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A new take on job applications!
A Canadian recruitment agency has come up with an innovative idea to sell their candidate's and their skills.
"Recruitment Rocket", based in Montreal, ask their candidates to answer a number of interview questions using their own computer and webcam. Along with sending employer's candidates' CVs and a summary of the recruiter's initial thoughts, these candidate responses are recorded at a time of the candidate's own choosing and also sent to the employer for.
"Resumes are fine when it comes to evaluating more concrete requirements such as level of education, and number of years of experience. However, the video comes in very handy for evaluating softer traits such as communication skills, sales ability and the ability to perform under a bit of pressure," states lead recruiter, Matthew Hart. He goes on to add "it also works out very well for candidates. Simply by virtue of having completed the videos, candidates put themselves ahead of the pack, as they have demonstrated that they are willing to go the extra step to secure employment."
While other recruiting agencies may use live video applications such as Skype, Recruitment Rocket is the only agency to use its own in-house, schedule-independent, video interviewing solution.
"We found the level of service and responsiveness to be really pleasing," states Mark Lachance, president of EVO Payments. "We have worked with many recruitment firms to help find candidates in both the US and Canada, and Recruitment Rocket has done a great job for us. It is important to EVO Payments that candidates fit in with our corporate culture. The earlier we can gain insight into this, the better. The video interviewing component allows us to achieve this."
While Recruitment Rocket has recently gained clients in a multiple industries, CEO Craig Brown states that "the biggest uptake seems to be for sales & marketing jobs, as well as office positions including administrative, bookkeeping, and HR functions." He goes on to say that "given the nature of our offering, location is not the hurdle it is for other recruitment agencies. Candidates and employers can be located anywhere there is an internet connection. We serve the entire US and Canadian marketplace."
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After a detailed consultation, tiny disposable 24k gold needles needles are inserted into specially selected acupuncture points on the face and neck, followed by a facial-lifting massage with nourishing essential oils, Jade Roller and Gua Sha.
Scientific studies show that Cosmetic Acupuncture improves muscle tone, boosts collagen production (collagen takes 4 weeks to produce), stimulates the circulation of oxygen and blood, and re-balances lymphatic for a dynamic return to youth, vitality and radiance. Cosmetic Acupuncture is the ultimate holistic beauty to reverse and prevent to signs of aging. – Among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90% had marked beneficial results with only one course of treatment (International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, 1996).
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- Recommended course of 10 treatments once per week followed by regular one-month to six weekly maintenance treatments.
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A Memorial Day thank-you to a generation that's smaller but still great
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The Omaha World-Herald
Sixteen million Americans served.
Just over a million remain alive.
Those are the numbers for veterans of World War II, and more than 220,000 are expected to die this year from a bullet that can't be dodged: old age.
At a pre-Memorial Day ceremony in Omaha, 24 veterans of that war sat attentively rather than stood at attention, as they once would have. So did eight other military veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and other eras.
"On this stage," said emcee Cynthia Petrich, 47, an Army veteran of Operation Desert Storm, "are the heroes of our lifetime.
In their cases, very long lifetimes.
Among them was Elroy Lieb, almost 90, the recipient of three Purple Hearts. In the Philippines, he was wounded on separate occasions in the head, the hand and the chest.
His commanding officer told him that because the enemy had tried three times to kill him and couldn't, he should go home to Nebraska. He did so, and in a candlelit country church, promptly married Norma Jean, now his wife of nearly 68 years.
The Liebs lived most of their adult lives in O'Neill, Neb., where they raised five children, two of whom served in Vietnam. Some families measure military service in generations.
The ceremony last week for aging veterans was held at the New Cassel Retirement Center, 900 N. 90th St., in an auditorium dressed in red, white and blue. Millard American Legion Post 374 solemnly posted the nation's colors.
A modern-day warrior, Col. Tom Brewer of the Nebraska National Guard, was touched by the sight of so many white swatches of hair and the memory of the young GIs and other enlistees that these men and women once were. He has given 35 speeches in the past 16 months and said he hadn't seen so many veterans in their 90s in one place.
"It's rare to see a World War II veteran," he told the audience of about 200, "and, sadly, even Korean War vets are getting rarer and rarer."
If you wanted to see veterans of wars from six and seven decades ago, this was a good place to find them. Retirement centers, assisted-living centers and nursing homes are now the province of many old soldiers — as well as aging airmen, sailors and Marines.
Brewer, 54, severely wounded twice in Afghanistan, paid tribute to those who went before him, dubbed the Greatest Generation.
"You just realize what a hard, tough generation this was," he said, turning to the men and women being honored. "They not only fought and won the Second World War, but they took an economy and country that had been struggling and turned it into an economic juggernaut that helped the world recover from war."
Brewer, an Oglala Sioux tribal member who speaks some Russian and Dari (a variety of Persian spoken in Afghanistan), has served in the military for 35 years. He said he wished there were time to sit with all the old veterans and hear their stories.
In the past year or so, while recovering from wounds, he finally has spoken at length with his own father, a veteran of World War II and Korea.
"We've had time to sit and talk," he said. "What a treasure of information I've learned."
His dad explained that he and comrades learned about the tactics of the Axis enemies, Germany and Japan. Today those nations are friendly to the United States.
"It's the nature of the world," Brewer said. "It's how it has changed."
As a former team member and coach of the All-Army shooting team, Brewer recently traveled to Germany for a marksmanship competition.
Returning home, he brought along two friends who had retired from the German military. Col. Brewer enjoyed driving them through the Sand Hills of Nebraska, to Fort Robinson State Park and to the Black Hills of South Dakota.
It seemed so natural. But on the world stage, peace and friendship are often elusive.
Brewer hopes to return to Afghanistan, he said, because "I hated the way I left — in a Medevac helicopter."
GIs and others returning from WWII and Korea mostly slipped quietly into civilian life, not pausing for parades or other recognition. Many Vietnam veterans, the colonel noted, had it worse — criticism and catcalls.
Recent American returnees, he said, generally have received warm welcomes home.
"You can argue about the mission," Brewer said. "But how the American people treat those soldiers once they come home is so critical in how they deal with what they saw and what they did."
Assisted by Petrich, president of the New Cassel Foundation, Brewer approached all 32 of the military veterans on stage and shook their hands. They each received a commemorative coin, called a "challenge coin."
And then taps was played.
Relatives and others mingled with the honorees, enjoying cookies and refreshments. People saw old photos of the veterans. A few stories were told from long ago.
Elroy Lieb was mostly quiet, but Norma Jean recalled afterward that their first date was on a historic date — Dec. 7, 1941, the day that lives in infamy because of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. (The couple saw a movie that Sunday, "A Yank in the R.A.F.," starring Tyrone Power and Betty Grable.)
The attack drew America into the war, and Elroy himself would fight in the South Pacific. He survived malaria and getting wounded three times.
He was among about 680,000 Americans wounded in WWII. About 416,000 died, including 291,000 battle deaths.
As Memorial Day weekend arrives, Americans prepare to honor the fallen from all wars — and to salute the old soldiers still with us who survived war and so much more.


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Quick Take
- A large group of Wall Street firms is getting behind a new crypto exchange
- ErisX, which is seeking regulatory approval to list futures tied to bitcoin, ether, bitcoin cash, and litecoin, announced it closed a fundraising round
- TD Ameritrade, DRW, and Virtu Financial are among the Wall Street heavy hitters backing the venture
Brokerage giant TD Ameritrade, a slew of high-speed traders, and a long list of Wall Street firms are getting behind a brand new market for crypto called ErisX, the firm announced Wednesday. The venture, which is being led by trading veteran Thomas Chippas, would provide a place for individuals and institutions to trade cryptocurrencies and derivatives tied to digital assets, according to a news release put out by the firm.
Chippas, previously head of quantitative execution at Citigroup, left his previous role to build ErisX in recent months, according to a spokeswoman. The goal of the platform is to offer a wide range of physically delivered futures for bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum and litecoin. First, however, it will also offer a spot market for crypto trading. ErisX is a revamp of derivatives exchange Eris Exchange, which launched in 2010 and failed to gain traction.
The firm expects spot trading of cryptos to begin in Q2 of 2019. Trading of its planned derivatives products is pending regulatory approval. The firm holds a DCM, or designated market contracts, which could give it a leg-up over other crypto trading platforms.
Chippas, in an interview with The Block, declined to say exactly how much the firm has raised. Over 25 people are on the project's team.
"In our opinion there is no lack of interest in building out markets for people wishing to trade digital assets and there is plenty of space for people to come in with a regulated exchange and clearing house," Chippas said in a phone interview.
Big name backers
TD Ameritrade, a broker that currently offers clients access to bitcoin futures trading on CME and Cboe Global Markets, is the best known name behind ErisX. Others include trading giants DRW, Virtu Financial, and Susquehanna International Group. The firm's long list of backers also includes venture capital firms such as Digital Currency Group, Nex Opportunities and CMT Digital. "ErisX will eliminate many of the impediments to institutional adoption and usher in a new wave of market participants," Don Wilson, founder of DRW, said in a news release.
To be sure, the path to ErisX's launch announcement has not been entirely smooth, according to one source, who said the project has been in the works since the beginning of the year.
Still, in an interview with The Block, TD Ameritrade's JB Mackenzie, managing director of forex and futures, said interest in digital currencies has persisted despite the bear market. "We expect we will have customers interested in participating," Mackenzie said. "The digital asset economy has been developing so much over the last nine months and investors are crying for a regulated, transparent platform."
Cboe Global Markets and CME Group, notably, launched their own bitcoin futures markets in December 2017. Cboe also has a futures product for ether ready, but is waiting for regulatory clearance before it goes live with it.
Bakkt rival
Bakkt, the cryptocurrency platform announced in August by Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has similar intentions to offer a trading platform for physically delivered futures for bitcoin. Elsewhere, Seed CX is aiming to launch a platform aimed at institutions for bitcoin and crypto derivatives trading.
Insiders told The Block that the new venture could serve as a serious competitor to Bakkt.
"I think it's fair to say that this is shaping up to be Bakkt's biggest competition," one insider said.
"It's a smart team and it's smart how they structured it," another insider said.
Still, Bakkt is working alongside two of the largest retailers in the world, Starbucks and Microsoft, and it could have a first-mover advantage.
If you have more information relevant to this story, please confidentially reach out to Frank Chaparro at [email protected]
This post has been updated to include more information about Eris Exchange, the precursor to ErisX.


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SM Energy Announces Closing of Exchange Offer for $400 Million of Its 6 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2023
SM Energy Announces Closing of Exchange Offer for $400 Million of Its 6 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2023
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SM Energy Company (NYS: SM) today announces the closing of its offer to exchange $400 million of its 6 1/2% Senior Notes due 2023, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Exchange Notes"), for $400 million of its outstanding 6 1/2% Senior Notes due 2023, which were issued on June 29, 2012, in a private placement (the "Original Notes").
The exchange offer expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 29, 2012, with $400 million in aggregate principal amount of the Original Notes having been validly tendered in exchange for an equal amount of Exchange Notes.
This press release is not an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of such securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. A registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the exchange offer was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2012. The exchange offer was made only pursuant to the exchange offer documents that were distributed to holders of the Original Notes, including the prospectus dated September 28, 2012, and the related letter of transmittal.
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There is a rivalry between Ottawa and Toronto that doesn't make much sense to outsiders. I hadn't expected to see it played out though as part of the Canadian Tulip Festival.
Ottawa is the national capital. Toronto, five times as large is the provincial capital. Toronto thinks it is the centre of the universe. Ottawa is known as the town that fun forgot.
The competition between their sporting teams is more intense. In hockey Toronto has won the Battle of Ontario in the playoffs in the last 15 years or so. In football, it is Ottawa that has the championship ring.
Because of its size Toronto dominates when it comes to arts and culture – but the funding comes from Ottawa. And Ottawa usually scores better on quality of life surveys.
I just didn't expect the rivalry to play out in the tulip beds.


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Well so it makes your breath a little stinky! Garlic positively impacts your overall health and wellbeing. Why is garlic so stinky? Garlic's strong flavor can be attributed to the same property that makes it healthy for your body! The compound responsible for garlic's disease-fighting abilities is allicin, which can also be found (but in smaller amounts) in some white vegetables and onions.
Garlic has been used as a healing herb for thousands of years, given to slaves building pyramids in ancient Egypt, by whom the herb was considered sacred. In the Middle Ages, garlic was used to ward off diseases and plague, known everywhere for its health-bearing properties. During the 6th century BC, garlic was introduced to India by migrating peoples and began being utilized for medicinal purposes. In modern day culture, garlic is grown all over the world, and is used for both its unique and powerful taste in the cuisines around the world, as well as its health properties recognized by people worldwide.
The allicin in garlic can only be obtained when fresh garlic is mashed or chopped and exposed to air for a few minutes. This means that the properties of garlic powder do not have the same healthy benefits as garlic that is obtained fresh. So make the trip to your grocery store and buy fresh heads (also called "bulbs") of garlic; they will last for months on a countertop outside of your fridge. You can mince or pulverize the garlic into your next recipe, and then experience the powerful health benefits it has for you and your family.
Along with being a great flavoring in most of your favorite dishes, garlic is also a powerful therapeutic herb. The properties of allicin can help lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol and is heart healthy for its ability to reduce blood clotting. Garlic is a natural antibiotic that works fantastic against combating fungal infections. Garlic has the power to stimulate your immune system through antibacterial and antiviral effects.


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A Peek At Packing Process
July 1 2002
Smart research from an innovative Auckland company is helping fruit packers reduce human error, giving better management practices in orchards and an all-round better deal for consumers.
Istari Systems has created a Quality Assurance software package that aims to identify and eliminate human error, by automating how fruit is analysed for selection or rejection in packhouses. So far, apples and kiwifruit are coming under electronic scrutiny; with the software providing not only better statistical analysis of collected data but also the ability to trace defined reject fruit back to individual orchard blocks.
The research was helped with a $36,000 grant from Technology New Zealand's Grants for Private Sector Research and Development (GPSRD) scheme. According to marketing spokesperson, Karen Lawton, it is one in a line of on-going research projects which will look at extending the company's expertise in supply chain management systems for the horticultural industry.
"We've developed a system that has win-win benefits all round and the feedback from apple and kiwifruit packhouses in several sites in Hawkes Bay and the Bay of Plenty indicates they have significantly improved their sorter performance analysis," she says.
Ms Lawton says this means packhouses can determine which workers are making wrong decisions on rejecting fruit by tracking back rejects to specific grading positions and analysing the accuracy of grading. The system allows for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the sorter's performance.
"Orchardists will ultimately getting a better deal, because the system provides accurate information on the type of defects being produced on a particular orchard or block which will in turn allow them to take remedial action- whether it is in nutrition, pest control or picking. Consumers will also notice the end result, with fruit of a consistent quality."
The research was a natural extension of Istari's growing competence in the post-harvest horticulture sector, based on its specialty in supply chain management systems.
The two crops (apples
and kiwifruit) were evaluated quite separately because of
the different reject analysis rules between ENZA and ZESPRI,
with apple packers also wanting to extend the defect
analysis to other parameters, tracking internal
characteristics such as starch, brix and pressure.
Ms Lawton says the Technology New Zealand grant allowed Istari to attempt more R&D than they would have otherwise, providing essential cash injection for the three year-old company. "We had a number of technical difficulties, with the main one working out how to interface with existing sizer software and electronic equipment, while creating a cost-effective means of collecting information about sorter performance that would fit seamlessly into existing packhouse systems."
Industry input helped in the development, and Istari also works closely with industry bodies to ensure system design is in line with proposed new standards.
Istari Systems Ltd has also developed a Carton Management System, which has been installed in several Australian sites. The company is heavily involved in further software for supply chain management within the kiwifruit industry including EAN labelling and bin management and tracking systems.


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picked up my tablet pen yesterday for the first time in months
i have this sketch in my bookmarks and i look at it like every other day. i should draw more like this
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I just posted a tutorial on the Bolter and Chainsword forums on painting a Death Guard model using primarily washes. Check it out here.
I'll skip the boring middle parts and go straight to the finished product. You can thank me later!
Painting this model was more fun that I thought it would be. Its going to be hard to concentrate on finishing those weak fleshed Imperial Guard so that I can start on some real models, like the Plague Marines!
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In an overview of the South African film industry's performance in 2010, the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) finds, among other developments, that in spite of the gloom surrounding the SABC, feature film production doubled in a single year.
The South African feature film industry appears to have reached a tipping point over the past year, which is indicated by the tripling of entries in this category for consideration in the annual South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas), which take place in February each year, from six in 2009 to 18 in 2010. This increase in the number of films eligible for nomination is a direct result of the unprecedented increase in the number of films being produced in the country considering that not all feature films submit applications for nomination. The reasons for this increase are two-fold.
On the one hand the impact of the continuing crisis at the public service broadcaster, annually responsible for commissioning approximately R1-billion in independent original programming, can be considered a major factor. The financial woes at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) resulted in a steep decline in such commissions, the loss of hundreds of jobs and the closing down of production companies. The surviving companies have increasingly had to turn towards feature film development and production as well as non-commissioned documentary development and production.
On the other hand, the amendments to the South African Film and Television Production and Co-production Incentive and the Location Film and Television Production Incentive and their efficient administration by the Department of Trade and Industry have resulted in a massive stimulus to economic activity in the sector.
This is demonstrated by a decrease in the ratio of provisional certificates issued against the number of productions which confirmed commencement of principal photography and or claimed from the incentive. In the 2009/2010 financial year as many as a third of projects granted provisional certificates failed to confirm commencement of principal photography or claim against the rebate. So, in spite of the gloom surrounding the SABC, feature film production, which has been stuck at around nine films per annum for almost a decade, doubled in one single year.
However, the number of documentaries produced over the same period declined with the SABC the main commissioner of films in this category. In spite of this setback, there has been an increase in the number of feature-length documentaries aimed at theatrical release. Titles such as My Hunter's Heart, The Battle for Johannesburg, The Cradock Four and Surfing Soweto battled to come to fruition with the limited funds available for documentary production from the NFVF and a variety of other equity and angel financiers.
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Two of these films debuted at the Durban International Film Festival to critical acclaim. These films all then went on to engage audiences at Encounters and the Tri-Continents festivals. However, documentary filmmakers will continue to struggle as a result of the world recession and a decline in funding by a number of international funders and broadcasters. Theatrical distribution also remains a challenge for South African distributors as documentaries continue to attract niche audiences.
The prospects for theatrical fiction film are much more positive even though the offerings over the past year represented a mixed bag of genres, stylistic approaches and audience appeal. Between January and August 14 South African titles were released theatrically garnering 10% or R50-million of box office revenues of achieved by all releases during this period. This represents a massive increase in the South African share of box office from 0.8% on average between 1994 and 2008 to 10% in 2010, with the numbers still climbing.
The year began with the release of Skin, a UK-South African official co-production which was distributed by the New Ventures department of the NFVF as a pilot to test the waters for new thinking in distribution. In spite of fairly pessimistic forecasts, this apartheid-era story based on the life Sandra Laing, who was born black into a white Afrikaans family, found an audience with respectable box office returns on a limited print release.
The year kicked off with the annual Saftas celebrating the highest achievements in film and television production by giving first time director, Oliver Hermanus, the award for best director and his film Shirley Adams the Safta for best picture. This harrowing story of a mother's struggle to give her son a reason for living after being reduced to quadriplegia by a gangster's bullet garnered the best actress award for its lead, Denise Newman. These awards followed hot on the heels of the film's similar achievements at the 2009 edition of Durban International Film Festival. Inexplicably, its theatrical release was delayed until August 2010 after all the hype had subsided resulting in a poor box office performance for this NFVF-funded project.
However, the year's box office was dominated by South African comedies, starting with Jozi, a collaboration between Video Vision and Tom Pictures. This story of a sitcom scriptwriter who had lost his sense of humour achieved modest numbers. This was followed in quick succession by White Lion, a fantasy starring John Kani and shot on HD which had disappointing numbers in spite of the high production values and the great special effects. Video Vision followed with the release of Outrageous, a concert film of South African stand-up comics along the lines of The Kings of Comedy.
Jakhalsdans by Darryl Roodt, I Now Pronounce You Black and White, Bakgat 2, Liefling and Die Ongelooflike Avonture van Hanna Hokeom did fierce competition, but none could do the numbers of the latest Leon Schuster film. Schucks Tshabala's Survival Guide to South Africa, released in time for the South African Fifa Soccer World Cup, took 81% of box office revenues garnered by SA titles on 110 prints. Indigenous Film Distribution, which cornered the market with this year's comedies in the first year of its operations, accounted for 90% of South African revenues at the box office.
Watch the trailer for Schucks Tshabala's Survival Guide to South Africa:
Of course there are lessons to be learned by the producers of those films which did not attract the expected audiences for fare that was dominated in release patterns by dramas. South African audiences are voting with their pockets and saying quite clearly that it's not enough for subject matter and stylistic approaches to be unique and important to the national discourse about who we are as a nation; films also have to provide entertainment and a modicum of escape from the harshness of daily life.
The year ends with the Rogue Star Pictures comedy, Spud, based on the book by Johan van de Ruit about the coming-of-age adventures of a young boy at a private boarding school in the early 1990s, which has garnered R6-million in the first two weeks of its release.
Not to so happily, industry was dismayed by the announcement that the chief executive officer of the NFVF, Eddie Mbalo, would step down from the helm of the organisation in March 2011 marking the end of a remarkable contribution to the rebirth of the South African feature film industry. However, Mbalo leaves in the wake of a successful bid by the institution to Treasury to increase its annual allocation to the NFVF to run its operations and programmes.


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Q: What is Sleep Apnea?
A: Apnea means stoppage or cessation of breathing that occurs during sleep. Typically cessation of breathing for two consecutive breaths or 10 seconds is considered significant from sleep perspective.
Q: How many types of Sleep Apnea are there?
A: Three varieties of Sleep Apnea are noted:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA,
- Central Sleep Apnea or CSA,
- Mixed Sleep or Complex Sleep Apnea that has elements of central and obstructive apnea.
Q: How does Obstructive Sleep Apnea occur?
A: OSA is the most common type of sleep apnea in the US. It occurs due to obstruction or blockage of the upper air passage (not the lungs or voice box) by soft tissue in the back of the throat (the nasopharynx and the hypopharynx). Typically the uvula, soft palate, tonsils or tongue will collapse into the back of the throat during deep, especially REM, sleep and in supine position caused moderate to severe obstruction. During the obstruction episode, the level of oxygen in the body drops to below normal and this increases stress on all parts of the body especially the brain and heart.
Q: How do I know if my spouse, partner or I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
A: Typically the first sign of OSA is snoring. If you or your partner notices that you stop breathing during sleep or appear to be gasping or choking during sleep and wake up with a gasp, then most likely you have OSA. There may be arousals from sleep as well and you will not feel well rested and perhaps have day time sleepiness or early morning headaches. Children with OSA may suffer from ADHD.
Q: What are the health risks of OSA?
A: Many scientific studies have shown that moderate to severe sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks and heart disease, strokes, accidents, memory impairment, loss of concentration due to lack of sleep, increased risk of work related accidents especially when using machinery. Some driving accidents are known to be caused by drivers that fall asleep at he wheel when driving due to untreated OSA. Also OSA increases the risks of diabetes and impotence. Some studies indicate that the relative risk of heart problems and stroke is increased 5-7 times in individuals with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Therefore the condition is a significant health hazard with long term consequences to the individual, family and society.
Q: What does Dr Khetarpal call this disease?
A: He calls it a "ticking time bomb". The effects of the condition, if left untreated, slowly accumulate unnoticed until they cause severe problems over years. However, the most encouraging message is that that with appropriate treatment and the individual taking a proactive and a personal responsible approach for their own treatment these effects on the heart, brain and body can be reversed, sometimes in their entirety.
Q: How does OSA get treated?
A: In general, there are four major treatment approaches:
- Weight loss in overweight individuals is critical in improving the condition and sometimes even reversing it in its entirety.
- Using a CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure device every night for more than 6 hours.
- Surgery, including nasal surgery to improve airway and CPAP compliance, palate and tonsil surgery or UPPP or palatoplasty or tongue-jaw surgery to advance the tongue forward or shrink the back of the tongue (radiofrequency ablation), have all shown benefit. Newer procedures such as hypoglossal nerve stimulator placement have also shown improvement but have not gone mainstream yet. In the well selected patient, a cure is possible with surgery. Advancing the maxilla and mandible, called MMA (maxillomandibular advancement) has shown greater than 90% success in some studies.
- Using an oral appliance, called OAT (oral appliance therapy) every night that advances the lower jaw forward and thereby the tongue forward and increases space in the back of the throat. This device is custom made for you after taking impressions of the teeth.
Q: How does CPAP work?
A: CPAP is a device that provides continuous positive pressure to your nose and throat during sleep. You will be fitted with a face or a nasal mask during your sleep study and provided with a device that generates positive pressure at a fixed pressure or an auto-PAP that generates variable pressure depending on the degree of obstruction. This must be used at least 6 hours every night or during sleep and at least 5 days during the week to be effective. Because the tissues in the back of the throat collapse to cause blockage or apnea, CPAP or auto-PAP open that air passage with positive pressure at the time of inspiration or breathing air in. This opens up the air passage and eliminates the apnea.
Q: What if I do not want a CPAP or do not tolerate it?
A: In this case, depending on severity of your OSA, surgery or oral appliance may be the other options. One such surgery is radiofrequency ablation or RFA of the tongue base that can be performed in the office under local anesthesia and IV sedation or IV anesthesia. Ask Dr Khetarpal about RFA ablation. One or more RFA treatments may be necessary to improve your OSA.
Q: Can surgery or RFA help me get rid of my CPAP device?
A: Sleep apnea surgery should improve your OSA but there is no guarantee of cure. In some individuals, it is possible that the improvement is sufficient to eliminate a need for CPAP.
Q: Why choose Dr Khetarpal for your Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
A: Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition that results from blockage of the upper air passage and is essentially the domain of ENT specialists. Dr Khetarpal is one of few surgeons in Texas performing RFA in his office. He belongs to a small group of ENT doctors or Otolaryngologists that is also Board Certified in Sleep Medicine besides being Board Certified in Otolaryngology-Head Neck and Facial Plastic Surgery. He has experience with all types of surgical procedures with Obstructive Sleep Apnea including tongue-jaw surgery.
To learn more about our Sleep Apnea Services, please contact us at email@example.com to schedule an appointment.


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The sleepy town of Carpinteria is located only a few miles south of the city of Santa Barbara. Its state beach is a mile-long stretch of soft, white sand, with an incredibly popular campground directly across from the waves that crash upon the shore. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the beach. This is due to the protection of the snowy plover, a shorebird that is threatened by dogs even if yours is an extremely good boy!
That being said, there are a lot of fun activities for you and your dog to enjoy at the state beach and campground. Separating the beach from the campground is a large, wide-open field and picnic area. You and your dog can enjoy the open space and take refuge from the sun underneath one of the many strategically planted park trees. Restrooms, fresh water, barbeque pits, and picnic tables are all available for public use throughout the day, making this a popular destination for families and large groups.
The beach and campsites are managed by California State Parks, and there are fees for reserving campsites and parking at the campgrounds. Parking along the side street is metered and available for anyone seeking to use the park between the campsites and the beach. The rules regarding dogs are mainly in place in the interest of protecting the beach habitat and environment.
Some of these rules include keeping your dog on a 6-foot leash at all times. At night, they will need to be either with you in the tent or resting in a vehicle. As a courtesy to all seeking to use the campgrounds and beach, you should also plan on bringing your own poop bags to pick up after your dog.
If you find yourself headed north to Santa Barbara, you might like to pull off into Carpinteria and discover a whole new getaway destination. Although not the beach to swim and sprint through the sand with your dog, this beach is still an amazing place to soak up the sun, take your mind off of things, and relax.


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3 Tips for Styling the Whole Family:
- When coordinating looks for the whole family put together a color story. You don't all have to wear the same color, but the colors you choose should coordinate be balanced.
- Start with one family member and work from there. We chose to make Mom the star of the show with a pretty floral dress and used it as the inspiration for the colors and styles of the rest of the family.
- You don't have to buy all new pieces. Use what you already have and only add in new pieces that tie it all together, like a layering piece or new earring. Keep in mind you will will want your family to be able to wear these pieces again.
Use these looks for inspiration and if you'd like help shopping to refresh your look for Spring, I'd love to work with you! To view styling packages visit www.tannyab.com
Premier Amour Floral Maxi Dress, JCPenney, $44.99
Thalia Sodi Sued Jacket, Macy's, $26.86
Madewell Curved Tassel Earring, Nordstrom, $28
We LOVE florals for Spring for obvious reasons. What is great about this dress is that it has a variety of colors to pull from that will serve as the inspiration for the rest of the family. We chose a faux suede jacket in a shorter length to balance the dress and provide a unexpected element.
**Pro tip: When choosing a leather-like jacket, a lighter brown will serve you for more seasons than the typical black.
If you buy only one new thing to refresh an outfit you already own, consider a great pair of earrings. These tassel earrings are cute, trendy, and a pop of color that draws attention to your smiling face!
Camden Linen Shirt, Banana Republic, $64.50
Emerson Straight Short, Banana Republic, $69.50
Bar III Toby Sneaker, Macy's, $58.99
This linen blend shirt will be light enough for Dad to wear all through our warmer weather. It is also light enough to layer under a blazer or jacket for work.
While we love these slim navy shorts, he could easily wear a pair of good fitting chinos if it is a bit on the chilly side.
** Pro Tip: Don't forget the 'no show' socks for the sneakers!
Jersey Shirt, H&M, $12.99
Chino Short,H&M,$12.99
Padded Bomber Jacket, H&M, $29.99
Your son will thank you for putting him in pieces he will be comfortable in all day long. A jersey shirt, shorts, and a bomber jacket will mean that he won't be complaining and pulling on his clothes and you might even get a real smile out of him!
We chose pieces that are easy care and inexpensive but don't slack in the style department. You little man will be casually cool!
Ruffle Trimmed Blouse, H&M, $12.99
Lace Skirt, H&M, $14.99
Cat & Jack Kiera Ballet Flat, Target, $16.99
Styling little girls is my personal favorite! But as much as I love fancy dresses, the casual clothes offered in stores like H&M are so cute, it makes my little heart sing.
Blush tones pair so well with navy and the subtle details of the ruffle or the eyelet lace are girly without being pretty pink princess.


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Tomorrow I take the plunge.
The FiftyWordStories.com Store is now online, and the first two products (Fifty-Word Stories: Volume One in print and ebook) have been posted, but tomorrow I'll flip the switch and begin allowing purchases.
How well is this going to go over? I honestly have no idea. I have a few personal goals and targets for how many copies I think I can sell, but I'm keeping my expectations pretty low. To be honest, I've just had a lot of fun putting the book together and setting the store up, even though it's been a lot of long, hard work. The task has, in many ways, been its own reward. As long as that continues to be the case, any actual sales I make will be pure gravy.
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Kids, Tablets, and ADHD: What's the Connection?
I remember the days when we had an Apple LC computer (remember those?) with a silly game about settling out west on our computer in the lobby. As a staff we debated if the computer was really a good things for kids to keep them occupied versus interacting as they sat and waited for their counseling appointments. We would prefer kids to be talking or reading every time. But, that old computer in the corner was like a magnet. They'd climb into the wagon and do their best to avoid rocks and outlaws coming after them on their trek west. They were happy, quiet, and focused on that small pixelated screen.
Today, at any given hour, you will find a handful of kids sitting quietly in our lobby. A few are playing with the giant dollhouse, but most are holding some type of gadget. They're engrossed in Minecraft or Instagram, depending on their age. And those ages are anywhere from 5 to 18, with parents thrown into the mix. It is unusual today for someone to sit for an hour in silence or even with a book. The gadget is the focus of most of their attention…and, according to this article, possibly the problem with it, as well.
This summer, don't fall into the temptation of using that computer to babysit too often. At times, it's inevitable. And your child will potentially push for it more often than not. Don't give in. Send him out into the backyard to play. Help her find a book to grow her imagination and create a spot under a tree to read. Go outside with them. Swim. Play. Focus on each other and how to grow and learn and play without the use of gadgets.


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Here is a little about our Tippit Dental Group team! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to our dental office.
Dr. Roddy Castells
Dr. Castells grew up in Sugar Land and graduated from Clements High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Biochemistry. After college, Dr. Castells earned his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry before joining a private practice in Austin. Dr. Castells then relocated back to the Houston area and joined the Tippit Dental Group.
Dr. Castells is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society. He has a passion for learning and trains to stay current with the latest techniques and materials in dentistry today by taking numerous continuing education courses throughout the year. He has a dedication to his patients and feels that the patient always comes first.
In his free time, Dr. Castells enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors.


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What is a chapter under Indiana Farmers Union?
A chapter consists of ten or more Indiana Farmers Union members. Within a chapter, we will hold at least one organized meeting a year, and we will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer for the chapter. We then can do as much or as little as we would like through the chapter. Want to hold regular potlucks for networking and promotion of our farms and food systems? We can do that. Want to start businesses, co-ops, or establish annual events or female farmer conferences under the chapter? We can do that. As an official chapter under Indiana Farmers Union, we can petition the state union to receive funds in order to hold and organize such events. We also can fundraise and host our own events to network, learn, and share ideas. We can start beginning farmer scholarship programs. We can kick off an "Indiana Farmers Union Leading Ladies" annual award to celebrate one female farmer or food system worker who is outstanding in her field each year. We can guide, support, and encourage one another to run for offices and other leadership positions. The answer is: As a female farmer chapter under Indiana Farmers Union, we can do as much as we want. Spread the word and come out to our first meeting on Jan. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Indianapolis City Market's Platform conference room.
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ARM launches new technology, will foster development of driverless cars
ARM has launched DynamIQ technology which is being seen as a monumental shift in multi-core microarchitecture for the industry and the foundation for future ARM Cortex-A processors. The flexibility and versatility of DynamIQ will redefine the multi-core experience across a greater range of devices from edge to cloud across a secure, common platform.
DynamIQ technology will be pervasive in our cars, our homes, and of course our smartphones as well as countless other connected devices where machine learning is applied to the zettabytes of data they generate – both within the cloud and at the device level – advancing AI for a more natural and intuitive user experience.
DynamIQ brings greater levels of responsiveness for ADAS solution and increased safety capabilities which will enable partners to build ASIL-D compliant systems for safe operation under failure conditions.


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The Chelsea Square Conservancy of The General Theological Seminary will once again host its annual Garden Party, Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Garden Party is a wonderful opportunity for the General community and our neighbors to meet, mingle, and enjoy Chelsea Square. Light refreshments are served. Please follow this link to RSVP.
Chelsea Square Conservancy is dedicated to maintaining the grounds of the Close. As the landscaping needs on the Close are greater than resources available in the Seminary's operating budget, the Conservancy was founded in 1987 to aid in the preservation of our unique environs. This year's event will honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Willoughby Newton (1925-2015), whose stewardship was instrumental in establishing the Chelsea Square Conservancy.


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You can see the love between them in the looks they give each other. I loved when the groomsman said in his speech "I knew it was going to happen. If this didn't happen, I was going to give up on love." Wow! That says so much about the impact their love has made on their family and friends.
And on a side note, I am so in love with the white dance floor! It looked gorgeous that night and really shines in the video!
- Ashley
Ceremony Venue: More Than Conquerors Faith Church Reception Venue: The Historic Avon Theater Photographer: J&M Photography and Design Coordinator: Royal Finishes Event & Catering Company Florist: MarSche Le Delightful Creations Cater: The Yellow Bicycle/The Fish Market Bride & Groom Cakes: Just "J" Catering Make-up Artist: Porcelain & Pink DJ: DJ C Dubb


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We love this simple advice from Flow Magazine (which we also love). Maybe not the bit about pulling your shoulders back - that's a myth about good posture - but all the rest is ace.
We KNOW that our happiness is about how we relate to our world much more than what the world is actually doing around us. But we also all need a lot of reminding...(click the image to enlarge it)
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The innovative design of Cavo creates a low-profile silhouette that hugs the wall while providing the perfect home for a flat panel TV and a sound bar speaker. The brilliant combination of this striking cabinet and a sound bar will transform any home theater experience within a compact footprint. The open sound bar platform allows for full sound dispersion and the enclosed areas keep components protected and out of sight.
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BBaF Podcast Episode 40: Cognac Pt. 2
Listen to Episode 40: Cognac Pt. 2″ For this week's Bit by a Fox Podcast we are continuing on to Part 2 of our Cognac series. Last month, I had the great honor of visiting the Cognac region in the Southwest of France at the very start of harvest season. It was truly a magical […]


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Idle no more and get a tune-up. The running engine is just burning gas — wasting money — if the car is idling. Efficiency is lost if the car hasn't had a regular tune-up and thus gas mileage could be pretty lousy.
I Homes – The I Homes is a newly launched a residential project in AMR Infrastructure. The project is located at Greater Noida and offers 1 BHK apartments of varying sizes of 390 sq ft and 550 sq ft. The apartments are fully furnished with double bed, mattresses, pillow, air-conditioner, fridge, food, processor, cable connection, LCD, designer light fitting, designer light fitting, equipped kitchen and such. The project also comes along with facilities that include club facilities, swimming pool, gymnasium and children sports facility.
A clean-running engine will not only use less fuel, but will pump fewer emissions out the tailpipe. Maintain regular tune-ups and oil changes for your car. A properly tuned-up engine always runs more efficiently and wastes less fuel.
There are numerous brands of ductless systems. I have install most of the most common units Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, LG and Goodman. There are others. It is definitely a growing market and lots of manufacturers are making them now. This is good as a consumer; it will keep the equipment costs down. From my experience they are all basically the same. It's more important to find a good contractor to do the work than to focus on brand. You need to find the right set up for your home and get it installed.
Another way to help your pet this summer is by getting him to stay inside the house or where there is shade. Summer wind can be hot and damp. If your pet is outside, the wind will surely touch his skin and cause some unpleasant feeling. However, if the pet is covered by shade, the sun will not directly hit his skin and so as the wind. It will also be better if you decide to take your pet inside the house. You may have your electric fan or air conditioner on, and your pet can surely appreciate the cooling effect it can give to his body.
It will be very difficult to turn off the conditioning system in the summer. You need to turn it on all day to make you feel comfortable in your place. This condition will increase the electricity bills. You need to make an efficiency to reduce the expense. This article will tell your several ways to cut your bill.
Some home improvement projects are necessary to create additional living space or change the use or current living space. Maybe a new baby is on the way and you want to add a nursery or you want to turn the family room that you don't use into a bigger kitchen.
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To increase the value proposition of a business, you must do something cheaper, or do it better. The proliferation of ETFs and robo-advisors has perpetuated a painful competition to lower fees and has created an element of commoditization in products and services. Therefore, the value proposition as an investment manager is becoming more and more difficult to demonstrate.
So how will you improve your value proposition? Cheaper, or better?
At Harvest, we can't help you win the race to the bottom in fees but we do believe it's still possible for investment managers to differentiate themselves. One powerful way to do so is with digital content marketing. In 2018, this will no longer be a luxury, but a necessity in raising assets. For asset managers and advisors alike, Harvest was built to facilitate this idea.
As it relates to improving your firm's value proposition, attribution reporting is the most critical element for superior content marketing. No longer just a tool to measure the drivers within a portfolio, it is also crucial to understanding what content is resonating with your audience.
This is more important than ever because financial services has always been a relationship-oriented business. That's unlikely to change, but the ways in which investors expect to engage in a relationship have rapidly evolved due to digital technology. Most businesses are struggling to respond, not just financial services providers. In fact, less than 20% of American businesses are quantifiably good at delivering customer experiences despite universal agreement that superior experiences can differentiate a company from its rivals, according to recent study published by the Harvard Business Review.
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HBR concludes that high performers are more likely to use agile methods, cloud and big data services, and extensible APIs to harness huge volumes of data from disparate sources. This is a radical departure from the days of factsheets and dense PowerPoint decks. Fortunately, Harvest's engine can serve as the first step for an investment manager to deliver better customer experiences, or as a compliment to your existing efforts.
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Announcements: July 12, 2017
VBS Pool Party Everyone is invited to attend the VBS Pool Party on Saturday, July 15 from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Jeff Aquatic Center on Middle Road. This will be a great opportunity to interact with parents whose children have attended VBS. The church will provide pizza. Antioch Offering Sunday, July 23rd, we will be taking up a special offering called the Antioch Offerin...Keep Reading


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The purpose of this class was to create a brochure for the South Australian Country Women's Association. The brochure was to attract younger women to the cause, which is dominated by a more mature-aged population of women.
The brochure is to include the important details, as well as pictures that offer no illusion as to what joining the SACWA entails. It is also to include the SACWA logo.
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Other than feeling like the ending was incredibly rushed, I was happy overall. It was a nice way to bring the series to an end without confusing anyone, without giving any false hopes, or most importantly, boring anyone with a ton of dialogue, especially when endings should be less talking and more doing. It was a nice round way of bringing The Shadow to a close. Dynamite has really impressed me in the last year, and I'm happy to say that it looks like they'll keep on chugging away with the same gusto that they've recently acquired. Forgive me if I sound ill-informed, but I don't see this being the complete end for the character, however. There is way too much history there, and there is way too much talent out there to neglect bringing The Shadow back to print. I doubt that this "final issue" really marks the end of the legacy that this character has brought to the comic book industry. The Zombie Queen and her followers have finally taken the city. And it doesn't look like they are going to go down without a fight. Unfortunately, this fight will have to be fought with a little more firepower than the Shadow possesses on his own. The Shadow is going to have to call on his entire army to gather enough strength to take this evil down for good. The city must be saved, and the Shadow has a plan.
I've always felt like the Shadow's dialogue has been extremely corny. You tend to get that, though with anything from the pulp genre. I'm not a huge fan of it, but I still kind of stick around just because of the quality of the series as a whole. If that's not a positive review, I don't know what is. The good thing about this script specifically is that it isn't a wordy one. I mentioned in the intro that there should be less talking and more doing during finale type stories like this one, and I believe that wholeheartedly. So this is a good thing.
Now the art is the real superstar in this book. Giovanni Timpano definitely should have been the regular artist on this entire series. Seeing what he's been able to do on this book makes me wonder why it took so long to get him here in the first place. I don't understand how the comic book industry works as much as I'd like to, but I'd at least like to think that I know talent when I see it.
Although I am happy with the end, I'm not really happy, or ecstatic. It was pretty good. The whole rushed feeling is really hard for me to get over. I get the impression that more care could have gone into the finale of the book. I don't know if that was talent just slacking off (I doubt it), or if there was pressure from somewhere else to get this book done and in the archive. Who knows? But I will admit that I would have liked to see another issue or two here at the end. At least one.
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According to a news release, the new governance offering provides customized alerts, views, and reports, bringing together relevant class action and proxy voting information, including payment and filing data, information on top holdings, key criteria for analysis, and access to commonly used industry reference sites.
The company said the new offering was the latest in a series of similar products giving clients a variety of decision-support tools and querying and search capabilities via a secure, online information delivery platform.
"The ability to utilize one integrated dashboard to stay on top of all activities related to corporate governance provides increased efficiency for our customers," said Patrick Centanni, executive vice president and head of global product management for State Street, in the announcement.


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last month my friend Chelsea over at feel&flourish and i reunited for old times sake and shot a wedding together. it was so fun to dance and get inspired like the good days! we spent a couple days just hanging out around her apartment and checking out great cold brew coffee on tap. we even visited the art museum around the corner. there were lots of snuggles from bonnie and her kitties and lots of laughs and instagramming. and let me just tell you, there was a lot of really good food too. chelsea is a great cook (she should share more of that on her blog!) and i ate way more than i should have. she is a champ at breakfast and i could go some of her cooking right now! thanks for your hospitality boo! hopefully it wont be another year before i make it back to norfolk again!
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Rebel Heart (Madonna), 12x12, Oil on Canvas
Rebel Heart (Madonna), 12x12, Oil on Canvas
This is an original oil painting of the pop icon Madonna on a 12x12 square canvas. This is hand painted pop art, not a print or giclee. This is a magnificent art work for the home, office or retail space. Buy it for yourself or gift it to your favorite art connoisseur. This is an original Matt Pecson art work. Order now to guarantee availability.
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Brady Ellingson isn't the only member of Iowa's 2017-18 team who's departing the program -- today Iowa also announced that Ahmad Wagner was granted a release from the Iowa basketball program to "explore college football opportunities." Really:
Ahmad Wagner Granted Release to Pursue Football: https://t.co/6HEjLeAQVs // #Hawkeyes— Iowa Basketball (@IowaHoops) March 20, 2018
Ahmad has been a tremendous teammate and an absolute joy to coach the past three seasons. I have no doubt that he will be successful in his pursuit of playing football." Fran McCaffery pic.twitter.com/X7KA1KPsxD
Basketball players leaving to play football is not the most typical change, but in Wagner's case it does make some sense. He was a prospect in basketball and football coming out of high school, but wanted to play basketball. But he had an offer from Kentucky to play football and reportedly Ohio State was interested in him late in the process as well. And as anyone who's watched him play basketball over the last three years can attest, he certainly has a body-type that suggests he could be an effective football player.
Thankful for all of the wonderful experiences I had here! The relationships I built will last a lifetime pic.twitter.com/JPRp8sSjFP— Ahmad Wagner (@Ahmad_Wagner) March 20, 2018
As for where that will be... TBD. Wagner plans to finish this semester at Iowa and weigh his options about where to play football. Per The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow, Wagner could have two years of eligibility to play football if he stays at Iowa (because the NCAA would treat his situation like he's redshirted once in football and used two years of eligibility, giving him two years remaining) or goes to an FCS program. If he transfers to another FBS program, he would have to redshirt and have one year of eligibility remaining. That said, changes are afoot for the NCAA's transfer policies for student-athletes, possibly as soon as this summer, so that could impact Wagner's plans as well.
Like Ellingson, Wagner found his role diminished in 2017-18. After averaging 16 minutes per game in 2016-17, Wagner's numbers dipped to 9.1 minutes per game this year. The addition of Luka Garza and Jack Nunge to an already-crowded frontcourt created a real playing time crunch and Wagner was one of the main players who was on the losing end of those minutes battles. After averaging 4.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg, and 1.4 apg per game last year, Wagner averaged 1.7 ppg, 1.7 rpg, and 0.6 apg this year in his very limited minutes. Wagner shot 50% from the field, down from 51.2% last year and 68.1% as a freshman. Of course, Wagner's main value was never as a scorer but as a rebounder an defender. This year's Iowa team certainly needed all the help it could get on defense, but Wagner was also asked to play on the wing more, which probably wasn't the best use of him. We'll always have the beautiful dunks to remember him by, though:
Even this one that didn't actually count (but should've just for being so awesome):
The departures of Ellingson and Wagner give Iowa two additional scholarships to work with for next season (which could rise to three if Tyler Cook opts to stay in the NBA Draft), which creates a host of options for Iowa basketball. Connor McCaffery, currently a walk-on, could get one of them, although as Pat noted earlier, that could have some scholarship headaches for Iowa basketball and baseball. Still, even if McCaffery takes one of the now-open scholarships, Iowa will have one to offer to players not currently in the program, which means Iowa should be players for late-blooming recruits, JUCO prospects, and (more intriguingly) graduate transfers. This is hot stove season for college basketball and it certainly doesn't look like Iowa will be sitting this one out.
Best of luck to Wagner in finding a new program (and sport!) to call home; we hope he has great success wherever that ends up being.


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Lava International Limited, a leading Indian multi-national company in the mobile handset industry, has won the 'Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award 2018' for the most effective on-ground execution of its 'Money Back Challenge'.
The Golden Peacock Awards, instituted by the
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Taking forward its brand philosophy of offering products that are high on reliability and experience, the company launched its first-ever-in–the-industry offer called the LAVA Money Back Challenge - from October, 2017 till February, 2018. Under this offer, customers who bought any LAVA phone, experienced the product for 30 days and in case they did not like the product for any reason; returned the phone within 30 days from the date of purchase and got their money back! Highlight of the challenge was on-the-spot refund for their returned handset; which LAVA executed on-ground seamlessly for customers.
His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Hon'ble Cabinet Member & Minister of Tolerance, Govt. of UAE and Lt. Gen. J. S. Ahluwalia, PVSM (Retd.), President,
Institute Of Directors, India
presented the award toMr. Sourabh Raghuvanshi, Head – Customer Service
Delivery, Lava International at the 'Golden Peacock Awards Ceremony'
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Award was presented in the presence of business leaders who had gathered for
the 28th World Congress on Leadership for Business Excellence & Innovation. Dubai
The 'Golden Peacock Awards', receive around 1000 applications for various awards each year. The award applications are assessed at three levels by independent assessors and finally by a grand jury.


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6PM Two of my favorite musicians are playing duo at the Downtown Music Gallery. Noah Becker who is both an amazing saxophonist and clarinetist will be joined by none other than Colin "Deeps" Hinton on drums! I'm super excited that this is happening and I'd highly recommend being there!
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There's a catch-22 nature to addiction and/or looking too forward: something has to be really good for it to be looked forward to too much. By striving to find transcendent experience one is unwittingly striving to find addiction. You can't really have one without the other, it would seem. Drug addicts have found the most obvious and seemingly dependable source of pleasurable experiences while simultaneously finding the most addictive and destructive. And, of course, the thrill wears off even as the need for the the substance doesn't.
I suspect one reason to not to look forward so much is because by definition you're not living in the moment. By definition you are, in a sense, "wishing your life away" and we know how precious life is. It's not particularly helpful or conducive to gratitude, to be bummed that it's Monday instead of Friday, say, and gratitude is arguably the mark of true religion.
Happened across a Psychology Today link:
The circuitry connecting the orbitofrontal cortex and ventral striatum is a beautifully crafted machine for learning what you like and pursuing it with single-minded purpose. Its fuel is dopamine. And this machine sends messages directly to the premotor and motor cortex. It guides behavior, action, in pursuit of the good things in life...We can learn to go after anything, full bore, if it attracts us. And that's how we get ahead in life.
But it's also how we get addicted. The goal-pursuit circuit is a bit too flexible. Cocaine high. Oh yeah. That feels good. Want more. Got to get it. That drink at the end of the day. Feels good. Want it. Stop at the liquor store on the way home. These tendencies eventually cause us a lot of suffering, but they are simply byproducts of a brain that evolved to seek rewards, based on their attractiveness, and to pursue them with almost relentless energy.
When your back-ache gets bad enough, you start doing physio or yoga, so that you can use your upright spine to its best advantage. When your addiction gets bad enough, you'd best figure out how to use the goal-pursuit circuit for what it's designed for: to be successful and happy, to avoid suffering, and—of course—to feed the little ones back at the cave.


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Click on play to listen to Carlyta Mouhini's musical chat on WBRi on-demand audio broadcast service
& Bengali song previews from her album "Rock-e Joto Chele"
Washington, DC, July 26, 2011 (Washington Bangla Radio) Listening to Carlyta Mouhini is an exhilarating experience, as Arijit Chakraborty found out during chatting with her in this WBRi exclusive audio interview with the singer, composer and song-writer. Doubtless you will also feel inspired, excited and generally everything will look brighter after listening to her infectious enthusiasm-filled chat and listen to her songs as she fluidly and adeptly switches between Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, English, Portuguese and Spanish, adding music to words and words to music crossing cultures and genres instantly on the fly!
And perhaps after listening to this interview, you will also take away with you a soothing reminder that there are things which we control that we can try to influence the outcome of with hard work, and there are things beyond our grasp that will transpire according to our destiny.
Carlyta was born into the culture-rich Latin American environment where music is ubiquitous, to a Brazilian mother and a Bengali-Punjabi father, and grew up in a family where she was also deeply influenced by her Bengali grand-mother. As she quaintly puts it, she "came out of her mother's womb singing and dancing!"
Carlyta is one of the nominees in the Best Fusion Song category at the Grassroots Grammy Awards 2011 to be held in November 2011 in Washington DC, for her Indian-Latin Fusion song "Baila Kon Baul" with elements of Baul folk-songs of Bengal and Latin Gitana music.
The first and foremost quintessential characteristic of South American culture is the music - music automatically gets ingrained into anyone growing up there. Music teachers at school and insitutions serve to train and polish the instinct for music.
Today Carlyta is a multi-lingual cross-cultural music entertainment wonder. She makes the interesting observation that, at the end of the day, the audiences who speak and listen to her songs in different languages are not really that different, because music, like all human beings with a rhythmic heart-beat, is based on rhythm. Once an audience of any cultural ethnicity catches on to the rhythm, the lyrics and music effect them exactly the same way as they would to people who speak other languages. She has personally watched Brazilians dance to her live Hindi film song performances of Chamma Chamma (originally performed by Alka Yagnik for the film China Gate) and Le Le Maza Le (from the film "Wanted" starring Salman Khan performed by Suzanne, Saumaya Rao, Hrishikesh Kamerkar and Nikita Nigam). Similarly, Carlyta also finds people spontaneously breaking into dance when she sings in English (which is rarely spoken in South America).
Music Video: Rock-e Joto Chele - A Hip-Hop influenced Bengali song by Carlyta Mouhini
Obviously, having grown up in Brazil, Carlyta greatly enjoys singing in Spanish and Portuguese. She loves singing in Hindi - after all Bollywood is Bollywood. But, she expresses special feelings for Bengali - a language she has a deep emotional connection with due to inheriting it from her father and her grandmother who instilled Bangla into her very personality. You will be undoubtedly impressed with her flawless common Bengali !
Carlyta was recently at the IIFA (India International Film Awards) ceremony in Toronto, Canada - her first trip to north America. She was surprised by the number of Bollywood enthusiasts in Toronto, and the depth of interest. She sites as an example that folks in Toronto clearly remember the first heroine who appeared against Shahrukh Khan in his debut Bollywood film - both her real and screen names! Not only SRK, they are pretty familiar with the backgrounds of each and every Bollywood star who was present at the IIFA. She saw significant curiosity about Bollywood in native Canadians, too. Overall, compared to last year's IIFA in Colombo where she also performed in, Carlyta suspects the folks at Toronto clearly keep themselves updated with happenings in Bollywood.
Talking about her popular Bengali song "Rock-e Joto Chele" (Boys in the Block ) - the title song of her debut Bengali album which she has dedicated to her grandma, Carlyta describes how the song captures the unique Bengali spirit of "adda", and distinctive Kolkata experiences like tea in a "khunri" (a clay cup with no handle), the delicious "roll" - and also the interactions and reactions of boys and girls in Kolkata. Carlyta feels that the Kolkata girl is, of course, urban and needs to be proud of herself - which is one of the things she has tried to portray in the music video in which she herself appears. The song also pioneered usage of hip-hop and blues-based influences in Bengali music. And saying this, Carlyta sings a few lines of the song for us in her gorgeous voice! She then illustrates the changes in Bengali songs over the decades - singing all the while examples of Rabindrasangeet, R D Burman / Asha Bhosle etc. to contemporary songs.
Carlyta is currently shooting her second music video from her Bengali album "Rock-e Joto Chele", for the song titled "Dupur belaye". The video is expected to be released for playback on television and media channels in early September.
The Indian Embassy in South Africa had organized a gala reception for diplomats from different countries to celebrate the start of FIFA Soccer World Cup there, an event where Carlyta was requested to perform. This was a particularly significant performance, since Latin America is as soccer-crazy as Bengal, and Brazil is a world-leader in the game. You might remember Shakira had sung the number "Waka Waka" (which loosely translates to "crazy") for the IIFA world-cup, and by the time Carlyta's performance came up, Waka Waka had already become the anthem of all soccer-loving people and nations of the world. Do not miss Carlyta's spontaneous singing of snippets of Waka Waka in various languages, including a little ode to you - the Washington Bangla Radio listener !
When studying in Kolkata, Carlyta had formed a band called "Trishul" which became immensely popular. After moving to Mumbai, Carlyta realized that forcing Latin music to Bollywood straightaway would be difficult - there has to be some degree of assimilation with existing Hindi film music so that a new genre does not stand out too much. While making her way around Bollywood, Carlyta also scouted around for musicians in Mumbai adept at Latin music - who could play "musica" with "pasión", as she puts it - and together with three musicians, founded the first Latin Rock / Jazz Band "Viva 2K" in Mumbai. She also is the lead vocalist of the Kolkata-based band 'Blue Mist".
Carlyta describes (and illustrates by singing) some of the unique instrumentation she has brought in, replacing western instruments with Indian ones and vice-versa, as well as introducing cross-genre influences for unique compositions.
Carlyta gives us a quick primer of the spectacular Brazilian music and dance forms of Samba and Rumba, discussing their origins. In many ways, Samba is a polished form of ancient ceremonial and religious dances in Africa, the same way as the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam originated as religious dance in temples, and Kathak from dances by courtesans.
Tracklist of Rock-e Joto Chele
1. Bhatiyali soor tumi (Bangla Rock song)
2. Roke joto chele ( Hip Hop Rap ) – Video Title Track
3. Lal Ferari ( Pop Folk )
4. Premer Kotha ( Bihu Rhythm )
5. Monje amar (Baul - Latin)
6. Esho Na (Soft Romantic)
7. Doopoor balay (Jazz –'Nostalgic Kolkatta'
8. Bhatiyali soor tumi.( Rock Mix )
For her fan club information, please log on to her official web site www.carlytamouhini.in and www.mohinisingh.com.
Interview details:
Guest: Carlyta Mohini Singh, Mumbai, India
Host: Arijit Chakraborty, Toronto, Canada
Recording, Editing, Article: Supratim Sanyal, Washington DC, USA


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Betty Shamieh Full Interview
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|Paul Raushenbush, Pastor and Huffington Post Religion Editor New York, New York, July 13, 2011. 1:15:39
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Carol Hogue Full Interview
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Cam Long fights cramps, fuels George Mason basketball
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
George Mason men's basketball player Cam Long had tried almost everything to combat muscle cramps, debilitating spasms that had led to blood tests, genetic evaluation, a visit to an endocrinologist, needles inserted into his leg to measure nerve condition, relaxation techniques, heat pads under his shorts and use of a stationary bike behind the bench.
His concerned mother suggested drinking vinegar water, which tasted so foul he would stir it in Gatorade. "It was still bad," he said, wincing.
The contractions would develop in his stomach and hamstrings, calves and back. When afflicted during a game, he would make eye contact with Coach Jim Larranaga. Nothing needed to be said, and he would gingerly walk off the court.
Last year, after a scrimmage at Georgetown, he experienced a frightening full-body cramp. "All I could do," he said, "was lie down and yell."
Doctors and specialists could not find any serious underlying issues. The solution, they concluded, was better nutrition, improved sleeping habits and an emphasis on conditioning.
But part of the cure was also found in a little plastic cup available in the refrigerated aisle of any grocery store: Jell-O.
These days, the wiggly product is stacked in the Patriots' locker room -- strawberry and orange flavors, mostly -- and is made available for meals during road trips.
It is Long's snack of necessity, recommended by a sports nutritionist. "It's a great mix of protein and carbs," George Mason athletic trainer Debi Corbatto said. "We tried everything else, why not that, too?"
Long, a 6-foot-4 junior guard, has been mostly cramp-free since early December. Combined with a recent position change, he is enjoying the finest stretch of his college career in leading a young Patriots team (13-7, 8-1) into a three-way tie for first place at the midpoint of the Colonial Athletic Association schedule.
In the past three games, all road victories, he averaged 24 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists while shooting 22 of 31 from the field and 11 of 17 on three-pointers. On Wednesday night against Delaware (6-14, 2-7) at Patriot Center, he will attempt to become the first George Mason player since George Evans in November 1998 to score 20 points in four consecutive games.
Muscle cramps, caused by fluid or electrolyte deficiency, are common in athletes and usually remedied by increased hydration. However, "in Cam's case," Corbatto said, "the extra fluids just made him go to the bathroom more."
Long had to leave each of the first several games this season with cramps, resulting in less than 30 minutes of playing time and subpar production.