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Casa Grande, AZ, July 25, 2012 --(PR.com
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It's been some time since Arizona had a bonafide poetry shoot out for the top team of slamming poets, and now the wait is over as Arizona celebrates the inaugural Copper State Poetry Slam Championships. The event is scheduled for July 27th and 28th, 2012.
Teams Representing Arizona Nationally for Poetry
At the Core of the two day event are the four teams that will be representing Arizona at the Poetry Slam National Championships in August (to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina). Teams from Sedona, Flagstaff, Phoenix and Tucson will make their trek August 7th-11th for the chance to win the National Championships. Copper State is a fundraiser for those teams, with a portion of ticket sales going to each team.
A Tremendous Diversity of Side Events
Competing against each other, as well as four additional teams of poets from around the state only heightens the excitement, and ensures that patrons will never have to worry about a dull moment.
In addition, the event features a special "Legends of Arizona Poetry Slam" event on Saturday, with poets Dan Seaman, Bill Campana, Sarge Lintecum, Patrick Hare, Jewel Blackfeather and David Tabor all sharing the stage for an incredible homage to the history of poetry slam in AZ.
The main competition, as well as additional events such as the Arizona Poetry Slam Legends Showcase, Youth Showcase, and other events are being held at Casa Grande’s own Black Box Theater, located at 1330 E Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122.
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Friday Itinerary 7/27:
1p-5p- Free Slam Movie viewing and chat
9pm, Preliminary Bout #1 (1st 4 teams) Top 2 advance
11pm Preliminary Bout #2 (2nd 4 teams) Top 2 advance
1am- Naughty Open mic and other strangeness...
Saturday Itinerary 7/28:
10am-12p- Open Mic for attendees
12p-1p- Publishing Panel with Aaron Johnson, Patti Hultstand and Bob Nelson
1pm-2:30pm- Youth Improv Class
3pm-4pm- Arizona State Youth Poetry Open Mic Showcase
4pm-5:30pm- Legends of AZ Slam
Feat: Sarge Lintecum, Dan Seaman, Bill Campana, Patrick Hare, Jewel Blackfeather, David Tabor
Final at 8pm
About Black Box Theater
BlackBox Theatre is owned and operated by BlackBox Productions, LLC. which was formed in 2010 as a local leading producer and educational organization of the Creative Performing Arts in the community of Casa Grande, Pinal County AZ. Find Out More online at http://blackboxaz.com/
About Anthology, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Anthology is the leading performance poetry nonprofit in Arizona. As organizers of the Mesa Poetry Slam, one of the oldest poetry slams in the country, Anthology continues to promote the literary arts in the community. Anthology was nominated for a 2012 Governor’s Art Award. Find out more online at http://www.anthology.org
About Poetry Slam
Simply put, poetry slam is the competitive art of performance poetry. It puts a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they're saying and how they're saying it. In 1984, construction worker and poet Marc Smith started a poetry reading at a Chicago jazz club, the Get Me High lounge, looking for a way to breathe life into the open mike format. The series, and its emphasis on performance, laid the groundwork for the brand of poetry that would eventually be exhibited in slam. For more information on Poetry Slam, visit Poetry Slam, Inc. http://www.potryslam.com.
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OCTOBER 12, 2015 — U.K. based Petrofac (LON: PFC) says it has terminated its contract with Chinese shipbuilder ZPMC for construction of a proprietary design Petrofac JSD 6000 deepwater multi-purpose offshore vessel.
Petrofac says the step was taken “due to issues with ZPMC’s performance in respect of the construction” of the vessel.
Ayman Asfari, Group Chief Executive, said: “It is regrettable that it has become necessary for us to take this decision, and the Board is now reviewing its options.”
The JSD 6000 is a customized Ulstein SOC 5000 design vessel featuring J-Lay, S-Lay and heavy lift capabilities, allowing it to serve deepwater and SURF markets as well as shallow water EPCI projects (see earlier story).
When the vessel was announced in January 2014, Petrofacs said it had placed “all critical path lump-sum orders” to build the vessel and that the contracts for the shipyard and electrical and control systems supplier and integrator had been awarded “as the final element in a phasing of contracts designed to ‘de-risk’ critical item delivery, interfaces and integration.”


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Jade Nova is just an ordinary 17 year old girl with aspirations of becoming a film maker some day. Well, that is if you overlook the fact that her best friend is a Deva who grows her own body, except for feet, she was still working on those. That’s D-e-v-a, not Diva, a spirit being whose job is to engineer nature. And if you also ignore she spends a great deal of time with a huge insect-like being, nature spirits, a tree spirit, a giant magpie, and sometimes flies inside a glowing, living orb she names Orbit and even travels in an organic spaceship.
Jade’s acquaintance with the Deva and other nature spirits began in her early childhood when the Deva, who she had named Sammy Pong seemed to be merely a magical invisible friend who made things grow at an astounding rate and talked to Jade in her head. But one day Sammy Pong went away and soon so did Jade’s memory of her.
But, Jade and the Deva were destined to be reunited and when they were Jade could not believe her ears when she found out what the Deva wanted her to do. She was just a teenager after all. How could Sammy expect her to make a film about the Deva and the nature spirits and their desire to reunite with humans so they could work together to stop any more species on the planet from becoming extinct before their time? A film that would be professional enough to get the attention not only of the people she knew, but also of the people of the entire earth? Especially when her mother thought she had become some kind of nut case and her ex-bestie was convinced she was some kind of witch?
Jade and the Deva: Hidden Wings by Keith Tutor and Jade Fishburn is a delightfully creative and unique young adult fantasy that could certainly be enjoyed by people of any age. If you have a desire to read a tale that is refreshingly original, I highly recommend it.
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Carebears! Robredo doesn’t mind if PDEA’s Aquino thinks she will fail as drug czar
Vice President Leni Robredo shrugged off recent pronouncements made by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino, who earlier said he was expecting her to fail in leading efforts against illegal drugs.
Robredo said she’s unaffected by the grim prediction given by Aquino, now her co-chair at the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD).
“Walang personal sa akin. Hindi ako apektado ng lahat na sinabi, kasi sa akin, trabaho ito,” the Vice President said.
The PDEA chief earlier said that Robredo may not be a good fit for the job, as she was not well-versed in law enforcement. He later said that perhaps the Vice President could instead deal with the “advocacy” side of the anti-drug campaign.
Aquino seemed to make a turnaround soon enough, as Robredo stepped up to the challenge posed by President Rodrigo Duterte, who appointed her as ICAD co-chair.
Aquino said he welcomed the Vice President’s appointment to the committee, and vowed to support her in this endeavor. He admitted, too, that it would be “awkward” to share the chairmanship with the second highest official in the land.
But Robredo reiterated that public servants must not let their ego get in the way of work.
“Gaya ng parati kong inuulit-ulit, kapag public servant ka, wala ka dapat ego. Hindi ko pinersonal ‘yong lahat na comments na nabitawan,” she said. “Basta kami, magtatrabaho kami nang maayos at seseryosohin namin ito.”


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Eddie Vedder's Ohana Festival Cancels 'Encore Weekend'
The Ohana Festival’s Encore Weekend — scheduled to feature founder Eddie Vedder as well as sets by Alanis Morissette, the Black Keys and Haim — has been canceled.
The two-day fest at Dana Point, California’s Doheny State Beach was set for Oct. 8 and 9, a week after the sixth annual Ohana Festival; that fest — featuring Vedder, Jack White, Stevie Nicks and more — is still scheduled to take place Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.
According to Spin, people who purchased tickets to Ohana’s Encore Weekend were notified of the cancellation over email, with organizers saying the fest was called off “due to circumstances beyond our control,” and that tickets would automatically be refunded.
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Reps for the Ohana Festival and Live Nation did not respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment at press time. All mentions of the Encore Weekend were removed from the fest’s social media pages and website.
The cancellation of the Ohana Fest’s Encore Weekend appears unrelated to the recent run of Pearl Jam’s European shows that were called off due to Vedder’s throat issues that emerged after the band’s outdoors show in wildfire-ravaged Paris, France.
In addition to canceled shows in Vienna and Prague, Pearl Jam also announced Sunday that their first of two shows in Amsterdam was also off.
“In spite of continuous medical treatment, Ed is regretfully still without a voice and unable to perform tonight’s show at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam,” the band said in a statement.
“This is again the worst possible scenario for the band. We wholeheartedly apologize to all that worked so hard to put on the show and those supporters we looked forward to seeing.”
The band added, “All of our energies will now be focused on having a show tomorrow [Monday].”
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The stakes are certainly getting higher in the online music market. Last month
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cloud-based music service
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is also getting in on this act, unveiling its
Cloud Drive and Cloud Player
earlier this year, giving users 5-gigabytes of free online storage for computer files including songs that can play on multiple devices.
Despite intensifying competition, Peridot's Brand thinks that Apple can easily blow its Internet rivals away. "The Amazon launch, while not a bad effort, really won't stand much of a chance if Apple can put together a strong offering, which is likely given their track record," he wrote, in an email to
. "Given how dominant the iTunes and iPod franchises are for music downloads, it seems to me that this is Apple's market for the taking, provided they have a product at least as good as Amazon's and whatever Google comes out with."
There has also been talk that Apple's cloud service, possibly dubbed
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At least one Apple investor, however, has been left scratching his head by all the cloud brouhaha. "The hype surrounding a cloud announcement has been all over the place," explained Scott Grannis, author of the
Calafia Beach Pundit blog
. "I'm hoping to be surprised, but I'm not holding my breath - the 'cloud' is such a nebulous concept that I would be surprised if anyone can come up with a new, killer, approach."
that he would love to see Apple debut an iPhone 5, but is still positive on the stock even if this fails to materialize next week. "Even if WWDC doesn't produce anything that is really big, I think that the shares can still do well just on the basis of ongoing earnings growth," he said. "I note that Apple is doing very well with their laptops and desktops, and they still have lots of market share gains ahead."
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Click on the newspaper links below the athlete’s name to read about their performance from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3, and then vote for who you think is the best athlete this week. The overall winner will be announced on Friday, Sept. 7.
Cortesi led South Torrance (3-1) to two big wins over the Labor Day weekend in the Molten Classic. Cortesi had 16 kills in a 25-14, 21-25, 25-10, 25-13 win over Pioneer, then had 14 kills to lead South to a 25-21, 25-20, 25-16 sweep over Pioneer.
At the Cool Breeze Invitational at the Rose Bowl over the weekend, Lung finished seventh against a talented field running 17:44 ove rthe three-mile course. At last year’s Woodbridge Invite, Lung placed eighth. Lung and her Arcadia team is one of the best in the CIF Southern Section.
The libero garnered Chatsworth Tournament MVP honors in leading Sierra Canyon to the tournament crown with 52 digs on the day. She also had 21 digs in a four-set victory over Louisville earlier in the week.
Graves won the The Great Cow run at Cerritos Regional Park for the second year in a row (she was second as a sophomore). Her time of 16 minutes, 56.34 seconds over the three-mile layout was just over seven seconds ahead of runner-up Mikaela Ramirez of Chino Hills Ayala (17:03.72). Prepcaltrack.com reported that her time equalled the fourth-fastest in meet history.
Avery shot 46 over nine holes to finish as the low medalist in the Terriers’ win over Rialto Carter in their Citrus Belt League opener on Thursday. On Tuesday, Avery carded a team-best 48 in a nonleague loss to Palm Desert.
Gallegos had a fever of 102 degrees last weekend but still dug deep to lead the Jesters to a third-place finish at the Lakewood Molten Tournament. Over four matches Saturday and Monday, Gallegos averaged 11.25 assists per set, and added six blocks, eight aces and 14 kills. Head coach Jeri Estes said he was impressed with the way his captain distributed the ball as well as the way she battled through illness to help the Jesters earn a trophy.
The 5-foot-8 setter was instrumental in two matches for the Cougars last week, tallying 85 assists, 17 digs and an ace. She managed 47 assists in a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Flintridge Sacred Heart, then contributed 38 in a 3-0 win over Claremont the next night in a battle between the Inland Valley’s two top teams.
In starting the season 2-0 with nonleague wins over Miller and Jurupa Valley, the SkyHawks were led by Palos, a member of last year’s CIF-SS finalist squad. In the two matches, she had 24 kills, a 39.3 percent kill percentage, three aces and 16 total blocks, including 10 solo.
Poll closes Friday (Sept. 9) at noon!
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Andorra U21 0-1 England U21: Smith Rowe saves 10-man Young Lions blush after Brewster was sent off
Andorra U21 0-1 England U21: Emile Smith Rowe saves 10-man Young Lions blush by calmly completing a quick counterattack after Rhian Brewster was sent off in Euro 2023 qualifier
- England counterattacked from Andorra’s corner in the second half
- Curtis Jones galloped forward and timed his pass to Emile Smith Rowe perfectly
- The Arsenal star rolled the ball past the keeper and into the far corner of the net
- Rhian Brewster was sent off hard after a struggle with Andorra captain Eric Vales
The irony was that England eventually won this match when Andorra first ventured into their box.
Dominant but slaving against the minnows – and only 10 men down after Rhian Brewster’s hard red card – this looked like a potentially damaging night in the context of their Euro 2023 qualifying campaign.
But Andorra won a corner, Curtis Jones galloped forward and blushed with 23 minutes to go. Jones took possession of the ball in his own area and took off, flashing to the halfway point.
Emile Smith Rowe calmly completed a counter-attack to secure victory for England Under-21
Arsenal star Smith Rowe shot the ball past Andorra’s goalkeeper in the 67th minute
Emile Smith Rowe had kept pace with the Liverpool midfielder and just timed his run, pushing the through ball away with his first touch and using the second to roll into the far corner of Rodriguez Gimenez.
A stylish break and relief for Lee Carsley as the Under 21s couldn’t afford to drop points.
That seemed alarmingly possible, as Brewster saw red for a second booking 10 minutes after the break when he backed up against Andorra captain Eric Vales, who fell theatrically.
A violation was severely punished, let alone a little more. Brewster started a billboard out of anger, but England kept it up.
Marc Guehi and Rhian Brewster were close to breaking the deadlock in the second half
Brewster was sent off hard after a struggle with Andorra captain Eric Vales
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Enjoying The Health Benefits of Avocados
It doesn’t take much to make me happy…warm weather, pleasant conversation and slicing into a ripened avocado. This unique fruit is considered a healthy fat with 20 different vitamins and minerals.
Let’s put a cape with a big “S” on this “Super-Fruit” and reference the vitamin contents, which include Vitamins A, K, C, B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5, B6, E as well as Folate and more Potassium than bananas. The list continues with Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorous, Iron, and Zinc. You don’t have to worry about cholesterol or sodium when eating avocados. If you’re concerned about your heart health, avocados are loaded with monounsaturated fatty acids, which reduces inflammation and produces positive effects on genes linked to cancer.
More research needs to be conducted linking avocadoes to cancer prevention and inhibiting the growth of prostate cancer cells. The fiber nutrient in avocados may contribute to weight loss and control blood sugar spikes. Eating avocados regularly may also lower your LDL cholesterol (bad) and triglyceride levels while increasing your HDL (good) cholesterol. Your eyes will benefit from the Lutein and Zeaxanthin, reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Click here for additional health benefits.
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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Weber Inc. (“Weber” or the “Company”) (NYSE: WEBR) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.
On July 25, 2022, before the market opened, Weber announced preliminary third quarter 2022 financial results, including net sales between $525 million and $530 million. The Company also expected to report a net loss, noting that “[p]rofitability was negatively impacted by,” among other things, “promotional activity to enhance retail sell through.” Weber also announced that Chris Scherzinger “is departing” from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company.
On this news, the Company’s stock price fell $1.21, or 16%, to close at $6.30 per share on July 25, 2022, thereby injuring investors.
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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U.S. federal legislation that expanded the juridical tools to combat violence against women and provide protection to women who had suffered violent abuses. It was initially signed into law in September 1994 by U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton. Besides changing statutes, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was notable for calling attention to the issues of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
The original VAWA was enacted in 1994 as Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. Its passage provided the means for the creation in 1995 of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The OVW was charged with implementing the VAWA legislation and, along with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administering grant programs to state and local governments. Grants administered by the DOJ primarily fund work to prevent and address domestic violence and child abuse and train victim advocates. Grants administered by the HHS provide funds for shelters, rape prevention and education, programs to address and reduce the sexual abuse of runaway and homeless youth, and community programs to educate on domestic violence. The VAWA also mandates government funding for studies of violence against women
The VAWA was reauthorized in 2000, 2005, and 2013. Its initial passage and repeated reauthorization were spearheaded by groups such as the National Organization for Women, the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, the Family Violence Prevention Fund, and many state and local organizations.
The VAWA initially included civil rights remedies for victims of gender-motivated crimes, which are hate crimes, allowing individuals to sue in federal court. However, the U.S. Supreme Court declared this part of the act unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause and the Fourteenth Amendment in the case U.S. v. Morrison (2000), in a 5 to 4 decision. Reauthorization of the act in 2013 was strongly opposed by conservatives, because of the expansion of the act to include American Indians and same-sex couples and increased protection for victims of sex trafficking.
Most criticisms of the Violence Against Women Act came from those who believed that violence affects both women and men and both perpetrators and victims and that the act addresses only women as victims. Some argued that the act attempted to undermine grassroots organizations. Others argued that the law implies that women are in need of paternalistic assistance from the state. Its supporters, however, claimed that the law is not gender exclusive and can address the needs of men. They also asserted that women are in fact differentially affected by violence. Proponents pointed to the ways in which domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking directly affect women and their communities.


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Dr. Dre masterminded a virtual Tupac Shakur performance “strictly for Coachella,” the rapper and producer said in a YouTube message that nonetheless left open the possibility of a tour involving the late rapper.
“If a tour happens, we’ll see,” Dr. Dre said in the videotaped message, which was recorded Sunday night, apparently just before he went on stage with Snoop Dogg and a “holographic” rendition of Tupac, who was shot to death more than 15 years ago.
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Their recent performance at the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival marked yet another improbable success for Swedish House Mafia, the electronic group comprising producers and DJs Steve Angello, Axel Hedfors and Sebastian Ingrosso.
The superstar trio appeared on the Coachella main stage in Indio, California, after the opening-night headliner, the Black Keys. The honor bestowed on the Stockholm-based group speaks to the power of their booming, captivating show, but also to the status of electronic dance music, perhaps the most influential sub-genre in today’s rock and pop world.
Unusual occurrences seem to follow the trio when they perform in the States. In 2010, they played before more than 90,000 fans at the Los Angeles Coliseum as a featured act at the electronic-dance festival known as Electric Daisy Carnival – four months before their debut album was released. In a prime spot – 9:30 on opening night – their undeniable music won over a crowd passionate about electronic artists.
“We came to L.A. intimidated almost,” said Hedfors, who performs as Axwell. “But it felt good.”
Coachella 2012 line up released; Jay-Z and Beyonce announce birth of daughter Blue Ivy…
Coachella 2012 Line Up Released: The roster for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2012 is out. The featured musical acts include The Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre with Snoop Dogg. Jimmy Cliff, Arctic Monkeys, the Shins, Florence and the Machine, and At The Drive-In are also set to perform. The event will be held in Indio, Calif. April 13-15 and April 20-22.
If you feel stuck in your career path, conventional wisdom says to push through and try harder. That is probably the worst career advice you’ll ever get.
"The Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown had kept the plot of his new thriller “Inferno” a closely-held secret. In an interview, he finally reveals the book's many mysteries.
Mention Smaug, the classic storybook dragon of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” and a ray of delight flickers across Benedict Cumberbatch’s pale eyes.
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By: Joy Odor/Kaduna
Following delays in the approval of a loan of $350 million requested by the Kaduna State Government, a Coalition of Civil Society Organizations has handed out a seven-day ultimatum to Senator Representing Kaduna Central, Comrade Shehu Sani to ensure the requests scales through, or face consequences.
The Chairman of the Coalition, Comrade Zubairu Mukhtar and his Secretary, Comrade Richard Augustine stated this during the press conference held in Kaduna Monday, alleging sabotage by Senator Shehu Sani.
According to him, Senator Sani should as a matter of urgency hands off and reverse their position to stamp the Government of Kaduna State from accessing the loan.
Comrade Mukhtar informed that after seven working days, they are going to mobilize themselves in their thousands and match to the national assembly in solidarity to the leadership of Kaduna for the said loan to be granted in the collective interest of the people of the State.
The Coalition hoped that the Senator would do the needful and address his Committee members on the need to approve with immediate effect, the loan requested by the good people of Kaduna State.
They argued that any differences Senator Sani has with the State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufia has nothing to do with the over 12 million people of Kaduna State, as such any attempt to block the as the Chairman of Senate Committee on foreign loans is a clear betrayal to the people of the state.
The Group stressed that Senator Sani has lost focus, and should not be taken serious by any well-meaning citizen of the state, adding that the situation and his actions has become very worrisome to the entire people of Kaduna State especially coming at a time where the state is in dire need of economic and infrastructural development.
“We make bold to say that our people did not sign for infantile game of politics that Senator Sani has been notorious for.
“Playing the Ostrich with Kaduna State’s matter in this case is clearly a deliberate attempt to undermine the wishes of the over two million people of this State, who deserve nothing short of a serious-minded lawmaker, conscious of the responsibility on his shoulders as the eye and ear of Kaduna Central in the Upper Chamber.
“We cannot, at this stage allow for theatrics over such crucial matter. If the Senator and his pay masters think they can ride roughshod over the interest of Kaduna people on the matter of the $350 million loan, they should have their heads examined immediately.
“This is childish, undemocratic and it ridicules standard practice in modern political Kaduna State,” the group emphasized.


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This is the story about my friend being brought to her knees.
Amy was invincible and then she wasn't.
She went to bed on a Monday night four years ago and woke the next day, at 7:30 a.m., with a migraine. She'd never had one before and she hasn't been without one since. One long headache later, we sat down to talk.
We've known each other since we were in our 20s. In Amy's 20s she traveled alone through South America, climbed into altitudes lesser humans would not attempt, had tumultuous love affairs (with beautiful men I would never have dared to speak to), memorized poetry, acted in plays, didn't read the memo about wearing a bra, rode bicycles without a helmet and had a group of zany friends. She was reckless and carefree and brave with a capital "B."
She got married, had children and streamlined her charisma and life experience into being a therapist and super momma. Amy was not a "get sick" kind of person. She had too much energy to get sick, too much zest. But that's not how things get decided. When she got the unrelenting migraine her energy became divided between illness and her adult, married-with-children and working-full-time-woman life. How one copes with illness while living fully was where our conversation began.
I figured there were moments she was pain free: hours, maybe a day or two? No. She doesn't have an occasional migraine. She has a syndrome: Daily Persistent Headache with Migrainous Features. She has a migraine every single day. The headache has receded enough that instead of pain that rendered her shocked and stunned, she now has ice skate blades cutting into the top of her head and vices on the side of her head. She has learned to cope with and run her life around and within an unimaginable amount of pain. I watched the woman give birth. Her migraine is right up there with giving birth, all the time.
Amy's perception of herself changed. She's no longer sure she's strong and up for anything. She's become mortal and been humbled: her word. She had always felt in charge. And then she wasn't.
She considers her migraines a disability. An invisible disability that she carries around silently. There are no access ramps or handicap parking spaces for her. There is no extra consideration for what she might need: no doors held or extra patience extended.
I didn't know how much my perception of Amy had changed until she was 30 minutes late for our tea and talk and pick at food date. I texted her. I called her. In the past, before she got sick, I wouldn't have been concerned. When she scaled mountains, pre-cell phones, no itinerary and no way to know for sure if she was okay, I was sure she was fine. But now I think of her as a body with a match stick head, enough friction and she could burst into flames.
How has her interaction with the world changed? Amy paused, and then told me that before getting sick she wouldn't have traded her life for anyone else's. After getting sick she found herself bargaining with the losses she saw other's toting. A man without a leg. She would trade a leg for no migraine. And on and on. She also imagines there are people all around her in discomfort she never considered. Since her disability is invisible, how many other's are as well?
None of us is invincible. Amy spent years mired in shame and guilt. Surely, she had done something that created a ripe environment for her head to explode. Surely she had. We always want to know what misstep created illness. But sometimes, no misstep exists.
Early in her quest for a cure she had an abundance of hope. She believed that with the right treatment, she would find relief. And why not? Many people do. But as one year moved into two and so on, she has come to accept that she might not ever get rid of the headache. Instead she has made a sort of peace with the an univited houseguest.
Tea cooled. An hour flew out the window. I wondered how do those of us who love a person who is ill -- and not with a cold that we can attend to with soup -- love in a way that the love can be received? I always ask how Amy is feeling. She always tells me. She knows who wants to know the details but mostly, Amy tells people she's fine. Even people who know she's not really fine.
People get tired of a person who is sick. It's a downer. Our capacity for empathy for something we can't imagine runs thin. Or does waning support mean something else? Amy brought up an interesting point: People don't like to see other people in pain. Amy thinks that often why people don't ask or don't want to know stems from that. We don't want to know there is pain that we can't alleviate. Pain that lives without permission, in a person we love.
She has not given up hope. She has a team of doctors and one even told her she might get better. Why? Because she got the headache as an adult. How come, Amy asked, does she never hear about those people who get better? Well, the doctor told her, because they stop coming to the doctor. They're better.
Amy emailed me a list of 39 modalities she has used in her efforts to be pain free. The list included surgery, dietary changes, medications and meditation. So far, she is still seeking an answer.
If you know someone or are someone with New Daily Persistent Headaches (NDPH), Amy recommends:
- All in My Head: An Epic Quest to Cure an Unrelenting, Totally Unreasonable, and Only Slightly Enlightening Headache by Paula Camin.
- Living with NDPH, a blog written by an NDPH sufferer.
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Jammu: Vigilance organization Wednesday booked Assistant General Manager, JAKFED and others for indulging in “corrupt and dubious activities” in case FIR No. 06/2018 registered under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act, Svt. 2006.
According to a statement, Vigilance Organization, Jammu conducted a joint surprise check Surprise on the basis of a report that Deputy General Manager, JAKFED Mukesh Damral presently working as Deputy General Manager, JAKFED, has been managing the affairs of JAKFED in such a manner as to have pecuniary advantages and benefits for himself and his family and has amassed huge wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income and has created a huge liability, running in crores in the JAKFED on account of different payments.
On scrutiny of records, the Vigilance said, it surfaced that the accused Damral in league with other officials of JAKFED, had invited tenders during the years 2013-2017 carrying vague terms and conditions to accommodate his blue eyed firms including the proxy firms established by him in the name of his close relatives and friends.
“It also came to light that a number of firms including his relatives firm had received supply orders from JAKFED despite having not been declared as L-1 during the tender proceedings. As per statement of Bank it has been found that transactions worth crores of rupees had taken place during short duration through which he had directly drawn benefits from the JAKFED. As per statement of account of his son a huge money trail of crores of rupees was also traced by way of transfer from different firms who were favourites of the accused Mukesh Damral,” the Vigilance statement said.

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UnitedStates and the Golden Age
Theparamount decision of 1948 changed the way film industry operates.Prior this decision, the theatre owners owned the studios and onlyshowed their own productions hence, discouraging competition. Thisprompted a court case that confirmed that the film industry violatedthe antitrust law. Consequently, the movie studio owners were forcedto sell their own theatres to encourage competition. The moviestudios, in an attempt to regain their expenses, charged higherprices. The studios and theatres are owned by different people, whichhelped to kill monopoly and encourage fair competition.
Thepostwar period came with changes in the entertainment industry. Manyfamilies had access to television in the light of advancingtechnology. This made the film industry to boom as many people foundsome TV programs and films to be very entertaining. Likewise, inorder to keep the audiences glued, the film makers had to find whatAmericans valued at the time. The most selling films were those thatidealized the new American lifestyle. Thus, film makers found a greatopportunity of entertaining their consumers by targeting theirlifestyles. Further, the film utilized the 3-D film technology thatproduced quality pictures and motion.
Segmentationis a great factor that producers must have in mind when producingmovies (Langford, 2005). The main segments of the 1950s include race,age, and class. With reference to class, the film producers aimed atthe high class society and idealized their ways of life. Age was alsoanother great factor of consideration as children and older peoplehave differing tastes. For instance, children loved animation whileadults preferred action. Race was a prominent factor of considerationin the 1950s. The whites were the most recognized and powerful peoplewhile the immigrants were subjected to slavery. African Americanswere mostly used to display the theme of race differences. They weregiven bad roles, which interested the majority of whites. These ideaswere passed on in the films.
Themotive behind upscaling was to win more audiences in theentertainment industry. It brought about clearer pictures that madewatching films worthwhile. In addition, upscaling was a profit makingidea that benefited the media greatly. The main genres in the 1950sincluded the science fiction, supernatural powers, horror, and thewesterns. The western was the most prominent genre because itreflected the lives of Americans. All the genres were positivelyimpacted by the upscaling because it made the pictures clearly due tohigh resolution. Watching films became more fun and thrilling for allthe genres.
MaxOphüls is a reckoned historical director. He is one of the mostconscious stylists in the history of films or cinema. He is bestknown for elegant camera movements that creates rhythmic patterns andrepetition in between films. People identify Ophüls with cameramovement technique that draws much attention. The other reckoneddirector is Jean Renoir. He used dramatic visual technique thatreflected his style and sensibility throughout his career.
Japanwas largely involved in the production of films in the postwar. Thegovernment supported Japan Cinema, but later saw it as propaganda.SCAP took interest in Japanese film industry because it hadideologies that could sell. In turn, SCAP saw an opportunity andhelped to rebuild Japan cinema. It financed the Japanese film makersand pushed for the latest technologies of the time. This assisted theefforts of Japanese however, it hindered the directors who felt thatSCAP was taking advantage of their ideas.
Thefilm production in the soviet bloc adhered to the politicalideologies imposed at the time and departed from freedoms ofexpressions. However, with the death of Stalin, producers startedproducing films with differing ideologies. The producers saw a virginopportunity to produce films that would reflect on the real state ofdictatorship in the Stalin era. Freedom of expression in films becamea common place in the de-stalinizatin era. Directors did not fearanymore and were willing to expose the truths behind their films.Since then, films have taken a completely new direction.
Thepostwar Indian films were different from the popular films. Theytargeted the most important aspects of Indian life and reality. Thesefilms reflected on the lives of Indians. Singing and dancing withinthe films is one of the greatest convections of Indian films inpostwar. Another notable factor about these films is that theyimposed family values. Marriage was a central theme in thesemarriages in which a beautiful girl with morals is blessed with agood husband and a good life. Comic was also incorporated in Indianfilms, something that attracted a lot of audiences. Another thingabout these films is that they focused on the Indian region and didnot reflect on the realities of the rest of the world. This meansthat the audience of these films was the Indians as opposed to thewhole world.
Langford,B. (2005). Filmgenre: Hollywood and beyond.Edinburgh: Edinburgh Univ. Press.


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RBS Outlets Offered for Sale in $882 Million PortfolioPatrick Gower
Royal Bank of Scotland Plc branches and other office buildings were offered for sale by Telereal Trillium, the unit of William Pears Group of Cos. that owns the assets. The asking price is 550 million pounds ($882 million).
The Hyperion portfolio consists of 55 assets, most of which are leased to RBS, Telereal Trillium said in a statement today. The company hired CBRE Group Inc. to sell the buildings, which also include Coutts & Co.’s London office.
“With conditions in the financial and property markets improving, the appetite for this type of high-quality property investment has grown significantly,” Graeme Hunter, Telereal Trillium’s group property director, said in the statement.
Investors are selling real estate as values recover in the wake of the financial crisis. Monthly commercial property total returns rose to 0.9 percent in August, the highest since March 2011, Investment Property Databank Ltd. said Sept. 13.


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With plenty of justification, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and state legislators are cheering legislative accomplishments in school finance, including pay raises for our educators; full-day pre-kindergarten for the state’s most economically challenged students; and what lawmakers vow is significant property-tax relief (albeit not reduction). The true test of these efforts will come not only in how our schools perform in coming years but also in whether state leaders are true to commitments as rising costs going forward test the limits of tax-cut fervor.
Gov. Abbott also celebrated legislative efforts to forcefully bolster school safety, a particularly pressing issue after the shooting spree at Santa Fe High School on May 18, 2018, in which eight students and two teachers were fatally shot and 13 others were wounded. Last Thursday the governor signed bills to improve school safety by expanding access to mental-health resources; strengthening emergency preparedness and response protocols; improving school-facility standards; and removing a cap on the number of school marshals that may be appointed per campus.
There was some concern about House Bill 18 which increases mental-health training for educators and other campus professionals to “aid in early identification and intervention” in school mental-health problems. The bill improves access to mental and behavior health services through school-based mental-health centers and provides for the hiring of mental-health professionals. Some feared the bill would usurp parental control and see busy teachers diagnosing their students, which the bill’s sponsors dismissed as nonsense. State Reps. Kyle Kacal and Charles Anderson voted for this bill; Sen. Brian Birdwell voted against it.
The roundtable discussions smartly convened by the governor in the wake of the Santa Fe tragedy raised the possibility of a more robust, Texas-styled “red-flag law,” complete with significant due-process protections, providing for court hearings to curtail gun access for anyone showing physical hostility toward others. After Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signaled any red-flag bill was DOA in the Senate (over which he presides), Abbott backtracked on any effort that might have limited gun access to people showing what even the most conservative society might deem threatening behavior. We do look forward to seeing how “threat assessment teams” spawned by legislation work in gauging potential threats from students.
In his statement about school safety legislation, Gov. Abbott may well be right that these new laws “will do more than Texas has ever done to make our schools a safe place,” particularly in the realm of mental-health services for students. Nonetheless, as mass shootings continue to define the madness of our times and the failure of our political leadership to craft effective solutions in defiance of those who donate to their campaigns, we urge parents, school principals and campus marshals to carefully evaluate over the next two years the challenges remaining and any loopholes that might invite tragedy. School safety is an issue that we can’t ever presume to be fully solved. At least Texas has made a fair first step toward it.


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Please read:Islam is not going to reform, except in a negative direction. In fact, as has been said elsewhere, an Islamic reformation is currently underway. But this reformation consists of "getting back to basics"; that is, getting closer to the literal text of the Koran and the sayings and doings of Muhammadin other words, revival of the perpetual war against non-Muslim humanity.
At present, we cannot begin to protect ourselves legally from this onslaught, because religious freedom is protected under the Constitution. That is the crux of the problem, as I see it.
Therefore, we must press for nothing less than an amendment to the US Constitution to the effect:
1. That while the ideology called Islam carries the trappings of religion, and in some foreign countries and locales is considered to be a religion, within the territories of the United States is not recognized as a religion.
3. That Islam is recognized, by its own immutable doctrines laid out in the Koran and the way of Muhammad, to be in a perpetual state of war against this Constitution and the people protected thereunder.
4. That no person bearing or advocating this ideology shall be admitted as a permanent citizen or temporary resident of this country or its territories. Those who enter on false pretenses shall be deported without delay.
5. That no person bearing or advocating this ideology shall be permitted to hold public political office in this country or its territories, at any level of goverment.
6. That no person bearing or advocating this ideology shall be permitted to serve in the armed forces, police, immigration, border control, or other security services of this nation.
7. That the President, Congress, and the Courts are required and empowered to resist and confront Islamic encroachment on our freedoms at home and our interests abroad by every means, including force when necessary, consistent with the checks and balances defined in other articles of the Constitution.Without such an amendment to the Constitution, we will be unable to construct and uphold workable laws to defend ourselves. Any law, regulation, or municipal ordinance, no matter how innocuous, that in any way restricts Muslim sedition will be challenged in court on religious grounds. And, with the copious oil money at their disposal, the Muslims have deep pockets with which to pursue endless court challenges and outright legal attacks. Even when they ultimately fail to win a particular case, they can create paralysis and drain resources better used in productive endeavors.

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Dogs have been known as “man’s best friend” for centuries, and it’s no secret that they make great pets. But what many people don’t know is that dogs can also be beneficial to a community in several ways.
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Pet dog owners know that their furry relative are greater than just animals; they’re an important part of the family. Pet dog parks supply a space where everybody can get together, appreciate themselves, and unwind. Pet parks provide pet owners the possibility to build friendships with various other pet owners living in or near their neighborhood.
In many cases, pets can break down barriers in between people who would certainly not typically connect.
Whether you’re young or old, there is constantly something to do at a dog park.
Pet parks are fantastic because they allow dogs to exercise as well as hang out with other pets in a safe setting.
It additionally allows them to get rid of some of their excess energy. By supplying dogs with an outlet for their energy, dog parks make communities much safer for all citizens by keeping them focused on the right stimulus.
Helping them reduce energy in a positive way ensures fewer bored dogs who might become interested in poor behavior. Better socialization ensures fewer attacks as well.
With more connections between owners, there are more eyes on the community looking out for each other.
As you can see, pet parks are excellent for the community. They offer possibilities to meet new individuals, reinforce bonds in between pet dogs as well as owners, and enhance our feeling of area within our neighborhoods. Whether your neighborhood is large or small, there’s never been a far better time than currently to create even more possibilities for mingling and also reinforcing friendships.
Pros and Cons of Dog Parks
We will certainly go over the advantages and disadvantages of pet parks to make sure that you can make a decision where the most effective location is to take your four-legged close friend. So, if you want to know a lot more, maintain checking out!
Advantages of Dog Parks
Dog parks offer a range of advantages for dog owners, including:
- Workout as well as socialization for pets
- Enhanced safety for individuals
- Room for a pet to play when there is minimal area at home.
- Meet fellow dog owners in your location.
- Reduce energy levels for hyper pets
- Help your pet dog relax in your home
The excitement of the other pets in the park provides dogs with all sort of psychological as well as workout.
This helps to keep your pet dog from being overweight, which is a usual trouble among pets that do not obtain sufficient exercise. It likewise helps to keep your pet from developing behavioral troubles, such as stress and anxiety, aggressiveness, or damaging habits.
Likewise, pet dogs who have the possibility to meet and have fun with other pets in a constrained location often tend to become less prevented as well as extra outbound than dogs that do not have this chance.
Negatives about Dog Parks
Pet parks can additionally provide certain threats to your dog. The most typical threat is that of a dog-on-dog strike. The threat is specifically high when it is time for a dog to find out of its entrance enclosure.
As pet dog owners, we need to be knowledgeable about both the advantages and the drawbacks of pet dog parks so that we can take advantage of our time in the park and also stay clear of prospective problems. Here are a couple of usual issues:
- Other dogs may push inside the enclosure, creating a full-on attack.
- Pet dog parks can be crowded.
- Pet dog parks can additionally be dangerous for people.
- Inadequately kept parks can have unsafe objects such as broken glass or corroded nails.
- There may additionally be infected water that your pet can consume.
This is particularly important if you mean to bring your dog to the park often, as doing so can create your pet dog to end up being accustomed to being in the park as well as to the other pet dogs.
This can make it challenging for you to take your dog out for a walk or run if you do not live near a pet park. Nevertheless, recognizing the downsides of dog parks can assist you to avoid issues in the future.
Simply consider your choices as well as select what is ideal for you and your pet, and also you will certainly be just great!

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Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Need a Comeback?
If you doubt you could ever do anything useful for God, this book is for you. If you need a fresh start after you find your dreams crashed, this book is for you. Giglio tells Bible story after Bible story about people who messed up, yet were greatly used by God.
His stories are real and authentic and pull the reader into the life of the story. He is able to apply the stories to our lives so that they make sense in many situations we find ourselves in.
Ultimately, Giglio points the reader back to Jesus as Lord and Savior, stating if you seek Him, you will find Him. God has a perfect plan and purpose unique to each of us. And that plan is for good not bad.
If you are seeking God and in need of a comeback, this is an excellent book.
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This is wonderful robust sauce that features three types of peppers â€“ red, green and orange. As the sauce simmers it takes on the robust flavor of the peppers. The recipe calls for half of each pepper, but one can use more if desired – I add it all! However, some might find it overly robust, so adjust to your preference. Based on the amount of sausage, this recipe will serve four people. The sausage I chose to use in this recipe came from a local butcher in my area. They took the extra time to make the sausage links to my request. Thank You, Mazzuloâ€™s. If in the Cleveland area check out this butcher, Mazzulos.
1 lb. Penne Pasta (use less, depending on how many you are cooking for)
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 lb. Italian sausage in casings any kind, mild, hot or sweet about one per person or if whole cut into 4 portions
Â½ yellow onion chopped
Â½ of large red pepper washed and seeds removed cut julienne style
Â½ of large orange pepper washed and seeds removed cut julienne style
Â½ of large green pepper washed and seeds removed cut julienne style
6 garlic cloves minced
1- 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
3- 15 oz. cans of tomato sauce
2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning blend
Fresh grated ricotta salata or parmesan cheese for garnish
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add sausage and brown. Add onions and peppers and sautÃ© until soft. Add garlic and sautÃ© for about one minute. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and dried Italian seasoning blend. Bring to a boil and reduce to low to simmer for about two hours, to make sure flavors blend and sausage is cooked through. Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Serve sauce and sausage over pasta, garnish with ricotta salata or parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Try Bogle Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel (California), Beringer Founderâ€™s Estate Old Vine Zinfandel, Sebeka Pinotage Cape Blend Shiraz (Africa) or Rosemount Shiraz (Australia).
Here is the Mazzuloâ€™s Sausage Story….www.mazzulo.com
Our Authentic Italian Sausage Story
All of our sausage is made hereâ€¦FRESH!
We use no preservatives and no MSG.
The recipe for our Mild Italian Sausage comes from Brookeâ€™s great Grandpa who began making sausage in his homeland of Sicily in the early 1900â€™s. Yes, the recipe has stood the test of time for over 100 years! All we do today is use the foundation and continue to create new flavors for you to enjoy!
Mild Italian – Our traditional, delicious Italian sausage also known as â€œsweet Italianâ€.
Sicilian – Our Mild recipe, but we add Scallions, Red Peppers & Shredded Romano cheese. It is still a delicious sweet sausage.
Hot Italian – We take this recipe up a notch! Itâ€™s got a nice kick to it, but not too overwhelming!
Kielbasa – Our mouth watering, garlic sausage! If you enjoy garlicâ€¦we guarantee this will be a favorite!
Italian Chicken Sausage – Itâ€™s become one of our customerâ€™s favorites! Our Mild recipe made with ground chicken instead of ground pork. Itâ€™s leaner, healthy and delicious!!
If you have a favorite recipe we donâ€™t make, please let us know. We are happy to talk with you about making it for you! Usually, we can have it ready the next day! Who knows, it may become a Mazzuloâ€™s favorite with many of our customers to enjoy!


Creating compelling user stories is a crucial Agile development skill for project success. Clear and concise user stories are essential to Agile approaches because they capture the needs and priorities of stakeholders iteratively and collaboratively.
In this blog, we will examine the process of crafting captivating user stories, stressing the Business Analyst Role in Agile projects and providing insight into how Agile BA Training can strengthen the skills of these experts.
Table of Contents
- The Basics of User Stories in Agile
- Nurturing Essential Skills with Agile BA Training
- Crafting Compelling User Stories
- Collaboration is Key
- Focus on the End User
- Prioritise and Refine
- Incorporate Acceptance Criteria
- The Business Analyst Role in Agile
- Communication Mastery
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Strategic Stakeholder Management
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Advocating Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Challenges and Solutions in User Story Writing
- Navigating Ambiguity
- Resolving Conflicting Priorities
- Adapting to Evolving Requirements
- Managing Scope Creep
- Enhancing Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Mitigating Risk Through Scenario Analysis
The Basics of User Stories in Agile
User stories facilitate communication between the development team and stakeholders. They condense the specifications into an understandable and practical manner. Three essential components comprise a well-written user story: the action or need, the intended result, and the persona or user.
For example, “As a customer, I want to be able to track my order status to stay informed about its progress.” This briefly explains a specific feature’s what, who, and why.
Nurturing Essential Skills with Agile BA Training
Let’s emphasise the value of Agile BA training before getting into the specifics of user story creation. Business analysts are a vital link between development teams and stakeholders in Agile initiatives.
Agile success largely depends on their capacity to comprehend business objectives, communicate clearly, and convert needs into user stories.
Agile BA training gives professionals the tools to succeed in this fast-paced setting. Stakeholder management, efficient communication, and the craft of creating user stories are just a few of the topics it addresses.
The success of Agile projects is greatly increased by this training, which also improves the BA’s competency.
Crafting Compelling User Stories
Some of the things to consider when creating user stories are as follows:
Collaboration is Key
Collaboration is one of the core tenets of Agile. Including testers, developers, and stakeholders in the user story-creation process is essential. By working together, we can make sure that all viewpoints are taken into account, which results in user stories that are thorough and well-rounded.
Focus on the End User
The end user is the first consideration in any compelling user story. Storytelling that resonates requires understanding their needs, interests, and pain areas. This user-centric methodology ensures that the finished result accurately reflects the needs and desires of the users.
Prioritise and Refine
Agile initiatives benefit greatly from their flexibility in responding to changing needs. Setting a priority for user stories lets the team concentrate on the most critical features first. As the project develops, go back and edit user stories frequently, considering any modifications or new information that comes to light.
Incorporate Acceptance Criteria
Without clear approval criteria, a user story cannot be considered complete. These requirements list what must happen for the story to be deemed finished. Eliminating uncertainty and expediting the development process, including acceptance criteria, guarantees a shared understanding of what constitutes success.
The Business Analyst Role in Agile
Business analysts are more involved in Agile than just creating user stories. They serve as interpreters, facilitators, and mediators. They are unmatched in their ability to interpret complicated business needs, efficiently interact with stakeholders, and turn these insights into user stories.
Successful communication is essential in the Agile environment. BAs are excellent at communicating stakeholder needs, which helps to guarantee that the development team is aware of the aims and purposes of the project.
Adaptability and Flexibility
Because Agile projects are dynamic, business analysts must be skilled at handling change. Their ability to adapt to changing needs, change priorities, and stay focused on producing value is crucial in Agile organisations.
Strategic Stakeholder Management
BAs are the artists who practice the art of managing stakeholders. Agile BA training sharpens their abilities to establish and nurture enduring bonds with stakeholders. Using this strategic involvement, user stories are guaranteed to reflect the business’s pulse appropriately.
Proactive Problem Solving
The responsibilities of a business analyst extend beyond problem identification to include proactive solution search. Their ability to solve problems and think analytically helps Agile projects move forward smoothly, overcoming challenges and guaranteeing ongoing improvement.
Advocating Cross-Functional Collaboration
BAs are essential to promote cooperation among various functions in a team. They dismantle organisational silos and make sure that everyone in the team is working toward common goals by encouraging open communication and understanding.
Challenges and Solutions in User Story Writing
Although it can be a pleasant process, creating user stories has challenges. Task complexity may arise from ambiguity, competing priorities, and changing needs. Agile BAs are prepared to handle these obstacles if they have received the appropriate training.
Many business processes contain ambiguity, and business analysts are skilled at deciphering complex information. They convert imprecise specifications into lucid and feasible narratives using meticulous examination and cooperation.
Resolving Conflicting Priorities
If priorities aren’t resolved right away, a project may fail. Agile BAs are excellent at negotiating and aligning priorities to ensure the team works on things that will provide the most value because of their expertise in stakeholder management.
Adapting to Evolving Requirements
User stories have to vary with the times since Agile projects require constant change. Because of their flexibility and strategic thinking, BAs are essential in keeping user stories in line with the project’s constantly shifting dynamics.
Managing Scope Creep
One typical problem with Agile projects is scope creep. Because of their proactive nature and meticulous attention to detail, BAs assist in managing scope by defining expectations, ensuring that changes align with the project’s goals, and clarifying requirements.
Enhancing Cross-Functional Collaboration
It can be challenging to collaborate in a diverse team. BAs promote cross-functional collaboration by encouraging open communication, establishing a common understanding of objectives, and bridging gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mitigating Risk Through Scenario Analysis
Scenario analysis is a tool used by BAs to find possible risks related to user stories. They improve the team’s ability to proactively manage and mitigate risks during development by foreseeing obstacles and creating backup plans.
Writing compelling user stories is a critical skill in Agile development that has the power to make or ruin a project. Professionals who receive Agile BA training are better equipped to perform their responsibilities, greatly enhancing the performance of Agile projects.
Teams may overcome obstacles and produce solutions satisfying stakeholder demands by grasping the fundamentals of user stories, valuing teamwork, and prioritising user-centric methods.
To sum up, combining skilfully written user stories and the knowledge of business analysts is a surefire way to succeed in Agile initiatives. Investing in the growth of these competencies guarantees that teams are prepared to take on the dynamic demands of contemporary software development as the Agile landscape changes.
Therefore, remember that solid user stories and knowledgeable Agile BAs are the foundation of any successful Agile project, regardless of experience level with the approach.


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Winter is difficult. By now, the joy of the holidays is fading. Winter weather has undoubtedly snuffed a few plans. Sled riding has lost its appeal. All of a sudden everything becomes a chore, and your mood gets darker and colder — like the weather outside. If that’s the case, you may be feeling the impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.
What is SAD?
According to WebMD, SAD is “a type of depression that affects a person during the same time each year.”
Those at risk for SAD are:
- People living in areas where winter days are very short.
- People ages 15-55.
- Those with relatives who have SAD.
- Feeling sad or grumpy.
- Losing interest in things you enjoy, or other activities.
- Eating more comfort foods, especially carbohydrates.
- Gaining weight.
- Sleeping more.
Beating the winter blues
WebMD says doctors often prescribe light therapy to help combat SAD. It’s believed that SAD is caused by lack of sunlight, which may upset circadian rhythms, causing problems with a brain chemical called Serotonin. Serotonin affects mood. Low Serotonin levels are linked with feeling sad, anxious or depressed.
Other things to lift your spirits
Light therapy can help. Oftentimes using a light box can lift your spirits. Other things can lift your mood as well, in case you’re not interested in trying a light box.
- Let the sun in. Pull back drapes and open blinds during the day to fill your home with sunlight.
- Work by a window. If you work at home, or in an office, maximize your sun exposure by working near a window. Working near an open window may also increase creativity.
- Exercise regularly. It’s no surprise that exercise can help with winter blues. Exercise has been shown to lift spirits. The American Psychological Association says that within five minutes of moderate exercise you get a mood-enhancing boost.
- Get outside. Though it may be cold, get outside for a walk. Not only will it expose you to some sunlight, it’s also good exercise.
- Grow indoor plants. Plants can help filter the stagnant air that accumulates indoors during winter. PLants can also increase creativity and lighten moods, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
If you’re feeling down and think you may have SAD see a physician.
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