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Well Designed Job Board Home PageBy chrisr2 on February 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Well Designed Job Board Home Page
Your job board home page is an important piece of real estate. It's first priority is to funnel job seekers to jobs or employer to post them. Beyond that it should feature content, be easily navigable and of course, look nice. BankTalentHQ is one of those sites. It offers a great first impression.
Take a quick tour via my screencast. The home page and other content looks to be on a separate web host as the search part goes off to a subdomain. That way they can use a service like WordPress to create good looking home page with a template that is highly visual.
How NOT to Design Your Job BoardBy chrisr2 on May 31, 2017 | Comments Off on How NOT to Design Your Job Board
Check out this poor excuse for a job board homepage. It sucks. I don't know how else to describe it.
How to Increase Job Alert SignupsBy chrisr2 on March 6, 2017 | Comments Off on How to Increase Job Alert Signups
While talking to the team at UK based Talenetic last week I learned of a great way that one of their customers, TopEngineer.com boosted their job alert signups by 19%. Check out this screencast.
They placed the box after every 10 listings. Smart move. If you have the ability to insert more subscribe boxes into your result this tip will certainly boost your subscribers. Job board software companies and applicant tracking vendors could also learn from this tactic.
This niche board just launched a beautiful new redesign
I have said for many years that a well designed job board goes a long way towards helping your sales and gaining new users. Recently the folks at niche job board CoolWorks, which features adventure/outdoor type jobs around the USA underwent a redesign and I thought it was a great example of job board web design.
The new home page features visual new cover images that rotate, a fabulous new header area that integrates the logo into the main navigation and a clear call to action (search jobs). I love how they color the login button off the main nav in purple to make it stand out.
Scrolling down reveals featured a list of featured jobs that can be scrolled horizontally. Notice how visual they are. I think all job listings should have a photo that sells the role and CoolWorks does a great job with "visual" job postings.
Once you click into the site through a job search I did find one issue with what they did. Too much white space. The area that displays my keywords takes up way too much area and pushes job results down too far. They should squeeze the keywords onto a single line. It looks like the "Save This Search" box may be the cause of this but I would recommend looking at a different way to implement that feature so it is more linear.
They also do a great job curating user generated content through their "Journal" section where people write about the cool jobs they get through the site.
There is lots to admire about their new redesign. Other job boards should be jealous. It looks like they built site using WordPress. A lot of job boards online now have let their sites get old and gray. But CoolWorks is one of the leaders in our space that just keeps getting better.
Coding your own job board? Use these design guidelinesBy chrisr2 on August 2, 2016 | Comments Off on Coding your own job board? Use these design guidelines
If you are about to code your own job board board rather than using an existing solution here are my basic guidelines to ensure you do it right. You need to think about serving 2 audiences—job seeker and employer. I hope you find these tips/examples useful.
a) Make it mobile friendly. Your site should render properly on any screen size.
b) Logo. Use simple clean logos that can be clearly ready on a mobile device.
c) Pricing. Make your prices publicly viewable. Do not require registration to see them. Display your pricing in a simple horizontal layout like this;
d) Home page guidelines. First be sure the button/links to post a job are clearly marked and STAND OUT. Dedicate a minimum of 20% homepage real estate to employers. Here are 3 examples.
Love this post it note call out
Governmentjobs.com has a simple button in the upper left.
CareerCloud has several links, images and buttons that call out employers on its homepage. Note the use of logos for the job distribution service.
Also on your homepage display the latest 10 or 20 jobs from your site. And have a section where companies can be featured so you can upsell them this exposure.
e) Job search box. This is the best way to let job seekers search.
f) Job Listing results. Let employers display logos on their listings so they can stand out more. If they don't have a logo use a default icon in its place.
g) Job descriptions. The top section of your JD page should give a quick summary of the job basics for quick glance. This section should also lead with an <H1> header for SEO purposes. Put your location and company name in an <H2> just below it.
Also call out the company profile (with logo). The apply button should be clearly marked and their should be social media share buttons. See example below;
h) Social media. List your social media channel icons in your top header and in your footer.
i) Phone. If you have a phone number for sales, display it in your header and footer throughout the site.
j) Miscellaneous. Keep your design, simple and clean. If you belog to any associations like TA Tech, the Better Business Bureau, etc use those trusted logos in your footer which helps with credibility. Also on your checkout pages display all relevant credit card logos. Also if you have been in business for more than 5 years show that because it helps with your credibility.
Vetjobs.com footer with badges adds credibility
3 Well Designed Job BoardsBy chrisr2 on April 11, 2016 | Comments Off on 3 Well Designed Job Boards
Design plays a key role in the success of your job board. Well designed sites make it easier for customers to "trust" doing business with you. A client recently asked me which job boards have the best designs so here are three such sites that came to mind. Got other suggestions? Leave a comment.
1. AuthenticJobs.com for designers/hackers. It has a clean black/blue/gray color scheme, features a responsive site design that looks equally great on mobile. Homepage displays most recent listings with logos.
2. MyCNAjobs.com for caregivers. I love the simple zip code search box. As a niche site there really isn't a need to use keywords. Nice logo, big lettering and imagery make it great to look at.
3. BubbleJobs.co.uk – Though its a more traditional job board design, the color scheme really draws you in to this tech job board based in the UK. Yes its a "busy" homepage but it's just really well done. The bubbles background image offers a nice touch. I like the icons for diving into job categories.
Drink up with these 5 Beer Job BoardsBy chrisr2 on December 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Drink up with these 5 Beer Job Boards
I was researching job board software the other day when I came across a beer job board. Well after a quick Google search it turns out that there are 5 of them. Here's a quick breakdown of who is serving up beer jobs online.
BrewingWork.com – powered by eJobSiteSoftware (India) this is a nice looking global job board for the brewing industry. Jobs are divided into continents on the main menu which is a good way to funnel users on a global scale.
BevForce.com – this site is owned by a staffing firm and I love it when staffing firms have their own job board. This hybrid approach gives them multiple revenue streams which is good for any business.
BrewBound.com – this site offers news, events and jobs. News and events take up most real estate, jobs on the sidebar. Perhaps my favorite design among these five.
Beerjobs.org – definitely the ugly ducking in this group. It's just a front for SimplyHired listings.
CareersinBeer.com – has a decent minimalist design. I hate the yellow in the logo which makes it hard to read. Pages load very fast. Also has a directory of brewery links which is a great resource for job seekers.
All these sites and more are listed in my job board directory app for iOS.
Tips for how to display your job post pricesBy chrisr2 on December 21, 2015 | 2 Comments
How you display your job board pricing can affect your sales. I see too many boards that hide this info and make it hard to read. When it comes to designing this page you have to make it public (don't require registration to see pricing) and EASY to understand. Recruiters are BUSY people, don't make them read too much information. As a general rule you should put your basic price point on your homepage as well.
DESIGN TIP: Below are a couple examples for how to display the pricing on your job board or for any online business that has 1-3 different price points. Make the info more visual. Create "information blocks". Make it clear what you get for that price and make it clear what to do next (Buy).
Jobs2Careers debuts new interfaceBy chrisr2 on March 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Jobs2Careers debuts new interface
The team at Jobs2Careers has come out with a very visual interface for its homepage, something quite different from the usual job board designs I see.
There are two things to note here. The first is that the background design changes based on which tab you click. The second is the tabs themselves.
The backgrounds really give the site some personality. Most job board designs tend to lack creativity in this area so I give J2C some credit for this unique design concept. Since the web is more about visuals now anyway, this is a good way to differentiate their user experience.
The tabs are interesting too. They've essentially created 3 job boards in one. Professional jobs, part-time roles and "gigs" like baby sitting and dogwalking. Its a unique concept that I have not seen before. The part-time tab seems especially relevant since a lot of people like to have a 2nd job at times.
TAKEAWAY: Design is imporant for any web site. For job boards its particularly important since a poor design WILL affect your sales negatively. The better design, the more you'll make.
5 good looking job boardsBy chrisr2 on February 9, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 good looking job boards
A good job board also means it has a well designed interface that is pleasing to the eye. Here are 5 job boards I picked that offer solid design principles.
Bubble Jobs is a UK based site for the "digital industry". The homepage is a little busy but its a unique design with a pleasing color palette. The bubble page background is a nice touch.
Authenticjobs is a popular tech job board. Their homepage has a clean, focused interface. I love how much of the main real estate goes to the latest jobs. Logos along the left are also a 'must have' these days.
Inbound.org/jobs is a community site for inbound marketers. They have a great job board too.
Archinect.com/jobs is a community site for architects. Their job board features a clean, flat design, again featuring logo icons next to each listing.
MyCNAjobs is a niche site for certified nursing assistants. Since its only for 1 kind of job they just have a zip code locator for finding the jobs near you.
Looking for more cool job boards? Check out the Jobmaster app for iOS.


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Wildcat coaches couldn't have been too disappointed when their Lincoln College NE basketball team trailed the No. 2 team in the NJCAA division III rankings nine points at the half, but on Saturday, Nov. 2 the Wildcats were just getting started.
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In yesterday's front page of "The Straits Times" there was a big picture of a long L-shaped queue in a hawker centre. The article was entitled, "Star Attraction." This article was on how the hawker stall owners of the Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle and the Crawford Lane Teochew-style pork-and-vinegar noodles have each won a Michelin star award, from the international Michelin Guide team on food.
As a result, Mr Chan, the pork noodle stall award winner owner said that he had to open his stall at around 9.15 am instead of the usual 10.00 am. The first customer came at 8.50 am /and by 1.10 pm, the queue had grown to some 50 people. Many customers had to wait for more than an hour for their food.
If we reflect on this social behaviour, we could also say that in many ways such longing for the taste of good food and the willingness to queue for more than an hour just for the food, does remind us of how we as human beings have great desires to experience the quality of things in life. In other words, the desire to experience quality food in many ways also reveal how as human beings we naturally desire for a quality of life that has deeper relationships, better quality time with our family, greater challenges at work, more refreshing vacations, and a more fulfilling relationship with God in our spiritual life.
While I have no doubts that these Michelin rated food are of great taste, I was never attracted to them because first, these food were far too expensive. But, even as they have now brought Michelin quality food to the affordable level of hawker centres, I would still not be willing to go out of my way to look for them, let alone queue for an hour for them. Many people may say, "Fr Heng, you are so boring"! Well, if that is what it is to be boring, then, so be it because my reason is simple: each of us have different priorities in my life.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, it is important that we know what our priorities in life are. This is because our priorities in life do give us clear indications of where our heart is and not is. This in turn explains how we spend our energies, money and time in our life. A person who spend more time in in front of a mirror than in prayer, or in a pub with friends than with their spouse reveal much about his or her priorities in life. If we don't have clear priorities we may end up living a superficial and worse still, confusing and unfulfilling life.
In today's Gospel, when one of Jesus' disciples asked Him, "Lord, teach us to pray," the disciple clearly had his priority right and knew what he wanted out of life. For to know how to pray is to know how to relate to God and develop and deepen the quality of our relationship with Him, whom Jesus reminds us is our Father; our intimate "daddy" who loves us totally and forgives us unconditionally.
If we do not know how to pray meaningfully, it is like not being able to talk meaningfully, deeply and intimately with people; especially those who mean much to us, like our family members. Have we experienced how in the aftermath of a quarrel to our horror we discover that we have actually taken people we love for granted? As such we have not communicated our appreciation to them for the many good things and sacrifices of love that they have shown us? I have on several occasions, during my family Masses reminded my nephews and nieces, never to take their parents for granted, and to love them more wholeheartedly while they are still alive. I reminded them of this because I can see how my sisters and brothers truly love their children so much, as all good parents do.
If our relationship with people is a one-way direction of "receiving and taking" and not one that is giving, or our conversations a monologue, or when the other person wants to reach out and share his or her deeper self with us, but we often find ourselves not truly listening, we can be sure that if this continues indefinitely one day, the quality of the relationship will suffer and even breakdown. This is because strong relationships cannot be built through superficial conversations, as junk food can never hope to win any Michelin star awards.
In short, when Jesus in today's Gospel taught His disciples how to pray, in the "Our Father" prayer, Jesus was teaching them and today, all of us the essential elements of what good quality prayer needs. Jesus affirmed, that for our prayer to be meaningful, we must first focus our attention on God. Thus, Jesus says, our prayer should begin with God, and more importantly, we need to address Him personally and intimately as "our Father." Then, whatever happens during the prayer time, happens between a Father and son or daughter relationship as strangers.
Such a basic predisposition in all our prayers is very important. This means that we cannot presume that all our prayers begin with and are focused on God as our Father. This is because if we are not careful, our prayers may end up focusing more on our needs and wants instead of on God, as our Father, Jesus as our brother and Saviour, and the Holy Spirit as our light and inspiration. How often have we found ourselves loving ourselves more than we love God during our prayer? How often have our prayers been more an articulation of a list of petitions instead of a litany of praises and thanksgiving to God?
While it is not wrong to present God our list of needs, let us not forget that quality prayer is about putting God at the centre and relationship with Him, and not putting our needs and concern at the centre and then asking God to fulfil them. And if this is so, then we have become the centre of our prayers and not God our Father and His Will.
Having established that we are a precious child of God our Father during our prayer, Jesus then wishes that we then pray that "God's Kingdom come . . . and His Will is fulfilled in our daily living." By this, we are praying that God's Will and Providence become a reality and that we do not allow the trials, tribulations and temptations of our lives to overwhelm us in our daily living and at the time of our death.
And as Jesus is aware of our weaknesses and sinfulness He makes it essential that we always pray, "Forgive us our sins as we forgive each one who has sinned against us." Again, we cannot presume that when we pray, we pray with humility in our hearts, and not pray with a "self-righteousness" as though we are holy and others are sinful. When this happens we can be sure that our prayers are not effective and gets lost on the way to heaven.
Let us also note that the "Our Father" prayer that Jesus teaches us is not only wholesome, but complete as it also begs God to bless us with all our material needs in life. And so, Jesus urges us to pray to His Father, "give us this day our daily bread."
My sisters and brothers in Christ, there is still much to say about prayer, but let me assure you that if God had given me all that I had asked for in my prayers, especially when I was young and foolish, I will never have become a priest and a Jesuit today. And, as I grow older by the day, I have come to realise that the only wise way to pray is to say to God Our Father, "Father, may Your Will be done . . . help me to have the wisdom to always live in Your love and ways . . . and when I fall into sin, forgive me . . . and when I am able to love and serve you, I thank You . . . help me never take Your Love for granted . . . as all I have is Yours . . ." Actually, in short these words express the meaning of the "Our Father" prayer.
My sisters and brothers in Christ, as I conclude, let us remind ourselves that, if we are able to pray and live the "Our Father" Prayer with all our hearts, then without doubts, we will surely experience the promises of Jesus that, "whatever we ask of His Father, will receive; whoever searches, will always find, and whenever we knock, the door will always open for us."
In other words, for those of us who say, "Our prayers are not answered, we can be sure that we are either not praying wholeheartedly enough by not putting God at the centre of our prayer or as in the second part of today's Gospel story tells us, we are not persevering hard enough in our prayers, for all our prayers are heard and heeded by God with great love and compassion for us. God Loves us too much to ignore our prayers; He willingly died for our sake and Salvation.
Msgr Philip Heng,S.J.
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Digits Live Show: Intel Still Feels Pain from Thailand Floods
On today's Digits: Intel cuts its fourth-quarter revenue outlook, due to lingering effects of Thailand's floods. Intel's stock fell, and dragged down the tech sector. Plus: Mac App Store downloads breaks 100 million mark; Zynga kicks off an IPO-heavy week; what Wednesday's ITC ruling could mean for Apple and HTC; and 'Call of Duty' racks up $1 billion in just over two weeks.


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Welcome to the 6th episode of the D A I S I E Sessions featuring music from 17 year old classical trained pianist and (electronic) beatmaker Rogyr coming out of the Netherlands, new music from Omar's "Love In Beats" album that's just dropped on Freestyle Records plus electronic soul sounds from the likes of Tulpa and Steve Spacek.
As always, thank you for supporting the show through it's many (r)evolutionary guises .. Please enjoy and feel free to leave feedback!
D A I S I E Sessions | Ep. 6 "Freewheeling" | Feb 2017
J-Felix – Runaway ft Hareighblu
Omar – Feeds My Mind ft The Floacist
Sivey – Moving On ft Emmavie
Lafa Taylor & Aabo – Turn My Music Up (Singularis Remix)
Anderson Paak – Come Down ft TI
De La Soul – Schoolyard Studios
Soulutions – Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover (VO Extended Remix)
SoUl II SoUl – JaZzYs GrOoVe (back to 89 life EDIT)
Emily King – Believer (Jesse Fischer Remix)
Rogyr – Bastion
Tulpa – Run Baby Run ft Visuals
Nekko – Maze
Steve Spacek – Bright Eyes
Compiled and Recorded at #DAISIE HQ, Manchester, UK
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Question for Intrinsically Safe or anyone else:
I purchased a 5300 Version 6 on EBay that was advertised as VHF. The unit I received was actually a 700/800 public safety band. This radio has the standard front control head and also a connector for a remote head. The radios will not key transmit or communicate through the microphone connector on the front. However, when I attached a V6 remote head from my other radio, the radio communicated and programmed as expected and a microphone will key the transmitter. Could this be a flex issue? Both displays track and the knobs on the main control head also work as expected. Is this radio defective or am I missing something regarding the remote head connector? I will likely open a case with EBay and try to return the unit unless someone here is interested in it. So far this is the first version 6 radio I have seen on EBay except for a few UHF units with Lightening control heads priced high.
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There is a ribbon cable that is has a surface mounted connector. I've seen these fail (Need resoldering) so it might be as simple as an open connection.
800 MHz is not of much interest to me but there are Volunteer Fire Department guys that might love one.
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Title: Increased Ras GTPase activity is regulated by miRNAs that can be attenuated by CDF treatment in pancreatic cancer cells
What Caught Our Attention: We've been following cancer scientist Fazlul Sarkar for years, as he (unsuccessfully) sought to expose the identity of a PubPeer commenter who he believes cost him a job offer. In November 2016, the ACLU released a copy of a misconduct investigation report compiled by Wayne State University, which concluded Sarkar ran a laboratory "culture" of "fabrication, falsification and/or plagiarism of data," and recommended the retraction of 42 papers and correction of 10 papers. He's now lodged his 19th retraction. Continue reading Caught Our Notice: Researcher who sued PubPeer commenter draws 19th retraction


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Oh my goodness, well as my absolute mantra sentence goes, we pride ourselves on giving parents 'the luxury of together time'. It is all too easy to fall in to habits and ways that aren't really giving each other the emotional nourishment we need to work and thrive as a happy, well-oiled family unit or partner. We have so many pressures on us these days with the rigours of work and juggling family commitments, many of us are also living far away from any extended family to help with the burdens which all takes its toll. Mostly this sacrifice that happens is the attention or time we give to ourselves as individuals or as a couple.
Therefore, my advice is that it's great that you have already taken a booking for a few days away in a beautiful hotel – so what better time to maximise that experience and have a bigger bolder stay of that chosen hotel by getting us to take on your nanny care. Have a look at the spa treatment menu and see what delights you, make sure you arrange for a massage that can be done in the double room with you and your husband side by side - all this can be finalised by flopping by the pool or chatting together while you bubble away in the hot tub and in the meantime your daily worries go floating out of the window as you unwind more and more! Sounds like utter bliss doesn't it – let me guarantee you that it sure will be! And what stands in the way of this happening or not is making the decision to get on board some fabulous nanny care, I know your children will feel the nanny coming to visit will be a treat for them too!
In regards to your husband getting room service and a movie as his evening suggestion, I would have to say you need to step in there! Pack his best suit, make the dinner reservation with the concierge for your favourite night and surprise him with a luxurious 'date-night' Your nanny will arrive just at the time that you are keen to get started on those pre-dinner cocktails. What better opportunity but to take the bull by the horns on this, it would be a crime to leave without enjoying the evening ambience of the hotel and not least the Michelin Starred restaurant which is just a stroll from your bedroom door! I am positive you won't regret indulging each other with these fine hotel treats that are in store for you - all to help put the bounce in your stride again..
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Marioke is karaoke with a stupid, amazing twist: all of the songs have been rewritten to be about videogames...
Seriously. We've taken 400 of the best songs ever and changed their lyrics so they're about games. The next step is simple: we sing them with you at Marioke nights across the world.
Every Marioke event is an inclusive riot of brilliant songs, stupid jokes and amazing moments. We operate a strict Safe Space policy and you get to be involved in the on-stage chaos much or as little as you like. There's no forced fun — sign up or sing from the back, be a superstar or cheer on the singers as part of the crowd. We run Marioke like it's the best concert of your life.
We don't care. If you choose to take the stage you won't be judged on pitch, only commitment, and the hosts and the audience are there to back you up. You have the mic, but everyone sings together. There's only one rule at Marioke and it's this: no-one dies alone. Sounds good? Look at our events to find a Marioke near you, or book us for your event.
Marioke runs a free party every month at London's brilliant Loading Bar but we also perform around the world at conferences, studio celebrations and private events.
We'd love to bring Marioke to wherever you are. Start that conversation by sending us an email or by filling out the form below.


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A Family Tree - 20X24
A Family Tree - 20X24
Two red robins have built a nest in the branches of a tree under a bright blue sky. Beside the tree pretty pink flowers bloom next to a stone rock wall. This is an original painting on stretched canvas. The edges are painted and it is ready to hang on your wall as soon as it arrives at your door. Email me with any questions you may have, I'm happy to help!
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Mandatory pre-requisite of French 9 required to take this course
- Easy French Reader
- The Easy Reader Series books are unique, easy-to-follow guides based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it immediately! Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles give you ways to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories.
- The Ultimate French Review and Practice
- This is the ultimate reference and exercise book from basic to advanced French. It provides clear grammar explanations in English with many sample sentences and extensive exercises for practice. Also included are interesting culture notes, vocabulary boxes, and verb charts.


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Above: The weather this week has been perfect for the work we are doing. We have been able to start the combines by noon and keep going far into darkness. Every farmer loves harvest and this week has been all that Farmer Fred could have hoped for. The barley is dry and running well.
Above: The combine head lays on the ground and rolls on the side wheels as Farmer Fred follows the swath around the field.
Above: The sharp teeth attached to the rotating belt pull the grain into the combine.
Above: The grain must be pulled onto the belt head first to assure that the swath is completely picked up and processed by the combine.
Above: Robbie manages the grain cart and unloads the combines on the go. It takes practice to do get the grain into the cart rather than on the ground while driving down the field. Robbie and the combine driver accomplish this skillfully.
Above: Combining continues. The straw is chopped and spread on the field leaving a dusty, itchy trail behind the machines.
Above: The chopped barley straw will decompose adding organic matter back into the soil.
Above: It looks like Farmer Fred is taking the combine on a shortcut to the nearby town, but he is following a swath that will bring him back around.


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All about Tamika Parker
- Photo :
- :+ :
- Ianto's Sister
- Type of Character :
- Birthday :
- 1993-03-06
- Zodiac :
- Posts :
- 33
- Join date :
- 2011-06-04
- Age :
- 26
- Current Location :
- Wales
- Visa's :
- European - Magical
- International - Ministry of Magic
- Job :
- Matacore : Sales Assistant
- Hair Colour :
- Brown
- Eye Colour :
- Blue
- Face Claim :
- Kimbra Johnson
- Appearance :
- Tamika is.. in a word.. Welsh. Pale Skin, Brown hair cut into the latest wizard style and large blue eyes make her not a traditional beauty but one with enough inflated self ego to ignore that fact in everyday life. Having never been exposed to Muggle Culture she prefers 'traditional' Wizarding clothes and and has trouble adapting to being 'incognito' when venturing outside wizard areas.
A proud Slytherin her favourite colours are naturally black and green and she wears a 'priceless' garish yellow-diamond engagement ring on a chain around her neck for safe keeping when not on her finger to show it off.
- Likes :
- Tamika likes to be in control, that much is evident. Born into a Purest family she's rather fond of herself more then others with the exception of one very special person... nope, not Malachi Azazeal whom she's engaged to (though she does have some fondness for him) it is of course Draco Malfoy (or should I say Tom Felton the Muggle Actor who plays him) who has really captured her heart after seeing them filming The Goblet of Fire at her school.
- Dislikes :
- Tamika is fond of order and does not respond well to messy or disorganised people. Having grown up in Europe she has never met a muggle in person and apart for her ' crush' she is quite comfortable in the belief that the world would be better off without them and other ' lesser" wizards and witches. Partly this stems from the fact that Tamika isn't really all that fond of animals in general
- Inability :
- Born into a life where everything was done for her Tamika is downright useless outside of the magical world. She can't cook, can't find her way around or even comprehend the most simple of Muggle items.
- Famous Last Words :
- I shan't be having of this!
- History :
- Born in Cardiff, Wales Tamkia is the second (and youngest) child of Nick and Jane Parker of the Parker Pureblood Wizarding family. It's said that in a family there is only so much brains and talent to go around and there's no question that when it comes to the parker siblings of Ianto and Tamkia it was Tamika who got the lions share of the brains, cunning and passion to succeed leaving her older brother to wander about, get himself in trouble and generally be a useless burden to their family.
As is common for witches Tamika was home schooled like her brother, tutored in magic, letters and the 'ladies arts' all as expected for a girl of her breeding. Like all the girls she knew (or should say was allowed to know) Tamkia was groomed from birth to be the perfect pureblood wife to a good pureblood husband. It soon became apparent however that her tutors where telling reports to her family that she was 'gifted', a claim in fact that was half truth for her real talent lay in getting what she wanted, a passing grade, a new dress, the latest in designer robes. You name it she found a way to get it.
Being a traditionally Slytherin aligned family it was more relief then surprise when Tamika's letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry arrived, after the embarrassment of Ianto being sorted into Hufflepuff the most 'useless' of houses her parents unsurprisingly showered praise and love onto their daughter when she like them before her was sorted into Slytherin. A house that while Tamika was usually quite indifferent to competition (outside of her own of course) the young girl grew to love due to it's historical connection to a certain famous graduate.
It's easy to see that things where not always 'close' between the two Parker siblings, Tamika while the younger at school refused to have anything to do with her brother and just as often brushed it off as a co-incidence that they happened to share the same last name. Worst of all, by Tamika's fifth year Ianto wasn't only getting in trouble at school but with their father as well by wasting his time messing around with Potions instead of studying 'real' magic like Defense Against the Dark Arts. Then one night her brother up and left, right on the eve of her engagement party! Not that Tamika had even noticed of course, for the most part she was rather glad to be rid of her brother, but now with her wedding day drawing ever closer and finding out that her brother had returned home and didn't even have the common decency to call on her Tamika's decided that enough is enough and she's bringing her brother back home.. kicking and screaming if necessary.
- Patronus (Magical only) :
- Spider
- Animagus Animal (Optional/Rare) :
- none
- Q - APPROVED Tamika Parker 10/06/2011
- Wand :
- 8" Hornbeam with Dragon Heartstring
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In the last week I have gained some wisdom and thought it would be
best to share it with you all, as to ensure your 2006 continues to rock.
Everyone buys eggnog over the holidays, but once Auld Lang Syne has
been sung that carton of eggnog gets ignored and pushed further back
into the fridge. The expiry date on the eggnog is only a suggestion.
Unlike it's milk brethren, eggnog can be consumed far beyond the time
of expiration.
On Tuesday I had some eggnog that was two weeks past its' expiration
date and it still tasted fine. In my younger days I drank December
eggnog in February and was just as good as ever. So, when cleaning out
the cranberry sauce and dried turkey pieces, look for the eggnog and
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Golden Hues of Decadence (Food Tasting) - Hai Tien Lo
One of my favourite fine-dining Chinese restaurants in Singapore, Hai Tien Lo at the Pan Pacific Singapore has launched a tasting menu as well as some a la carte items for the seasonal hairy crabs. I covered this promotion in a previous post, please click HERE to read more about it.
The prix fixe tasting menu contains seven courses (although it's really more like six and you'll find out why later) that are all carefully prepared to showcase the versatility of the hairy crab and more importantly to celebrate the goodness of the creamy roe.
The first dish of the special tasting menu is the Lobster with Hairy Crab Meat and Crab Roe in Thick Broth. The dish actually doesn't come presented this way and I have actually mixed the broth up a little to expose more of the ingredients underneath. The creaminess of the hairy crab roe makes this broth an absolute delight to savour. Fresh green onions and black fungus provide crunch and texture to the broth while the roe blends evenly into creating a flavourful thick broth. Healthy chunks of lobster meat and the delicate hairy crab meat also provides the dish with natural sweetness.
The second dish is possibly every hairy crab lovers' favourite. Steamed in fragrant perilla leaves with a hint of grassy liquourice, the relatively sizeable hairy crabs are showcased here in an almost au naturel fashion. It may look intimidating for first-time hairy crab eaters but don't worry as the friendly staff at Hai Tien Lo will be more than happy to guide you through this supposedly heavenly process that food aficionados swear by. The dish is also served with a special black vinegar that is slightly sweeter and milder to compensate for the delicate flavours of the hairy crab meat.
There are three basic steps to eating a hairy crab (after the mandatory Instagram shot):
- Enjoy the golden roe in the top shell with a small spoon.
- Break open the body of the hairy crab to enjoy more yummy goodness within.
- Savour the meat of the hairy crab (there's actually a pretty self-cannibalising way to do it).
Since the hairy crab is considered a "cooling" food according to Chinese philosophy - one that I have trouble explaining to my expat friends. As such, ginger tea is often served to balance the "cold" with "hot". Although I am personally not a fan of ginger generally, I thought the tea was extremely delicious with the right amount of heat to truly balance out your palate as well.
The fourth course of this menu is the Pan-fried Sliced Grouper Fish with Crab Meat, Crab Roe and Minced Pork. The grouper is a lean fish with a firm flesh and large flake. Paired with the delicious combination of hairy crab meat, crab roe and minced pork, this dish is definitely one that fish lovers will enjoy. The flesh of the grouper is firm and sweet, signifying the freshness of this fish (this is always important in Chinese cuisine). The minced pork adds texture and savouriness to the sweetness of the seafood to create a contrasting flavour profile that binds together with the creamy golden sauce.
The fifth dish, the Braised White Cabbage with Dried Scallops, Crab Meat and Crab Roe, is perhaps one of my favourite dishes in this tasting menu. Honestly, I did not think much about this dish initially when I saw it in the menu but this is an extremely flavourful dish with a good crunch from the vegetables. This dish truly presents a harmony of different textures and flavours that go together. The dried scallops were rehydrated but flavourful and the sauce was similar to the previous dish but somehow truly showcased itself in this course.
The final dish (before dessert) is always a carbohydrate - Wok-fried Rice with Hairy Crab Meat and Fish Roe. The fish roe provides crunch and texture to this delicious dish. One thing that I really like about Hai Tien Lo is the XO Sauce that they use in their dishes. My tip for you is to ask politely for a small dish of XO Sauce which goes incredibly well with this dish. The Chinese believe that a good fried rice will contain enough "Wok Hei" which metaphorically translates to the breath of the wok. This requires skills in fire control (unfortunately you can't get this through induction cooking) and tossing food around masterfully.
Finally. the Chef's Signature Dessert was served as a final course to bring this journey (for my taste-buds at least) to an end.
Hai Tien Lo
7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595 - Level 3
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Americans Retiring Abroad
An increasing number of Americans are retiring abroad. And for good reason. In recent years, countries around the world have worked hard to lure retirees from the United States with major financial benefits.
Today, retires tend to be healthier and worldlier than their predecessors in years past and are thus more comfortable packing their bags for foreign shores. There are some immense benefits to living abroad as a retiree, not least among them a high standard of living, adventure, and variety.
Here is a list of the most popular countries Americans select when choosing to retire abroad:
One of the biggest perks is the menu of benefits available to retirees, which include 50 percent off transportation and utility bills. Major discounts are also given to seniors for cultural and sporting events. Expats are able to participate in the Ecuador Social Security medical program for $57 a month.
A couple that is careful with their money will spend about $800 to live well; even those who are less budget-minded will find it hard to push beyond $1,500.
Panama has one of the world's fastest growing expats communities. One of the chief reasons is an organized program of discounts and perks called the "pensionado" that's open to foreigners. This program offers discounts of between 20 and 50 percent on everything from food to movies, professional services to domestic flights to hospitals.
Residents need between $1,500 to $2,000 a month to fund their living expenses. Roomy beachfront condos sell in the $180,000-$200,000 range and rent for about $450 a month.
Malaysia offers a high quality of living for a low costs. For retirees interested in Asia, it provides one of the best deals in the region. There's Internet access, quality roads and cell phone coverage.
The country has been drawing American retirees with My Second Home program, which allows foreigners to stay in Malaysia for as long as they'd like on a multiple-entry social visit pass without having to renounce their primary citizenship.
Nice residences in good neighborhoods rent for about $1,000 per month.
For the past ten years, Nicaragua has been gaining steam among retirees. As the population of expats increases, so too has the standard of living in expat communities, like Granada, where the country's top hospitals are staffed with U.S.-trained doctors. Medical visits here cost a mere fraction of what they would in the States, with a typical office visiting running about $15.
To live well, in a rental home in a good neighborhood expect to pay about $700 in rent. Meals in local restaurants cost around $2 or $3 and good local beer runs about a buck.
Thailand holds a special appeal to American retirees because of the friendly people who generally speak fairly fluent English. Escape the cities and you are rewarded with vibrant beach communities that are magnets for expats.
Plan to spend between $500 to $1,000 a month in any beach community, depending on location and style of accommodation.
Much of Europe is expensive for expats. Although European countries may have decent pensions and benefits for citizens, outsiders generally are exempt from these benefits.
However, there are some good housing deals in out-of-the-way spots for retirees looking for a good cheap base in Europe. In particular, there are small villages in Italy that offer big rewards to expats on a budget.
Take the town of Calitri, for instance, where you can buy a mint condition house in move-in condition for about $65,000. Here, 6,000 local residents live among the olive groves about an hour inland from the Amalfi Coast.


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Now I am normally a fan of the fashion and home shop Anthropologie – if not exactly keen on it rather hefty prices.
But isn't this necklace completely mad (yeah I know it looks more like some weird headband)?
For starters it isn't even nice – don't think the colours work at all.
But worse than that, it costs a staggering £198!
Now if I wasn't actually quite busy at the moment, I think I could knock up a few decent copies if only I could think of some friends that I'd really want to get rid of.


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Event: ONA 2019
Date: Sept. 12-14, 2019
Location: New Orleans, La.
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p.s: When it gets too late at night (I have been known to bake at 10:30pm when cake cravings strike, hehe) to be mixing and messing around I whip up a batch from IGA's Black & Gold Butter Cake packet mix ... yep sometimes it is better than my great Nana's recipe :D


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Challenges for the military await even accounting for budget increase
With the failure of the Obamacare repeal bill and a tightening off the legislative timeline, it looks as if there is not going to be room in this year's congressional agenda for debate over BRAC. Expect discussions off the floor to continue in the press however.
Congressional representatives from both parties will spend some of their limited time to ensure their districts are prepared for what will inevitably occur. Budgets are still tight, and a continuing resolution providing for funding the rest of this fiscal year is certainly on the table. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has threatened to shut down the government over a CR however. Regardless, the government runs out of funding April 28; and there is a two-week recess in April.
That gives scant time to resolve the appropriations fight. Additionally, to complicate matters, the U.S. technically hit the debt ceiling mid-month March, another fiscal concern for Congress. Currently the Treasury Secretary is using "extraordinary measures" to ensure the U.S. does not default on our debt. The House Freedom Caucus could well prevent a vote increasing the debt ceiling if such a bill came to the floor, forcing the Trump administration to cut funding in order to fit in the spending increases desired.
Another upcoming event is the end of the federal hiring freeze scheduled for April 21. The intent was to allow the Office of Management and Budget's team to come up with a way to decrease the size of government. What will follow is unknown, but expect a reduction in federal employees throughout government. How that will impact Middle Georgia remains to be seen. Although many positions on the base were exempted, many were not.
Back to BRAC, the process involved in selecting bases is more akin to a sledge hammer, when what is needed is a scalpel. While the Air Force stated they have 25 percent excess capacity, what the excess capacity is hasn't been identified by any service. Additionally, with the increase in spending this administration is proposing, the excess may well be needed to add previously cut resources back to our bases. A better question Congress may well ask the services is what capacity is required to conduct their mission; specifically, what is required to conduct the "lethal fight."
With Congress asking what capacity directly contribute to the lethal fight, and what capacity the services could shed to save money, we could avoid a BRAC altogether. One way to slim down the bases' budgets may be to shed capacity that do not directly support the lethal fight and negotiate with local communities for such services that are shed. Some of that critical support can come in the form of school choice for military personnel, tax relief for active duty and reserve personnel on active duty. Taking these actions will only help further strengthen the military and community relationship and will send a message to Department of Defense senior leaders that Middle Georgia is all in when it comes to supporting their men and women in uniform.
Dan Rhoades is a resident of Kathleen.


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Stephen Charles Kurachek, MD
(612) 813-3300
Specialties: Critical Care, Pediatric
Professional History
Medical Education
- MD - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL
- Residency - Dalhousie University
- Residency - C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
- Fellowship - Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
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(612) 813-3300
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Personal Biography
Dr. Kurachek grew up in Pleasantville, New York and completed his undergraduate studies in History and English at Duke University. He was the Outstanding Pediatric Medical Student at the University of Miami Medical School participating in migrant health programs, a free women's clinic and Big Brother's program during his training. He completed his pediatric residency in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kurachek subsequently completed fellowships in pediatric pulmonology and critical care at the Children's Hospital of Boston. After medically directing Critical Care at Cook-Fort Worth Children's Hospital for two years, he came to Minneapolis to direct Critical Care at the Children's Hospital (Minneapolis) and helped establish the Children's Respiratory and Critical Care organization (CRCCS). Dr. Kurachek was medical director of the PICU for 15 years and was the first Critical Care Division Chief. He advanced his quality improvement training at IHI in Boston and at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City. In conjunction with CRCCS, he developed the Quality Safety Analyst program for the PICU and currently co-directs the program with Dr. Kristine Hendrickson. His interests are aligning physician practice with quality improvement and forwarding a variety of quality improvement projects. Dr. Kurachek and his wife, Mary Burns, have three grown children, three grandchildren, and reside in Minnetonka.


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If there is a reason to suspect you may have mesothelioma, your doctor will use one or more methods to find out if the disease is present. The first step in diagnosing mesothelioma is recognizing your symptoms.
Signs and Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Early symptoms of mesotheliomas are not specific to the disease. People often ignore them or mistake them for common, minor ailments. Most people with mesothelioma have symptoms for only 2 to 3 months before they are diagnosed. About one-fourth of people have symptoms for at least 6 months before they are diagnosed.
Over half of patients with pleural mesothelioma have pain in the lower back or at the side of the chest. Many report shortness of breath. A smaller percentage have trouble swallowing, cough, fever, sweating, fatigue, and weight loss. Other symptoms include hoarseness, coughing up blood, swelling of the face and arms, muscle weakness, and sensory loss.
Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal (belly) pain, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. There may also be fluid or a mass in the abdomen.
If you have any of these symptoms and have been exposed to asbestos you should see a doctor right away.
Medical History and Physical Exam
A complete medical history (interview) is taken to check for risk factors and symptoms. This will include questions to determine if you have been exposed to asbestos.
A physical exam will provide information about signs of mesothelioma and other health problems. Patients with pleural mesotheliomas (mesotheliomas of the chest) often have fluid in their chest cavity (pleural effusion) caused by the cancer. Some will have fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites) in cases of peritoneal mesothelioma, or fluid in the pericardium (pericardial effusion) in cases of pericardial mesothelioma. All these might be detected during a physical exam. Otherwise they will be found by imaging studies.
Rarely, mesothelioma can develop in the groin and look like a hernia.
Imaging Tests
Imaging studies such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans will help determine the location, size, and extent of the cancer.
Chest x-ray: This may show irregular thickening of the pleura, calcium deposits on the pleura, or fluid in the pleural space. These findings suggest asbestos exposure leading to the development of a mesothelioma.
Computed tomography (CT) scan: The CT scan is an x-ray procedure that produces detailed cross-sectional images of your body. Instead of taking one picture, like a conventional x-ray, a CT scanner takes many pictures as it rotates around you. A computer then combines these pictures into an image of a slice of your body. The machine will take pictures of multiple slices of the part of your body that is being studied.
CT scans are often used to make the initial diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, and are helpful in staging the cancer (determining the extent of its spread).
Often after the first set of pictures is taken you will receive an intravenous injection of a "dye" or radiocontrast agent that helps better outline structures in your body. A second set of pictures is then taken.
CT scans are more tiring than regular x-rays because they take longer and you need to lie still on a table while they are being done. But just like other computerized devices, they are getting faster and your stay might be pleasantly short. Also, you might feel a bit confined by the ring you lie within when the pictures are being taken.
You will have an IV (intravenous) line through which the contrast "dye" is injected. The injection can also cause some flushing (redness and warm feeling). Some people are allergic and get hives or rarely more serious reactions like trouble breathing and low blood pressure. Be sure to tell the doctor if you have ever had a reaction to any contrast material used for x-rays. You may be asked to drink 1 to 2 pints of a solution of contrast material. This helps outline the intestine.
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan: In this test, radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into your vein. Because cancers use sugar much faster than normal tissues, the cancerous tissue takes up the radioactive material. A scanner can spot the radioactive deposits. This test, which is still being studied, is useful for telling whether a thickening of the tissues is cancer or merely scar tissue. It can also spot spread of the cancer.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)scan: MRI scans use radio waves and strong magnets instead of x-rays. The energy from the radio waves is absorbed and then released in a pattern formed by the type of tissue and by certain diseases. A computer translates the pattern of radio waves given off by the tissues into a very detailed image of parts of the body. Not only does this produce cross sectional slices of the body like a CT scanner, it can also produce slices that are parallel with the length of your body. A contrast material might be injected just as with CT scans, but is used less often. Sometimes MRI scans are useful in looking at the diaphragm (the thin muscle at the bottom of the lung cage that is responsible for breathing) where the mesothelioma may spread.
MRI scans are particularly helpful in examining the brain and spinal cord. MRI scans are a little more uncomfortable than CT scans. First, they take longer — often up to 1 hour. Also, you have to be placed inside a tube, which is confining and can upset people with claustrophobia (fear of enclosed places). The machine also makes a thumping noise that you may find disturbing. Some places will provide headphones with music to block this out.
Blood Tests
As mentioned above, blood levels of a protein called osteopontin are elevated in people with mesothelioma. But this blood test is probably more useful for following a patient's progress during and after treatment. It is not used to diagnose the disease, although an elevated level may raise suspicions.
Tests of Fluid and Tissue Samples
If you have a pleural effusion (a build up of fluid) a sample of this fluid can be removed by inserting a needle into the chest cavity. A similar technique can be used to obtain abdominal fluid and pericardial fluid. The fluid is then tested to see its chemical make up and viewed under a microscope by an expert in diagnosing cancer (pathologist) to determine whether cancer cells are present. If cancer cells are present, special tests are needed to diagnose whether the cancer is a mesothelioma, a lung cancer, or another type of cancer.
A tissue sample of a pleural or pericardial tumor can be obtained using a relatively new technique called thoracoscopy. A thoracoscope (telescope-like instrument connected to a video camera) is inserted through a small incision into the chest. Your doctor can see the tumor through the thoracoscope, and can use special forceps to take a tissue biopsy. Similarly, laparoscopy can be used to see and obtain a biopsy of a peritoneal tumor. In this procedure, a flexible tube attached to a video camera is inserted into the abdominal cavity through small incisions on the front of the abdomen. Fluid can also be collected during thoracoscopy or laparoscopy. The biopsy specimen will be sent to the pathology laboratory where the pathologist will examine it to determine if it is cancer.
Surgery, either a thoracotomy (which opens the chest cavity) or a laparotomy (which opens the abdominal cavity), allows the surgeon to remove a larger sample of tumor or, sometimes, to remove the entire tumor.
If you might have pleural mesothelioma, the doctor may also do a bronchoscopy. In this procedure a flexible lighted tube is inserted through your mouth, down the trachea, and into the bronchi to see if there are other masses in the airway. Small samples of abnormal-appearing tissue can be removed for testing.
You may also have a mediastinoscopy. A lighted tube is inserted under the sternum (chest bone) at the level of the neck and moved down into the chest. Mediastinoscopy allows the surgeon to view the lymph nodes in this area and remove samples to check for cancer. Lymph nodes are bean-sized collections of immune system cells that help the body fight infections and cancers. Cancers in the lung often spread to lymph nodes, but mesotheliomas do this less often. Tests on lymph nodes can give the doctor information on whether a cancer is still localized or if it has started to spread, and can help distinguish lung cancer from mesothelioma.
It is often hard to diagnose mesothelioma by looking at the cells from the fluid around the lungs, abdomen, or heart. It is even hard to diagnose mesothelioma with tissue from small needle biopsies. Under the microscope, mesothelioma can look like several other types of cancer. For example, pleural mesothelioma may resemble some types of lung cancer and peritoneal mesothelioma may resemble some cancers of the ovaries. For this reason, special laboratory tests are often done to help distinguish mesothelioma from some other cancers.
These tests often use special techniques to recognize certain markers (types of chemicals) contained in mesotheliomas. One test called immunohistochemistry looks for different proteins on the surface of the cells. It can be used to tell if the cancer is a mesothelioma or a lung cancer, which can appear to start in the lining of the chest cavity. A newer test is called DNA Microarray analysis. This test actually looks at genes in the cancers. Mesotheliomas have different gene patterns than other cancers.
The electron microscope can sometimes help diagnose mesothelioma. This microscope can magnify samples more than 100 times greater than the light microscope that is generally used in cancer diagnosis. This more powerful microscope makes it possible to see the small parts of the cancer cells that distinguish mesothelioma from other types of cancer.
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How Is Malignant Mesothelioma Diagnosed?
If there is a reason to suspect you may have mesothelioma, your doctor will use one or more methods to find out if the disease is present. The first step in diagnosing mesothelioma is recognizing your symptoms.


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