contact a qualified attorney immediately. You have the right to initiate an appeal.
Our law firm will guide you through the filing a Notice of Disagreement. The Notice of Disagreement (VA-Form 21-0958) is the step in the process where you get to explain why the VA made the wrong decision. Your claim will be reviewed a second time and then a Statement of the Case (SOC) will be issued.
If you receive a second adverse decision, you must take your claim before the Board of Veterans Appeals to get your benefits. You only have 60 days to file your official appeal (VA Form 9). Our Dyer veterans benefits lawyer will assist you with the filing of form 9 and we will provide you with strong representation through the appeals process.
At The Comerford Law Office, LLC, we fight aggressively to protect the rights of veterans and their families. If you or a loved one needs help obtaining veterans benefits, please call us today at (312) 863-8572 for a free consultation. Our law firm represents veterans in Dyer and throughout Lake County, Indiana.


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A coding sequence at the 5′ end of mRNA 4 of the coronavirus MHV-JHM was determined by M13/chain-terminator sequencing of cloned cDNA. An open reading frame of 417 bases with the potential to encode a polypeptide of mol. wt. 15200 (139 residues) was identified. The 3′ end of the open reading frame overlapped by 16 bases the start of an open reading frame found in mRNA 5. The translation product of mRNA 4 was predicted to be a basic polypeptide rich in threonine. It had a large hydrophobic region near the amino terminus and a basic carboxy terminus. An intracellular, virus-specific polypeptide, which has been previously described as having a mol. wt. of 14000 to 14500 has the size and charge characteristics of such a translation product.
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Temperatures were above average in most places last month, according to Met Éireann's latest weather reports.
Average temperatures for November ranged from 6.5 degrees at Knock Airport, Co Mayo to 10 degrees at Sherkin Island, Co Cork.
The month's highest temperature of 16.3 degrees was reported at Shannon Airport on November 3rd, its highest November temperature since 2007.
The lowest temperature for the month was recorded on November 2nd at Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon where a temperature of minus five degrees was reported.
Rainfall totals were also above average at the majority of weather stations, ranging from 86.3mm at Athenry, Co Galway to 253.4mm at Valentia Observatory, Co Kerry.
The month's wettest day was also recorded at Valentia Observatory with 34.1mm reported on November 27th. The number of rain days ranged from 19 days at Finner, Co Donegal to 28 days at Cork Airport.
All weather stations reported ground frost during November and more than half recorded air frost.
Sunshine values were "variable" across the country last month, according to Met Éireann. Monthly sunshine totals were as much as 85.2 hours at Belmullet, Co Mayo. The highest number of daily sunshine hours recorded was 8.7 hours at Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin on November 1st.
The number of dull days ranged from five days at Belmullet to 16 days at Cork Airport.
Both the month's highest gust (122km/h) and 10-minute mean wind speed (87km/h) were reported at Sherkin Island, Co Cork on November 28th during Storm Diana.
Both Casement Aerodrome and Roche's Point, Co Cork recorded a gust of 115km/h on November 28th, also due to Storm Diana. Met Éireann said this was the highest November gust recorded at Casement for 27 years and at Roche's Point for 13 years.
"After a chilly start, much of the first three weeks of November were relatively mild," the forecaster's November report said.
"From the 27th to the end of the month, the Atlantic influence returned with a succession of weather fronts and active low pressure systems, including Storm Diana on the 28th, traversing the country bringing heavy rain or showers and gales at times."
In its Autumn weather report, Met Éireann said nearly all temperatures were below average for the season. The national meteorological service said this was attributed to September and October, as November had above average temperatures in most places.
Mean temperatures for the season ranged from 8.7 degrees at Knock Airport to 11.5 degrees at Sherkin Island, Co Cork. The season's highest temperature (25.1 degrees) was recorded at the Phoenix Park in Dublin on September 2nd.
Seasonal rainfall totals across the country were below average, ranging from 181.7mm at Ballyhaise, Co Cavan to 486.9mm at Valentia Observatory.


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WWE 2K16 and NBA 2K16 releasing this fall
Take-Two announces NBA 2K16 for a fall release and WWE 2K16 for a firm date in October.
In Take-Two's earnings report for the year ending March 31, 2015, the company announced two upcoming titles for this current year.
WWE 2K16 was given a firm release date of October 27, 2015 and the list also included NBA 2K16, to be released this fall. WWE 2K16 will be available for current gen and last gen consoles: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Platforms were not yet announced for NBA 2K16.
NBA 2K15 was a hit in the NPDs, despite some persistent bugs and server problems. It also sported a face-scanning option for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, which looked great until people saw how it had a tendency to create horrific monsters.
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Each birthday that came my loneliness thickened, celebrating another year alone was a sting that I was still not married nor a mother. Each interaction, pressuring question, sarcastic remark to my singleness, felt like I failed somewhere along the way. I knew in my heart that God had more for me to accomplish first. There was a fear that as purposeful as my life felt, I wasn't quite enough. That is until there was a shift in me, a very tangible, obvious shift in my heart, like the wind had changed. I NEEDED, ached for, longed to have a family, to be a mother, to start a new family outside of those I was born to. When I tell you this changed me, there are not words to encompass the transformation inside me.
One day a girl that works for me made a profound life-changing compliment that opened the floodgates of signs for what was next in my life. "You would be a really great foster mom." Now I still don't know if she knows just how meaningful that was to me, how humbling it was to hear, or if she even knows that I credit her for saying those words. I was flattered. But sadly, in a lifetime of church I knew nothing of foster care. I knew no one who was a foster parent or even if my paths had ever crossed with a child in care. But that was just the beginning to this calling.
When I tell you the signs started pouring in, you would be astonished. Suddenly I realize many of my clients are social workers, foster parent recruiters, former foster parents, early childhood therapists. I had always kept a pretty defined wall up between my personal and professional lives, but this wall was crashing in around me. I would go to church and there would be a guest speaking on the topic of children in need in foreign countries. There was a Sunday where they spoke about a local family of small children in need and ways we could help. I'd be driving down the highway and a car would pass with a picture of "want to be a foster parent? Call this number."
The signs were so strong I couldn't ignore it anymore. I broke a rule I had for myself and went to dinner with my client/friend, and the topic of foster care came up. She said, "hey, if you really think you should do this, I'll give you an email address where you can inquire for more information." I had always been an advocate for taking opportunities as they come, never knowing where they would lead. This fell in my lap for a reason, and it was time to send an email. Oddly enough one of my clients responded to my email. This person didn't bother to email me back, instead she called me. I said I just wanted information, but because she knew me I bet she saw right through that. Next step, information night, which happened to be my day off (another sign). This also counted as class one for foster parent pre-service training. Classes would be on the two nights a week I didn't work and in town, not downtown like they had been in the past. I couldn't say no, I was supposed to be there. It was too easy. I had no question.
Through 60+ hours of training, days of interviewing, mountains of paperwork, and a 5-day hospital stay where I was paralyzed and couldn't speak, then recovering and proving that I was stable enough to continue on, I became a licensed foster parent. I had learned a ton about myself and processed so much of my own life through this process. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that I was just as passionate about children in need as I had been in the near decade I was about my career.
I was ready for my first call. Keep in mind, you get to choose who you think you can accommodate, who you are best suited for in terms of age, race, gender, mental capabilities, disabilities, health concerns, and diseases and disorders. When my first call in, I quickly realized this wasn't within my set parameters, and had I not gotten sick and delayed being licensed, I wouldn't have received this call. I was at work when I answered the phone and my wheels were spinning. Did I ask the right questions? Did I give the right answers? I said, "thank you for calling, keep calling other people and if you can't find someone else call me back." A week passed, in foster care that can be along time. Surly they found someone else. I was in Target when I got another call, this time from the person that interviewed me for countless hours during my training. She said how much she thinks this is a match, but it would permanent. She was really urging me to accept. So I asked what the first step was. She took that as a green light and there I was, not dipping my toe in, but jumping in, ALL IN, completely outside of my age range. Why foster first when you can adopt? I was scared and shocked, but ready with my arms open to this journey and God's plans.
I took the next step and drove alone almost two hours to meet with a team of caseworkers who would tell me about this little girl who needed a forever home. I was praying the whole way there, trusting that God was in control.
The next step was to meet this little girl. This time I drove an hour with my best friend, begging God the entire drive to smack me across the face with a sign. This sweet girl, with the help of her current foster mom, wrote a list of questions for me. I was being interviewed by a child. I, a complete stranger to her, better have the right answers. Then off the cuff, just because that is who she is, she says, "I have another question I didn't write down, can I ask you?" I replied, "yes, of course, anything at all." To which she pauses, takes a deep breath, and says; "do you believe in God?" I was stunned. I had only prayed that the kids I helped would know or be willing to be taught how to be sweet and kind. Do I believe in God? I could have jumped out of my skin! I had asked God for a sign. Well if that wasn't a sign I don't know what would have been. I knew right then that this was my girl. Of course I answered yes without a shadow of a doubt, "Yes I believe in God." She looked relieved, like she could have cared less about the list of questions because this was what was weighing heavy on her heart. My best friend visited with her foster parents while I got to know my sweet girl. When we got in the car she screamed, "That's your kid, Abbie! She's your daughter!"
The next step, since this was a permanency decision, was for her to spend a weekend with me. She'd spend the next 10 weekends with me before moving in permanently.
In foster care, there are no promises. Nothing is permanent until it is. The following months were beautiful and ugly. They were purposeful and painful. They were the best and the hardest I had ever lived through. She was the greatest thing I could have ever asked for and the most challenging. She told me as adoption got closer, and she increasingly more violent, that she had to make sure I wasn't going to give up on her. No matter how hard I tried to convince her, no amount of love would prove that to her. You see, when you take little ones out of the only way of life they know, everything different feels strange and wrong to them. Have you ever been cold and gotten into a warm bath and it felt like it was burning your skin? Sometimes you jump immediately out, other times you let it burn you, hoping it will cool down or that you will just adjust to the shocking temperature. It's similar to our kids in care, you can say I love you, and they hear you but remember how they were treated by those who have said that in the past. They can hear you say I'll never give up on you, but they know no one's ever been able to keep that promise. So there we were, nothing I could say could convince her that I was different than the other adults in her life. She definitely couldn't trust all the countless adults making decisions for her. So she pushed, and tried with every ounce of her survival to get me to quit on her. But I am not a quitter. And even on the days where I had to barricade myself in my own room to keep both of us safe, or the endless nights where she couldn't deal with life, I prayed. I was reminded that God called me to her. He called me to be her mother. I wasn't going anywhere.
I will never forget the next call. It was for a little boy who she and I both fell in love with. He came for a weekend and then returned several times over 95 days throughout the following year. We still love him tremendously. Then another little girl came. This time I tried really hard to protect my heart and keep a distance knowing she would be leaving quickly. Of course I failed and fell quickly in love with her, and I cried so deeply when I had to say goodbye that I had to pull my car off the road. She would come back a few times, once with her baby brother for a week long stay. There were two older kids that came temporarily who played well and fought well with my girl. I love each of them so much. The goodbyes were painful. But my girl never left.
Adoption day, her very birthday! On that day everything changed: her name, her confidence, her trust, our bond, everything. Let me pause and express that as amazing as adoption is, and it is, heartache and pain is what leads to adoption. That grief encompasses adoption just as much as joy does. Something had to happen in order for adoption to happen. It's devastating, it's broken, it's gutting, it's heart wrenching, it's overwhelming, it's redemption, it's thrilling, it's an incredible and honorable gift. I felt all of these emotions driving to the courthouse that day. I cannot begin to act like I understand what that feels like for a young child. I honor her first mother. I honor that she chose life. I honor that she will forever hold space in my daughter's heart as her first mother.


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Amtrak President Joseph Boardman told the Senate Commerce Committee's surface transportation subcommittee that the Gateway project is Amtrak's "top priority among a long list of major priorities."
The recently enacted legislation sets aside $305 billion for roads, bridges, transit and railroads over five years, and makes changes to federal railroad loan programs. The policy will allow Amtrak to get more funding for the tunnel and the replacement of the Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River.
The measure earmarks $8 billion for Amtrak over the next five years and requires the railroad to spend profits earned along the Northeast Corridor to improve service between Washington and Boston rather than use them to subsidize money-losing routes elsewhere.
Boardman said the new Gateway tunnel's environmental impact study will begin in April and Amtrak will need federal funding to advance the project. The federal government has agreed to pay for half of the project.


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I proposed to my wife when I didn't have a job. After my National Youth Service, I was clear about who I was to going to marry. I knew exactly the kind of woman I wanted and the qualities that I needed. When I got a job, I knew where and how to channel my money.
But before this time, I started preparing for marriage at an early age. I wrote out the qualities I was looking for. I kept this list secret and kept praying while searching.
You do not need to have money before you start setting goals for your marriage. Prior planning will help you to prepare well. If you do not plan well, you'll always spend your time and money on trivial things.
It is better to be prepared and not have an opportunity than to have an opportunity and not be prepared. For me, I was prepared and when the opportunity came, I filed in immediately.
A lot of people don't know themselves well enough before going into a relationship. Because of this, they keep reaping the wild wind.
You cannot get what you want when you haven't known who you are. Getting to know who you are will facilitate you in getting to know your true partner.
Before looking for any partner examine your strengths, weaknesses and beliefs.
Your beliefs are the centre of your whole existence. Our beliefs tell us what to wear, how to act and react, what is right, where to go etc. It is the bedrock of every action we take, that is why we don't have to take it lightly.
Your strength is what will always be your selling point in your relationship. This comprises the qualities that your partner might find attractive.
Your weaknesses are your shortcomings that you need to constantly work on else it might shut off a potential spouse.
While in the University, I shut down marriage thoughts to a close friend because of our belief system. Coming from a home where a different belief system was initially a problem, I knew better.
I have heard many people say it doesn't matter. My dear, it matters a lot. A big part of our belief system stems from our religion.
If a Christian marries a Muslim, there will be a crisis. One believes in one man; one wife, the other believes in one man; more than one wife. As little as this philosophy is, it can destroy a whole marriage if you inter-marry.
Let me bring it close, even in Christendom, marrying a partner whose doctrine is different from yours is a great risk. "Can two walk together except they agree?" No!
It is overlooked but the consequences of marrying a partner with a different doctrine will affect both you and your children. It will bring confusion. The family altar for instance, that is supposed to be a place of consecration will become a place for disagreement and resentment.
Your kids will pick up this confusion and start playing family politics. Some will take sides with mum, while some will take sides with dad.
A man who doesn't believe in women wearing trousers, painting, wearing earrings can't endure a woman who can't do without all those things. While the man tries his best to change her, she will be feeling like she's in a cage. So much friction will be in such a marriage.
You said I'll change her, I'll change him… Get next to yourself. Change takes time. Sometimes a lifetime, most times it never happens.
Ahab was a good man until he married Jezebel. Jezebel led him astray. Ahab Forsook his God and followed Jezebel to worship her gods. That brought iniquity into Israel. Think about these things before making any choice. You are a believer, marry a believer. It's a crazy thing to convert an unbeliever so that you can get married to him or her. Down the road, there are consequences. The bad influence most times will have an upper hand.
I do not doubt that there's always a place for compromise. If you choose to love each other regardless of your beliefs, then be ready to face the consequences of each other's actions based on beliefs.
Religious beliefs are the hardest to crack. By now you should have gotten a clear picture of where you should look for a wife or where you should expect a husband.
Did you know that there are some places you marry, you won't have your freedom? Their laws will be so harsh for you but your spouse might be comfortable with them because he or she comes from that place.
Culture is very important when choosing a life partner. Some cultures have very sharp contrast. This is where you have to choose to either go elsewhere or you both work hard to align your differences.
Most people just follow the wind. They don't know their most important love language. Remember, this man or woman is going to live with you throughout your life.
So, knowing your love language at an early stage will help you to detect those who will give you love in a language you can feel it.
Remember at this early stage, hoping for your partner to change shouldn't come to your mind. You are taking a snapshot of their personality now.
You can be a fire-branded Christian and still marry wrongly. When you neglect the place of prayer or neglect to pay attention to the Still small voice, you harm yourself.
When Samuel saw Jesse's firstborn, he rushed to anoint him. God said, "No, don't look by sight". It is only God who can help you to look beyond your sight. One of the areas you have to be firm in your prayers is choosing the right partner.
God has many ways He speaks and directs people. Some through dreams, vision, the word, signs etc. You have to understand how God speaks to you to be able to know where He is directing you to.
That Mr A knew his partner through a dream doesn't mean God will show you your partner through a dream.
Your pastor is to guide you as a spiritual head. He is not to choose a partner for you. No matter how Spirit-filled he is, you must be convinced about your partner before taking a step.
I loved my wife at first sight but it took me years to be convinced because I wanted to be sure. I didn't want her beauty to confuse me. I was so scared… Lol!
I know we have heard so many sermons that attraction don't matter. But what's the essence of marrying a spouse you are not attracted to?
One of the most difficult tasks is marrying a spouse you're not attracted to and then later finding reasons to get attracted to them. You'll be in a prison in your marital home. It's important to marry a person you are both spiritually and physically attracted to.
While in the University, I wrote down the qualities I was looking for in a woman. This served as a guide. I reviewed this list until I got married.
Pick a piece of paper and write down 10 important things you are looking for in any man or woman.
From these ten, pick out the three most important features you can't do without in any man or woman.
These three most important qualities should be what you will always investigate thoroughly. That means any man or woman that doesn't have these three qualities will not be acceptable.
These qualities shouldn't be selected out of infatuation. Infatuation will blind you. Stay disciplined with these three. Do not combine this search with sex. You will not be able to stay disciplined to what you want when sex is involved.
The remaining seven should be the ones you can decide to compromise on. You will not get any human being that will be 100%. Between 50% to 70% is a good score.
You can decide to compromise on 4 of the remaining seven qualities you are in search of and then pick out three to make up 6 qualities. This becomes 60%.
As far as you are not married and you are still searching, every quality you choose is subject to review because you know better as you grow older, get enlightened or pass a certain phase in life.
We came out of our wedding without a single debt. So I know it is possible. Let nobody deceive you into believing that debt is unavoidable after a wedding. Careful planning, budgeting and cutting your coat according to your cloth will do you so much good.
During your preparation, your family members and in-laws will want to flaunt their egos. This is where you have to be very careful else you will spend on trivial things.
How to cut your coat according to your cloth is by budgeting with money you have in your hand. Not with the money you expect from people. Not also with the money people owe you.
What can the money you have saved up for the marriage do? How far that money can go is what you should spend. If you go beyond that, you will run into debt.
One way to know how much you'll spend is by listing and categorising all the items needed and their market prices. This list will guide you. Working with your head will either make you over budget or underestimate. You might cause wastage in some areas and cause shortage in another area. If you underestimate, you will run into debt.
John Ukpanukpong.
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Village of Antioch Chief of Police
Appointed August of 2020, after serving as Interim Chief since March
- Deputy Chief of Police, 2018-2020
- Graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, 2019
- Commander of Police Operations, 2016-2018
- Community High School District 117 Board of Education Member, 2014-Current
In your own words…
Antioch is an amazing community that I have had the honor and privilege of serving in for more than two decades. I began my career with the Antioch Police Department in 1999, as a patrol officer. I served in several capacities before being promoted to sergeant in 2007, when I began the supervisory chapter of my career. I have always believed that community problems are best addressed when we all work together. Because of this, I have strived to expand engagement and partnerships between the men and women of the police department, and the community we are sworn to serve. My policing philosophy is based on balancing a foundation of traditional policing concepts with modern progressive methods. I am committed to listening to the needs of the community and believe in providing the highest level of professional public safety service.
It might surprise you to know…
I served as a volunteer emergency medical technician in Salem, Wisconsin for three years prior to becoming a police officer. It was through this experience I began to understand that I had a servant's heart. Helping people and serving my community provided me an inherent sense of reward. This experience helped lead me toward a career in law enforcement. In furthering my desire to serve my community, I have had the privilege of being an elected member of the Community High School District 117 Board of Education since 2014.
Favorite memory about the community
I have always enjoyed participating in Antioch's Independence Day Celebration. It is by far, the most popular annual village event which brings the community together in unity. This event provides an opportunity to directly engage community members and as a result I have always enjoyed the deep sense of community the event fosters. It always reminds me that the level of support our community has for their police officers, is second to none.
Favorite Sports Teams
I am not a diehard sports fan by any means. That said, having been born in Illinois but raised in Wisconsin before settling in Antioch to raise my family, I developed a mixed batch of sports teams I am a fan of.
- Green Bay Packers
- Chicago Cubs
- Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite Free-time Activity
My family (wife and five children) have enjoyed the "Chain life." During the warmer months, if we are not out on the lakes, we are sitting on our deck watching the boats pass by.
Favorite Food
It's hard to beat a good Chicago-style deep dish pizza!
Favorite Movie
Any of the James Bond movies and Spaceballs.
Favorite Quote
This quote by Theodore Roosevelt hangs on a large sign in my office and reminds me each day that it is better to try and fail, rather to not try at all because of the fear of failure.
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better; the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; But who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasm, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
Greatest Lesson I've Learned
My wife would tell you, the most important lesson I have learned is she is always right.
However, as a law enforcement leader the most important lesson I have learned is that I must always be willing to embrace change. When I started my law enforcement career, we hand wrote reports, there were not computers in squad cars, and we did not have tools such as patrol rifles, dashcams, defibrillators, tasers or kinetic energy impact devices. Most officers did not own cellphones and the internet was in its early stages. Today, most police officers could not imagine doing the job without these valuable tools, but when they began to emerge in policing, many officers at the time were reluctant to embrace them.
Contrast this to the private sector, where companies have always actively sought out change to remain competitive. I believe policing should follow the many examples set by successful, private sector organizations. While change in policing is not always easy, I believe as law enforcement we must recognize the world is constantly evolving around us. To succeed in our mission, we must be willing to evolve with it. Change makes us better; it helps us ensure we stand ready to provide the highest level of professional service possible to those we took an oath to serve and protect.


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For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the social media space. From influential photographers commissioned worldwide to celebrities making moves from sheer clout, these are the 10 that you should be following.
Ademola Adetona
Ademola 'Expoze' Adetona started his career back when he was a student at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) with a magazine that revolved around campus culture. His network within the school and outside led to commissions from private companies seeking to find an audience among university students. Years later and Adetona has become a leading figure in the digital media industry, co-convening the first Lagos Digital Summit and overseeing thousands of viral campaigns across Africa. Adetona has helped everyone from Coca Cola to wealthy men of God find new ways to engage and excite their audiences.
Femi Bakre
At this point, Femi Bakre and Kraks, the media platform he co-owns have become synonymous with a certain strain of new media in Nigeria; the user-generated aggregator. Bakre understands what the average Nigerian wants when they connect to the internet. Bakre seeks to replicate this success in other new media platforms through a private diversification programme that sees the company move towards the app ecosystem. In the last year, Kraks TV has grown into a digital marketing agency and established a UK arm in a bid to connect Africa and Europe through comedy.
Yagazie Emezi
A visual artist and documentary photographer, Yagazie Emezi is a recipient of the 2018 inaugural Creative Bursary Award from Getty Images and a selected participant for the New York Portfolio Review this year. Her work has appeared in Vogue, The New York Times and TIME magazine. For proof of her awesomeness and talent, look no further than her Instagram page where her followers number up to 139,000 and on her website yagazieemezi.com.
Emma oh ma God
Born Emmanuel Edunjobi, this multitalented act has been reposted by singer Chris Brown on Instagram where he reigns supreme as king of skits. A singer, actor, instrumentalist and all-round entertainer, some of Emma oh ma God's viral content include a parody of the Teletubbies in Ibadan and a hilarious reimagining of Ciara's Level Up video. Companies and brands pay good money to reach his over 500,000 Instagram followers.
Tunde Ednut
Any and everyone who spends some time on Instagram would have come across Tunde Ednut. Tunde's influence is such that a good number of blogs get stories off his Instagram page. With over 1.1million followers, Tunde says he is not a blogger and describes himself as "The Shade Room of Africa" – an appellation his Instagram feed proves. He gained popularity by making a name in the music industry. Though that didn't go as planned and he received some jibes for what some argue was a failed music career, he leveraged on this fame to build what is arguably one of Nigeria's most engaging social media platform.
Gloria 'Maraji' Oloruntobi is the queen of Instagram comedy skits. No other person comes close. Her asking price for sponsored content is at least 500,000 Naira and shes's still got a lot of room to evolve. Taking advantage of the opportunities on the Google toolkit box, Maraji creates unique videos that skewer popular culture in fresh and immensely funny ways. These short videos score an average of 300,000 views on Instagram and her followers' count is almost at the 1 million mark.
Mark Angel Comedy
In a strange twist that only the internet can pull off, a huge contender for some of the most consumed video content on all of Africa isn't churned out from Lagos or Joburg, but from the South-South town of Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers. Thanks to star attractions, consisting of the trio of Emmanuella, Mark Angel and Denilson Igwe, the Mark Angel Comedy YouTube channel has since hit 3 million subscribers with each video scoring about 1 million views.
Chidi Okereke
Chidi 'Chydee' Okereke calls himself a digital communications professional but that is just fancy talk for someone who helps brands and public services connect with their target audiences using social and digital media. He is editor in chief of Lists.ng, a platform for usable, viral content and team lead at Thisruption communications, a digital marketing agency. On Twitter where his opinions are most likely to be aired, Okereke has amassed an impressive 66,000 followers.
Tiwalola Olanubi
The founder of DottsMediaHouse, a social media marketing agency, Tiwalola 'Tj Dotts' Olanubi has created and harnessed the power of digital media, influencer marketing and social media management to create vibrant, thriving brands. Since DottsMediaHouse started in 2014, Olanubi has worked with BlackBerry, Access Bank and Amstel Malta. Last year, Olanubi helped telecommunications multinational Etisalat Nigeria execute a smooth transition into a new brand name 9Mobile.
Oluwagbeminiyi Osidipe
Social media strategist Gbeminiyi Osidipe has managed the creative consulting accounts of several high profile businesses including Radisson Blu Lagos, COPA Lagos and Promo-Printing. Part of the new school of advertising executives who understand the consumer has evolved, Osodipe with her Venn creative agency advocates for the gospel of tailored marketing and native advertisements that are specific to proven interests.


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Ruby Alexander just wanted to go to the beach.
As a transgender 11-year-old, she struggled to find comfortable, well-fitting bikini bottoms.
So, her dad made them.
That was two years ago. And since then, RUBIES – the clothing brand the dad-daughter duo in Toronto created – has shipped over 500 pairs to transgender girls around the world.
The bikini bottoms incorporate compression spandex and mesh to provide a compact fit, so that transgender girls can feel comfortable doing the same activities as their cisgender friends.
"The response has been amazing," Ruby said. "I am so happy to see all the kids that can get back into enjoying the activities they love, like swimming, dance and gymnastics."
A childhood transition
At 3 years old, Ruby loved her mother's high heels and the drama of Disney princesses – interests her dad, Jamie Alexander, called "gender-creative."
"She would take a bed sheet and wrap it around her hair, and go up the stairs and throw the sheet down the stairs," Alexander said. "This is when 'Tangled' came out. She was always the princess."
Ruby's parents had joined a group established by the Toronto public school system for parents of gender-creative kids.
When Ruby was 8, Alexander said, some of the kids in the group had begun to transition. Alexander told Ruby that she could too, if she wanted to.
Ruby told CNN she was excited about her dad's offer – and impatient.
"Every day for a while, I'd just be like, 'I want to be a girl, I want to be a girl,'" she said.
Soon after, Ruby come out to her entire school.
Some students, she said, stared at her or asked questions about her anatomy. But many applauded and cheered.
"That saying where there's a weight and it goes off your shoulder … it felt like that," she said.
Limited bikini options for trans girls
Ruby was 11 when she told her dad she wanted to wear a bikini like her friends, Alexander said.
Her parents bought her one, and Ruby was happy with it. But Alexander said they worried it would draw unwanted attention because of its ill fit.
When the family decided to take a trip abroad, they felt nervous about Ruby's safety. They didn't know if she'd be accepted there.
After returning from the trip, Alexander got to work. There were a few swimwear brands for trans kids, but none that Ruby felt comfortable in.
"I bought everything I could," he said. "I even got certain things sewed…For Ruby, she didn't like it. It didn't feel like a bikini."
With a background in tech entrepreneurship, Alexander created a bikini that he said both looked and felt like one. While other bikinis Ruby tried felt bulky, he said, the RUBIES bikini bottoms are made with a sleek and stylish fit in mind.
A global community
Today, RUBIES' campaign, Every Girl Deserves to Shine, ships free bikini bottoms around the world to those who can't afford them.
"Having a trans kid spans geographies," Alexander said. "Depending on where they are, they might not have the supports that we have."
Intent on reaching people around the globe, Alexander has recently translated the RUBIES website into five other languages: German, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Chinese.
Alexander said most people outside of Canada find RUBIES through Facebook support groups or by searching for "trans girls clothing" on the Internet.
He has shipped to countries including Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Spain and Italy thus far.
It's not uncommon, he said, to hear from people who seem "distressed" about their or their children's gender identity. When this happens, he asks if they want to have a Zoom call.
"I'm always happy to do that," he said. "To talk with people and share my knowledge."
Ruby's reach
Ruby, now 13, said she keeps busy writing postcards to those who order a bikini, also weighing in on designs, fabric and colors for products.
Alexander said the process has been exciting for her, as opportunities arise and products – like a one-piece swimsuit and underwear – are being developed.
"My future hope is for trans kids to not be judged," Ruby said. "I want all girls, and all trans kids, to just feel comfortable about their body."


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TRENTON – In an effort to improve patients' access to medical cannabis and make it more affordable for New Jerseyans who need it, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Committee Chair Senator Joe Vitale that would require certain state-funded prescription drug plans as well as the children's medical relief fund to cover the cost of dispensing the drug for those who are eligible.
Specifically, the bill, S-3799, would require the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" (PAAD) program, the "Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program," and the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) to cover the cost of medical cannabis for a registered qualifying patient eligible for or receiving benefits under any of those programs. These programs would help patients fill the gap left by insurance providers who don't offer coverage for medical cannabis in part because marijuana remains illegal under federal law.
"Patients in New Jersey who gain relief from pain or discomfort through the use of medical cannabis cut across a wide swath of our population, and yet the cost of the drug can be exorbitantly expensive for many people who rely on it most," said Senator Vitale (D-Middlesex), chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. "We must stress that these are all state-run programs, and thus would not be subject to any federal insurance statutes, or other health coverage issues."
Medical cannabis has been shown to have possible benefits for several serious and chronic conditions including: epilepsy; intractable skeletal muscular spasticity; post-traumatic stress disorder; glaucoma; HIV/AIDS; cancer; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; multiple sclerosis; muscular dystrophy; inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease; anxiety; migraine; Tourette's syndrome; dysmenorrhea; chronic pain; and opioid use disorder.


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Director, Business Intelligence
Job ID 2024-5941
WebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities.
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law or veteran status.
WebMD is searching for a Director Senior Developer to join our Business Intelligence team. In this role, your primary responsibilities will be to generate revenue and business insights through database analysis and solve analytical business problems posed by all levels of management, spanning C-Suite to operations at WebMD.
This position will:
Conduct database, financial, marketing and other forms of quantitative analysis to discover answers to business questions
Support the development of new data products and increase sales volume through machine learning and predictive analysis
Provide ad hoc analytical and database support to optimize site user interaction and financial return for WebMD.com.
Provide guidance, management and leadership to junior staff members
Support the Sales organization with RFP responses, campaign optimization across media tactics, and renewal efforts by developing creative, quantitative means to prove the value of WebMD
Typical assignments will include:
Meetings with Senior Management, Marketing, Project management and Product management staff to understand business goals and sales challenges
Identifying analytical approaches and appropriate data to investigate business issues/challenges
Developing and executing analyses, across database (e.g. Vertica), web analytics (e.g. Adobe), spreadsheet (e.g. Excel), and presentation (Tableau) technologies
Validating quality of data and analysis
Presenting findings with action items
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, marketing or quantitative field or 8 years equivalent experience
Intellectual curiosity
Experience in financial or marketing analysis
Strong database analysis experience, including authoring code in SQL or comparable language
Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
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2020 Latvian State scholarships for Foreign Students
Deadline: April 1, 2020.
In accordance with bilateral agreements on co-operation in education and science concluded between Latvian government and a few countries Latvia offers scholarships to foreign students, researchers and teaching staff for studies, research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs) in the 2020/2021 academic year. The Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia has delegated the administration of the Latvian state scholarships to the State Education Development Agency (Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūra – VIAA).
1. Citizens from countries that have signed an agreement with Latvia or offer scholarships for Latvian citizens can apply for the Latvian state scholarships. To see countries, citizens of which are eligible to apply for the scholarships, look at the section ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.
2. Language of instruction at Latvian higher education institutions is mainly Latvian, however there are a few study programmes offered in English (please, visit the website www.studyinlatvia.lv for more information).
3. Applications for bachelor`s and the first level of professional higher education studies will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home higher education institution or at a Latvian higher education institution, if they already have been studying in Latvia) at the moment of application (February, March 2020).
4. Scholarships for bachelor`s and master`s studies are granted for one academic year –a time period up to 10 months (for PhD-students – up to 11 months).
5. Scholarship for master`s studies in the study programmes of Latvian philology, Latvian literature, Latvian culture and Latvian history can be granted for two academic years, i.e. for the duration of master`s study programme.
6. If a student wants to continue her/his studies in Latvia for one more year, she/he has to re-apply for the Latvian scholarship. The Latvian scholarship can be awarded not more than for two consecutive terms to one individual.
- The amount of the Latvian state scholarship for studies is:
– for bachelor`s and master`s students – 500 EUR per month;
– for PhD students – 670 EUR per month.
- All study programmes in English at Latvian higher education institutions are not free of charge. The Latvian scholarship holder can use the scholarship for covering of the tuition fee or for accommodation and meals. Please take into account that the amount of the scholarship is not high enough to cover all expenses in Latvia.
- In limited numbers the host higher education institution provides the scholarship holder with a place in a students' dormitory or a guesthouse. Requests for accommodation at the international student dormitories need to be submitted one month before arriving at a respective higher education institution.
- In any month in which the foreign student is present in the territory of Latvia for less than 15 calendar days no scholarship is provided.
- The Latvian scholarship cannot be awarded concurrently with other scholarships.
- Travel expenses from a home country to and from Latvia are not covered by the Latvian scholarship.
- Scholarship holders are required to make their own arrangements for insurance coverage.
- Scholarships for applicants from one country may not exceed 10% from the total grant amount for study scholarships.
After that an application form can be filled in on-line and necessary documents can be attached there as well. The system will require following documents to be uploaded:
1. A copy of a letter of the relevant Latvian higher education institution, confirming the foreigner's opportunity to study in the chosen study programme and informing about the language of instruction (Latvian or other EU official language). Please send to the contact person of the Latvian HEI your CV and diploma supplement (or transcript of records of the last two semesters if studies are not completed jet). List of contact persons of Latvian higher education institutions.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV). Please use the Europass template: europass.cedefop.europa.eu
3. Letter of motivation (including activities outside studies related to the study field in Latvia or in the home country, e. g. work in professional organisations, participation in scientific conferences, international projects)
4. Photocopies of diplomas of higher education and supplements or a transcript of records of the last two study semesters (if studies are not completed)
5. Copies of two letters of recommendation from academic staff members, signed within the last six months
6. Study plan for duration of the scholarship. Please use the form:
7. A copy of a certificate or other document certifying the language proficiency required for studies
8. Copy of an ID (identification document) or a passport.
9. All documents, which are not in Latvian or English, shall be translated into Latvian or English.
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Rutgers Preparatory School - NJAIS
This course is an advanced game design and development course. Students should be experienced programmers prior to enrolling in this course. They must have completed or enrolled in Advanced Software Design. This course will explore game design and development using the Unity Game Engine. Unity is a fully Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for developing games. This IDE provides an in-depth and advanced Application Programming Interface (API). The game development API includes prefab objects, many libraries, documentation, and video tutorials. Students will learn the game engine platform, the design and manipulation of game objects, and the various programming languages supported by Unity. There will be two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects used in two-dimensional and three-dimensional games. The various programming languages will allow students to manipulate and animate these objects for different platforms. The best part is that all materials are freely provided by Unity! In addition, Blender and Gimp (two free software) will allow students to experiment with creating and manipulating their own objects. This course is a Project-Based-Learning course with online tutorials and projects that promote creativity and design thinking.


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Financial Services Administrator Apprenticeship.
Apply now for a position with this Chartered, Independent Financial Advisers based in West London.This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to move into Financial Services and work with a first-class employer taking advantage of the apprenticeship development programme and progression they have in place which includes training for a recognised qualification.
Duties include…
Welcoming clients and visitors
Letter writing
Telephone work – calling clients and insurance companies
Managing Client Database
Database input
Lots of use of Client Management software on PC
Using Research tools on PC
Organising client data on spreadsheets
Organising and managing campaigns
Sending out newsletters every 2 months to clients
Scanning and photocopying files
Preparing files for client meetings
Dealing with files post meetings
Shredding confidential data
Emailing clients, providers and 3rd parties
Dealing with all incoming and outgoing post and banking
Managing expenses and accounts – reconciliation
Stationery ordering, managing, sorting
Qualifications and Skills
Desired skills
- Good IT skills and knowledge of Excel and Word
- Being able to prioritise work
- Attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Personal qualities
- Team player
- Highly organised
- Able to exercise initiative
Qualifications required
GCSE English & GCSE Maths
Salary: £10k to £12k pa
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
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Network Logger
Network logger with well designed user interface to inspect network traffic logs. Included with Dio interceptor. You can start and inspect traffic just by writing 2 lines of code.
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You are 3 steps ahead from viewing http traffic logs on well designed GUI.
1. Install network_logger.
Check this guide to install network_logger to your flutter project.
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network_logger comes with Dio interceptor which will intercept traffic from Dio client. Other package implementations coming soon.
var dio = Dio();
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This is a 1" Red, Self Fusing Silicone Waterproof Tape. Each roll is 12' long. Ideal for quickly repairing leaks, insulating electrical wiring or as a shrink wrap for tool handles, among an endless variety of applications. Expressway carries this versatile rescue tape in a multitude of colors.


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Now that Benedict Cumberbatch's Sorcerer Supreme has been confirmed to appear in some sort of capacity in Spider-Man 3, it only seems fair that Tom Holland's Peter Parker will return the favor and show up in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. After all, both sequels are preparing to head into production, they'll be released into theaters three months apart and from the looks of things, they'll both be dealing with threats hailing from alternate realities.
What exactly his role will be in the threequel still remains unclear, but early reports are indicating that Stephen Strange will fill the huge void left by Tony Stark and act as the web-slinger's latest mentor and father figure, which virtually guarantees that the Master of the Mystical Arts will be teaching him the hows and whys of the multiverse, and possibly even show him a way in which to navigate it without causing irreparable damage to the timeline.
Almost every Marvel character under the sun has been rumored for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness already, of course, but up until recently, Peter Parker definitely wasn't one of them, although the double whammy of Cumberbatch and Jamie Foxx joining the cast would seem to make it pretty clear that Spider-Man 3 is going to be integral to the MCU's expansion into new and exciting worlds.
In fact, according to insider Daniel Richtman, Tom Holland might be showing up in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for a cameo, which makes complete sense after the events of the last few days. After all, Spider-Man will be a veteran at dealing with enemies from different Earths by then, and could certainly be a solid ally as the former neurosurgeon deals with his own multiversal issues in Sam Raimi's long-awaited sequel.


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Weather and climates were our topics in grades two and three in the first term of this year. We have been learning about the rain-forest and its different layers: forest floor, understorey, canopy, and emergent layer. Then we went to build our own rain-forest with natural material found on and around the playground. See the results in the pictures.
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Once Spring Starts, It is typical for Michigan to still receive a couple of flakes of snow. However, this year seems like winter has wanted to stick around more than usual, which is making me really anxious to get outside and start spending as much time outdoors gathering with family and friends. It has still been a little too chilly here to spend long amounts of time outdoors, but I know outdoor gathering weather is near and I am so excited for it to arrive. That Is why I am sharing some outdoor gathering finds for this week's Splurge or Save series. Each week, I share 4 home decor dupes at varying price points in this splurge or save blog series to give you ideas for your home decor. Here [HERE] is a link to all of my past dupes.
I love utilizing melamine dishes for outdoor gatherings because they are very durable and shatter-resistant, making melamine products more desirable than other plastic housewares. Shop both melamine dish sets above by clicking the images below:
I love relaxing with family and friends around the pool and this lounge chair would be the perfect addition. A fun thing about this dupe is that you can actually buy a 4 piece outdoor set for less than one chair. Shop both chairs above by clicking the images below:
Rugs add so much to a space both indoors and outdoors. They add another layer of color, texture, and coziness. Shop both outdoor rugs above by clicking the images below:
These teak outdoor tables are the exact same, but with a $100 price difference! I love utilizing these tables for not only outdoor gathering, but in the garden as well! Shop both tables above by clicking the images below:
Are you excited to get all of your outdoor gathering items out and put to good use? I can't wait until we can open up the pool and start creating memories outside. I would love to hear what you plan to do once the weather gets warmer. Let's chat on Facebook or Instagram. Thanks for stopping by the blog today and every day!


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Yoga and Grief
a compassionate journey toward healing
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About the Book
After a great loss, the journey toward healing can be a tempestuous one, a fragile balance of light and dark, hope and despair. For many people the practices of yoga can provide a focus on the present moment and a way to restore the balance and energy which we need so urgently in times of stress and sadness. This book teaches gentle yoga techniques and suggestions about breathing, meditation and ritual, all designed to promote calm and comfort. These techniques are appropriate for those of any age and physical ability, and make sense for those already adept as much as for those completely new to yoga practice. The authors share valuable insights drawn from their own life experience as well as from Gloria's "Yoga and Grief" workshops, which have helped many participants to get in touch with their own inner strength and spiritual resources. For those on the dark pathway between grieving and healing, this book can shed light and ease the burden.
About the Author
GLORIA DRAYER is known for the intuition, empathy and compassion she brings to Yoga Simple and Sacred, her life-affirming approach to yoga retreats, workshops and classes. A certified yoga instructor, she teaches international yoga retreats, as well as weekly classes in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has lived and taught at Kripalu, the country's largest yoga and holistic health center located in Massachusetts, and holds a 500-hour certification with Kripalu and Yoga Alliance. Find out more about Gloria at yogasimpleandsacred.com.
KATHLEEN DOHERTY is a former hospice nurse, clinical research manager, and student of Gloria's since 2005. Along the way she has learned that a grief observed is not the same as a grief experienced. She has relied on the concepts of this book – yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques to appreciate days, dark and light. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


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Research Fellow
Cara is a Research Fellow working in the contexts of public services, wellbeing and equality. Through this she explores the role of ethnographic and participatory design approaches and visual methods in engaging with communities. She has been involved in several research projects including Flourish, Design in Action, and Leapfrog, and has contributed to designing and delivering a range of creative workshops, knowledge exchange events, and seasonal schools. Her post in The Innovation School also involves research development and supervising PhD and postgraduate research students.


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3875 CAZADOR ST. | GLASSELL PARK | MID-CENTURY Sold $1,249,000
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Perched between Hidden Canyon and Walnut Canyon, this impeccable 1965 Mid-Century Modern in Glassell Park is the NELA dream you've been holding out for. Broad windows throughout offer clear canyon views that stretch out past DTLA, and skylights drench the home in natural light. The original oak floors and character details ground the home while tasteful contemporary updates elevate it into something truly special. The kitchen's slate floors, stainless steel and custom concrete countertops are effortlessly cool, while the bedrooms' cork flooring is sustainable, durable, and nostalgic. Enjoy a variety of outdoor possibilities with a patio that extends from the living room and a spacious, tiered back yard. The 600+ sf lower level features its own entrance, a generous living area, and an additional bonus room. While 3875 Cazador St is steeped in nature, close to hiking trails and often visited by local wildlife, it's also just a quick trip to countless cafes, shops, and restaurants along Eagle Rock Blvd, York, and Figueroa.
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Main Program Components
- 15 interactive webinars (2 evenings per month)
- 7 breakout meetings with other students & the OLI program director (1 evening per month)
- 4 recorded interviews with real world, culture-shaping Christian leaders
- 2 books to read
- 1 weekend-long retreat (optional)
- Access to Camp Ozark Alumni, who serve as networking contacts for OLI students
15 Interactive Webinars:
We will host 2 web-based seminars each month (September-April). These will be held in the evenings after school. These webinars will be recorded for those who can't attend them live due to sports or other extracurricular commitments. Each interactive webinar will be jam-packed with perspective-shifting leadership training, biblical education, and cultural engagement challenges. These will be led by the senior leadership of Camp Ozark and the C.O. Foundation, including Patrick Hoercher (Ministry Resources Director), and Debbie Priddy (HR Director). Here's a sample of our possible webinar themes for the Class of 2023- Leadership I program:
- Fall Webinar: A Different God
- Fall Webinar: A Different You
- Fall Webinar: A Different Perspective
- Fall Webinar: A Different College Prep
- Fall Webinar: A Different College Mindset
- Fall Webinar: A Different College Impact
- Spring Webinar: A Different Bible
- Spring Webinar: A Different Prayer
- Spring Webinar: A Different Service
- Spring Webinar: A Different Purpose
- Spring Webinar: A Different Excellence
- Spring Webinar: A Different Interest
- Spring Webinar: A Different Arrival
Welcome Webinar
Theme #1 – Think Differently
Theme #2 – College Differently
Theme #3 – Engage Differently
Theme #4 – Lead Differently
Graduation Webinar
7 Breakout Meetings:
We meet once a month, over zoom, to share God stories, discuss what students are learning through OLI, and center on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Participants have an opportunity to connect with other OLI students across the nation and process what they are learning together. Students have found Breakout Meetings to be an encouragement in endeavoring to live by faith and live out God's will in their real life. "
4 Interviews:
We will have several prominent Christian leaders in the fields of business, law, medicine, politics, etc., who will be interviewed by us throughout the year. They will share advice and perspective on what it means to be a successful Christian leader out in the "real world."
2 Books to Read:
We will assign portions of 2 books for program participants to read throughout the 8-month program. Participants will have ample time to complete the reading assignments. Here's a sample of our possible books for 2022-23 (we will settle on only 2):
- A Practical Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet
- Twelve Ordinary Men / Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur
- Saving the Bible from Ourselves by Glenn Paauw
- Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey
- On Guard by William Lane Craig
- Pocket Guide to the Bible by Jason Boyett
- The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell
1 Weekend-Long Optional Retreat:
We will host 1 retreat for all program participants who can attend. This will give the participants a chance to build relationships with other Ozark Leadership Institute participants. We will process together what we have learned and been challenged with so far, as well introduce new directions forward in our perspective-shifting young Christian leadership program.
Access to Camp Ozark Alumni:
Program participants will have opportunities to connect with current and former Ozark staff members. A selected group of Camp Ozark Alumni have made themselves available, as Networking Contacts, for OLI students. These alumni are leaders in the young professional world and practice the principles taught about in the Ozark Leadership Institute. The networking contacts are available to OLI students on the participant's own initiative.


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For example, if you created a policy to detect credit card numbers and keywords, you could upload a sample file that included credit card numbers and keywords such as Visa, Amex, and credit card. When you run the test, the results display the incidents that your policy will discover. The results displayed are the same as what you would see on the Policy Incidents page.
This feature tests your policy to see if the correct incidents are detected based on the rules defined. For example, if you set your Match Count to 4, but there were only 3 matches in your sample data file, the results would show 0 Violations Found, because it does not match your policy specifications.
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- Go to Policy > DLP Policies.
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- Click Upload to browse and upload your file of sample data to test your policy against.
- Click Run... to select the number of times to run the test. (Evaluating the policy multiple times results in more accurate average runtimes, to show how long it takes to extract files.)
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Beyond the traditional whisky-making nations, there's a whole host of off-the-beaten-path producers. Do some whisky globetrotting, then locate your favorite finds on a wall map. "Maps offer viewers an alternative to narrative in depicting the ebb and flow of a coastline, the divisiveness of a mountain range, the vastness of a valley, or the wanderings of a river," says Jane Toczek, senior associate at The Philadelphia Print Shop. They also function as great conversation starters. "When two or more are gathered around a map, one person will point out a location…then discussion ranges to more details of experiences and memories of a place and its people, cuisine, music, traditions, art, or just the scent of a breeze," she adds. This bar is the ideal way to get oriented with whisky.
Assemble a selection of quality global whiskies. Countries that are exporting innovative and tasty whiskies to the U.S. include France, Germany, India, Japan, Taiwan, Wales, and more! Using a globe or large map, identify your whiskies' origins and display them along with your bottles. You can use something as simple as pushpins, or create your own markers.
Build the Bar
Explore world whiskies that combine solid scores and availability. View the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide for more great discoveries.
Australia: Starward Nova single malt (88 points)
France: Armorik Double Maturation single malt (F93 points), Brenne 10 year old single malt (90 points)
India: Amrut single malt (87 points), Rampur single malt (91 points)
Japan: Hibiki Harmony (90 points), Yoichi single malt (92 points)
Mexico: Sierra Norte Single Barrel Yellow corn whiskey (90 points)
Taiwan: Kavalan single malt (90 points)
Wales: Penderyn Celt (91 points)


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By Jeff Fortney
Clearent LLC
At least once per week, a merchant level salesperson (MLS) will ask me, "But what if they ask …" Endings vary, but the question structure does not. There's nothing wrong with seeking knowledge. "Knowledge is power" remains a true statement.
This question, however, isn't about gaining knowledge; it's about fear. Specifically, fear of:
In response to this type of question, I ask whether the merchant has actually posed the question. The answer is almost always no; the MLS just wants to be prepared. I then ask whether the merchant would even know to ask the question.
The challenge in these situations is that the MLSs are thinking about questions they would ask, not questions merchants would ask. Thus, they are sabotaging sales before they even start. You can avoid sabotaging yourself by remembering some simple steps.
A friend of mine is a sales consultant who helps companies determine why they aren't reaching the level of success they desire. Instead of examining the sales staff's actions on the job, he first examines each salesperson's purchasing philosophy. He asks:
Some describe purchasing a car or major appliance; occasionally the purchase is a house. Many talk about doing research, visiting multiple stores and ultimately purchasing the item that fit them best. The average time spent on this is less than a month.
Recently, a sales representative whose production was slightly below average said his most recent large purchase was an engagement ring. He visited every major jewelry stores in his vicinity and entered each option on a spreadsheet. He included karat size, style, cost, color and overall durability. He rated each ring using his own system and narrowed the list to three options. Then he asked for his fiancée's input, and she made the final call. The process took nine months.
My friend asked the rep, "When you talk to customers and they want to think about it, I bet you usually say that's fine." The rep agreed. My friend then said, "What's holding back your production is how you buy. Just because you do a lot of research doesn't mean that everyone else does so. You can't wait nine months for someone to buy. You have to become a salesperson, not a purchaser."
Realizing he wasn't cut out for sales, the rep ultimately returned to school and became an accountant. He couldn't separate his role as a buyer from his role as a salesperson. To be successful in sales you must remember that your role is to sell the product. If you let your purchasing habits dictate how you sell, your sales will suffer.
Practice handling objections often, but don't let fear of objections hamper your sales. Even if you grasp every nuance of today's payments industry, you cannot be prepared for every potential objection. Payment processing is ever evolving. It's impossible to know the answer to every question; more importantly, no one expects you to know all the answers. Sometimes the best answer is, "I don't know, but I will find out."
A working knowledge of the industry is essential, so read and stay informed. But keep in mind that attempting to preempt all potential questions can paralyze sales efforts; if you strive to know everything before you start selling, you will never sell; and even though knowledge is power, the time you spend seeking knowledge is the time others will use to sell.
Remember your role and use your time wisely. Don't let the fear of a question paralyze you. And don't inject how you buy into the sales process. These steps will increase your success rate. Isn't that what we all want?
Jeff Fortney is Vice President, ISO Channel Management with Clearent LLC. He has more than 17 years' experience in the payments industry. Contact him at email@example.com or 972-618-7340. To learn about how Clearent can help you grow faster and go further, visit www.clearent.com.
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LINCOLN PARK – Firefighters still are investigating what's being called a suspicious fire early Monday at a strip mall on Dix-Toledo.
No injuries were reported in the blaze, which destroyed Happy Tan, 3904 Dix-Toledo, and Wy Martial Arts Academy, 3906 Dix-Toledo. A vacant commercial site also was wiped out in the building, which comprised five units.
A witnesses reported hearing a loud noise followed by what apparently was a car driving off just before the fire began about 4 a.m.
City firefighters were joined by their counterparts from Wyandotte, Allen Park and Southgate in extinguishing the fire, which slightly damaged a house nearby. Heat from the blaze melted a trash can and plastic on a door about 30 feet away, according to published reports.
Lincoln Park fire officials said the building stayed up despite a stress fracture in the wall on its northwest side, though firefighters at the site steered clear of a potential "collapse zone."
The multiunit fire was one of several over four hours that morning within a two-mile span in the city, including two in garbage receptacles on Agnes and elsewhere on Dix, and one in a garage on Pagel.


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Engage Travellers
The tourism industry is changing. Budget airlines have introduced a price war, online booking is easy, and travellers get ever-more demanding. Need a flight? The high-street travel agent is perhaps the last place you'd look. If you run an attraction or destination, online is everything, and everything must be in visitors' preferred language.
The world is also opening up to a new breed of traveller. Europe and North America are the new playgrounds for visitors from the Far East. It's vital that these potential customers can read engaging content in their own language.
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Emma Walsh Unveils Debut Single 'Best of the Best'
Made in Chelsea's Emma Walsh has unveiled her debut single Best of the Best. This catchy pop song was co-produced by Simply Red guitarist Mark Jaimes and Danny Saxon and is
very much reflective of Emma's own lifestyle and outlook of life. Stream it below!
Emma was born in Cape Town and is the eldest daughter of Anne Dooley and Bob Walsh, both of the 1970s / 80s UK charttopping pop group The Dooleys.
Having moved to Fulham, London five years ago to focus on her music career, Emma has since toured with the internaRonal cast of the West End's hit musical "Grease" as an ensemble / swing and cover for 'Marty' and also played the leading role of 'Sharon' in the award-winning musical producRon of "Slice of a Saturday Night".
Adding another string to her bow, Emma starred opposite Spencer in Season 10 of the hit television series "Made in Chelsea". This allowed her to further indulge her hobby as a racing car driver - she holds a NaRonal B racing car driving license.
Music and dance have always been Emma's main passion, having attended ballet from the age of three and since been trained in a variety of hip-hop, modern, adage, Latin American tap and aerial acts.


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Green Loans
Precede Capital Partners promotes and incentivises improvements in the environmental profile of the projects we finance by extending Green Loans in alignment with the LMA Green Loan Principles.
Green loans are broadly structured as Whole loans, but are documented utilising a specialist Green Facility Agreement in order to document sustainability linked KPI's and incentives.
We have developed a proprietary Green Criteria Framework specifically for residential housing development using the 5 environmental categories below that cover the full project lifecycle, from design stage to end of life:
- Energy & Carbon
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Projects are scored against these categories, allowing borrowers flexibility on meeting the minimum qualifying score.
We also accept projects qualifying for industry recognised certifications such as:
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We incentivise the achievement of mutually agreed environmental performance targets through rate ratchets, exit fee discounts or other financial incentives appropriate to the project.
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The Golden Joystick Awards Honor The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Award It Game Of The Year
The 35th annual Golden Joystick awards took place this past weekend, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild took the top honor of "Ultimate Game of the Year."
Zelda also took home Best Audio, Nintendo Game of the Year, and the Critic's Choice awards. It has been a phenomenal year for Nintendo, and it just keeps getting better. The perennial gaming company was also awarded Studio of the Year. The Golden Joystick Award winners are voted on by the public, with the exception of Critic's Choice, Hall of Fame, Outstanding Contribution to the UK Games Industry, and Lifetime Achievement. These last four categories are decided upon by industry insiders. The London-based award show has celebrated individuals such as Eiji Aonuma, Satoru Iwata (who was awarded posthumously), and Hideo Kojima in past ceremonies.
Additionally, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is also up for GOTY at The Game Awards, which were previously known as the Spike Video Game Awards.
You can view the entire show via the Golden Joystick Twitch Channel. The link is available below.


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My Son Wants to Paint His Nails
Unfortunately, even now in the 21st century, society is still holding on to many stereotypes regarding gender. Therefore, a great number of children grow up assuming certain roles, adopting certain "feminine" or "masculine" behaviors, according to their gender.
But, what happens if they don't accept the psychological, social, or cultural characteristics that society attributes to their sex? For example, what happens if a boy wants to paint his nails? Why shouldn't we allow him to? Would it make him any less of a man?
Currently, education about equality is the order of the day. So why are there still many prejudices and stereotypes regarding a person's sexual orientation or gender? Future generations need to grow up in an environment that allows them to develop their own personality, without the imposition of absurd rules.
"The problem with gender is that it prescribes how we 'should' be rather than recognizing how we are."
– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi –
Eradicating gender roles and stereotypes
It's fundamental that we completely eradicate gender roles and stereotypes in order for children to grow up happy and free. But, what do these stereotypes mean? According to Cynta Cayetano and Olga Tena, we can define gender stereotypes as follows:
"Preconceived and built-in ideas during the socialization process, ideas that we learn from the time we're children, regarding the vital essence of and the differences between men and women, which are characterized by their simplification and their ability to be accepted, are simple and do not correspond to an analysis of individuals."
– Cynta Cayetano and Olga Tena –
At the same time, these same authors define gender roles as follows:
"The different social functions assigned to men and women in the differentiated socialization based on gender stereotypes."
– Cynta Cayetano y Olga Tena –
So, we continue to hear such retrograde remarks as "dancing ballet is for girls"… "Playing football is for boys"… "Only girls can play with dolls"… "Only boys can play with cars and trucks"…. "Princesses are for girls"… "Superheroes are for boys"…, etc.
Enough! Toys, interests, hobbies, and behaviors don't belong to one sole gender. We can't continue to allow the generations to come to grow up amid stereotypical beliefs that only serve to repress their behavior.
"Every child is assigned one category or another based on the shape and size of his or her genital organs. Once this assignment takes place, we become what culture thinks each person is – feminine or masculine. While many believe that men and women are a natural expression of a genetic map, gender is the product of culture and human thought, a social construction that creates the natural truth of every individual ."
– Gilber and Wesbster –
My son wants to paint his nails
The world is changing and advancing toward gender equality. In general, it continues to consider fingernail painting to be something only women should do. Just the same, there are more and more men that are joining in on the beauty practice. Therefore, believing that this is an exclusively feminine act is an old-fashioned and outdated belief .
So, if your son wants to paint his nails, there's no reason to be afraid. It's normal for children to want to imitate the behaviors they observe in their mothers, teachers, sisters, etc. What's more, this means that your son has yet to adopt the gender stereotypes that society wants to impose.
So, don't be the one to repress his behavior. Encourage him to be whatever he wants and help him to express himself freely. After all, what harm is there in painting his nails? None at all!
"The three scariest and most confusing words every man hears at some point in his lifetime are 'Be a Man!'"
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All cited sources were thoroughly reviewed by our team to ensure their quality, reliability, currency, and validity. The bibliography of this article was considered reliable and of academic or scientific accuracy.
- Borghetti, E. (2018). Sexualidad e Identidad de Género: lo que seguro debes saber. EEUU: e625.
- Cayetano-Salas, C. y Tena-Bernal, O. (2019). Guía de género: actividades para trabajar la igualdad de género con personas con discapacidad intelectual. Zaragoza: Atades (Asociación Tutelar Aragonesa de Discapacidad Intelectual).


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The National Pest Management Association letter commented on EPA's Environmental Hazard and General Labeling for Pyrethroid Non-Agricultural Outdoor Products Notification. EPA responded to those comments by letter.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's About PDF page to learn more.- NPMA Letter to EPA (PDF)(5 pp, 572 K)
- EPA response to NPMA (PDF)(4 pp, 1 MB)


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Date of Conferral
Leslie C. Hussey
High levels of stress, anxiety, and depression (SAD) can adversely influence physical health, psychological well-being, and academic and clinical performance of nursing students. Numerous studies have identified the factors associated with SAD; however, a paucity of empirical research addresses the relationship of SAD with campus connectedness (CC), perceived social support (PSS), and coping. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study, guided by Lazarus and Folkman's theory of stress, coping, and adaptation, was to determine the prevalence of SAD and examine its relationship with CC, PSS, and coping among undergraduate nursing students of Nepal. Survey research was conducted using depression anxiety stress scale, campus connectedness scale, the multidimensional scale for perceived social support, and brief cope inventory. Among 680 nursing students analyzed, the 51.7% reported moderate to extremely severe levels of SAD. A one-way multivariate analysis of variance revealed a statistically significant relationship among CC, PSS, and coping with SAD (p < .001). A discriminant analysis indicated that depression best discriminated the levels of CC and PSS. The levels of coping were found to be best discriminated by anxiety. The findings can be sourced to create awareness among educators and administrators of nursing colleges about the roles that campus connectedness, social support, and coping strategies play in the occurrence SAD. Future studies can focus on the need to establish mental health screening and social support services, such as counseling centers in nursing colleges, which may bring about a positive social change in the lives of nursing students.
Recommended Citation
Samson, Priscilla, "Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Role of Campus Connectedness, Social Support, and Coping Among Nepalese Nursing Students" (2018). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 5939.


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We organised a week about self compassion!
Daily, a video and exercise regarding self love was shared. Each day, there was a different speaker with their own experience, explaining a topic and an exercise. Below, all videos of the Self Compassion Week are ready to watch. This document (click) also contains links to the videos together with further reading suggestions.
Marloes Harkema: Turning on the Difficult Moment Radar
Jorn den Hertog: You Were Doing the Best You Could
Jeanette den Ouden: Metta Meditation
Anouk Brack: Leadership Embodiment
Tenkei Coppens Roshi: responding to the Needs of Various Voices within Ourselves
Annick Nevejan: Self-Compassion Break
Sydney Leijenhorst: Fully Embrace