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Teen Parents Have a Unique Set of Needs; This Program Aims to Meet Them
Teen pregnancy rates have been on the decline for the last few decades, but disparities still persist in historically disinvested communities, which still have the highest rates of teen pregnancy and parenthood. Further, many teen parents are caught in a cycle of teenage parenthood, which is still linked to economic stagnation, gaps in education, and other factors that contribute to the cycle. These gaps in resources can lead to gaps in healthcare access — which is where the Teen and Tot Program at Boston Medical Center steps in.
Teen and Tot provides a wide range of medical and social services to teenage parents and their babies, including pre- and postnatal support groups through BMC's CenteringPregnancy.
More recently, the Teen and Tot Program created the Student-Run Teen and Tot Service (SRTTS), which in partnership with Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, integrated medical, social work, and public health students into the clinic to utilize their burgeoning clinical skills and learn more about the complex social needs of this patient population.
To understand more about the unique care the Teen and Tot program provides to its young patients and the ways in which the student-run portion has benefitted both student and patient, HealthCity spoke to Natalie Joseph, MD, MPH, who was medical director of the program for nearly 20 years, and Hilana Scott, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, CLC, current medical director.
HealthCity: How did the Teen and Tot program start and how, in your experience, does it meet the needs of teen parents and their children?
Natalie Joseph, MD, MPH: The Teen and Tot program, initiated by Dr. Barry Zuckerman, began in 1971, and was focused on serving teenage mothers age 17 and younger — though we currently serve women age 20 and younger. In 2001, I came on board as the medical director for Teen and Tot — and though I recently left my position with the Teen and Tot program, to lead the only U.S. funded research on vaccine cancer prevention research here at BMC, I still feel very connected to working with young parents and their children.
Initially, I was drawn to the unique service-providing opportunity for both children and adolescents. Teen and Tot was serving a population that needed somebody whose aim was not to keep them down but rather to push them forward. The program was working upstream in that it provided opportunities for these young people to move forward.
"Teen and Tot was serving a population that needed somebody whose aim was not to keep them down but rather to push them forward."
Teen and Tot remains a unique program among all programming in Massachusetts. It is the only program that offers prenatal care and postpartum care in the same site. These pregnant and parenting young women have the opportunity to have a much longer continuity of care, so that while they're pregnant, they receive care and after they give birth, they can continue to receive care as well as support staff, such as nurse, case manager, social worker, and family planning.
Hilana Scott, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, CLC: We provide primary care to teen moms and babies, but we also provide many other services specific to this population. In order to ensure we are providing the necessary care to mom and baby, we do what we call "dyadic care," utilizing a two- or multi-generation approach to providing services by caring for both the child and the parent or caregiver. Our hope is that by providing this dyadic care for families we're helping to support positive parent-child interactions.
HC: What is unique about this population and how does the program support that?
NJ: I am a pediatrician and an adolescent medicine specialist, I partner with obstetric providers for prenatal care and birth, and I offer age-appropriate pediatric and adolescent primary care, providing dyad care to parent and child — we have become like a mini family medicine catered to pregnant and parenting teens and their children.
When I first joined the program, I recognized that there are multiple factors at play contributing to teenage pregnancies. Family issues, socioeconomic challenges, education, and mental health struggles all contribute to why a teenager may become pregnant — and all of which intersect with culture.
HS: Adolescents are still very much developing themselves. They're going through a large brain development where they're thinking through decision-making, risk-versus-reward, and creation autonomy. Think about it: At 15, a child's development is different than that of someone who is 21 or 22. I think that brings some unique features in terms of how they understand and relate to their children and how they think through parenting decisions. This is very different than what I see with a parent who is in their thirties or forties.
Further, these young parents have medical and social needs that also need to be met. Parents in general are a lot better about getting care for their children than for themselves. In this case, that parent is an adolescent and by providing care, we hope the needs of the adolescent are met, and we can support good health for parent and child.
HC: Because an adolescent parent has a lot of needs, what medical and social services does this program offer and how are these services unique in helping teens and their infants with short- and long-term goals?
HS: Our goal is to provide primary care but also wraparound services to support all aspects of the teen’s life. There are two clinicians: me and Lucy Marcil. We also have a social worker who can provide mental health support and a family planner who helps parents think through their goals and how we can help you achieve those goals.
Historically, we have had a community health worker (CHW) or case manager to help provide hands-on support for the resource needs of our families. Like the rest of our BMC population, our teen parents have many resource needs and sometimes we need to provide a little extra support to get them what they need. For example, CHWs can go to the Department of Transitional Assistance office with them and help to fill out paperwork and forms. The CHW's role is really important in this process and has been a huge benefit to our program in the past.
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NJ: The program is funded by the Boston Public Health Commission with a program that they call Boston Healthy Start Initiative that funds primary the full time position for our CHW. Having this support allowed me to integrate case management, care coordination, and advocacy work into the program, starting during prenatal care. Further, these young women would be matched with a social worker and a nurse who will remain coupled with the mother and infant until the infant is about 3 to 4 years old.
HC: Can you elaborate on the emergence of the Student-Run Teen and Tot Service?
NJ: The goal of SRTTS was, for me, to really train these medical students on how to interview and communicate with parents, enhance their awareness of the social determinants of health, and open their eyes to a different part of pediatrics. Often, when these medical students think of Pediatrics, it's adult-parent and child. By including them in this opportunity, they are given the view of seeing an adolescent parent and their child.
It is important to note that I opened the SRTTS to undergrad students, public health students, and social work students so that it would truly emulate a free mini clinic with social workers, case managers, nurses, doctors, and others working side by side to provide holistic care. I was there to train medical students, but all students would have the opportunity to understand the social and medical needs, the gap in knowledge, and the gap in care that is needed for this underserved and very vulnerable population.
The hope is to empower the medical students in their confidence and history-taking and deliver health education to parents to increase their understanding of their child's age-appropriate developmental milestones. One of our goals is to really get the medical student familiar with the vulnerable population and the dyadic type of care we provide.
HC: What do you envision the future of Teen and Tot to look like?
NJ: My goal is to expand the program to have a provider for teen fathers. Programming that includes fathers promotes involvement with their families before, during, and after the birth of their children. By involving the dad, there can be a major improvement in the child's emotional wellbeing.
My other hope is that we can become a training site for other institutions, teaching them how to understand pregnant and parenting teens, who have such unique needs but also hopes and aspirations. I want to break the cycle of intergenerational economic insufficiency, repeated pregnancy, unemployment, and homelessness — it doesn't have to be that way.
The overall goal for Teen and Tot aligns with our Pediatrics department — which is to create a fully staffed Teen and Tot specialized clinic-wide culture that is anti-racist and prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as an essential component of our work.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.

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The initial 2021 College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday night. There was a surprise in the rankings.
The Cincinnati Bearcats are listed as the No. 2 team in the Associated Press poll. However, the CFP committee has decided that the Bearcats are not better than sixth in the rankings.
The Georgia Bulldogs were the top-ranked team. The Bulldogs received the top spot after their dismantling of the Florida Gators on Saturday at TIAA Field in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Bulldogs are 8-0 on the season. They host the Missouri Tigers on Saturday.
The No. 2 ranking belongs to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Southeastern Conference has the top two rankings in this Week 10 announcement.
The Crimson Tide has won 7-1 this season. The team has won two straight games after losing to the Texas A&M Aggies on October 9th.
The Michigan State Spartans are the third-best team in this ranking. The Spartans are 8-0.
The team is coming into this weekend’s game after a big win over the previously undefeated Michigan Wolverines last Saturday. The Spartans are on the road this weekend against the Purdue Boilermakers.
The Oregon Ducks are the lone Western team in the ranking. The Ducks come in with the fourth ranking.
Oregon has won three straight games since their October 2nd loss to the Stanford Cardinal. The Ducks travel to Seattle, Washington on Saturday night to play the Washington Huskies on ABC.
The first two teams on the outside looking in are the Ohio State Buckeyes and the aforementioned Bearcats.
The Buckeyes were defeated by the Ducks in Week 2 on September 11th in a 35-28 loss. Since the loss, Ohio State has won six straight games.
Ohio State is on the road this weekend against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Bearcats are 8-0 on the season. Their best win came on October 2nd in a 24-13 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This is the Fighting Irish’s lone loss, as they are 7-1 on the season.
Cincinnati has only played two teams, who have a winning record. Plus, one of their wins is over an FCS school in the Murray State Racers.
Besides the Fighting Irish win, the Bearcats also defeated the UCF Knights. The Florida-based team has a 5-3 record.
The rest of the Bearcats schedule has a combined 15-33 record.© 2007-2023 The Capital Sports Report. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcasted, rewritten, or redistributed.

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The crisis in Arunachal Pradesh and subsequent verdict by the Supreme Court, were used by the critics to slam BJP and PM Narendra Modi, saying democracy was murdered in the state. But, today’s development within the Congress has proved it otherwise.
When the majority of Congress MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh revolted in December 2015, their lone demand was the ouster of Nabam Tuki, who was seen as an unpopular leader in the state. Kalikho Pul led the revolt with 21 MLAs and ran a parallel assembly session. As the minority government led by Tuki ruled Arunachal, the Governor intervened and recommended President’s Rule. Pul formed the government with the help of 11 BJP MLAs.
After SC restored the Congress Government led by Tuki, the party leadership, which earlier refused to give in to the rebels, had to eat humble pie and go down on their knee to bring them back.
The rebels had one point agenda – ouster of Tuki. And, Congress leadership had to drop him. However, instead of Kalikho Pul, late CM Dorjee Khandu’s son Pema Khandu was elected leader of the CLP and all MLAs backed him. Had the Congress High Command acknowledged the rebels’ demand in December 2015, the crisis would have been averted long ago. Congress may feel relieved today. But, they never know when the crisis would strike them again unless they change their approach.


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None of the starters on either side of the ball played in the preseason opener at Chicago. The Panthers are clearly exercising caution with their key players during the preseason. The third week of the preseason is typically the "dress rehearsal," and we will likely see Newton and Co. get some action next week at New England.
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Letter to the editor: Students are adults
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I strongly support a city ordinance that makes it unlawful to disregard Douglas County’s health orders. I also strongly support the University of Kansas stepping up with bans, mandatory quarantine or suspensions, including holding the governing boards of sororities and fraternities responsible for lack of adherence to the county’s health orders.
On Sept. 16, 2020, the University of Missouri expelled two students and suspended three more for “willful and knowing actions” that violated MU’s coronavirus rules, such as gatherings of more than 20 students anywhere in Columbia, both on and off campus. If MU can enforce public health rules made to keep the entire population safe, surely KU and the City of Lawrence can get serious about requiring compliance with county public health orders.
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Photography exhibit features offbeat, outsider characters
“A lot of times I see people in the world and think, ‘There’s some kind of character there,’” Jon Conklin says. “They’re sort of on the edge of society.”
An exhibition of photography by Conklin, a photojournalist who lives in New Philadelphia, opens tonight from 6 to 10 at the Joseph Saxton Gallery at 520 Cleveland Ave. NW in downtown Canton.
Appropriately, considering the offbeat outsiders who people his images, many of them rural, Conklin’s exhibition of 45 color and black-and-white photographs is titled “From the Margins.”
“Always I am looking for common, universal, human qualities that we can all identify with,” he says. “In this way, I hope to give some small recognition, some small voice to the underprivileged, disadvantaged, disenfranchised of our society.”
A native of New Jersey, Conklin has lived for 25 years in New Philadelphia. For 12 years, where he was a staff photographer for The Times-Reporter daily newspaper there. Some of the photos in his show were offshoots of his newspaper assignments.
“That (newspaper) stuff is pretty structured,” Conklin says. “But when you’re out in those situations, you sometimes find beautiful lighting and beautiful faces that never see print because they don’t fit the context of the story.”
Conklin is employed by Celuch Creative Imagery, a commercial photo firm in New Philadelphia. His Saxton exhibition was a prize from the gallery’s 2010 Luminaries competition, in which he was a winning entrant.
The exhibition will remain on view through Oct. 1. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.


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“The world is so vast, we cannot be confined to one town, one job, one same experience over and over again. We are explorers, we must set out on the greatest discovery of all – the discover of our true self. This happens through expansion, by questioning and letting go of old, stale beliefs that no longer serve us right. Connecting with others allows us to reconnect with our true essence, and then, we start to live by choice – freed from the burdens of society and dogma, but rather from the heart, with a desire to excel and in turn inspire and give permission for others to do so too. We become beacons of light.
As a child, growing up in a tiny town, I was fortunate enough to have attended the most prestigious American school in my city, Santa Cruz de la Sierra. There, I learned not only English but most importantly, I learned that the world is so vast. I had teachers from USA, Canada, UK and Australia throughout my 14 years (including PreK and Kindergarten). Experiencing people from these seemingly remote regions of the world ignited my desire to explore it. At 27, I accepted jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and set off “to discover the world”. Vietnam was rough, to say the least. It was chaotic, intense, dirty, and absolutely foreign (duh – I know, right?). After almost a year there, I decided to move to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in search of greener pasture – literally. I loved it! Malaysia was amazing and it became home for the next 5 years for me. While in KL, changing jobs, switching careers altogether, the Universe knocked once again at my door, inviting me to relocate to Koh Samui, Thailand to work as Marketing Manager for a reputable Yoga Resort. Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity. And here I am. Loving life, expressing gratitude every single day, for the turquoise waters, for the twist and turns along my life path, for the souls I’ve met throughout these years of struggles, of tears of laughter and sorrow.
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The inner Olivia, as any human being, shed layers upon layers of limiting beliefs. A natural path for those seeking freedom, I questioned. I asked, Who am I? What do I want…like really want? What makes me ME? Who is my tribe? Where are my people? What is my life purpose? Without well-rounded questions, there are no well-rounded answers. As I mentioned, my deepest fear (which I discovered upon taking an intense self-discovery, 5-day seminar called INSIGHT in Bolivia) was to SETTLE FOR AVERAGE. The dreaded the idea of “not living life to its fullest”…of doing all the expected things – go to college, find a boyfriend, marry, have kids, own a house, pay mortgages, go to work, do groceries and save to go on holidays once a year (if lucky)…this idea to me was insane! So the answers started coming. I wanted freedom of time and space…to work from wherever I wanted, with people who understood my mental and soul-wiring, who believed in making a difference in this world. I realized I cannot be tied to a single human being, but rather I want to share of my life experiences as it is also a way of showing LOVE and APPRECIATION for all the blessings and awakenings I have experienced in my life.
So, like an onion, layers were shed, and my life was flavored more than ever before!”
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Give facelifts to Frankenstein, designer glasses on The Mummy or a perm for the Werewolf. The March 4 Draw By Night event in Kelowna celebrates monsters that are in desperate need of some TLC.
Organized in part by Creative Studies instructor Myron Campbell, Draw By Night – Kelowna is a social drawing party that is free and open to everyone at UBC.
Come armed with your favourite drawing utensil or just bring yourself and you can use what’s available. Draw By Night – Kelowna will provide materials and food for your inspiration.
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art — 421 Cawston Ave., Kelowna
To find out more visit the Draw By Night – Kelowna Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1377284659182854. Or follow Draw By Night – Kelowna

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FanCode ECS Sweden Malmo provides an opportunity for ten teams to showcase their skills, contesting 48 games over 12 days. Every game will be live streamed worldwide on the European Cricket Network and on FanCode - a multi-sport aggregator platform, from the house of Dream Sports for the Indian Sub-Continent.
European Cricket Network live broadcasts four T10 matches on Day 2 of the 2021 FanCode ECS Sweden, Malmo on Tuesday 3 August.
European Cricket Series Gothenburg 2020 champions Jonkoping enter the fray to face Helsingborg Royals, while Malmo seek a first win against one of the Group B favourites Ariana CC.
AF Ariana AKIF (2-0, NRR+2.938)
ARI Ariana CC (1-1, NRR+0.362)
HRO Helsingborg Royals (1-1, NRR-0.362)
JKP Jonkoping (0-0, NRR+0.000)
MAL Malmo (0-2, NRR-2.938)
MATCH 5 (ECS21.608)
MALMO (MAL) v ARIANA CC (ARI)
0630 GMT | 0830 CET | 1200 IST
MATCH 6 (ECS21.609)
MALMO (MAL) v ARIANA CC (ARI)
0830 GMT | 1030 CET | 1400 IST
MAL Last Five Matches: NR W L L L (Avg Score For 91, Avg Score Against 96)
ARI Last Five Matches: W W L L W (Avg Score For 79, Avg Score Against 86)
Captain: Hammad Rafiq
Wicketkeeper: Nikhil Mathur
Projected Top Four: Sunny Sharma, Yarjan Mohammadi, Hammad Rafiq, Qaiser Munir
Projected Opening Bowlers: Saqlain Shah, Azim Chinwari
Spin Option(s): Hammad Rafiq, Yarjan Mohammadi
MALMO Key Players:
Hammad Rafiq, star all-rounder, attacking middle order batsman, has the ability to take spinners apart on his day. A wily and reliable off-spinner, he will look to make breakthroughs in the middle overs. He was top scorer for Malmo last term atEuropean Cricket Series Malmo racking up 116 runs and also picked up four wickets. The all-rounder started well with four wickets in two games on Monday.
Azim Chinwari, the 16-year old pace bowler has good pace and control. Swings the new ball away from the right handers. Recently picked for the Swedish U19 National Team. Returned figures of 3-23 in the opening game vs AF.
Qaiser Munir, right arm fast bowler, usually bowls at the death, targeting the stumps. Is the biggest hitter in the team, can hit monster sixes for fun. Scalped two wickets on Monday.
ARIANA CC (ARI)
Captain: Nusratullah Sultan
Wicketkeeper: Nusratullah Sultan
Projected Top Four: Mahmood Babar, Bashir Ahmed, Nusratullah Sultan, Zamin Zazai
Projected Opening Bowlers: Atif Muhammad, Absar Khan
Spin Option(s): Dawood Shirzad, Mahmood Babar
ARIANA CC Key Players:
Nusratullah Sultan, captain, a solid top order batsman, amassed 155 runs in four innings at an average of 77.50 and SR of 207 including three man of the match performances atEuropean Cricket Series Malmo 2020.
Bashir Ahmed, technically sound, racked up 120 runs in five innings with a best score of 56* off 28 balls vs Malmo atEuropean Cricket Series Malmo 2020. Looked good with the bat scoring a crucial 21* in the second game on Monday.
Hamed Arabzai, jointtop wicket taker last summer atEuropean Cricket Series Malmo 2020 picking up EIGHT wickets with a best return of 3-8.
Yusuf Sahak, the all-rounder impressed on Monday top scoring for ARI with 24 runs and picking up three wickets.
Dawood Shirzad, the wily leg spinner impressed last termatEuropean Cricket Series Malmo 2020 scalping SIX wickets in five games. Picked up four wickets with a best return of 3-9 on Monday.
Both these sides were in action on the opening day with Ariana sharing the spoils with Helsingborg Royals, while Malmo missed a great chance to beat AF in the opener on Monday and were soundly beaten in the next game, paying the price for that earlier missed opportunity.
Last time they met: ARI 138 def MAL 108 (5 Aug 2020)
Match Prediction: Ariana CC (ARI) to win both games, but Tuesday’s opener could be tight.
MATCH 7 (ECS21.610)
JONKOPING (JKP) v HELSINGBORG ROYALS (HRO)
1030 GMT | 1230 CET | 1600 IST
MATCH 8 (ECS21.611)
JONKOPING (JKP) v HELSINGBORG ROYALS (HRO)
1230 GMT | 1430 CET | 1800 IST
JKP Last Five Matches: W W W W W (Avg Score For 93, Avg Score Against 68)
HRO Last Five Matches: L L L W L (Avg Score For 69, Avg Score Against 87)
Captain: Muhammad Ismail
Wicketkeeper: Bilal Munir
Projected Top Four: Riaz Khan, Sami Ibrahimkhil, Muhammad Ismail, Zabiullah Zadran
Projected Opening Bowlers: Zabiullah Zadran, Sahargul Shirzad
Spin Option(s): Muhammad Ismail, Sami Ibrahimkhil
JONKOPING Key Players:
Riaz Khan, a very talented opening batsman, racked up 138 runs from seven innings last summer at European Cricket Series Gothenburg 2020 and can destroy any bowling attack with his powerful hard-hitting.
Sami Ibrahimkhil, left handed opening batsman, has the ability to hit the ball out of the park, scored 64 runs in five innings at European Cricket Series Gothenburg 2020. Can also bowl some left-arm offies.
Zabiullah Zadran, right arm fast bowler, will open the bowling for JKP, can deliver at 140+ speed easily. Leading wicket taker atEuropean Cricket Series Gothenburg 2020, picking up 10 wickets at an ER of just 5.60. Also a very talented middle-order batsman, capable of building an innings and scoring quick runs, scored 44 runs in three innings last season.
Sahargul Shirzadis a very economical and wicket-taking bowler with the ability to swing the ball. Scalped EIGHT wickets at an economy rate of 5.64 last term at European Cricket Series Gothenburg 2020. He is also a middle-order batsman who can add quick runs.
Bhavya Patel, right-hand medium-pace bowler who is generally one of the leading wicket-takers for JKP in all tournaments. He has good control and bowls in good channels. Joint second highest wicket taker for JKP last term at European Cricket Series Gothenburg 2020 with EIGHT wickets to his name.
HELSINGBORG ROYALS (HRO)
Captain: Madhan Prabu
Wicketkeeper: Madhan Prabu
Projected Top Four: Abinash Panda, Pramod Kompella, Prasanjit Behera, Madhan Prabu
Projected Opening Bowlers: Gour Sadashiv, Sachin Shetty
Spin Option(s): Rohit Saproo, Abinash Panda
HELSINGBORG ROYALS Key Players:
Abinash Panda, a talented opening batsman, capable of playing fast paced innings. Can bowl quick off spinners and is one of the best all-rounders in the HRO side. Top run scorer and wicket taker for HRO atEuropean Cricket Series Malmo 2020 scoring 92 runs and picking up three wickets. Looked good in the first game scoring 21 off 18 balls.
Rohit Saproo, a tricky slow bowler, the angle and speed at which he bowls will make it tougher for batsmen. Useful middle order batter, can contribute vital runs. The most economical bowler for HRO on Monday conceding only at 5.25 rpo, also picking up three wickets with a best return of 2-9.
Madhan Prabu, captain, right hand middle order batsman, one of the best hitters in the HRO lineup with a career strike rate of over 140. Will be donning the keeping gloves this season, but can also bowl if needed. Finished top scorer for HRO on Monday racking up 30 runs in two innings.
Gour Sadashiv, fast bowler, can produce inswingers at decent speed, highest wicket taker for HRO last season and is generally economical. Top wicket taker for HRO on Monday picking up four scalps at an ER of 6.50.
Prasanjit Behera, a talented all-round cricketer, a good technical batsman, has the ability to bowl tight line and length with good swing. He is also a gun fielder. Returned man of the match for his all-round performance in the first ever victory for HRO, scoring a vital unbeaten 23 and a priceless wicket vs ARI.
Jonkoping were jumping for joy after winning European Cricket Series Gothenburg last season with 4-1-1 record in the group stages, before going onto win the tournament comfortably. JKP will be strong favourites, but HRO at least claimed their first-ever ECS victory after five attempts on Monday.
Match Prediction: Jonkoping (JKP) to win both, but the first game is likely to be close as JKP adjusts to the conditions.
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The Convergence Influence of excessive smartphone use on attention deficit, learning environment, and academic procrastination in health college students
보건계열 대학생의 스마트폰 과다사용이 주의력결핍, 학습환경, 학업지연행동에 미치는 융합적 영향
- Im, In-Chul (Dept. of Radiological science, Dongeui University) ;
- Jang, Kyeung-Ae (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, Silla University)
- Received : 2017.09.26
- Accepted : 2017.12.20
- Published : 2017.12.28
The purpose of the study is to investigate the convergence influence of excessive smartphone use on attention deficit, learning environment, and academic procrastination in health college students. A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 255 college students in Busan drom March 6 to June 12, 2017. The degree of smartphone overuse, lack of attention, learning environment, and academic procrastination according to smartphone use characteristics showed significant effects on the time spent on smartphones per day, awareness of smartphone addiction, and personal use of smartphones during class time (p<0.001). It was shown that smartphone overuse was positively correlated with attention deficit (r=0.870, p<0.01), learning environment (r=0.812, p<0.01), academic procrastination (r=0.772, p<0.01), and attention deficit showed a positive relationship with learning environment (r=0.918, p<0.01) and academic procrastination (r=0.798, p<0.01) Learning environment was positively correlated with academic procrastination (r=0.777, p<0.01). The influence factors of smartphone overuse were attention deficit (p<0.001), followed by academic delay behavior (p<0.01). It is necessary to establish a healthy learning environment through prevention and proper use of smartphone.
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The airline industry is an industry that experiences a large number of transactions on a daily basis. The success of any airline or travel company depends on its ability to provide an easy-to-use booking system for customers and agents alike. If you are looking for the best flight booking system, then this article is for you!
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India’s second biggest smartphone maker, Micromax, are looking to attack from South Korea, where they are gunning to buy up the country’s third largest phone maker (behind Samsung and LG), Pantech.
In the recent years, Pantech’s businesses had been chocked by the overwhelming presence of both Samsung and LG in South Korea, resulting the company now having a large deficit in the red.
Currently, creditors own 37 percent of Pantech, and this goes to show you how deep the Koreans are into debt.
“Micromax told Pantech that it was interested in a stake in the company”, a source at Micromax told journalists. However, Micromax issued a statement immediately to rebuff the allegation:
“Any matter such as partnership or acquisition is a subject matter of approvals by the Micromax board of directors and statutory rules and regulations. No such matter is currently under consideration of the Micromax Informatics board”.


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I took a deep breath.
It had been two years since I joined the Aquarian Age Record Label, and three months since my first song was released to the world.
Surprisingly, this was not really that long; it went by in a flash. Life does not always go according to plan without fail; but even then, everything was going well.
I worked diligently every day, while enjoying the process of making melodies. Of course, I did not return home immediately after that; I ate, slept and took care of myself too.
One day that wasn’t so different from others…
A “package” arrived at my door. Contained in it was a sheet of paper, a CD and a “Thank You” letter.
It wasn’t unusual to receive these things. People who liked my songs would send me presents sometimes, out of the blue.
I opened up the CD case and stared at it for a few seconds. I was slightly dizzy from not getting enough sleep after staying up late last night. My memories of yesterday were a bit hazy.
This was the CD that I released three months ago, Aquarian Age – Tears . It contained new instrumental tracks and some piano sheets for people who wanted to play it themselves on the keyboard.
I pressed the “Play” button on my stereo without any particular expectations or emotions, and listened to it.
I was right in the middle of composing Aquarian Age – Tears . The song flowed out smoothly at the time, without any hesitation or stopping. But listening to this CD now made me realize that Aquarian Age – Tears wasn’t my best work. It was fine to call it music, but it felt lacking in some kind of way. Aquarian Age – Tears was missing something, somewhere.
I don’t know if it’s because I was the one who wrote it that I felt this way, or whether Aquarian Age – Tears really wasn’t that great.


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Essays about: "Direct and Indirect Real Estate Investment"
Found 2 essays containing the words Direct and Indirect Real Estate Investment.
1. Managing the fair value of investment property : Empirical evidence of earnings management in Swedish Real EstateUniversity essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen
Abstract : This study poses two questions relating to earnings management with the intent to mislead the market for the firms equity and debt. A multiple regression model is used to test two hypoteses through 7 hypothesized determinants of discretionary accruals and 3 control variables. READ MORE
University essay from KTH/Bank och finans
Abstract : Purpose: To investigate the usefulness of the Economic Value Added Momentum ratio and to determine if Swedish non-real estate, non-financial companies been either positively or negatively affected by their Corporate Real Estate structure from an EVAM perspective. Design/methodology/approach: Using a regression analysis composed of the OMX large and mid cap non-real estate, non-financial companies, investigates the relationship between companies’ real estate holdings and their ability to sustain a positive EVAM. READ MORE

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Caspian continue their tour de force today with a new single entitled “Arcs of Command.” The track is the third to be released from their highly-anticipated new record Dust & Disquiet. Unlike previous singles “Darkfield” and “Sad Heart of Mine,” “Arcs of Command” sees the band return to their roots, building expansive walls of sound over wide stretches of time and space. There’s no beating around the bush, either; “Arcs of Command” is pure, unadulterated rock from start to finish. Over its nine clamorous minutes, the song wanders from one sound to the next, with a sonic spectrum that ranges from uplifting to downright merciless. Listen below.


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|Cast||Aaron Robinson Paul Havenstein II Kristen Martin Peter Gray Mariann Holden David Woodward Heather Sylvester David Goulet Danielle Vayenas Jennifer McLeod Gloria Ledoux Kelly Caufield Ashley Emerson Sheldon Bird Richard Gammon Lynne McGhee|
|Plot||On December 11th, 1961 at the 41st St Theater in New York City, 6 gospel singers made history. Backed up by only a piano and a B3 Hammond organ, they performed Black Nativity by the African American poet and playwright Langston Hughes. He titled it a Gospel-Song Play because it combined gospel spirituals with narration about the birth of Jesus. A truly remarkable production to see, it is however virtually unknown to the general public and even to many musicians. Although there exists only a single cast recording, which was made from the initial run of the original Broadway production, a musical score is unobtainable to those wishing to perform the vocal selections in concert form. Why? Simply put, Hughes chose gospel spirituals that were in the public domain to accompany his text, and various seasonal productions use their own choice of song to illustrate their specific production needs. In addition, the improvisations and performances found on that celebrated cast LP would be impossible to replicate onto the printed page. Conductor-pianist and music historian Aaron Robinson, having listened to the album for several years, set to the task of creating a score inspired by the legendary performance. Believing that music is both universal and inclusive, encompassing no barriers of race, creed or color, Robinson offered the opportunity to perform in this premiere concert to all those who were interested in singing a style of music that was not normally a part of their tradition. The response was overwhelming, Without hesitation, several members of the community and the Immanuel Baptist Church choir rose to the occasion by rehearsing diligently for months on end, trying to authentically recreate the gospel sounds of these Christmas spirituals. This is the product of their creation.... search for Black Nativity: In Concert - A Gospel Celebration on IMDb|
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Just two of our roses…
Volunteers? Anyone, anyone . . . ?
My father always referred to flowers or plants that appeared out of nowhere “volunteers.” Is that the right word? Anyway, a couple years ago I noticed a prickly pear leaf growing out of the ground behind our rose bushes. We left it alone, and this year it developed several leaves and a couple dozen buds. I worried that they would open while we were gone for the week, but they waited until our return. Over the last few days, we’ve been enjoying the blossoms “volunteering” to add color and beauty to our garden.
Three and a Half Pears
This image is from a little photo shoot I did at the end of January with some pears.
Here is the latest in my series, Beach Ladies. I always love taking photographs underneath the pier- and when I saw a potential beach lady walk under, I just had to photograph her.
Spotted in Southern California
Here is another ocean image taken at the same time as the one from a few days ago. I’ve been experimenting making colorful textures (a total departure for me) in an attempt to create a different painterly look than usual. I like how they blend with ocean and beach photos.
Lunch at the Beach
On our first day in Southern California a week ago, we met up with our friends, Nevin and Darrell for lunch at Ruby’s in Newport Beach. It was our first time meeting up with friends at a restaurant since the pandemic began- and it felt so normal! We talked and laughed for over an hour- sharing news of kids, favorite TV shows to binge-watch, makeup tips (LOL!), and anything and everything! As I said, NORMAL- and normal felt so good!
Abstractification and Impressionization
Yeah- probably not real words- but I had fun yesterday “abstractifying and impressionizing” this multiple exposure photo of a building and archway on the University of New Mexico campus. I added another photo layer, one of my own textures, and a few grunge brushstrokes before doing some color adjustments. I like the effects and thoroughly enjoyed myself!
August 2020 was the month of the hummingbird in our garden- they rule the back yard. When we are outside we are constantly “buzzed” as they make sure we know we are in their territory. We’ve had many more than ever before- is it the hot, dry weather? the fires elsewhere? Whatever the reasons, we have enjoyed having so many! Our local bird expert writes that some will start leaving soon (as they always do in September), but we imagine that we will continue to have a few that will stay around through the fall.

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Non-traumatic splenic rupture in amyloidosis as a rare evolution of multiple myeloma
We report the case of a 64-year-old man with a diagnosis of IgG lambda multiple myeloma (MM) symptomatic for bone lesions for which he received autologous stem cell transplant after induction treatment and high-dose melphalan, thalidomide and lenalidomide therapy. Twelve years after the diagnosis, he had an unexpected and acute onset of abdominal pain with signs of hypovolemic shock. A computed tomography scan was immediately performed and demonstrated a splenic rupture. A splenectomy was performed but, a week after, the patient developed an acute respiratory distress syndrome and died. After histological exam of the spleen, non-traumatic spleen rupture due to amyloidosis was our final diagnosis. This event is potentially fatal and rare in patients with MM; clinicians should be aware of this potential course of the disease and monitor patients also for amyloid induced organ damages.
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Philly Cheesesteak Nachos
Proof that everything is better in nacho form.
Author: The Chef
Recipe type: Breakfast
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 large bell peppers, thinly sliced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 lb. sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 2 c. shredded provolone
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add onion and bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onions and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Push peppers and onions to one side of the pan and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the other side. Add steak in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the steak is seared on one side. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning then mix steak together with onions and peppers.
- Cook until the steak is seared on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- On the prepared baking sheet, add about half of the chips. Top with half of the mozzarella, half the provolone and half the steak and peppers. Repeat to make another layer with remaining ingredients.
- Bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Watch the recipe video here:
How To Make Philly Cheesesteak Nachos
Philly Cheesesteak Nachos deserve the top seed in your bracket. Full recipe: http://dlsh.it/vxhf38j
Posted by Delish on Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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Episode 73 - 20 Jul 2020
How to Care for People in Crisis
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Blake Holmes joins Adam Tarnow and John McGee to talk about how to care for people in crisis. Note, that while this episode was actually recorded pre-COVID-19, we believe it is more applicable than ever. For show notes please visit www.watermarkresources.com/clp
Blake Holmes joins Adam and John in the studio to talk about how to care for people in crisis. Note, although this episode was actually recorded pre-COVID-19, we believe it is more applicable now than ever. Church leaders have an incredible opportunity to step into moments of crisis with clarity and compassion. Here are some best practices for doing just that.
How to Care for People in Crisis
- Just Show Up. Too often we make assumptions that keep us from helping people. You might assume that someone closer to them is already taking care of them, that whatever you say won't be helpful, or that you'll just make things worse.In reality, its the friends who simply show up that make the greatest impact, even if they are unsure about what to do or say. When you see someone going through a crisis, just show up. Be with them. Remind them you are there for them. Go to the hospital with them. Show up to their door with a hug.
- Resist the urge to say something profound. Don't try to immediately fix the problem with theology or Scripture. When someone is hurting, don't minimize their pain or hurt. Avoid saying things like "At least you don't have...", "I understand completely", or "I went through something similar and things turned out alright." Instead, communicate that care about them. Remind your friend that you are for them even if things don't get better. Your friend's crisis is not an opportunity for teaching them something about leadership.
- Be comfortable with the reality of the situation. When someone is going through a crisis, it is important to not despair. However, it is also important to not be flippantly optimistic. What a grieving person or someone in crisis needs is not a pep-talk or to be cheered up with statistics. God doesn't need you to defend him. If you are unfamiliar with their situation, don't expect them to educate you or answer every question you might have. The best thing to do may just be to listen. If you do point people to Scripture, consider places like Psalm 61, or Habakkuk 3 that highlight how mourning and crisis can coexist with faith and hope.
- Find a need, however small, and meet it. While this can seem obvious, helping out with even the smallest of needs can be profoundly impactful during times of crisis. This could be as simple as bringing someone coffee, mowing their lawn, watching their kids, or cooking them dinner. Avoid saying "If there is something I can do, let me know!" because in the heat of a crisis, it can be difficult to even know what to do. Instead, find something doable for you and just do it. It doesn't need to be something elaborate. Remember that showing up even in the tiniest way, will always be better than not showing up at all. If you realize that you do not have margin in your life for meeting the needs of others, consider re-prioritizing your schedule. There will always be something you can offer something when they are in need.
- Pray with and for them. Don't sugar-coat things. Don't worry about saying anything profound. Just pray for those in crisis. Take some Scripture and pray through it. Point them to Jesus. Never underestimate the power of prayer.
- Follow up. There are going to be difficult milestones associated with any serious crisis. Anniversaries and holidays can be especially difficult. Remember that just because you stop thinking about someone's crisis does not mean their pain and hurt has ended. Most of the time, your presence is needed in someone's life not just during the crisis, but also after the crisis. Following up with a simple "How are you doing?" or "Praying for you" can be so helpful. Doing this communicates care. They might not want to talk about anything, but they will appreciate the fact you remember and are thinking of them.
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