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Alzheimer's and African Americans
How Alzheimer's affects African-Americans
Video summary
This video makes two key points: African Americans are at higher risk than Caucasians for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and less likely to acknowledge its signs. (This is particularly ironic because in the early 1900s, Solomon Carter Fuller, M.D., a black psychiatrist, worked alongside Dr. Alois Alzheimer, after whom the disease is named.)
Now is a good time for some quick definitions:
- Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease (meaning that it gets worse over time) that attacks the brain. The result is a loss of skills related to memory, thinking, language, and judgment; it is the most common form of dementia.
- Dementia is the umbrella word for a series of symptoms that can be a part of dozens of diseases. It includes some combination of a loss of intellectual ability (thinking, remembering and reasoning) severe enough to interfere with a person's daily functioning. Eventually, physical abilities are also affected.
There is currently no known cure for Alzheimer's disease, but some forms of dementia, such as dementia that results from a stroke, are at least partially preventable with lifestyle changes (healthy eating, exercise, no smoking, etc.)
The National Alzheimer's Association refers to the high prevalence of dementia among African-Americans as a "silent epidemic." Here are some of the statistics found at
- Dr. Goldie Byrd, PhD, who has long been studying the genetics of Alzheimer's disease in African-Americans, is featured in this video. She notes that exactly how much more common age-specific dementia is in African-Americans than Caucasians varies from study to study, but more than ¾ of the studies show it is significantly more common.
- Data from a large-scale long-term study indicated that people with a history of either high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels are twice as likely to get Alzheimer's disease. Those with both risk factors are four times as likely to develop dementia. Among African-Americans on Medicare, 65% have high blood pressure.
- African-Americans also have a 60% higher risk of type 2 diabetes. This condition contributes directly to vascular disease, which can lead to vascular dementia (dementia related to strokes). African-Americans do, in fact, have a higher rate of vascular dementia than whites.
- African-Americans tend to be diagnosed at a later stage of Alzheimer's disease and that limits the effectiveness of treatments that depend upon early intervention.
They may be diagnosed later because African-Americans so far seem to be less attuned to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The video opens with Gloria Muldrow, whose husband died of Alzheimer's disease noting, "They don't see Alzheimer's as Alzheimer's. They see it as a mental problem." Later, (in the second video) she acknowledges that at first she dismissed her husband's symptoms, too. She thought he was just being "cantankerous" or going through a change related to aging.
In fact, denial is common among all caregivers; it is hard to face that a person you love has a terrible disease. Cordelia Davis described dementia as a light bulb slowly going dim, and Joseph D. Morton echoed that sentiment when he said of his wife that he saw the light going out in her eyes. He went on to note how hurtful it was to lose a good companion, and how lonesome he felt having lost her good conversation.
Christopher L. Edwards, PhD, of Duke University Medical Center noted that these older African-Americans who develop Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia were often the patriarchs and matriarchs of their communities who had provided guidance and wisdom for generations. Randy Pettiford found it hard to see his father, who had been a school principal and community leader, lose his abilities. He was not ready to become father to his father.
Eventually all of the African-Americans interviewed in this video did come to terms with their loved one's dementia. Cordelia Davis went further, noting that she knows she could get the disease, too, but doesn't focus on her hereditary risk. "If it happens, it happens." But while dementia is all too common, it is not normal. The video ends with Dr. Byrd saying that the goal is to prevent the next generation from getting Alzheimer's disease.
Applying this video to your situation
If you are an African-American, how much do you know about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia? Did you know that African-Americans face a higher risk for dementia than whites? Are you aware of any medical conditions you have that put you at risk?
Do you know or care for someone with dementia? If so, what symptoms did you first notice? Did you ignore the symptoms in the beginning? When did you realize that the person needed to see a doctor?
If you are caring for someone with dementia, what do you miss most about the way things used to be?
The caregivers in this video are in a variety of situations. Some are living with their loved one at home. Others visit their loved one in a nursing home. There is no one right way to give care. Gladys Powell had planned to care for her husband at home, but says, "It got to be too much for me." Do you know your own caregiving limits?
Gloria Muldrow says that over time she learned to live with her husband's condition and love and respect him for who he was in spite of his disabilities. She remembered the good days. Are you able to do the same?
Adapted from Alzheimer's and African-Americans: Echoes from the Past, Campbell Productions. For more on the full video, www.terranova.org
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Gloria Muldrow says that over time she learned to live with her husband's condition and love and respect him for who he was in spite of his disabilities.


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This is in continuation of the series of articles on this topic
Over the last 9 articles on Aadhaar Judgement, I have provided some views on the interpretation of the Judgement specifically with reference to the upcoming PDPA 2018 which has been introduced in the Parliament as a bill and will be taken up for debate in the next session. The public comments for the same are open upto 10th October 2018. Since the Adhaar judgement has just now been released, it is necessary that we re-visit our views on the PDPA 2018 draft from the perspective of what the judgement implies.
The Srikrishna Committee itself made an elaborate recommendation on the amendments to the Aadhaar Act in the main report but did not make it part of the draft PDPA 2018. Now the Government apart from making whatever amendments are required to be made in PDPA 2018 may also make the recommended amendments in the Aadhaar Act taking care that they donot conradict what this Aadhaar Judgement has indicated.
I draw the attention of the readers to the Appendix to the Srikrishna Committee Report which contains a detailed list of "Suggested Amendments to the Aadhaar Act". It is not clear if the Supreme Court while finalizing the judgment went through these suggestions which were put together under the guidance of a former Supreme Court Judge spending nearly one year on understanding the issues involved in designing a Privacy Act.
It is to be noted that the recommendation contained interesting thoughts of alternate forms in which Aadhaar can be used for authetnication (eg Offline Authentication), strengthening of the dispute resolution mechanism (Introduction of adjudication and Appeallate Tribunal), mechanism for obtaining legal sanction for future use by a law passed by the Parliament, etc.
As regards Section 57, this recommendation included "Offline Verification" as the means by which the authentication was to be made so that all the objections that the current judgement has indicated would be completely irrelevant.
We therefore suggest that the Government while passing the PDPA 2018 also pass the amendment to the Aadhaar Act where by they may replace Section 57 with a read dwon Section 57 and introducing a new Section 57A incorporating the recommendations of the Srikrishna Committee.
Srikrishna Committee rightly did not get into providing prescriptions on information security such as the data retention, meta data collection etc and stuck to the legal issues unlike the current judgement. It's recommendations are therefore worth looking into in detail.
Probably the Government needs to create a sub committee headed by Justice Srikrishna himself to re draw the Appendix in the light of the Supreme Court judgement.
I recommend that organizations such as Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India (FDPPI) work with premier academic institutions like NLSUI and develop a draft recommendation of refining Appendix to the Srikrishna Committee in the light of this judgement.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here and elsewhere on this site are the personal views of Naavi and not the views of any organization or group that he may be associated with.


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So far it's been a busy couple of weeks for Jelly Bean updates, but there are still a number of devices on Gingerbread still that need to get some Ice Cream Sandwich love. Including the Pantech Element and Pantech Burst. In addition to Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich you'll be getting these great features as well:
- Enhanced Home screen canvas switcher edit functionality(In the preview of home screen panels, users can change a main home screen panel).
- Enhanced Multitasking and Notifications functionality.
- Enhanced User Interface : Virtual buttons in System bar, contextual options in Action Bar.
- Support for Face Unlock. (Pantech Burst)
- Improved text input and spell-checking
- Control over Network data and Powerful web browsing
- New! Self mode and Panorama capture mode in camera.
- New! Time-Lapse recording function in video camera.
While it's not the latest Android software, it's still a great update and if you own either the Pantech Element or Burst it's a must to update your device. You can pull the update by going into Settings, selecting About Device and check for updates.
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August 15, 2018 (PARIS) - The opposition Sudan Call alliance has started a series of meetings in the French capital Paris that will culminate with a two-day meeting of the leadership council on Friday.
The Sudan Call's executive secretariat has started on Wednesday 15 August its meetings in Paris and discussed the political situation in the country after the nomination for a new term of the incumbent President Omer al-Bashir by the ruling National Congress.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Sudan Call's Media Secretary Salah Jalal said the opening session was addressed by the Secretary-General Minni Minnawi and discussed the current political situation in the country.
"The meeting tackled the economic crisis, environmental disasters and the regime's violation of its constitution to nominate its president for a seventh term," Jalal said.
He further said the meeting endorsed the agenda of the leadership council which will start on Friday and the activity programmes of the different secretaries.
The executive body said also they discussed ways to implement a decision of the leadership council to hold a conference for the opposition forces inside the country, including civil society, displaced persons and groups of youth, students and women, as well as political forces.


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[Translation] SHINee Interview on Asian Place July Issue29 May 2011 at 3:46 PM | Posted in Interview, News / Info, SHINee | Leave a comment
Tags: Info, JongHyun, Key, Magazine, Minho, Onew, Taemin, translation
Q: during live performances, r there moments when members can feel each other just by the look of the eyes?
Onew: Yes, we can feel each other just by looking at the eyes on stage, during practice we don't talk, we communicate through looking at each other.
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[Translation] 110528 Taemin & Key Me2day Updates28 May 2011 at 8:18 PM | Posted in News / Info, SHINee | Leave a comment
Tags: Dream Concert 2011, Key, Me2day, Taemin, translation, Update
[Translation/Me2day] 110517 Key and Minho Update17 May 2011 at 9:26 PM | Posted in SHINee | Leave a comment
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[Translation/Me2day] 110516 Jonghyun Update17 May 2011 at 9:19 PM | Posted in SHINee | Leave a comment
Tags: Immortal Song 2, JongHyun, Me2day, translation
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[TRANSCRIPT] 110506 Ryeowook's Chinese Diary on iLike Radio7 May 2011 at 10:39 AM | Posted in News / Info, Super Junior | Leave a comment
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26th April 's Diary
I went to Danshui today because I wanted to go to the school in "Secret" *1. Because of that, I have been planning it for a week. I left the dorm with Carol and my stylist at about 10am to take the subway from Zhongshan stop to Danshui stop. The journey took about 40 minutes. The weather was very cool and breezy today. If the weather was poor, I'd feel like crying. Therefore, I felt very lucky. When we arrived at the school, the students were having classes and we needed to keep our volume down. We took many pictures and they were beautiful. I felt like I'm the male lead in the movie "Secret". It felt like I'm dreaming. Suddenly, many high school students started to appear because it was lunch break. Some of them recognised me. Although I felt that it was really interesting that some of them actually recognised me, I did not reveal what I feel because it is more mysterious that way. We ate hotpot in Danshui and it was delicious. After that, I bought two DVDs at the DVD store and we also ate shaved ice in Xi Men Ding. I feel that I will gain weight. When we went back to the dorm, our manager was there. In order to take care of us, he came from Korea to Taiwan to make us delicious food. He not only cooked us food, but he also treated us to massage, he is really amazing! I had a very eventful and interesting day today. –THE END-
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[TRANSLATION] 110506 Henry Twitter Update7 May 2011 at 9:35 AM | Posted in SJ-M | Leave a comment
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Begitu banyak buah2 an di Vietnam! wow sangat SEGAR! YES YES!^^ Terima kasih untuk semua yang datang untuk menyambut kami! Sampai besok! Kalian semua mengagumkan!
Source: @henrylau89
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[TRANSLATION] 110506 Donghae Twitter Update7 May 2011 at 9:28 AM | Posted in Super Junior | Leave a comment
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Vietnam tunggu aku !! Aku akan pergi kesana
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[Translation] 110502 FULL Youngstreet Transcript3 May 2011 at 1:16 PM | Posted in Super Junior | Leave a comment
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Guests: Dalmatian (Jisu, Daniel), F.cuz (Jinon, Yejun) – Viewable
Opening: All Hail Hee Chul. Wah, it's already May. In fact, today is already 2nd May. Today is Monday, is there any confusion, thinking that today is the 1st day of May? May is the Queen season, and there are many holidays going on in May. Su Jin is here too! 2nd May, Monday. Music Start!
Hee: Today's weather is just like May but there will still be sand storm. Please be careful. I am the DJ who will be worrying about you. Today's short message topic is Plans made in May. A hard to get guest came today. She is very busy. I hugged on to her thigh, pleading for her to come to the show and she agreed.
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[Translation] 110401 Donghae Cyworld Diary Entry1 April 2011 at 2:14 PM | Posted in News / Info, SJ-M, Super Junior | 1 Comment
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Title: Pray for Michael…
Hi. This is Super Junior Donghae. I'm doing well in Taiwan. Doing hard with my members on the album, Extravagant Challenge with Siwon…for the drama I'm working hard. Continue Reading [Translation] 110401 Donghae Cyworld Diary Entry…
[Translation] 100112 Key Me2day Update12 January 2011 at 1:32 PM | Posted in SHINee | 1 Comment
Tags: Key, Me2day, translation, Update
[Key] 추운날 콘서트 영상 촬영때 ㅋㅋㅋ
[Key] On a cold day when we were filming a video for the concert kekeke
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English Translation Credits: kimchi hana @ shineee.net | via the Shining SHINee World – SG
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101114 & 101115 Update Cyworld Sungmin16 November 2010 at 11:00 PM | Posted in Super Junior | Leave a comment
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101114 Diary Entry
2010.11.14 Sun 17:01
ah ah~lelah lelah…segera setelah selesai syuting(,) Aku buru2 ke konser Nanjing(…) Aku (akhirnya) kembali~^^
euah..kekuatan ayah dan ibu yang luar biasa dan para senior yang (juga) luar biasa telah mengakhiri syuting pertama. Aku menerima banyak perhatian dari pada sunbae dan bagian yang awalnya aku lakukan kurang begitu baik, akhirnya dapat ku selesaikan dengan baik…Para staff juga sangat lelah karena kami syuting semalaman, dengan perhatian yang seperti itu, aku harus tampil dengan baik. Terima kasih untuk para staff dan sunbae..ㅠㅠ Meskipun ada sedikit kekurangan perlahan2 aku akan tampil dengan baik~~ㅠㅠ
source: 이성민 미니홈피
chinese: 静 @ Sungmin baidu bar
english: ★//囧酥餅 @ sj-world.net
thanks to dDonika for the heads-up!
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[Translation] SHINee on Melon Special Interview4 November 2010 at 7:34 PM | Posted in SHINee | 1 Comment
Tags: Interview, Melon, translation
SHINee: Hello, we are shining SHINee!
Onew: Yes, everyone, you've been happy and well, right? SHINee has been working hard these days with "Hello" activities. Would you happen to know the reason why we have suddenly gathered like this?
Key: We are going to pick a few questions that you have asked us through Melon and answer them. Please give us the questions.
[Translation] 101019 Onew Me2day Update19 October 2010 at 4:04 PM | Posted in SHINee | Leave a comment
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어젠여러분생각에노래한곡ᆢ해봤어요.이적선배님'다행이다'ᆢ갑작스런라디오라이브였는데"SHINee"때문에많은땀흘리시고정말좋아해주시는당신들 덕분에노래할수있단사실이넘즐겁고행복해요ᆢ항상뒷바라지감사드리고제노래듣고즐거워해주심좋겠어요^^항상행복하게^^제맘대변해준노래가있어감사하고 사랑합니다ᆢ
[Eng Translation] Yesterday, with all of you in mind.. I tried singing a song. Lee Juk sunbaenim's 'Luckily'.. It was a sudden radio live but the truth that I am able to sing thanks to all of you who sweat so much because of "SHINee" and who really like us is so joyful and happy.. I'm grateful that you always take care of us and I hope that you can listen to my singing and be joyful ^^ Always happily ^^ I'm thankful that there is a song that speaks for my heart and I love you..
[Ind Translation] Kemarin, dengan kalian semua dalam pikiran.. Aku mencoba menyanyikan sebuah lagu. 'Luckily' nya senior Lee Juk.. itu adalah siaran radio langsung tapi kebenaran bahwa saya mampu bernyanyi sangat berterima kasih kepada semua yang begitu banyak keringat karena "SHINee" dan yang benar-benar menyukai kita begitu gembira dan bahagia.. Saya bersyukur bahwa Anda selalu merawat kami dan saya berharap bahwa Anda dapat mendengarkan saya bernyanyi dan menjadi menyenangkan ^^ Selalu bahagia ^^ Saya bersyukur bahwa ada sebuah lagu yang berbicara untuk hatiku dan aku mencintaimu ..
Credits: Onew's Me2day
English Translation Credits: live laugh love @ soompi
Ind Translation: 시원♥yip♥미르 @ SEI (shawolandelfindo.wordpress.com)
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Best Practices of LKP Loka Kalyan Parishad
- Application of various technologies in integrated farming systems- Vermicompost & other bulky manures, farm waste recycling, eco-friendly pest management technologies including production, saving &use of appropriate Crop-seeds.
- 43 no. of GPs Direct participation in Grampanchayat planning process & implementation, capacitated about the Panchayat rules, regulations, schematic provisions & deliverables.
- Sensitization of women on social issues like education, health, dowry, early marriage & other gender discriminations.
- 40,000 backward families have already been mobilized in about women lead 4,000 SHGs who are bank linked.
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Winners announced at the ALFAPARF Fantastic Hairdresser Awards 2015
ALFAPARF Milano, the internationally renowned Italian luxury hair product company, awarded the ALFAPARF Fantastic Hairdresser Awards 2015 to nine winners at a gala presentation attended by Ireland's leading hair stylists at the Double Tree Hotel By Hilton, Burlington Road, Dublin 4 today (Sunday, November 1st, 2015).
The awards, now in their sixth year, give stylists and salons an opportunity to show their creative expertise and technical excellence through six creative and two business awards and an artistic award: the ALFAPARF Inixia Photographic Award.
Almost 400 hairdressers from all over Ireland dedicated months of hard work preparing their entries for these nine categories.
Acclaimed stylist, designer and TV presenter, Brendan Courtney, hosted the sold-out evening awards event to which some 1,200 stylists and industry insiders had been invited. He presented the awards along with ALFAPARF and Alan Austin-Smith, founder of The Fantastic Hairdresser Company. Each winner was presented with an Irish-designed and handcrafted stained-glass trophy.
The epically glam evening began when ten models and dancers from London's prestigious Sophie's People, coloured and coiffed by the 20 graduates of ALFAPARF's standard-setting Master Degree 2015, took to the runway in a series of futuristically-styled outfits to a soundtrack and stripped-down atmosphere courtesy of Tron and The Matrix. "We're starting from the science that tells us that colour is only possible because of white light and then working around the minimisation of that white light with what's left being the pure, the essence, of colour. We're going to try and see colours in their purest form through an interaction of models, music, movement and the best - the most creative and technically superb – hair styling and cutting that our best graduates can offer. We want them to 'think through' the accepted boundaries of what colour is and how it looks and find a new way of presenting it. We're satisfied that they have done that and the results are breathtaking", says ALFAPARF's Technical Director and producer of the event, Ger Hand.
Gallery of Winners
- Fantastic Fantasy Award Winner Fantastic Fantasy Award Winner
- Fantastic Long Hair Stylist Winner Fantastic Long Hair Stylist Winner
- Fantastic Junior Award Winner Fantastic Junior Award Winner
- Fantastic Stylist Award Winner Fantastic Stylist Award Winner
- Fantastic Salon Award Winner Fantastic Salon Award Winner
- Fantastic Hairdresser Award Winner Fantastic Hairdresser Award Winner
- Fantastic Gents Award Winner Fantastic Gents Award Winner
- Fantastic Colourist Award Winner Fantastic Colourist Award Winner
- Inixia Photgraphic Award Winner Inixia Photgraphic Award Winner
- Fantasy 3rd Place Fantasy 3rd Place
- Fantastic Fantasy 2nd place Fantastic Fantasy 2nd place
"This is going to be the age of the Pure. Nothing superfluous, nothing unnecessary, nothing added. It's all about purity of concept and then purity of technique and execution of the cut. That leaves you with the purity of colour and that's what we - as Ireland's largest colour company – want to illustrate. Pure vision and pure colour will give you pure perfection", he continued.
An elaboration on that pure colour theme was supplied by Intercoiffure Ireland's 'Hair Fashion Team' who presented 'RED', a slick hair show of beauty and passion dedicated to the power and energy behind colour. Intercoiffure Ireland is delighted to be part of ALFAPARF Fantastic Hairdresser Awards once again and this year's show "RED" conveys their conviction: Colour is Power.
" The colour RED is a statement in itself. It stands out. Eyes are immediately drawn to it. RED is the colour that represents Love, Romance, Passion, Desire, Strength and Fire. It is an announcement of power and confidence – in fact, it's more than that – it's a proclamation of power and confidence," according to Intercoiffure Ireland.
The prestigious, award-winning Paul Stafford Hairdressing also showcased their passion and expertise at the evening show.
The awards were judged by a high-flying international panel of five which comprised:
Vivica Davies is the Colour Director for ALFAPARF Milano and former head of colour at Mahogany Hairdressing, London. Mark Woolley, an award-winning hair stylist, international creative director and entrepreneur behind the exclusive Electric brand encompassing six bespoke salons in key cities throughout the UK. Electric has been hailed the UK's most exciting and rapidly expanding hairdressing brand and is tipped to be one of the most important brands to watch within the industry. Mark has recently won Business director of the year for the second time, at the British hairdressing business awards. Fiona Connolly – Director of Education & FH coach at the Fantastic Hairdresser Business Academy, London. Five times finalist at the British Hairdressing Awards, International platform artist and twice winner British Hairdressing Business Awards Manager of the Year. Marijana Habek, an ALFAPARF International Educator for Europe and the Middle East Coordinator of the ALFAPARF Milano, Dubai Fair and Jack Bayne from SACO, a renowned group which, via education, shares its extensive experience and offers the highest standard of training to stylists and colourists worldwide.
Neil Canavan, the show's gifted Assistant Production Manager, brought together all elements of the production – audio, video, lighting and staging aspects. His professionalism and vision made the show the standard-setting event it undoubtedly was. This show is now the benchmark of excellence and imagination for Ireland's styling and hair sector.
Lucie Pankhurst, choreographed the Award's show again this year. Lucie is recognised in the business as an outstanding dance and movement director with an impressive resume that features popular TV shows, movies and stage productions including Gloria Estefan's X-Factor performance, Michael Fassbender's Wedding Belles and Kristen Stewart in Snow White and the Huntsman. Lucie worked as movement director for Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt and British Illusionist, Derren Brown.
ALFAPARF Milano brand is the standard within the hairdressing industry and is considered by both trade and consumer press worldwide as the undeniable leaders in state-of-the-art salon products. The prestige that the brand brings to everything it involves itself in is legendary. Their representative in Ireland, David Donnellan, said: "The Italian beauty and style giants were delighted to show their commitment to technical and artistic excellence and were particularly happy to support Ireland's vibrant hair and beauty commercial community which they consider to be leaders in every facet of the business.
"ALFAPARF is all about the best talent using the best product. It's about striving for excellence and achieving it. We're committed to that. We know that the inspiration and creativity demonstrated at these Awards today will end up being translated onto the streets, workplaces and social scene of Ireland – and that's what we want", concluded David Donnellan, ALFAPARF Ireland.
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The City of Poughkeepsie has assumed ownership of the old YMCA building at 35 Montgomery Street, the question is who's going to step up and do something with it? Mayor Rob Rolison of Poughkeepsie has filed a 'request for expressions of interest'. In other words, they're looking for qualified parties who would be interested in purchasing and redeveloping the property in a way that would benefit the community. Four goals have been outlined by the city, each proposal must:
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Students who are permitted to study abroad(exchange program, Double Degree, etc.), need to submit application form the Graduate School of Economics office in designated period. Please refer to the following form for details.
For students who are receiving language training program in oversea institutions, need to conduct application procedures for "Leave of Absence" instead of "Studying Abroad".
The Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management
The QTEM was established in 2014 to nurture highly skilled Master's students who can take an initiative in the international community. The QTEM Master offers a unique learning experience by providing participants with: strong foundations in management or economics, strong background in quantitative and analytical skills and the techniques applied to management or economics, strong international exposure through two study stays abroad at two prestigious institutions from the network of Academic Partners, and strong immersion in the reality of industry through a company internship. Through this program, students will acquire not only language skills but also specialized knowledge as well as working experience, which will make it possible for them to broaden their career options to work in international corporations.
QTEM students are able to take courses relevant to the following modules which are closely linked to the modern social issues.
|QTEM Modules
|QTEM sub-Modules
|Finance and Risk Management
|・Controlling & Accounting
・Finance- Actuarial Sciences
・Finance-Banking and Management of Financial Institutions
・Finance- Corporate Finance
・Finance-Financial Markets and Derivatives
・Risk Management
|Applied Economics and Public Policy
|・Micro-Economics, Contact & Auction Theory
・Policy-Making, Regulation and Pricing
・Public Finance & Tax
・Macro-Economic Models and Forecasting, Development Economics
|Innovation and Strategy
|・Entrepreneurship & innovation
・Strategy and Industrial Organization
|Marketing and Supply Chain
|・Marketing and Sales
・Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics Management
|Business Intelligence and Big Data
|・Quantitative Techniques & Tools
・Business Intelligence
|Others (not a QTEM Module)
|・Society & Culture
3)とくに 数量分析に優れたカリキュラムを提供できる
QTEM APs include:
1) Top Business, Economics University in the world
2) English-based courses
3) Curriculum specialized in quantitative and analytical skill and techniques
協定校の詳細/Further information about APs: https://www.qtem.org/en/academic-partners
企業パートナーの紹介/Further information about CPs : https://www.qtem.org/en/corporate-partners
その他の紹介動画/Watch more QTEM Videos:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIhrx39bic3dXGl842Ra4VA/videos
*QTEMプログラムの詳細について/For more details about QTEM: QTEM Official Homepage
(注) 修士修了時期の延長、及び留学時期、単位認定等についてご所属の事務所までご相談ください。
(NOTE) Please consult with your graduate school office about the extension of master program, period for studying abroad and credit transfer etc.
*早稲田大学大学院経済学研究科の推薦入学者に限り、入学前受付を行っています。申請書類は入学前に受け付けておりますので、経済学研究科事務所([email protected])へお問い合わせください。
Only Students who will enroll in Graduate School of Economics with Special Admission, are allowed to apply for QTEM program before admission. For more inquires, please contact ([email protected])
There are two reasons to choose the QTEM.
Firstly, the QTEM allows participants to study at two universities in different countries. I thought this opportunity would bring challenging, but fruitful experience, and it indeed turned out to be true. Secondly, the flexibility of the QTEM about the timing of exchange was also fascinating. In my case, I went to Switzerland in the second semester and did job hunting in the third semester. In addition, I started the second exchange in Australia in the fourth semester. At that time, I planned to start working after the graduation of master, and thus, the flexibility is important to achieve the exchanges and job hunting at the same time.
Why UNIL and Monash University?
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is the university where Leon Walras, who is famous for the professor of the general equilibrium theory. Therefore, I hoped to study at a university with such proud traditions. As for Monash University, I would like to visit the place that was completely new to me to broaden my perspective. In addition, a lot of classes regarding Econometrics and multivariate analysis were offered at Monash University, which was beneficial to improve my Quantitative skill.
Message for potential candidates
I have an impression that the QTEM program is quite challenging. Studying for GMAT can be quite tough. And also, there will be a lot of things to do such as applying for the visa, accommodation, and etc. However, Waseda offers the class to prepare for GMAT, and the school office supports participants dedicatedly, so it is not impossible to complete the QTEM. When you complete the foreign exchange, you will be more confident as you overcome a bunch of difficulties. You will be able to make friends with whom relationship will last after the exchange. If you have any questions regarding the QTEM, feel free to contact me on the following email address: [email protected]
"As an international student in Japan, I was always interested in gaining more international experience, and QTEM was exactly what I was looking for. I did my exchange at Goethe University in Germany. My exchange experience improved my understanding of business in an international context, while the QTEM experience taught me great analytical skills that are critical in my everyday work, while bringing me many friends who have been very helpful both in my career and life even today."
ZHAO Yifei
The QTEM gives the opportunity to all its students to live abroad for two semesters. You get the chance to discover two different cultures and lifestyles, but also to meet open and talented people. Furthermore, the QTEM allows you to study in three different universities which widens your course panel and therefor boosts your career perspectives. Finally, the QTEM represents a unique challenge, but also experience for every student. The QTEM gives the opportunity to all its students to live abroad for two semesters. You get the chance to discover two different cultures and lifestyles, but also to meet open and talented people. Furthermore, the QTEM allows you to study in three different universities which widens your course panel and therefor boosts your career perspectives. Finally, the QTEM represents a unique challenge, but also experience for every student. Being part of the QTEM means getting the most out of your master, academically and personally speaking.
Waseda University is indeed one of Asia's top universities. The course offering is large, professors all graduated from renowned universities or worked for successful companies and organisations and all this is happening on a beautiful campus in the heart of Tokyo. Moreover, it is principally the opportunity of living in Tokyo and Japan which has led me to my choice. Tokyo is probably one of the most fascinating cities in the world and Japan one of its most diversified countries.
As challenging the QTEM might seems, it will definitely be a life choice you will not regret. For the next two years, you will probably have some of the best times of your life. Traveling around the globe, meeting amazing and different people, partying in world cities, studying in renowned universities and enhancing your career prospects, this is all what the QTEM is about to offer you.
Besides the normal master's degree that I am following at my university, I decided to apply for the QTEM. First, this programme gives students the opportunity to have 2 exchanges in its partner universities. Studying in another country is an incredible chance because it offers students another way of thinking, learning and studying and it enables them to meet new people, cultures and sometimes improve or learn a new language. Also a long or short internship involving quants is required, a way to perfectly put theory into practice. This gives students a great capacity of adaptation for their future professional careers. Secondly, QTEM is focused on quantitative studies in business, economics and management. After graduating, the students can be sure to have a strong quantitative background and will be ready to start their professional life with an immense set of analytical skills. Last but not least, the QTEM is a great network of students, universities and corporations all over the world. You will get in touch with a lot of great companies and meet awesome, interesting people whom you will learn a lot from during and certainly after your master's degree.
I chose Waseda University for several reasons. First of all, Waseda University is situated in the earth of Tokyo, the capital of Japan. I really wanted to discover this amazing country, especially Tokyo, for its culture and the way life is going on. For a European like me it's an incredible experience. Secondly, Waseda University has a good reputation, having formed several Prime Ministers of Japan. So, I definitely wanted to have the opportunity to follow courses in the GSE and the GSC, to enhance my analytical skills, in a 'Wasedian' style.
I would definitely recommend you to apply for this programme, since it will have an enormous positive impact on your academic, professional and personal life. The QTEM is for sure an added value. Besides, you will be part of a great network, which people will remain adherent to, and that will help you in a first time during your Master and then all along your professional life. Furthermore, as the QTEM is a young programme, it has a lot of potential and it is growing really fast, so I wouldn't miss the opportunity apply for it, otherwise you will regret. If you have any question regarding the application, the preparation for the GMAT, my personal experience or the QTEM in general, please feel free to contact me on the following email address:
The combination of quantitative focus and international experience did it for me. In an increasingly complicated world, it is important to have a thorough knowledge of theory, but also of the tools you need to solve any problem in front of you. You cannot go wrong with mathematics and statistics.
I wanted to learn more about the Japanese economy and how the country is coping with low growth and deflation. Waseda has a good reputation in Japan, and the school has met all my expectations.
Don't be afraid to challenge yourself to follow a slightly more complicated path to graduation. It is rewarding, you will learn a lot, meet many nice people and be a strong candidate in the job market.
Most of recruiters consider international education and experience as a fundamental requirement for any candidate. With QTEM, you will have it twice as wide as everyone else will, at least. World is much bigger than your home country, I chose QTEM because it meant exploring culture, people, opinions and approaches to studies. An optimal study path with QTEM involves four different countries to be lived in during a two-year Master Degree. QTEM because it does not end in classes, instead comes with you during your long internship. Furthermore, QTEM network means that you will be in contact with hundreds of people around the world, forever. In few years it will be common to meet another QTEM student during your job life and we all know how much connections are related to personal success.
First, I chose Asia because I needed a completely different experience: exchanges between European countries have already been mainstream for too long. Asia offers a stimulating and challenging environment that tests your real attitudes to internationalization. Then, I chose Japan because it is the engine of innovation in Asia, but still, it keeps most of its traditions. Japan is modernity and wisdom at the same time. Waseda because results are what matters. Waseda's alumni are simply excellent. Coincidence is not responsible for bringing seven prime ministers and top-tier managers from this university to where they are now.
QTEM is not an easy choice. You will face tough challenges that most people would never overcome. QTEM is public relations and quantitative skills and you will not be able to leave anything out of consideration. On the other side, choosing QTEM will allow you to enter a global top program, widely diffused among multinational companies of any field that will keep a special eye on you. You will see the world, you will meet the world, you will study the world. If you feel ready, sign up. You will live two of the best years in your life. Contact for more information or GMAT advising:
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|▲Japanese Style Drinking Party
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C. GMAT 550-600(またはGREの同等スコア) GMAT の詳細はこちら☛https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat
A. Currently enrolling in one of the following Masters: Graduate School of Economics, Graduate School
of Commerce, Waseda Busniess School.
B. Students in Graduate School of Economic who have registered EAP.
C. GMAT 550-600(or equivalent score in GRE) For more information about GMAT☛https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat
D. Passing of internal screening
Please refer to here for detailed information。
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A1.いいえ、学位に関しては、早稲田大学修了した時に授与される修士号のみとなります。QTEMの修了要件を満たせば、QTEM修了証(QTEM Degree)が発行されます。
Q1. Is it possible to obtain Master Degree by participating QTEM?
A1. No, students could only obtain a Master Degree conferred by Waseda University and a QTEM degree which certificate the completion of QTEM program.
Q2.In which language the courses will be conducted?
A2.All courses will be conducted in English.
Q3.Is there any training period for English during the QTEM exchange?
A3.No, high English ability is required from the beginning since students need to take courses with local students.
Q4.What if I couldn't submit the GMAT score by application deadline?
A4.Please consult with Graduate School of Economics office.
Q5.Can I transfer the credits which I obtained during the QTEM exchange?
A5.Yes, please conduct the application process right after you QTEM exchange.
Q6.Can I finish my Master program within 2 years?
A6.You might need to extend your Master program in some cases. Please confirm with your affiliated graduate school office when you apply.
Q7.How about the tuition payment?
A7.Student only need to pay tuition fee of Waseda University, however you need to prepare living expense for QTEM exchange.
Q8.How do I find an internship?
A8.Usually students need to find an internship by themselves if they wish to obtain the QTEM degree. Some of the QTEM students do internship in the company where they get a job offer. QTEM degree is also able to be issued after students graduate from Waseda University.


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Collin Wheeler is Vice President of JLL's Columbus, Ohio office. Collin specializes in strategic real estate advisory and representation services for corporations, law firms and large non-profit organizations.
His exceptional finance and strategic transaction structuring background enable him to cost-effectively implement clients' goals and objectives.
Collin has spent the majority of his real estate advisory career in Washington, DC through working with Studley, Inc. He has successfully completed over 2.1 Million square feet of real estate transactions, and in consecutive years, was honored with a DC Transaction of the Year Award by the Greater Washington's Commercial Association of Realtors.
These noteworthy transactions include his financial advisory role in National Public Radio's (NPR) 2008 Sale-Leaseback of 450,000 square feet and $225 Million disposition, as well as Troutman Sanders LLP's 2009 Lease Restructure for 114,000 square feet.
In Columbus, his hometown, he brings a unique analytical approach with unmatched tenant negotiation experience to the brokerage community. Collin's experience and clients include:
National Public Radio HQ (450,000 SF Sale leaseback - DC)
National Public Radio HQ (350,000 SF New HQ Development - DC)
Troutman Sanders LLP (114,000 SF – Lease Renewal – DC)
Sallie Mae Corporation (National Representation – Various)
Burke Inc. (75,000 SF – Acquisition – Cincinnati, OH)
DC Bar Association (55,000 SF – Office Lease – DC)
Federal Reserve Board (50,000 SF – DC)
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Microsoft Corporation (15,000 SF – Lease Restructure – Columbus, OH)
American Gaming Association (10,000 SF – Office Lease – DC)
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Collin's professional resume includes experience in financial and economic consulting with Huron Consulting Group in Chicago. His work with a number of Fortune 500 clients provided invaluable experience with financial drivers and creative modeling.
This background has enabled him to develop a number of highly complex facility financial models, which he now utilizes in assisting clients to optimize their real estate holdings and increase their flexibility.
Collin earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and was also named a 2010 CoStar Power Broker for his work across Washington, DC and Ohio.
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I am an estate attorney. This means I help folks plan for their death. Sometimes they know the end is near. Sometimes it's the distant future– like menopause or old age – though they know it is inevitable, it's not really applicable to them in their minds, not any time soon anyway. On the other side, after someone dies, I remove the burden of paper from the desks of those left behind and lay it heavily on mine – so the living can sleep a little less fretful at night knowing assets will go to their rightful owners. While there is legal work involved, there is also much emotional work. They call attorneys "Counselors at Law" and I find myself wishing I'd had more psychology classes. I also wish I'd paid better attention during the time spent in childhood squirming in the pew while my grandfather rained Bible verses upon his Baptist congregation.
I have clients of many religions and though some speak to me of their God, some do not. I listen when they do but I don't offer advice about God – I just don't have the expertise there. When a client asks me, because they've read my website bio, of my mother dying at the young age of fifty-one from cancer, I answer that my mother knew where she was going, though I am certain she was still afraid. Her death lead me to this role and the ability to provide not just expertise but a strong heart to know when a hug is needed, or simply an understanding nod. They ask me if I'm Christian and I reply yes, though I've had my faith tested and haven't been nor am I now the most faithful.
My faith plays into what I do in ways that surprise me. At times clients fight – often about trivial things: the cuckoo clock that hung over their parents' table growing up or great-grandmother Bertha's silver tray. It's not the monetary value but rather the emotion the object represents which can grow heated, angry and raw. I try to still their anger and show them reason, and I am certain there have been times when only the power of Jesus and Heaven have given me the right words. When they leave the office, I pray and sometimes I cry.
One evening after a particularly contentious day when I knew the next day was going to be just as rough if not worse, while the sun was setting through my daughter's bedroom window, my sweet nine-year-old took my hand and said "Mommy, let's read the Bible together." She promptly and expertly turned her bible to Matthew 6:25-34 and read to me what just happened to be the exact same verses my late mother had highlighted in her old Bible, ending in:
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
Amazing Grace… don't you think?
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Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Defying Diagnosis and Thwarting Therapy
Meeting: Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Abstract number: 721
Categories: Adult, Clinical Vignettes Abstracts
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A 37-year-old man presented with fevers, chills, pleuritic chest pain, productive cough, and hemoptysis. He endorsed a six-month history of worsening cough, night sweats, and 25-pound weight loss despite a course of antibiotics followed by a course of steroids. His only pertinent social history was travel to multiple areas of East Asia and Singapore. Chest CT demonstrated left upper lobe pulmonary consolidation, right upper lung nodule, scattered airspace opacities, and a dominant cavitary lesionin the lingula. Laboratory investigation revealed elevated ESR and CRP with negative infectious and autoimmune workup. CT guided biopsy of the right upper lobe nodule and left sided thoracentesis were negative for malignancy and infectious agents. Pathology from the biopsy demonstrated non-caseating granulomas. Patient subsequently underwent video assisted thoracoscopic right lower lobe wedge resection for confirmatory tissue diagnosis, with pathology again demonstrating caseating and non-caseating granulomas and negative microbiologic studies. Patient was initiated on high dose steroids with plan for taper; however given lack of treatment response, infliximab was initiated with considerable clinical improvement and subsequent decrease in prednisone dose to 10 mg/day.
This case highlights the difficulty in arriving at a confident diagnosis of sarcoidosis when the disease presents with atypical pulmonary manifestations – cavitary lesions, mass lesions, and pleural effusions. It demonstrates that sarcoidosis remains a diagnosis of exclusion and requires a thorough work up to rule out infectious and autoimmune diseases.
While steroid therapy usually results in prompt clinical improvement in patients with sarcoidosis, a lack of response to such therapy does not exclude the diagnosis, and other immunosuppressive strategies can be effective in this setting.
To cite this abstract:Pandya SM, Shah T, Yoder M. Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Defying Diagnosis and Thwarting Therapy. Abstract published at Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif. Abstract 721. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2016; 11 (suppl 1). https://www.shmabstracts.com/abstract/pulmonary-sarcoidosis-defying-diagnosis-and-thwarting-therapy/. Accessed March 29, 2020.
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The 8 Angel Rays of Light
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The 8 Angel Rays are here as a bridge to all of the Divine
Helping humanity to Clear Karma, cleanse and expand their DNA, Connect and Clear us from Past Lives, and bring forth accelerated Healing to the planet
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Channeling from the 8 Angel Rays
We are here to let you know that as your year begins to come to an end, that immense clearing has taken place. That over the last eleven months we have worked together with the Angels and the Highest and most Divine energies to prepare the planet to receive more and more light – many obstacles were in our way – there were those who resisted the light, and turned to the darkness only to act out in ways that brought fear and dismay to many.
We are here to let you know however that as the light spread far and wide upon your planet that many were open to receiving and despite the negative energies that continued to act out, we were able to bring the vibration of the planet to a stable place. A place where light will continue to pour through to all who are ready and willing to receive – As this light continues to flow it will embrace everyone and more and more will penetrate all living entities on the planet – this process has become our mission in 2015 and beyond and the bridge that we came over in 2011 has expanded, and our commitment has grown.
For each negative thought or action there will be a higher more enlightened energy that will continue to pour upon the Earth ensuring you that as time goes on the light will win over all darkness and a balance of love, vitality, abundance, miracles, peace, healing, joy, faith and grace will follow.
We ask that you be patient, be the light, and allow the light to flow to you daily.
We have given you a process below to facilitate in this "Expansion of Light" on your planet –
Always in love, the 8 Angel Rays
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Divine Rays of Light flowing throughout your being
"In the Beginning"
In the winter of 2011 a unique and loving group of Angels began to present themselves to me.
Each Angel came through softly, with a great commitment to reach out to all who would be open to receive their light and love. Over the past several years the Angels of Light have shared with me many channeling and healing offerings and on Valentines Day 2011 an incredible Journey and Healing System began to unfold. Through my morning meditations I was taken through a gentle and loving journey filled with guidance and healing light. Each Angel presented themselves to me with the purest of intentions and as they worked throughout my body, mind and soul I could feel each one of their divine energies pulsating throughout layers of my DNA, clearing an incredible pathway leading to freedom and joy. Each journey brought me greater understanding and renewal.
The Angels of Light are here as a Bridge
supporting the Arch Angels, the Seraphim, the Ascended Masters and all of the Divine Universal Energies. Their light begins to flow through helping us to heighten our own divine energies so that heavenly Spirit can work with us in a deeper and more profound way.
As an Angelic force of light they are here to guide and support us as we embrace the shifting energies of our times, creating a path of grace that brings forth the new and fresh and vital energies at hand. Their mission is to help us to transform old patterns, beliefs, past traumas, past lives, and remove stagnant DNA, as we move towards a greater state of Love, Vitality, Abundance, Miracles, Peace, Healing, Joy, Faith and Grace.
They are here to honor us for our divinity bringing us into a state of balance and loving power as we become all that we were meant to be.
An Introduction to the 8 Angel Rays
Angel Ray Majesta
brings forth a rich Magenta Ray which connects us to deep and unconditional Angelic Mother Love, bridging the gap of separation and connecting our hearts to the Divine with unconditional love and healing light. She is here to help us clear old stagnant DNA and karma as unconditional love fills our heart and soul. Ange Ray Majesta opens the pathways for the Divine Mother and Quan Yin to embrace our inner child with support and love.
Angel Ray Illumina-
brings forth the Golden Ray of Vitality and Abundance, opening and clearing the pathways for great receptivity, expanding our body, mind and soul, to receive the many blessings of this abundant universe, as rays of vitality flow throughout, creating expanded energy and harmony. Angel Ray Illumina connects us deeply with the prosperity Angels and all the abundance of the universe.
Angel Ray Trinlar-
brings forth a Golden/Silver Ray of Miracles, expanding and opening the channels for miraculous energies to flow throughout our lives with ease, as she opens the pathways for the Holy Spirit and the Trinity to work throughout our daily lives, enhancing the power of miracles in all areas of our being.
Angel Ray Stillaire-
brings forth the soft blue Ray of Peace, spreading her rays throughout our body, mind and soul. She is here to promote forgiveness, harmony and serenity helping us to release that which is no longer needed, as we become a vehicle for peace in the world, bringing forth peace in all areas of our lives.
Angel Ray Linar
- brings forth the gentle emerald Ray of Healing, flowing throughout body, mind and soul, releasing past life trauma and injury and helping us to heal on all levels, creating a heightened and healing bridge for the Arch Angel Raphael and all of the healing universal energies.
Angel Ray Jazielle
- brings forth the pure Amber Ray of Joy, filling our heart and soul with joyful energy, shifting our vibration and opening the doors to our bright and beautiful life now and in the days to come, as she instills joy deep within the resources of our heart.
Angel Ray Faeylore
- brings forth a rich Turquoise Ray of Faith, promoting great understanding, peace of mind, strength, clarity, and courage as her turquoise rays flow throughout, expanding and clearing a pathway for enlightenment.
Angel Ray Shashielle
- brings forth the Lavender Ray of Grace helping all of the Angels and Divine Universal energies to flow throughout body, mind, soul as she expands her light within and around the aura, to instill a pure path of Grace in our lives.
I feel honored and blessed to work with these powerful and loving beings of light, and will honor and channel their requests over the coming days and months, sharing their love and light with all of you. Blessings, Cathi
Testimonial from a "Light Worker"
Rev.Cathi brought her 8 Angels of Light Journey Meditation to Footprints Holistic, and I was thrilled to have her share her Journey Meditation here, and knew it would be wonderful. What I didn't really expect was that through participating in the meditation with the 10 ladies gathered here, I would be COMPLETELY released from some difficult feelings I had been experiencing. These were old, old feelings that had re-surfaced and were "rearing their ugly heads." The day after the meditation, I was COMPLETELY free of those feelings, and have remained so. Thank you Angels of Light, and Cathi for bringing them through
Ann Finnie, Energy Therapist, Footprints Holistic,
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I have never felt this kind of joy. The Angel Rays opened my heart and soul. I feel joy now each and everyday.
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Dear Rev. C-
This Journey was a turning point in my life, I felt stuck and needed to move forward, and the 8 Angels of Light guided Journey balanced and healed my body, mind and spirit that night. I have moved forward into my joy.
In Gratitude, Chris
This Journey is one of the most loving and powerful evenings I have every experienced. I feel light, free, and filled with joy
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Dearest Cathi
The 8 Angels of light Journey changed my life. I am able to smile and feel joy again. Thank you for being a channel for this loving and healing energy
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As I work on the query and synopsis for my completed story, I'm also working on the next one.
It's actually quite exciting. In the past I've struggled with "starting". It seemed the story I just finished – and its characters – had taken hold of my heart and mind and wouldn't let go. I'd try to work with my new characters but hear the old character's voices.
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I was a workshop diva – signing up for every and any workshop that came my way. I've modified some of them, taken parts of each that 'spoke' to me and blended them into a method of plotting and creating character that I enjoy. For my past work, I was a true pantser. Just typing away as the story came to me. I'm very happy with those stories. And I love the memory of writing them. The thrill of hearing the character's voices in my head, seeing them move and interact, then rushing to the computer to get it all down. So exciting.
But I spent a lot of time revising those stories. A LOT. Pantsing like that just wasn't working for me the way I thought it was. I, apparently, need some direction. My Gemini spirit is too flighty and must be guided – though not restrained.
And so… I now work with Laurie Schnebly Campbell's Fatal Flaws, Sue Viders Character Diamond, and Karen Docter's W-Plot (the latter of which, closes by incorporating a subdued 'storyboard' that, when properly done, transfers beautifully into a synopsis). I highly recommend each of these workshops. For me, parts of each of them make the characters come to life. With a little work, their deepest desires are revealed along with the conflict they'll face trying to achieve those goals. Finite details are not disclosed, that happens during the writing process. What's left is a planning stage that's not only fun (for me), but also edges me closer to writing the story.
My synopsis and query are nearly ready to go. And this time, while I wait for a response, I'll be doing what I love most – writing the next story with my notes there to help keep my excited Gemini muse on track… or at least close to that track. 🙂
I had such a great experience with my Book-in-a-Week class that I just can't keep it to myself. Soon I'll be posting an interview with the Book-in-a-Week mistress, herself, since she's graciously agreed to speak with me here. I'll keep you posted on when that will happen.
Meanwhile, book-in-a-week (BIAW) fever is still soaring for me. Before this latest story, I'd spent a lot of time revising other work. Starting something new after all that time was tough. That's why I accepted the BIAW challenge in the first place – to fan the fire under me again. Yowza! Did that fire get fanned!
A lot went into preparing for this challenge, by the way. I didn't just take the class and have at it. I'm a workshop junkie. I love them. LOVE them. Love the interaction, the push, the praise, the hints on how to make things better. I love it all. What I especially love is plucking out the gems that work for me. And that's how I see workshops… like panning for gold. You never know when or where you'll find that one brilliant nugget.
I've found quite a few brilliant nuggets. Some of my favorites came from workshops like –
Shelley Bradley's Storyboarding (scroll down on linked page to find workshop info)
Mary Buckham's …. anything!!! … Pacing, Sex on the Page, One-on-one Synopsis and more.
Laurie Schnebly Campbell's … again anything!!! … Fatal Flaws, Plotting via Motivation, Block-busting (putting the joy back in writing) and more.
And now, of course, April Kihlstrom's Book in a Week.
Nuggets from each of these workshops have helped me set up the structure of my WIP, so when the day came to take up the torch and run, I was ready. I think what's happened in the past was a blind desire or need to write without the necessary prep-work. I'm a pantser who likes to plot – but only a tiny bit. What I've learned over the years is that my needs and methods shift with each new story. For some, I need more plot details before I start, for others the details are like quick sand.
Each story is unique and requires a fresh approach. I like it that way. Maybe it's the Gemini in me, who knows. Point is, I've learned there isn't one set formula for writing a book. It's a fully customizable process with handy upgrades. The workshops I've taken have taught me about those upgrades and how to apply them when necessary.
Are there golden nuggets in your writer's toolbox? If so, what are they and where did you find them?
When I posted the picture of my finished W-Plot worksheet in my last entry, I was afraid it might be a bit frightening. I posted it anyway, hoping that I'd explained it well enough to calm suddenly tense nerves. I don't think I did, so I'd like to do that now… but I'll do it without going into detail about the process since no one can (or should try to) explain it the way Karen Docter does.
The completed W-Plot worksheet looks involved because it's an accumulation of a lot of tiny bits of information. Truth.
In order to get to the final worksheet – which I posted – all that's necessary is to jot down an OVERVIEW of your character's throughlines. Face it, stories start with an idea. As you spend time on that idea, it becomes more developed, even if only slightly so.
Now, if you're like me, thinking too hard about a story before you're ready to write it is the same as giving anesthesia to your muse. That's why I love the W-Plot. The beauty of it is indeed it's simplicity.
Let's work with the hero – Where is he at the beginning of your story? At what point does he realize what he needs to do for the next 20 chapters? Is it when he learns the jewels have been stolen? Let's go with that… that's the high point for your hero because even though stolen jewels suck, pardon my French, he has a solid starting point. He's got to find who stole them and why, AND get them back without getting himself killed in the process.
Now… getting from that high point (Plot Point 1) to the final high point, (Plot Point 9), is going to be a roller-coaster ride for Hero, with severe drops and slow rises. Your nine points are just highlights of his story with as much or as little detail as YOU want to include.
The reason my finished W looks so intimidating is because I've included everyone's plot points there in the order they'll occur. It's like looking at a skeleton of my story. Everything is somehow connected but not yet filled in. THAT's the fun part. THAT's the part a pantser muse eagerly awaits. THAT's when a storyboard truly becomes a treasure if you want to flesh out your W even further… with specific scenes.
Honestly, IMHO, these two tools used properly and in tandem, will make writing/telling/enjoying your story that much easier. Oh, and in case you're not convinced… a completed W, when organized the way Karen explains, makes writing the dreaded synopsis easy as pie.
So… as many of you know… I'm a writer. Within the writing world, I'm what's known as a "pantser", meaning, I'm not big on plotting out an entire story before I write it. I've tried it that way and have lost all the excitment of putting fresh words and ideas onto the page.
There was one method I truly enjoyed, though, and that was the storyboard. I'd taken an online workshop with Shelley Bradley and it was amazing. You can be an avid plotter or a simple pantser and still use her method. What it does is organize your thoughts. As they come to you, you jot them down in as much or as little detail as you want (on a post-it) then slap them onto the storyboard in the spot you think they will fit. Of course, there is more to it than that, but after a while, it seems that easy. It's also fun to see the post-it's pile up. They're color-coded, too, so that makes it a super visual tool.
Here's one of my completed storyboards – ain't it purdy? 🙂
Another exciting method I learned, use and highly recommend, is the W-Plot. What an amazing tool. Karen Docter gives that workshop, and I can't say enough about it. Basically what it does is help outline (don't shudder at that word, it's not really an "outline" but more like a "highlight" of…) your plot using only nine major plot points for each main character. It's much easier than I'm probably making it sound, and it is so very worth it.
A finished W might look intimidating at first (even second and third) glance… BUT… I can't stress enough how simple it truly is. Of course, it forces you to think, but the panster in me stuck around for the entire process without one fainting spell. Truth!
Now, prepare yourself…
Here's what a finished W looks like with all the plot points (36 total – 9 for the Hero, 9 for the Heroine, 9 for the Villain and 9 for the romance) highlighted in a different color.
See how each plot point in it's proper place makes the story flow?
If you have the opportunity to take either or both of these classes, I HIGHLY recommend them. Of course, I'm a workshop junkie, so there are many more workshops I can tell you about. Until then… check these out and tell me what you think.
What about workshops you've taken? Which ones do you have safely tucked into your writer's toolbox?


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My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club sketch:
Thanks so much for visiting ~ hope you have a great day /evening! I will return tomorrow with some fun Pink Paislee projects! Hope to see you then! Be Sweet :)
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ABsolutely lovely, Mona!! I love those soft colors. Good luck with the tooth-pull-a-thon upcoming at your house!!
Mona this is precious! Love the sweet image and glittery rose. My DIL just had all four of her wisdom teeth out ~ hope all goes well for your kiddos!
Sweet card! Very true to the sketch! Love the pretty MF papers!
Hi Mona! Very pretty I especially like the vintage image and that sugared rose! My son is having his wisdom teeth out tomorrow. I think it is just as hard on us as it is them! (and not just in the wallet!) Our poor babies!!
Aw! Poor kids ... I love your card ... I hope you have a great vacation ... I'm off too shortly ... so may not be able to keep in touch ... depends on the connection ... but will catch up when I'm back
So very pretty and feminine. Tina will love this. I bet she has quite the collection from you.
I still need to have my wisdom teeth pulled and cut out. I am not looking forward to it and have put it off as long as I can because they don't bother me. Luckily I have a big mouth and have lots of room. LOL :)
So beautiful, Mona! Love the sweet vintage image and yummy rose!
Ouch! I hope all goes well with the teeth extraction! Time to stock up on their favorite ice cream flavors!
So gorgeous, Mona! I just look seeing your latest creations! Your sis will love this!
Very sweet thank you card! Tina will love it!
Beautiful card for your sis Mona! All the stitching with the pretty little vintage image is really wonderful. You are right must be the time for teeth, I too just had those cut out..they are ouchy for sure. Hope the kids recover soon! Have fun on your vacation :)
Sweet card Mona, your sister will love it!
Very sweet card, Mona! I love that image! Funny that everyone in your family is losing their wisdom teeth! Sounds painful! TFS!
This is simply beautiful Mona, I love these papers (I'm hoarding my pad!)
Your sister will love it!
Eeww for having wisdom teeth pulled out! Love the colours of your card, so soft and very pretty! especially adore that sugared rose and the vintage image. Your sister will love getting the card!
Love this beautiful card, Mona! The DP is gorgeous and I love that image! Hearing about wisdom teeth is making mine hurt! Ouch!
Oh dear, you'd better get the freezer stocked up with ice cream, Mona. I love your card, such pretty papers and image.
This is GORGEOUS! I loveeeeeeeee the vintage image and all the stitching!! Thanks for visiting my bloggy today! I appreciate it!!!
And I didn't realize you were in Phoenix too!!! What hospital do you work at? :)
This is so sweet. Love that vintage image!! And I don't need to have any teeth pulled to go on an ice cream diet either. Ha!!
This card couldn't be sweeter.. That image is adorable..
Very sweet thank you card! Love that darling image! Wisdom teeth = Ouch!
BEAUTIFUL card, Mona! You have a very lucky sister!
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Director Gautham Vasudev Menon's Achcham Yenbadu Madamaiyada, which hit screens yesterday, seems to have got a rousing welcome from audiences.
Needless to say, the team is elated and grateful for the response.
Gautam, who very rarely makes statements on the audience response, tweeted, " Thank you for all the love & making #AYM a BLOCKBUSTER.The effort, the wait, the issues-all feel justified.A big thank you from me & STR."
Several celebrities responded to Gautham's tweet and congratulated the team for the response the film has been getting.
Important among these was the tweet of actor Suriya, who had earlier chosen to opt out of a project that he had been working on with Gautham Menon. Suriya tweeted, " Very happy for you both…!"