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Pharmacy Tech - SLRMC
-$2500 Sign-on bonus
-Generous shift differentials for nights, weekends and extra shifts
-Great Health Benefits, 401k and generous PTO
We have many plans with various deductibles, which can cover individuals or families so you can customize a plan that will work for you! Steward Health Care works with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to provide affordable health insurance for our employees in benefit eligible positions. Our Health Plans Highlights are:
- Deductibles will not apply to services provided by a Steward provider (Tier 1).
- Office visits copays will be $0 when a member uses a Steward Provider (Tier 1).
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse office visits will be $0 for all In-Network providers (Tier1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).
Other Benefits provided:
- Dental, Vision, Health Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, and more.
For more than a century, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Today you’ll find the most advanced medical technology in a world-class facility, a staff committed to staying on the leading edge of healthcare and patients who still find the kind of comfort and caring for which Salt Lake Regional always has been known.
Some areas of expertise include: Emergency Medicine, Heart Care, Cancer Care, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Services, and Behavioral Health among others.
The Pharmacy Technician assists with the preparation and dispensing of medications for patients served by the Pharmacy Department.
Pharmacy Technicians demonstrate working knowledge of the policies and procedures regarding procurement, storage, preparation and delivery of pharmaceuticals in hospitals and health system settings. The successful candidate will pick and prepare medications or supplies under pharmacist review. They will also restock supplies and medications, deliver supplies and medications, procure supplies and medications following standard purchasing guidelines and provide feedback on the stock level and on inventory control and delivery processes.
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the UT Board of Pharmacy
- PTCB or EXCPT national certification as a pharmacy technician
- Ability to interact with patients, coworkers and other medical center personnel in person or by telephone, in a pleasant, courteous manner
- Math aptitude with the ability to perform dosage, concentration and quantity calculations accurately
- Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy and quality of work
- Ability to consistently meet the departmental schedule as designated
- One year experience in a hospital pharmacy or equivalent
- Knowledge of medical terminology, including generic and brand name pharmaceuticals
Steward Health Care is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience:
- Expanded hours will allow previously canceled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible.
- Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
- Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients.
- A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital.
- A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety.
You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.

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The year is 2013 and former gambler turned con-artist turned convicted felon Rollo Cotswold has just been released from a California prison after five years, two months, twenty-eight days, six hours, two minutes, and thirty-three seconds behind bars.
Upon his release, he is shocked to discover how much the world around him has changed, but this is only a harbinger of what's to come, for at the end of a cross-country trip to a cabin in Tennessee, where he had hoped to take in a little R&R, he suddenly finds himself in a situation that makes him ask: Am I having a bad dream or am I coming down with a brain tumor?
Whatever has happened to our hero, the troubling fact is he has now become an outsider in a place he starts calling "creatureland" because of the way is is populated by damaged inhabitants from some other time. Over the course of the following nail-biting narrative we meet a diverse cast of "creatures" in a dystopian world.
Not since Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" and George Orwell's "1984" has the future been described so presciently.
American Roger Minick has been photographing the American experience for nearly half a century. His photographs are included in permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the J Paul Getty Museum, George Eastman House, and The Smithsonian. Two previous mainstream photographic books, published by Scrimshaw Press, include DELTA WEST and HILLS OF HOME. The recent books AMERICAN BIOGRAPHICS, SIGHTSEER, CELL PEOPLE, SEEN from TRAIN, UNDOCUMENTED, THE ETERNAL STARE, PARTHENON MARBLES, CORNUCOPIA, EyeEurope, EyeRamblings, and FIFTY are published by Perambulation Press, a self-publishing venture founded by Roger Minick, specializing in fine quality limited edition books. Dylan Swift is Roger Minick's nom de plume.

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Packers Fans Prepare for Favre's Name and Number To Be Retired
Green Bay is getting ready for Brett Favre's return to the city on Thanksgiving night.
The football great led the Packers to a pair of Super Bowls and one win.
Favre will have his name and number retired inside the Packers' "Ring of Honor" at Lambeau Field.
The whole town is gearing up for the event. There is special beer, t-shirts and other merchandise on sale. and businesses nearby are expecting a lot of visitors.
The unveiling is at half time during Thursday’s game.


According to North Korea’s Arirang-Meari news site, the recent murder of a Korean-Chinese pastor in Changbai Korean Autonomous County was carried out by South Korean intelligence agents.
Pastor Han Choong-ryeol, a Chinese citizen, was found dead from multiple knife and axe wounds in the Changbai Mountains, on the evening of April 30, several hours after he had left his church. He had reportedly received a phone call from an acquaintance before he left.
Han was widely known as the person overseeing the largest defection route out of North Korea, via the border city of Hyesan, across from Changbai, and the Yalu river.
“If those (murder suspects) were those who often met the pastor, then they have to be NIS agents,” the Arirang-Meari report claimed, stating that “It doesn’t make sense for Pastor Han to blindly follow someone he doesn’t know at all.”
The site said that Han was deeply involved in preaching to North Korean defectors and leading operations to help them defect to South Korea.
“Those who took Pastor Han the day he was murdered were people who used to visit Changbai Church from time to time,” Arirang-Meari wrote citing an anonymous source.
“Those who have showed up at the church are South Korean acquaintances of Pastor Han. I think they might have come from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS).”
Another unnamed Chinese source also said that the recent mass-defection of North Korean restaurant workers, which Pyongyang calls a mass-abduction, is somehow related to Han’s death.
“Since news spread in this region that the NIS was directly involved in the mass-abduction of 12 female North Korean workers, Pastor Han, who was engaged in sending defectors to South Korea, might have been under a lot of pressure due to the locals’ view,” the Chinese source said.
“Meanwhile, he expressed his dissatisfaction with how the NIS is handling the business and publicly told people that he might quit working for the church. After that incident, Pastor Han disappeared.”
According to the Arirang-Maeari report, Chinese locals in the region believe the murder of Pastor Han was carried out by the NIS to keep attention off the backlash caused by the “forging” of the mass-abduction case.
“I think the NIS is making North Korea the scapegoat for the shocking murder of Pastor Han to change the direction of public opinion,” a source said.
Another North Korean media outlet, DPRK Today, made a similar claim the same day.
Previously, a South Korean pastor activist told NK News that Han’s plan to build underground churches in North Korea was the reason for his murder.
“Since last year, U.S. organizations have started funding him to establish underground churches in North Korea,” said Pastor Kim Hee-tae, president of the missionary organization North Korea Human Rights Mission.
The Arirang-Maeari news site began operating March 1, calling to be an independent, privately owned media outlet.
Father, we give You thanks for the life of this pastor who poured out his life for the sake of Christians on their journey from oppression in North Korea, through China, and on to freedom in the nation of South Korea. While questions remain about the details of his slaying, You know the truth and You know all the ways he has served you. Thank you that he is in Your presence now, whole, at peace, and freely singing Your praises. And he has been united with North Korean brothers and sisters who have given their earthly lives for the sake of Your name. We pray now for Christians who remain in bondage to the tyranny of the North Korean regime that You will comfort and sustain them, and that You will release them from this bondage. We pray also for those who are lost in spiritual darkness that You will use courageous messengers of Your gospel to draw them into repentance, faith and the brilliant light of Christ. In the name of Jesus who died and rose again that we might be called sons of the Most High God.


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Women’s Wear Daily revealed on Friday that supermodel Heidi Klum will add yet another position to her ever-growing resume: perfumer.
The host of &ddquo;Project Runway” and the new Lifetime series “Seriously Funny Kids,” Klum will work with Coty Beauty on a perfume called “Shine,” which will hit the shelves in September.
“Heidi has a unique position in the market,” Steve Mormoris, senior vice president of global marketing for Coty Beauty, told WWD.
Mormoris pointed out that she is not just a celebrity or a model, but a savvy businesswoman: “She is very multifaceted — we plan to create a fragrance which celebrates all of those facets.”
It’s her ability to mold her brand that attracted the beauty company.
Renato Semerari, president of Coty Beauty, believes that by hosting gigs, Klum gains a unique connection to the public. While some high-profile celebrities seem off limits, viewers get to form a personal bond with Klum on her Lifetime shows.
Semerari also noted that Klum’s German roots give her a more universal, worldwide appeal than an American model might have.
These German beginnings also gave her a leg up in the industry. Klum’s father worked in the beauty industry at 4711 in Germany for 20 years, and Klum said she has fond memories of experimenting with products he would bring home. Moreover, while in school, she interned for 4711 by working in its factory.
She’s no stranger to retail either. Klum has created an activewear collection for New Balance; designed maternity for A Pear in the Pod and Motherhood Maternity; and been a spokeswoman for Ann Taylor, Victoria’s Secret and Volkswagen.
“Heidi Klum’s radiance, warmth and spontaneity are perfect for Coty,” Bernd Beetz, chief executive officer of Coty Inc., told WWD.

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Guitar Hero has been a pretty lateral series until lately adding drums and a mic to the mix. They also happened to add this little ds title that apparently failed. In my opinion, this was a win. Really the only thing that I have heard of that was wrong with the game was that the guitar grip is extremely uncomfortable and makes your wrist cry. I could seriously play this game for over an hour and my wrist was just fine, I don't see what the big complaint was. But anyways, the real disappointment for me was the 26 tracks, they get old fairly fast, I don't like playing the same songs over and over again, I like variety, I'm sure that if there was enough room on the tiny DS cartridge then they would have, but the limited space seriously hurts it.
Pros. - Its Guitar Hero, in the palm of your hand - Stays fairly true to the Guitar Hero series - Although the grip doesn't work out as well as planned, it still feels like a guitar hero game in almost every aspect - Graphics are fairly good - Despite the tiny song list, a lot of the songs are really good. - Nice character customization options - Duel Mode is a lot of fun
Cons. - Tiny song list - (to some) the guitar grip is hand-cramping
This is a solid ds game that you should probably give a try, I liked it a lot, and if you like guitar hero, then I'm sure you would like this one too.
The Nintendo DS has been known to have unique games that take advantage of the innovative touch screen. Guitar Hero: On Tour not only successfully makes use of the touch screen but it offers fans of the series a chance t... Read Full Review
The Good: Excellent setlist, solid graphics, excellent sound quality, majority of songs are master tracks, online multiplayer, good control scheme and great periphrial. The Bad: Only 25 songs in the game, can take som... Read Full Review

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- Reginald Hudlin
- Sidney Poitier, Morgan Freeman, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Lou Gosset Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford, Denzel Washington
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Documentaries about movie stars seldom offer in-depth surveys of their subjects. After all, how can a movie of average length hope to touch on every aspect of a celebrity’s life and legacy? So, through interviews and archival footage, docs of this kind give audiences a Wikipedia page summary, touching on the highlights and conveniently omitting some of the lower points. In most cases, the filmmakers are longtime fans or even family members who want to honor and memorialize the star. Titles from Love, Gilda (2018) to last year’s Val exist to remind audiences what they love about these performers, provide an overview of their work, and add some biographical context. If the doc is good, it might make us appreciate the actor even more and possibly convince us to read a biography or two. They’re not intended for superfans who already know the subject’s life and career back and forth; they’re intended for those who have always liked the star but don’t know much beyond what they’ve seen onscreen. With that in mind, Sidney, which tells the story of Sidney Poitier, does just what’s intended.
Poitier died earlier this year in January. Before his death, director Reginal Hudlin and producer Oprah Winfrey tapped the actor to appear in this documentary. The result largely succeeds because Poitier engages the audience by telling his story directly to the camera. If you’ve seen any of Poitier’s film appearances, you know he’s incredibly charismatic, with a vocal rigor and statuesque physicality that command the screen. Hudlin presents Poitier with crisp images, as if the audience were talking to him face-to-face, allowing his movie star glow to hypnotize us. When Hudlin captures other interview subjects—including Winfrey, Morgan Freeman, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Lou Gosset Jr., and many of Poitier’s children—the camera comes at them from an indirect angle, off to the side or, in the case of Denzel Washington, from a slightly lower angle to make him seem larger than life. Had Poitier not appeared, Sidney might not have had the same impact. What’s more, it might not have had the same degree of Poitier’s self-mythologizing about his breakthrough career, activism, and expansive family.
From the outset, Poitier paints a picture of his youth. It’s a story he’s been telling since his rise in the 1960s, evidenced by Hudlin’s use of archival footage of Poitier interviewed on The Dick Cavett Show and elsewhere. He grew up poor in the Bahamas to tomato farmers. With no concept of electricity, running water, or even mirrors at a young age, Poitier shares stories about traveling to Nassau and seeing a car for the first time. Then Winfrey chimes in, as she tends to do throughout Sidney, and explains how his upbringing in a predominantly Black community didn’t prepare him for the racism that he would face when he moved to Florida. Haunting stories about encounters with the Klu Klux Klan or a police officer who threatened to shoot him in the face underscore the culture shock. But these incidents only reinforced Poitier’s worldview that he should endeavor to become a better human being—not merely a Black man trying to make a career in a racist country, but a person like any other person, trying to do good.
And so, when Poitier made his way to Harlem and resolved to become an actor in the American Negro Theatre and eventually the movies, he made decisions that no other person of color in show business had ever made. Poitier turned down the stereotypical parts Hollywood had for Black actors at the time and pursued roles such as a doctor in his screen debut, No Way Out (1950), or the many stage-to-screen adaptations that helped propel his stardom. Each role had to meet specific criteria, both elevating himself and paying homage to his parents, specifically his father. Sidney notes that throughout the 1960s, Poitier became a box-office draw and Oscar winner, appearing in classics ranging from A Raisin in the Sun (1961) to three hits in 1967 alone: To Sir, with Love; In the Heat of the Night; and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Cultural critic Nelson George offers some mild criticism of The Defiant Ones (1958), noting how Poitier’s role marked the first time many viewers had seen a Black man stand up to a white character, but it also contains a “Magical Negro” trope. Regardless, the fact that Poitier was a major star meant something to America’s identity.
Still, any real question of Poitier’s choices at the time feels negligible when Winfrey calls him the “Great Black Hope” and weeps over her love for him in typically hyperbolic moments. Aspects of Poitier’s sometimes volatile personal life, along with his hasn’t-aged-well choice to direct several comedies starring Bill Cosby, go mostly unconsidered. But of course, they wouldn’t be, not when the point of Sidney is to venerate The Man, The Myth, The Legend—a persona Poitier has worked very hard to craft. Perhaps years from now, someone will make a more unbiased documentary about Poitier, the point of which wouldn’t be to diminish his legacy but to offer a fuller portrait. People are complicated, and celebrities’ lives are no exception. Although it’s easy to watch the archival footage, interviews, and home videos on display in Hudlin’s film with a satisfying appreciation for Poitier the icon, the doc reinforces fandom more than it presents a complete picture.
While it would be easy to dismiss the doc for being so unabashedly exultant about Poitier’s impact, it’s impossible not to get swept up in its admiration. His role in the Civil Rights movement and his presence in Hollywood motion pictures helped reframe people of color to a white audience and inspire African-American viewers to follow his example. If his personal life was sometimes rocky and his career choices occasionally questionable, the net gain is undeniable. Above all, Hudlin’s film gives viewers their last chance to hear Poitier speak about his life. Perhaps the most powerful moments involve Poitier talking about his friendship with longtime friend (and competitor) Harry Belafonte; their collaboration on Poitier’s directorial debut, Buck and the Preacher (1972); and their terrifying encounter with the KKK in Mississippi. However closely Sidney follows the biographical doc template of talking heads and archival material, the topic remains fascinating and, like a good documentary about a movie star should, it makes the viewer want to explore his body of work further.


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Japanese actress Erika Sawajiri, 22, and creative director Tsuyoshi Takashiro, 44, tied the knot on Monday (Jan 19) at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo.
Sawajiri was one of the most promising Japanese actresses after starring in drama series One Litre of Tears in 2005. Her career took a downturn in 2007 though following some attitude controversies.
It’s also around that period when her relationship with Takashiro surfaced, which further complicated the issues. They moved to London later that year with the actress taking a break from the show business.
Their wedding rumours had circulated since mid 2008 when they returned to Japan. The couple confirmed the news earlier this month and registered their marriage soon after; followed by the traditional ceremony about two weeks later.
I wish them happiness, but this probably signals the end of Sawajiri’s entertainment career.


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The Mahabharata writing is the essence of the Indian Hindu Culture. In its original Sanskrit, it is the longest epic story ever composed. Vyasa agreed to let Ganesh write his epic.
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Ganesh had to agree to understand every verse he was going to write for the Vyasa. After every verse the Ganesh had to think of the meaning before Vyasa would continue on to another verse. Ganesh used his broken tusk to write the epic. There is a lesson from the epic and it should be read carefully and understood.
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At 55, Celine Dion, the iconic powerhouse of music, stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul.
Despite grappling with the challenges of Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, reports emerge of her unwavering determination to reclaim the stage and share her unparalleled talent with the world once more.In the world of music.
Celine Dion is not merely a name; she is an institution, a force of nature whose ethereal voice has transcended generations and touched hearts across the globe, from her humble beginnings in Quebec, Canada, to becoming a global phenomenon, Dion’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
However, life often throws unexpected hurdles, and for Dion, the diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome presented a formidable obstacle, this neurological condition, characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, threatened to silence the melodious notes that have defined her career, yet, true to her resilient spirit, Dion refuses to be defined by her illness.
Reports of her determination to return to the stage resonate with the same courage and passion that have fueled her meteoric rise to fame, it is a testament to her unwavering commitment to her art and her fans, whose unwavering support has been a source of strength throughout her journey, for Dion, music is more than just a profession; it is a calling, a lifeline that sustains her through life’s most challenging moments, the stage is where she feels most alive, where her voice finds its truest expression, transcending barriers of language and culture to unite audiences in a shared experience of joy and emotion, as she prepares to make her triumphant return, Dion serves as an inspiration not only to those battling illness but to anyone facing adversity in pursuit of their dreams, her resilience, grace, and unwavering determination remind us all of the transformative power of passion and perseverance.In a world often plagued by uncertainty, Dion’s commitment to her craft serves as a beacon of hope, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit has the capacity to soar, as she takes to the stage once more, her voice will not only fill concert halls but also hearts, inspiring countless others to embrace life’s challenges with courage and grace.
Celine Dion’s journey is far from over; it is a symphony of resilience, passion, and the enduring power of music to uplift and inspire, as she prepares to reclaim her rightful place on the stage, the world eagerly awaits the return of a true legend, ready to once again be transported by the magic of her music.


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FOIA redux, population data and encryption middle ground
Issa, Cummings renew FOIA reform bid
The clock ran out on a bipartisan effort to strengthen Freedom of Information Act authorities in the last Congress. Now the bill's main sponsors, Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) are reviving the effort.
The bill would require the government to establish a single, consolidated online portal for making FOIA requests, put the onus on agencies to justify decisions to withhold information, and raise the bar for refusals. Agencies also would be on the hook for posting frequently requested information online, and releasing annual reports on FOIA requests that includes documentation of proactive document release.
"Requests through the Freedom of Information Act remain the best tool for the American people to hold their government accountable," Issa said in a statement. "In this information technology driven era, it should be easier, not harder for citizens to have simpler and broader access to government information."
Big data used to predict population growth
A team of researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is leveraging geospatial data to produce a new model that can more precisely predict where people will live in the coming decades.
The new model was first developed to predict where to site new energy infrastructure, but has wider implications for urban planning and disaster preparedness. The research was conducted by ORNL's Urban Dynamics Institute and funded by DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy.
The model builds on years of research in the development of other ORNL technologies that supply geographical distribution of population with 90-meter resolution for the U.S. Those technologies incorporate regional variables such as land cover, slope, distances to larger cities, roads and population movement, allowing researchers to refine future population distributions by county.
In the study's projections for 2030 and 2050, the researchers set constraints for each contiguous U.S. county under a business-as-usual scenario based on historical conditions. The team's analysis of this scenario found that sprawl growth was projected to be most prevalent in El Dorado and Riverside counties in California, as well as Maricopa County, Ariz.
The researchers said they anticipate making the datasets accessible for broad use later this year.
FBI seeks 'middle ground' on encryption
Kevin Perkins, associate deputy director at the FBI, says law enforcement and privacy advocates need to reach a "middle ground" on the amount of encryption allowed on mobile devices and laptops.
Speaking at the Adobe Digital Government Assembly in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 3, Perkins said the increasing use of encryption has made it increasingly difficult for law enforcement to do its job.
"We understand the need for this encryption, but there has to be some kind of middle ground," Perkins said. "Things on these devices can provide valuable information for cases."
Perkins said the FBI is trying to get the conversation started and clear up any misconceptions the public might have about what is being done to their data.
"We're trying to get people to understand that law enforcement must be able to access communication. … It helps law enforcement protect you," Perkins said.
Back in October, the FBI Director James Comey said he is concerned law enforcement agencies efforts to conduct court-ordered surveillance will be impeded by the amount of encryption users are putting on their devices.
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From the album Quelle Chris Niggas Is Men. Produced by Messiah Muzik. Directed & edited by Quelle Chris. Put together by Quelle Chris with Cavalier and Fresh Daily; produced by Quelle Chris, Messiah Musik, and Sifu; featuring Tanya Morgan, Denmark Vessey, DJ GroWeyez, Chay, and Bwameeks; Niggas Is Men is a dusty, sharp cornered 13 [cont.]
In honor of April Fools day, Von Pea of Tanya Morgan delivers this teaser to the Metal Lungies crew. Yes, that is Will Smith’s “Gettin’ Jiggy With It” beat. And when they say “produced by 9th Wonder”, they mean “produced by Trackmasters”. LISTEN: Von Pea – “My Life” (prod. 9th Wonder) Von Pea – “My [cont.]
Rapper Big Pooh and Tanya Morgan will join on The Value Menu Tour dates, all across the west coast, including some dates with Freddie Gibbs and Freeway & Jake One. VALUE MENU TOUR DATES: Thursday – Jan 20 – Seattle @ Habana Sodo Friday – Jan 21 – Portland, OR @ Backspace (also w/ Freeway [cont.]
For those of you that were out in Harlem to see this, it was probably a treat. Eric Jordan of ejordanill.com held his first solo show at The Vault in Harlem . The art show included performances from Skyzoo and Tanya Morgan to name a few. The focus of the event was unveil a new [cont.]
Von Pea, a producer, rapper, and member of the highly lauded group Tanya Morgan, is excited to announce the release his own solo album, Pea’s Gotta Have It. The album, a concept project themed around Von Pea’s high school days, will be released October 12th via Interdependent Media. For Pea’s Gotta Have It, Von Pea [cont.]
During a recent trip to the United Kingdom, Von Pea & Donwill of Tanya Morgan chatted with Spine TV, discussing topics ranging from the genesis of the group to where they think NY hip-hop is right now.Peep the live performance of “So Damn Down” after the interview.
Donwill & Von Pea of Tanya Morgan bring us this dope EP; The Sandwich Shop. The EP is available for free download.Check it out. Download link is below. Don Will & Von Pea – “The Sandwhich Shop”
With only one day until this project drops, we get the track list and the cover art. We will have it here for download tomorrow.
After leaking the initial series of remakes from Enter The 37th Chamber in late 2009, El Michels Affair is back with the final three installments to the remix series. Released last year on Fat Beats, Enter The 37th Chamber is El Michels Affair’s retro-soul recreation of many classic Wu-Tang Clan songs with an infusion of [cont.]
Tanya Morgan’s new video for “Bang ‘N Boogie”. Enjoy.
Tanya Morgan discusses upcoming solo projects and drops a freestyle session.
Here is another leak from Donwill & Von Pea, off their upcoming album The Sandwich Shop: Cause Hoes Gotta Eat Too. Right now, the album is scheduled for release in about two weeks. Donwill + Von Pea + Jermiside – “Syrup Sandwich” (MP3)
Something new from Donwill of Tanya Morgan featuring Ca$he and The Park. This remix will be featured on a upcoming mixtape from Mick Boogie dropping this Thursday. Donwill – “Love Junkie (Wallpaper Remix) (Feat Ca$he & The Park)’” (MP3)
Back with another cut from his highly anticipated upcoming debut album Don Cusack In High Fidelity, Donwill, one third of critically acclaimed Tanya Morgan, is proud to release the latest single, “Pu**y Rules The World.” Don’t let the name of the track fool you though. “The song is about being more critical of chasing skirts,” [cont.]
Something new and unexpected from two of the three members of the group Tanya Morgan. Von Pea released the statement below refering to this new project: Donwill and I were listening to the sandwich beats that The Roots dropped a while back and we decided to record to 9 of them. We did most of [cont.]
2009 already seems like a distant memory, and with the new year comes the promise of new music. Looking to fulfill all your musical needs in 2010 is Interdependent Media, who are set to raise the bar with upcoming releases from newcomer and celebrated artists alike, including TRUTHLiVE, Canibus, Donwill, Von Pea, A-Plus, and others. [cont.]
Tanya Morgan may be hip-hop’s trojan horse. While images of a neo soul songstress hit you upon initial contact, don’t be fooled. The group is actually a male outfit comprised of Brooklyn MC Von Pea, Cincinnati lyricists Donwill and Ilyas (aka Ilwil) and fellow Cincinnati resident and producer Brickbeats. As Tanya Morgan enjoys critical acclaim [cont.]
When someone tells you that you should check out an album by Tanya Morgan, most hip hop heads would respond “I don’t wanna hear no R&B music! I want Hip-Hop!” Well fortunately Tanya Morgan isn’t an R&B singer, but an actual group comprised of three emcees. Their back story can be rather confusing, but in [cont.]
- Raekwon Sets A Release Date For “F.I.L.A.” Album
- BUSH: A Snoop Odyssey Produced By Pharrell Williams [Preview]
- Drake – “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” Surprise Album on iTunes Now
- Action Bronson “Mr. Wonderful” Cover Art and Tracklist
- Juicy J “Blue Dream & Lean 2″ Mixtape Cover Art & Release Date Revealed
- MF Grimm “MF Love Songs” Cover Art + Tracklist
- Lord Hakim – “Brass Knucklez” (feat. Vast Aire & Phizz Ed)
- IAMSU! – “Hella Good” (feat. Tyga)
- DJ Kay Slay – “I Declare War” (feat. Styles P, Sheek Louch, Vado, Raekwon, & Rell)
- Maverick Sabre – “We Don’t Wanna Be” (feat. Joey Bada$$)
- Cannibal Ox – “Blade: Art of Ox” (feat. Artifacts & U-God; prod. Black Milk)
- Asher Roth – “Blow Your Head” (prod. Nottz)


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Prices for cocoa beans on ICE EU and ICE US have continued to weaken and are currently down 10% from the start of the year, as the global market shifts from a deficit in the last season to the largest surplus in six years.
The initial forecast for global production in the current 2016/17 season is up 15% y-o-y at 4.55m tonnes, driven by an increase in the Ivory Coast. This is due to favourable weather conditions across major cocoa growing countries in West Africa that have helped crop development and mark a change from the previous season, when strong Harmattan winds combined with drought conditions related to El Nino lowered production. Meanwhile, cocoa production is also expected in increase in Ghana, Indonesia and Ecuador.
Global 2016/17 grindings, on the other hand, are expected to increase at a slower rate, up 3% y-o-y at 4.24m tonnes. However, this will be the first increase in grindings in two years because margins for cocoa bean processors have recovered from lows seen in previous years. Margins or the “combined cocoa ratio”, which measures the combined sales price for cocoa butter and powder relative to cocoa bean prices, is currently at 3.51, significantly higher than the lows of 2.65 seen in 2015.
Global bean production is projected to exceed demand by 264,000 tonnes this season. If realised, this would increase ending stocks to 1.67m tonnes, which is the equivalent to nearly 40% of global grindings.

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I haven’t written in quite a while now. There is this huge case of writer’s block that I am nursing. It was nagging at first. Then I got comfortable with it. Now I even play with it. I’m starting to think it is normal. Right now, I’m only writing to tell you that the reason I haven’t been writing is because of the writer’s block. So don’t expect this to be a good piece.
So what have I been up to? I’ve been very, very busy. I’m not sure of what kept me so busy. But my mind has been in overdrive these past few weeks. I haven’t been able to read a book to completion. I haven’t even posted as often on Facebook as I am expected to post. Lately, I share other people’s posts. I share so much that it’s freaking me out!
My heart has been in an emotional blender. I’m still recovering from the experience. So I guess that has also contributed to my writer’s block. I was scared of writing, lest I opened up my heart and the whole world got to know what’s inside. I actually tried it, but I pulled down the blog post before it had been read by 10 people. It was too personal for my own liking.
Lately, I’ve gotten to enjoy the friendship of people around me. I sing at church. I try to make new friends. I’ve even been able to say hi to a few strangers while hiding behind a disposable cup of soda after Sunday service. There is a girl who is smiling so much at me every Sunday. I think she likes me.
That doesn’t mean I’ve become religious all of a sudden. Actually, I’m shedding more and more religion every day. I no longer go to church as a duty. I go because of the people there. And because I’ve realized I can still sing. I’m tired of being lonely. That reminds me. It’s a long time since I last had a drink. Someone needs to take me out soon.
I wrote a book. The title is “What If God Doesn’t ReallyLove You?” I was so excited about it. But my friends have been asking what happened to it since I’ve been quiet about it of late. Well, it is still in the works. I’m sorry I haven’t talked about it in a long time. There has been a lot going on, I’ve even forgotten some of the stuff I wrote in that book. But I should get it out sometime soon. Maybe I’ll offer a free e-book download for you all here. Keep looking out for it.
I’m thinking so hard about starting to write a novel in December. By then the writer’s block better be lifted, otherwise I’ll strangle it with my bare hands!
So friends, if you’ve been missing my blog posts and my chronic online presence, know that I still exist. I love you. And I’ll be back as soon as I get tired of being comfortable with my writer’s block.


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The late Prof. Virgil Lokke, who taught me Metafiction at Purdue was the first to tell me:
AUTOBIOGRAPHY IS FICTION
I had stumbled on The Autobiography of Anaïs Nin where a woman called Anaïs Nin makes up, in words, an elaborate character called Anaïs Nin who is The Diary’s protagonist. The force of narcissism operating between reader and writer made me think of myself as Anaïs Nin. (A gay is in the no man’s land between masculinity and femininity, hence the autobiography’s title: No Man’s Land.) I learnt from gay friends in California that there were many gay Anaïs Nins running round there. I was the only one among them who took up the pen to become “a male Anaï s Nin”! (Madness, Nin defines as “a literalisation of a metaphor”). Since life is short and art is long a presentation of a “presentable” self is essential to the autobiography. I note in my Ph.D. thesis on Nin (In-discretions: Anaïs Nin, Calcutta: Writer’s Workshop, 1989) that in Western drama we have “representation,” e.g., Garbo becomes Queen Christine etc. But in the Oriental dance-drama the actor is (presents) Rama or Sita. That is, we become a thing we want to be in autobiographies. So it’s no use calling an autobiographer “a liar”! What is “there” may not be a “fact.”
For their part, the boys I bed act like Salman Khan or Shahrukh or Aamir or Saif, the reigning Bombay film heroes. To them I’m the den-mother; Ana s Nin again! What diaries I can write now! Just as my suffering mother was the Indian tragedienne of 1940's films, I, in love, once imitated the ‘60's gamines! Gay sex in bed too becomes a performance just as role-playing outside the bed is a performance. I once read, “What you do in bed is what you think of yourself outside bed.” The suffering Madonna / queen is “martyred” in and out of bed! The Performance Theory Department at New York University propagates the theory that queer sex is a performance, and by extension, all “personality” is a performance, a role-playing. There is no difference between “real” and “reel” life as India’s film-journalists remind us.
Of course it was Oscar Wilde many decades ago who reminded us in his Decay of Lying that “life imitates art” and not the other way around.
Before dying Virgil told me: “Hoshang, you’re mad!” It is because I write out my fantasies after living them out that I am fully sane.
My diary’s first sentence, of course, echoes Mishima’s first line in his Confessions of a Mask: “I remember my mother moving around my sickroom.” This is another kind of meta-narrative: of book quoting book, text echoing text. The motif of malady versus health is established early. Writing is a kind of spiritual debugging, a fumigation. The Sufis called it “perfuming” and they used “attars.” After all, it is the poem makes poets.
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Climate change is destroying our world as we know it. The Pacific Island countries have been hit hardest by its effects, forcing them to take drastic measures to adapt. Tuvalu, in particular, is the world’s most vulnerable country, but it has also been an international leader in its adaptation efforts. As Tuvalu’s foreign minister said in his address to last year’s U.N. climate change conference, Pacific Island countries cannot afford to “sit idly by” as the climate crisis progresses: “The world has not acted, so we in the Pacific have had to act.”
Climate change and the rise of sea levels have challenged Tuvalu’s sovereignty, forcing the nation to find extremely innovative solutions. A multifaceted adaptation approach is under way, focusing on both the physical and digital worlds.
Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, consists of nine islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. Its total population is 11,000; it is the fourth smallest country in terms of area following Vatican City, Monaco, and Nauru. After gaining independence from Great Britain in 1978, Tuvalu remains a member of the Commonwealth, having King Charles III as head of state. It is a parliamentary democracy with a unicameral parliament consisting of 16 members without political parties.
Tuvalu’s total area is 26 square kilometers (10 square miles), but the nation has been losing land as the sea level continues to rise. Tuvaluans living on the shores have been forced to relocate, causing arguments over land ownership.
One of Tuvalu’s adaptation strategies is thus the reclamation of land through dredging. Dredging is the process of removing sedimentary and debris from the bottom of bodies of water. The sediment is brought to the surface and used to fill large sandbags, which are layered to construct the reclaimed land.
As part of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, land reclamation has been undertaken on the main island of Funafuti, but also on the outer islands of Nanumea and Nanumaga. Queen Elizabeth Park, which holds the Dr. Sir Tomasi Puapua Convention Center, sits on reclaimed land. Additionally, a large reclamation of land project in Funafuti recently finished and residents living in areas most susceptible to flooding will be relocated there.
This adaptation strategy has many benefits. First, it mitigates the immediate threats posed by rising sea levels, and the new land can act as a buffer zone to the existing land. Tuvaluans can live safely without the urgent threat of sea level rise destroying their property.
Land reclamation has increased Tuvalu’s climate resilience in other ways as well. The country will now have better protection against saltwater intrusion, preserving habitable areas. Moreover, sustainable infrastructure such as sea walls and other protective measures can be taken for further defense.
In addition, as sea levels rise, the sovereignty of low-lying nations such as Tuvalu will be protected by maintaining its land and maritime boundaries. Land reclamation is an important part of that effort. Just as importantly, Tuvaluan culture and social identity will be preserved along with the land. Tuvaluans’ identities are strongly rooted in their land, and they can maintain that connection as they remain on their ancestral lands, carrying on with their traditional way of life.
Finally, reclaimed land offers economic opportunities such as the construction of facilities or ports. The additional revenue collected from these economic activities can be reinvested to further increase the climate resilience of Tuvalu.
The reclamation of land in Tuvalu has been and will continue to be a successful component of its overall climate adaptation strategy. But it is far from the only piece of the puzzle.
Technology is rapidly evolving and its advancements are being utilized to adapt to the effects of climate change. At COP27, Simon Kofe, Tuvalu’s minister of foreign affairs at the time, announced that his country would become the first digital nation. Tuvalu has partnered with consulting firm Accenture to build Tuvalu in the metaverse.
From photographs and videos, an immersive 3D experience has been created. Tuvalu made use of technology like Unreal Engine 5 and Lumin, to produce accurate wave sounds and light effects that are also included in the experience. The islet of Te Afualiku was the first part of the country to be constructed in the metaverse, as it is predicted to be the first to submerge.
The Digital Nation Initiative has significant benefits. First and foremost, it is another means to preserve Tuvalu’s national identity. A digital nation represents Tuvalu’s identity in an intangible form, providing the people of Tuvalu with a sense of unity and connection wherever they are located. Descendants of Tuvaluans will forever be able to view their ancestral lands. No matter how high the sea levels rise, Tuvalu will forever be safeguarded in the metaverse, allowing future generations to experience its beauty.
Second, the digital Tuvalu fosters a platform for global collaboration by serving as a hub on climate change. Tuvalu can inform other vulnerable communities around the world of its best practices and lessons learned to develop an International network of knowledge and support. Climate change generates a web of complex challenges that require creative adaptation techniques. Tuvalu’s example will inspire other countries to embrace innovation as part of their climate adaptation strategy.
The far-reaching impacts of climate change present a formidable challenge to Tuvaluans, requiring a multifaceted adaptation approach. Both the reclamation of land and the Digital Nation Initiative are innovative measures for climate adaptation that offer significant benefits. Therefore, both strategies should continue to be undertaken to preserve Tuvalu as the disastrous effects of climate change persist.
Despite being one of the smallest countries in the world, Tuvalu has one of the loudest voices in the climate sphere. Tuvalu must continue to be a climate adaptation leader to show the world there is still hope. As Tuvalu’s former Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga once said, “For if we save Tuvalu, we save the world.”


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Protest in Alabama as police admit killing wrong man over mall shooting
- Emantic ‘EJ’ Bradford Jr killed by officer responding to shooting
- Two people wounded in Thursday incident, suspect at large
About 200 people marched through an Alabama mall on Saturday to protest the shooting death of a man whom police erroneously believed was a gunman who wounded two people at the shopping center.
The protesters gathered at the spot at the Riverchase Galleria mall in suburban Birmingham where 21-year-old Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr was shot and killed by a police officer responding to reports of gunfire on Thursday night.Continue reading...


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For $2 each, you can but a container of really stinky oily fish to feed the seals. Definitely do this! It's a kick to see the antics they go through. The picture above is taken through a thick glass window at the end (not too clean, thus the rather blurry picture). To the left is a ramp with a steel grating that you can drop the fish through, or better yet, throw them to the one you want to receive the morsel.
Turn your hand in a circle and they will turn with you ... ignore the one in back and he will slap his fins together making a loud noise, or even slap the water and splash everyone. All of this means you will have stinky oily greasy nasty fingers ... worth every second!! They have a wash station where you can TRY to get the smell off ... use LOTS of soap!! This was so much fun, people went back again and again for more fish!
Knowing how much fun this was, and seeing a big family come in, I bought a container of fish for each o the kids. You should have seen the looks on their faces!! Every single one said thank you as they went next to the pool and I showed them how to make the seals clap. Also worth every penny!!
After washing my hand three times, since I didn't really want anything oily around my camera, I set off through the rest of the very small aquarium building for some pictures. It's pretty dark inside, making for terrible images, but you can still get the idea.
Ever wonder what the underside of a starfish looks like? You can not only see it here in the small "touch me" pond, but you can actually feel them. Don't be shy ... reach on in and pet a starfish or a sea cucumber!
Here's a sight I've never seen before. The things you can learn at an aquarium are pretty cool. This is a wolf eel. While filming underwater in Hawaii many years ago, one of these guys came up out of a hole and scared the heck out of me. The video caught me squealing since they look three times as big through a camera lens!! Thinking this guy was sick, I looked up to read that after eating a big meal, they lay on their side. It aids digestion. I think I need to try that!!
NOT having eaten recently, this huge guy was upright and pretty grumpy looking!! They are very territorial, which is why that one tried to convince me to move on. It worked.
This pacific octopus was just hanging out on the side of a rock enclosure. He's actually underwater and a little hard to photograph, but a beauty, nonetheless.
There were lots of other fish ... some pretty colors and some plain like this guy. Now you'll have a very good idea of what lurks beneath the waves when you look out to the ocean. There's another whole world underwater.
I'm happy to say I finally DID get to go kite flying. There was just enough wind that I was actually able to keep it in the air as I tried to remember even two of the many moves John Barresi taught me last year. At least I can say I didn't crash ... not once. I'll have a few pictures tomorrow, along with another restaurant review.

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The Pella Community School Board will meet Monday January 17th as the search for a new Superintendent continues.
Keywords: Brett Nanninga, Jon Miller, pella community school board, superintendent search
Vermont will become the first state to require the labeling of foods with genetically modified ingredients. Is this a good idea?
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In the era of the fast-moving world, individuals forgot to take care of themselves. Due to a lack of care and self-attention, people are facing some common problems that lead to unusual outcomes. And among them, hair loss is faced by many at any age widespread.
To cure this hair loss, humankind tries various trending treatments, supplements, shampoos, DIY, and home remedies for better consequences. Amid that, (platelet-rich plasma) PRP hair treatment Melbourne is the most famous for each age group.
PRP therapy involves injecting a concentrated solution of the patient’s own blood into the scalp to stimulate hair growth. The treatment has gained popularity among people looking for a natural way to address hair loss.
But the question that arises is whether PRP treatment is safe and effective for hair loss. Let’s get more profound in this subject so you will have better acknowledgement.
What is PRP Therapy?
PRP therapy is shorthand for platelet-rich plasma therapy. It is a treatment that contains the extraction of the patient’s blood, and the next step concerns the detachment of plasma from the blood for further treatment of recovery and regrowth of tissues. This therapy has been used for different medical purposes, including wound healing and sports injuries.
The blood taken from the patients is placed in a centrifuge that splits the platelet-rich plasma from other blood elements in PRP therapy. The platelet-rich plasma is then infiltrated into the scalp of the patient’s head, stimulating hair growth and enhancing the all-around healthiness of hair.
How Does PRP Therapy Work for Hair Loss?
PRP therapy works by promoting hair growth at the cellular level. The platelets insinuated into the scalp have hair growth characteristics that produce the hair follicles’ development and boost blood supply to the scalp, conducting to thicker and healthier hair.
PRP therapy also increases the number of scalp hair follicles, enhancing hair density.
Is PRP Therapy Safe for Hair Loss Treatment?
PRP therapy is a relatively safe treatment for hair loss. The treatment involves only the plasma, which is solely extracted from the blood of the patient. As the after-treatment effect, there is slight swelling patient can feel redness or some misery at the area of injection inserted in the scalp. Still, these ramifications should subside within a couple of days.
Doctors typically take precautions to make sure the treatment is safe. The patient’s medical history is evaluated to ensure no underlying medical conditions could make PRP therapy unsafe.
Is PRP Therapy Effective for Hair Loss Treatment?
Several studies have shown that PRP therapy is effective in promoting hair growth. A recent survey conducted by a dermatology surgeon who also published content in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery discovered that platelet-rich plasma treatment helps in the growth of hair and also improves the health of hair.
However, not everyone who undergoes PRP therapy will experience hair growth.
PRP therapy is a safe and effective hair loss treatment method that can improve hair growth and thickness. Several studies have come up with positive outcomes, including the growth of hair, hair thickness, and a decrease in hair loss with the help of PRP hair treatment in Melbourne. It is believed that PRP stimulates follicles of hair to promote the development of hair.
Moreover, it has low-risk factors since the treatment involves the blood of the patient, so it reduces the chances of allergic reactions or infections.


Muna Ahmed never thought she’d find herself interning at a company as large as Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. She didn’t expect to be sitting at a neatly organized cubicle with a view of the Minneapolis skyline behind her.
But thanks to the STEP-UP Summer Jobs Program, a city-run initiative that places 14–21-year-olds in internships at companies around the city, Ahmed has the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in a field for which she’s gaining interest: marketing.
The second-year STEP-UP intern is just one of 1,350 Minneapolis youth who have forfeited a stereotypical summer routine in favor of the program’s internship placement.
And as the state and national economies attempt to rebound, STEP-UP continues to provide valuable experience for its students.
Ahmed, a well-spoken and mature 16-year-old, has seen the program become more competitive in recent years. She said those who may not have put much effort into STEP-UP’s job training component in the past are now “a lot more into it.”
“If I had just applied for jobs without STEP-UP, I don’t think I would have gotten one,” said the soon-to-be junior at Southwest High School. “It’s a hard market to get into without experience.”
Meanwhile, the program presents employers with the unique opportunity to mold its interns into possible future employees.
“[The interns] bring a new level of energy,” said Jeannie LeMere, one of Ahmed’s supervisors at Thrivent. “They have a fresh perspective.”
This year, STEP-UP has 178 employer participants, up from 174 in 2009 and 172 in 2008. One reason the program has seen the moderate hike in employer numbers has been a slight reformation to the structure of the internships themselves.
Anne Krocak, STEP-UP director for AchieveMpls, said the biggest change she’s seen since she began working with the program five years ago is the amount of hours or weeks a student will spend at an internship. Rather than working for 40 hours a week for nine weeks, interns might now only work 15–20 hours a week for six to eight weeks, Krocak noted. However, she said the restructuring has “not had a huge impact on the opportunity itself.”
While the struggling economy has caused some companies to reduce their interns’ hours, other companies have simply had to cut the number of internships they offer.
And though Krocak is “thrilled with the great support” of all participating Minneapolis businesses, she commended such companies as Best Buy, U.S. Bank, and Thrivent for their “commitment and loyalty,” noting they are steady enough to continually set aside significant funds to support STEP-UP.
“The biggest difference is that when there’s top level, top-down leadership, there’s the greatest success,” she said.
Thanks to employer support, officials say, the program has also seen a steady increase in the number of Minneapolis students taking part. When STEP-UP began in 2004, the program placed 202 Minneapolis youth in internships. By 2009, a total of 1,282 students found work.
And not only are Minneapolis students being placed in internships at an increasing rate, but the demand for the program is at an all-time high. This year’s total of 4,050 applicants is the most STEP-UP has seen by hundreds. Of those who completed the rigorous application process, 2,100 entered the training portion of the program.
“The youth are excited about the number of employers involved,” said Tammy Dickinson, STEP-UP director for the City of Minneapolis. “[The students] can find something that matches their career goals.”
In addition to exploring career opportunities, Krocak said today’s version of the program has offered students a unique view of the economic climate.
And at Thrivent, Ahmed gets the opportunity to watch a financial company escape the crisis.
“There’s valuable info they take from learning about hiring freezes and downturns,” Krocak said. “They’re getting a greater understanding of the economy.”