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Furious Seven plot
Furious Seven is a movie directed by James Wan It’s about Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.
Cast And Summary
|Actors||Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham|
|Rating||7.2 / 10|
How To Watch / Stream Furious Seven
You can watch Furious Seven on Disney+. Also, you can stream Furious Seven via purchasing or having a rent on any of those streaming platforms. Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu Or iTunes


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday refused to hear the case of a group of lawyers and chiropractors who were challenging a Kentucky law restricting the release of accident reports by state police.
The high court let stand a ruling in June by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati that the law did not infringe on First Amendment rights.
The accident reports can be useful to chiropractors and lawyers in soliciting clients.
But under the law, which was amended in 1994, accident reports can be viewed by people involved in the accidents, their insurers and their attorneys. Parents of minors involved, as well as news organizations, also have access.
Soon after the law was amended, the plaintiffs sued an assortment of government officials, including a custodian of accident reports at a state police post. Injunctions sought by the plaintiffs kept the case bouncing between district and appeals courts for years.
The ruling by the three-judge appeals court panel said the law does not restrict or regulate expression but rather restricts access to confidential information held by the government.
Donald Cox, a Louisville attorney representing the group, could not be reached.
Attorneys for the Kentucky State Police also could not be reached.
The case is Amelkin v. McClure, 03-498.
Meanwhile, the high court also said yesterday that the California atheist who wants the words “under God” stripped from the Pledge of Allegiance can argue before the Court next year.
The Court granted an exception to Michael Newdow, a doctor and lawyer who is not a member of the Supreme Court Bar but wanted to argue the case himself.
Newdow has been writing and filing his own legal arguments so far, but he hasn’t had his law license for the three years required to qualify for the Supreme Court Bar.
The Court did not comment in granting his request. Justice Antonin Scalia, who has recused himself from the case, did not participate in the decision. Scalia had been criticized for bringing up the Pledge of Allegiance case during a speech at a religious event early this year.
The justices are reviewing an appeals court decision that found that the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional because of the reference to God. Arguments have not yet been scheduled.
“It is a tribute to our system of law that any individual with sufficient desire can, by himself, ensure that our government remains true to its constitutional ideals,” Newdow had told the court in a filing.
Also yesterday, the court turned down a request by the group Americans United for Separation of Church and State to participate in the argument.
The case is Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow, 02-1624.

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Ethanol Plant Coming to Whitley County
(WYMT-TV) Pikeville-based Patriot Bioenergy Corporation has announced it will construct an ethanol plant in Whitley County, creating more than one hundred jobs.
For years now, ethanol has been used as an additive in gasoline to help offset the cost of imported oil.
…”What we have been doing over the last eighteen months is looking at the viability of using the beet in Kentucky as a dedicated feed stock for fuel production,” says Patriot CEO Roger Ford.
The company already has crops growing in Whitley and Adair counties. READ MORE

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You know what I hate? When I go to the gas station and it's one of those pumps that still looks like you're supposed to lift up that little handle when you take out the nozzle. It's like some kind of sick joke designed solely to make me feel like a buffoon 3 out of every 5 times I get gas.
(The other two times I'll feel like an ass-clown anyway, because I'm looking for the crappy, worn out, poorly designated button I'm supposed to push while I should be lifting the actual handle. It's a vicious and cruel cycle, this business of refueling.)


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The renovated and restored historic Saint Luke’s Church in Srinagar attracted the largest gathering of Christians and others on Christmas day in Srinagar. Among those who attended the Christmas mass was the Mayor of Srinagar Junaid Mattoo and the Secretary of Srinagar Municipality, Athar Aamir Khan.
Locals distributing Kehwa outside St Luke's Church
Both these young Kashmiris have been at the forefront of the project and have played a key role in its restoration.
Kashmir’s beautiful church situated in the middle of Gulmarg also looked fabulous on the occasion. It looked like a light in the middle of the snow-covered meadow as people posted its pictures on social media.
Mass being offered at the Church
The local Muslims were seen serving Kehwa Kashmiri tea to the devotees outside the church.
The Church built by an English doctor was in a dilapidated condition and its building has decayed to the point of no return.
The 125-year-old Church has been reconstructed, renovation and restored to its original glory under the Smart City project.

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Pizza Near Alexandria: Tasty & Fresh From the Oven!
When your stomach starts talkin' and your tastebuds start tinglin' for a classic slice of meaty, cheesy goodness, we know you're not craving any old pizza near Alexandria You want a heavenly pizza topped with a robust tomato sauce, perfectly diced pepperoni, heaping piles of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and a hand-tossed crust that's crunchy, crispy, and chewy. You want a slice of the perfect pizza. You want Domino's.
At Domino's near Alexandria, it's never been easier to get the fast and delicious pizza your stomach is grumbling for! Order your pizza over the phone or online, or visit a Domino's near you to place a carryout order.
Start off by picking from our menu of crusts. Choose a fluffy, hand-tossed crust that's dusted with garlic seasonings and buttery flavor, a gluten-free crust, a crunchy thin crust, or a pan pizza crust that's loaded with two layers of melted cheese! Then, choose a sauce and pile on as many or as few pizza toppings as you want. Whether you're a serious fan of mushrooms and spinach or love spicy pepperoni and tangy asiago cheese, your pizza dreams can come true at your nearest Domino's.
We've got slices to suit any taste. How do we know? Because there are more than 34 million ways to craft a single Domino's pizza. Customize your pizza from crust to sauce or choose from one of our most-loved specialty pizzas, like the ever popular Ultimate Pepperoni, MeatZZa™, or Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch, and have it delivered hot and fresh to your doorstep, today!
From Our Oven to Your Door: Pizza Delivery Near Alexandria
When it comes to pizza delivery, we take things pretty seriously at your local Domino's near Alexandria. In fact, we're so serious about it that we'll make you a promise. We guarantee that your pizza will arrive toasty hot and fresh at your doorstep, straight from our oven! Use our patented Pizza TrackerⓇ to follow the progress of your pizza order from the time it's placed till it arrives at your doorstep… and try to keep your drool from falling onto your keyboard or phone in the meantime.
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You've probably already experienced our speedy pizza delivery skills, but did you know we're experts at pizza takeout near Alexandria too? When you visit, feel free to order from our pizza menu or order something entirely new! Give everyone exactly what they want with one of our hand-tossed salads, oven-baked sandwiches, rich pastas, spicy chicken wing platters, and a dangerously sweet helping of dessert. You can't go wrong with an order of Domino's Marbled Cookie Brownie™, Cinna StixⓇ, or Chocolate Lava Crunch Cake.
We have over 12,000 stores in more than 80 countries, which means we know quality and customer service. We make it our mission to be the best pizza delivery company in Tennessee, and everything we do reflects this pledge. You'll taste it in every bite of pizza we deliver and see it in every money-saving pizza coupon we offer. Order online, call your local Domino's restaurant near Alexandria, or use our free smartphone app for hot, fast, and delicious pizza carryout and delivery today! We aren't like every other pizza restaurant. We're your favorite pizza place near Alexandria!

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Republican strategist David Winston asked an interesting question in a recent survey of 1,000 registered voters: “In thinking more specifically about how the economy is doing, which comes closer to your view?” Twenty-six percent chose “The economy is getting better, and the rate of progress is acceptable.” Thirty-two percent agreed with “The economy is not getting better at all.” A plurality, 40 percent, chose “The economy is getting better, but the rate of progress is still unacceptable.”
The result is at once heartening and chastening. This is a winnable election for Mitt Romney. But he can’t win simply by asserting that things are worse than they’ve ever been. He needs to win most of the 40 percent of the public who think things are getting better, if at an unacceptably slow rate. If Romney fails to present a compelling alternative, most of those 40 percent could say this: Well, we’re not happy about the pace of progress under Obama, but that rich Republican guy who’s sniping at the president doesn’t seem to have any better proposals or a clear vision—so perhaps we’d better stick with the guy we’ve got.
Sticking with the guy we’ve got would be a disaster—and not just because he’ll waste some more money on foolish solar energy projects. If Romney explains why where we are with Obama is unacceptable, why whither we are tending is even worse—and why his own alternative path forward is superior—then we trust the American people to make the right choice in November.


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You know a flower is oh so special when it blooms in December and January. It’s the perfect time for the bright colors and gorgeous palettes of Poinsettias. There are over 150 different varieties that range in colors from orange to green, and from a traditional red to a speckled hot pink.
They originate from Mexico (like their friends the succulents) but are often referred to around the world as a Christmas Star because of its gorgeous star shaped leaf pattern. Everyone knows what a Poinsettia is and they are popular across the world during the holidays.
They are warm weather loving tropical plants that can get up to around 2 feet in size and up to 10 feet in its native area. Most people assume that they only last for a season, but in fact they can live much longer! They are a finicky plant but that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn to take great care of them. Let’s learn how.
Light & Water
Poinsettias, like most flowers, prefer a lot of sun. Even in the winter they will need at 6 least 6 hours of bright indirect light. They are best indoors because they are also quite temperature sensitive. If you keep them indoors, they prefer any window to a North-facing window. South, East, and West facing windows are all preferred. Poinsettias should never be in a place that’s less than 50°F for extended periods of time. Even front doors or drafty windows can be a problem.
If you are in tropical environment like Florida or Texas, Poinsettias can be kept outdoors but should be bright in at night when temperatures drop below 55°F – 50°F.
Any outdoor plants will also need more water than indoors, so you will likely be watering your Poinsettias 2-3 times per week. For an indoor Poinsettia, you will likely water 1-2 times per week. The important thing is to allow your Poinsettias to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil & Pruning
In general, keep your eyes on the flower bracts to understand your plant’s overall health. The bracts are the colored parts and include tiny buds on the interior of the star leaf formations. The colored parts are technically not flowers. I recommend looking at these before you purchase a new Poinsettia and continue to look at them during the season to ensure that you are giving them adequate light and water.
Because Poinsettias like to dry out between waterings, prefer well draining peat based soil. They won’t need any pruning or deadheading during their blooming season of December and January. Instead they will only need their dead leaves trimmed back and a once a year pruning in the Spring.
Year Round Care
Most people thing that Poinsettias only live for 1 season but they can actually live much longer! It’s a bit high maintenance of a plant, but doable in any home if kept in a container. Unfortunately, they are not suitable to be planted in the ground in any home garden but could be in a greenhouse if that greenhouse is kept over 55°F all year long.
Each spring, preferably April, a Poinsettia should be pruned to around 4 inches tall. It should be repotted in May with completely fresh soil. Then it should be fertilized only once per year in the spring. An everyday fertilizer is perfect, just be sure that it’s high quality.
Now here’s where it gets tricky. To get your Poinsettias to bloom again the next year, you will need to follow a strict procedure. Starting in October, you need to perfectly regulate the amount of light it gets.
Poinsettias are “short-day plants.” That means their buds are affected by the length of daylight. That’s what makes them bloom. Poinsettias need at least 10 consecutive weeks with 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of total darkness per day. These conditions are best when artificially created by placing your Poinsettias in a closet or interior bathroom at night. This has to be done everyday, correctly for your Poinsettia to bloom again.
It’s commonly thought that Poinsettias are poisonous to humans and animals. And although the shouldn’t be eaten, they are purely ornamental, they are not actually poisonous. Instead, they do produce a milky sap when broken that can be irritating to the skin. This sap can cause contact dermatitis and those with a latex allergy more commonly have a reaction. Their plant family is called Euphorbias, and includes Poinsettias and Milkweed. It’s best to use safe handling like washing your hands after trimming and being careful to not rub your eyes after touching them.
When trimming and pruning, wear gloves or just be sure to wash your hands.
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Not many expected to vote Tuesday
Yes, there is a primary election Tuesday. But most voters in Kent and all in Ravenna will sit this one out, as only 74 of the county's 165 voting precincts will be open Tuesday, according to election officials.
Voters in only a few of the county's 18 townships and dozen school districts will be considering levy questions. Only 36,738 registered voters, or about a third of the county's total of 94,577, will be eligible to vote in the primary. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
County election officials are predicting a light turnout for Tuesday. Glenda Enders, deputy director of the Board of Elections, estimates 19 percent of eligible voters will vote.
The biggest races will be in Kent and Streetsboro.
In Kent, three newcomers square off against incumbent council members in a Democrat primary.
In Ward 1, incumbent Jerry Fiala faces Lloyd Atkinson. The winner will face Republican Garret M. Ferrara in November.
In the Ward 4 contest between incumbent Robert O. Felton II and Dowan Jones, the winner will run unopposed in November unless an independent or write-in candidate declares.
And in Ward 5, incumbent Kathleen Guckelberger is being challenged by Edward C. Bargerstock.
Races in Wards 2, 3 and 6 are already set for the November General Election.
In Streetsboro, incumbent Mayor Sally Henzel faces three challengers: Gary Rivers, Pete Buczkowski and Joseph Collica. The two top vote-getters will face off in November.
Only one Streetsboro council seat is contested out of four up for election in November. Incumbent Charles Rhome of Ward 1 faces a challenge from Ron Stenglein, a former councilman.
Elsewhere, voters in the Mantua-Shalersville Fire District will for on a five-year, 2.99-mill replacement levy for emergency ambulance and medical services. The levy would raise $498,025 annually.
Brimfield voters will consider an additional five-year, 1.55-mill levy for police protection. The levy would generate about $160,000 annually for additional police services.
Deerfield voters will vote on a replacement five-year, 0.5-mill levy for fire protection. The levy would raise about $15,000 annually to maintain the fire department and equipment.
Voters in the Aurora city school district will vote on a five-year, 1.5-mill replacement levy for renovating and remodeling school facilities.
Rootstown school district voters will decide on a five-year, 2.5-mill additional levy expected to raise about $272,000 annually to upgrade facilities and technology.
Portage County voters in Suffield's E voting district, which is part of the Springfield school district, will vote on a 2.67-mill bond issue for school renovation, and on a 3.73-mill, five-year, levy for current operating expenses.
And voters in Mogadore's A and B district will consider increasing the village income tax from 1.5 to 2 percent for infrastructure improvements.


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The Survivor Filter Pro Water Purification System filter pro portable water filter pump is the best of its kind on the market today. With a filtration level to an unbelievable 0.01 microns, the highest level available on the market today for any kind of portable water filter. Proven 0.01 micron protection against tested virus, bacteria, parasites, while reducing most heavy metals and improving water taste. Water purification is a bit of an obsession of mine. Whether you are planning a backpacking trip or prepping for disaster, clean water is essential. I’ve tried a bunch of water filters, including the Sawyer Mini, Katadyn Pocket, and LifeStraw. I’ve recently discovered the Survivor Filter Pro.
The Survivor Filter PRO is a 3-stage water filter that removes bacteria, protozoa, and other harmful particles from water. While I don’t know much about the company which makes it, they have independently tested the PRO at the certified Intertek labs in Ohio and it scores very highly in all categories. Overall, the PRO has really good reviews from users and a satisfaction guarantee.
Survivor Filter Pro Water Purification System Features:
Removes Bad Tastes.
Easy to Use.
Long Filter Life.
Material and Construction.
Hydration is one of the most important considerations when it comes to emergency preparedness. Clean potable water is vital to our survival, but it is often not readily available in most outdoor and urban environments. In an emergency situation, there may be a need to look at unsafe sources for water that only boiling or a quality filter can render safe to drink.
Using the Survivor Filter PRO is very easy. You put the input tube into any freshwater source (fresh = not seawater). You can even adjust the floater on the tube so the straw doesn’t go onto the bottom of the water where all the grime is.
The output tube goes into your water bottle.
Good flow rate.
Long filter life.
Easy to use.
Only 10 ounces.
Too large for solo backpacking.
Not much info on company who makes it.
Hand pump should be stronger.
Can’t be frozen.
Question & Answer:
Question: Does this filter viruses?
Answer: According to their literature, they filter down to 0.01 microns, which is 10 nanometers (billionth’s of a meter). I looked up viruses, and viruses vary in size from 20 to 400 namometers.
Question: Your literature says ” removes contaminants from Fresh Water”. What about algae covered ponds and swimming pools?
Answer: Fresh water is considered to be any water source but salt water. 0.01 Microns will remove just about anything including viruses.
Question: Is the “ultra filter” just another name for hollow-fiber membrane filter? if not, what is the material in the “uf”?
Answer: Hello VL, thanks for your question. The Ultra Filter is indeed another name for a hollow-fiber membrane filter and all our ultra filters.
Question: does it produce only h2o
Answer: Hello Kenneth, the device is really designed to filter fresh water found in lakes, rivers and streams and water coming from a tap..
Question: Can you provide the independent test results of the filtering capabilities?
Answer: Hello Samuel, we have an independent report done at Intertek’s Columbus Ohio facility. They are available here: http://www.survivorfilter.com/pages/product-testing-reports .
Question: 10-29-2015: Please compare this unit with a Lifestraw.
Answer: LifeStraw’s filters only filter down to a pore size of 0.02 microns.
Answer: This is just my opinion, but the lifestraw family is more of a tool where water is convenient. The pumps are more for stored water procurement. Hiking long distance in the desert and in arid mountain regions is where I’m using my pump.
Question: What is the difference between the two filters, ultra and carbon?
Answer: Carbon filters contain activated carbon which will adsorb organic molecules from the water. Things that might cause the water to have a peculiar taste or smell will be removed by this filter. The ultra-filter contains a porous filter media which will filter out particles that are larger than 0.01 Microns.
Question: how well does it take out chlorine & fluoride from tap water
Answer: Hi Denise, This filter takes out anything and leaves pure water and only pure water. I have a central filter system filtering all the water in my house which costs several hundred dollars.


Many users who have Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office installed on their Windows 10 and 11 computer have had to find a way to fix WINWORD.EXE bad image error with code 0xc000012f. This problem affects World (WINWORD.EXE), Excel, and also Outlook. Next, we will see how to solve it definitively..
Fix WINWORD.EXE Bad Image Error in Windows 10 and 11
Depending on the Office application that we open, when we encounter this error, we will see the following message, although it may vary depending on the app.
WINWORD.EXE - Bad Image
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\gfx. dll is either not designed to run on Windows or contains an error. Try to install the program again using the original installation media, or contact your system administrator or software vendor for assistance. error state
Install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package
This solution is quite simple and requires us to download and install the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable on Windows. Once we do this, reboot the computer and launch the Office application, the problem should now be fixed..
Modify the AppInit_DLLs registry key
AppInit_DLLs is a mechanism that allows us to load an arbitrary list of DLLs into each user-mode process on the system. Logging allows us to see bugs that affect other software. In many occasions, this can be the key to corrupt the system and will end up causing errors.
The solution requires that we modify the value of AppInt_DLLs by leaving the value information field blank in the properties dialog. In the image that accompanies the article, we can see how we should do it. Although we must warn that the ideal is to make a backup copy of the Registry Editor before continuing..
Reset or repair Office apps
- The first thing we will have to do is open Settings by pressing the Windows key + i.
- Next, let's select Apps & Features.
- We scroll until we find the Microsoft Office installation and click on it.
- Then we will click Modify.
- Now we will have to choose “Quick Repair” or “Online Repair”, we can try both.
- To finish, we will click on Repair.
Additionally, we can do it from the Control Panel.
- We press “Start” and then we will write Control Panel.
- Let's click on Programs and Features.
- We will right click on the Office program that we want to repair and choose Change.
- Now let's click Repair > Continue. Office will start app repairs.
Once the process is complete, it is recommended to restart your computer before launching the application.


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International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Geisel School of Medicine
Dyspnea is a defining symptom in the classification and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the degree of variation in burden among symptomatic COPD patients and the possible correlates of burden remain unclear. This study was conducted to characterize patients in Europe currently being treated for COPD according to the level of dyspnea in terms of sociodemographics, health-related quality of life, work productivity impairment, and health care resource use assessed by patient reports.
Data were derived from the 5-EU 2013 National Health and Wellness Survey (N=62,000). Respondents aged ≥40 years who reported currently using a prescription for COPD were grouped according to their level of dyspnea as per the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease guidelines and compared on health status (revised Short Form 36 [SF-36]v2), work impairment (Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire), and number of health care visits in the past 6 months using generalized linear models with appropriate distributions and link functions.
Of the 768 respondents who met the inclusion criteria, 245 (32%) were considered to have higher dyspnea (equivalent to modified Medical Research Council score ≥2). Higher dyspnea was associated with decrements ranging from 3.9 to 8.2 points in all eight domains of the SF-36 health profile after adjustment for sociodemographics, general health characteristics, and length of COPD diagnosis; mental component summary scores and Short Form-6D health utility scores were lower by 3.5 and 0.06 points, respectively. Adjusted mean activity impairment (55% vs 37%, P<0.001) and number of emergency room visits (0.61 vs 0.40, P=0.030) were higher in patients with greater dyspnea.
Many European patients with COPD continue to experience dyspnea despite treatment and at levels associated with notable impairments in the patients' ability to function across a multitude of domains. These patients may benefit from more intense treatment of their symptoms.
Gruenberger JB, Vietri J, Keininger DL, Mahler DA. Greater dyspnea is associated with lower health-related quality of life among European patients with COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2017 Mar 20;12:937-944. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S123744. PMID: 28360517; PMCID: PMC5365328.
Dartmouth Digital Commons Citation
Gruenberger, Jean-Bernard; Vietri, Jeffrey; Keininger, Dorothy; and Mahler, Donald, "Greater Dyspnea is Associated with Lower Health-Related Quality of Life among European Patients with COPD" (2017). Dartmouth Scholarship. 3665.

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Emigrating from Africa to any country abroad is considered a triumph by the natives of this continent. But let’s face it; does the hype carry any amount of truth? Do Africans who leave their native land for greener pastures abroad triumph once they set their feet in the so-called, “land of great opportunities?” Are Africans in diaspora really better off than those back home?
Well, as professed by Africans in Diaspora, most of the Africans abroad work as housemaids, clean toilets or look after the mature citizens of the West. The lucky few usually find corporate jobs in private or public institutions, but it’s not all “heaven” like some Africans are fond of putting it. So, unless you have more than it takes to make you a star abroad, your green card is not an equivalent of a lottery. Why?
Of course, according to the majority of Africans overseas, being in Africa is way better than relocating to a foreign country. And regardless of their different fates oversees; these Africans expressed how badly they wished they could get their return ticket to Africa and never look back. Worse yet, these Africans couldn’t hesitate from hiding their deep fears about Africa–which, when heard, can give any African a second thought about moving to any country or state overseas.
Here are 10 such Fears of Africans in Diaspora:
(1) How can I return to Africa when am not successful?
This is one of the common fears of Africans in the diaspora. If you’re an African in Diaspora and you’ve never asked yourself this question, then I probably know you; you are a son or daughter of an African Tycoon, right? For the rest of the Africans overseas, returning home without massive amounts of wealth is not something you’re planning to do, right? possibly your whole village will be waiting for you at the airport, and you’ll be buying lunch and paying bus fares for thousands of your loving villagers? To be safe, just continue staying abroad if whatever you’ve made is not enough to take care of everyone in your rural community.
(2) Will the political instability in Africa kill me?
Returning back home may not be a difficult thing for the lucky few who have accumulated a significant amount of wealth abroad. But returning to Africa immediately after an election or just before an election is not something a wise person would ever think of doing.
(3) What will I do without a health insurance?
It was recently discovered that there are two types of racism: inborn racism and acquired racism. And while inborn racism may be as simple as, say, “being black and resenting all the whites or vice versa”. Acquired racism, on the other hand, is far worse. First, you travel abroad and then forget everything about your childhood. And regardless of how black you are, you start viewing yourself as white; as a result, you resent your own kind–the black something. Now, if I’m allowed to ask, did you have health insurance while you were growing up (somewhere near a stream or in the middle of a maize plantation). And since you didn’t, are you dead?
(4) I have married a European. How will I convince him (or her) to come with me back to Africa?
Simple; don’t convince anybody. Just come and let your “white” wife or husband follow you. If she/he doesn’t follow you, you were never loved in the first place. Jilt. And that, in fact, is enough an excuse to get yourself an African Queen or King (if we have any).
(5) Will I find a good school for my kids in Africa?
Really? Did you study in Africa? If you didn’t, that’s fine–to some extent. But if it’s your African education that got you that job abroad, your kids should be somewhere in Africa walking barefooted to school. And if you were unlucky to study abroad all through, don’t be too self-centered. Your kids need an opportunity to study in Africa.
Read Also: The Most Powerful African Passports
(6) Will my professional experience be acknowledged in Africa? Will the work conditions favour me in Africa?
Okay, the working conditions in Africa may not be that favourable compared to what is obtainable in the western world, but believe me; they are not as worse as, say, working in a sugar cane farm from morning to evening, or milking and taking cows to a field full of grass to graze. And if you’ve been cleaning toilets somewhere abroad, aren’t these jobs a bit classy?
(7) How will I find an apartment in Africa?
Well, this is a conceivable reason to extend your stay abroad for a couple of days, since finding an apartment in Africa is the hardest thing anyone can do. But hold, I was joking. If you had initially moved straight from the village to the US or Europe, without getting an opportunity to experience the urban life in Africa, then am here to tell you that there are plenty of apartments to buy or rent in Africa. And since you’re not part of Obama’s family (the only African family to have stayed in the White House), you’ll definitely find an apartment that’s way better than the one you’ve been living in abroad. Just come, return home.
(8) I don’t want to live in my parents’ house when I get back home. More so, I have a family. Where will I get the money to get my own place?
I can spot a number of people who are sympathizing with you; of course, they are morons too. At this point, a simple question will suffice: have you been living in your parents’ house abroad? Were you paying rent? If so, ask your landlord (landlady… whatever) to refund your full deposit and goodwill, since you’re going back to Africa. You can then use that amount to find a nice apartment for yourself–just don’t live beyond your means. You should know that one of the first things most Africans in diaspora do now is to build a home in their local community once they start making money abroad. Some will even go to the extent of building more houses for rent and business uses which will, in turn, be a source of income for them So if you are an African in diaspora, think home!
(9) How will I find a job in Africa?
You probably know the internet, right? If not, that’s what is making it possible for you to read this article. Now when you have the internet, you can type “Google.com,” somewhere up there. Then search for jobs in your country. However, if the only experience you have is keeping watch on the elderly, sorry! In Africa, the elderly don’t pay to get catered for. Most of them even know how to take care of themselves, in fact.
(10) How will I overcome the social pressure, or run away from people asking for money?
No answer, please. Now that’s what we call, “your own problem.” You can lie or tell the truth, just choose. And since your trip back home will be lengthy, you’ll definitely have plenty of time to figure out which lie best suits the occasion or how diplomatic you want to be. Most Africans in diaspora are experts in this. You can ask some of them there with you for coaching.

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Amazon.com Inc. is set to become tech’s newest trillion-dollar company, joining the four-comma club less than three weeks after Alphabet Inc. achieved the same lofty status.
Shares of Amazon were last up 8.2% in trading Friday, giving it a market value of just over $1 trillion. If the stock closes at or above this level, it will officially be worth that much. Amazon briefly touched $1 trillion in intraday trading on Sept. 4, 2018, but closed that day shy of the figure. It also was above $1 trillion last July intraday, but also fell short by the close.
The e-commerce powerhouse AMZN, +9.38% obliterated its underwhelming forecast and posted $3 billion in profit with a strong fourth-quarter report, propelling its stock 12% in extended trading Thursday to a record $2,092 a share and sending it over $1 trillion.
Amazon has reached the financial stratosphere in large part because of its booming cloud business. It said Amazon Web Services was responsible for $2.6 billion in operating profit, 67% of Amazon’s total, on revenue of $9.95 billion. Amazon expects its current first-quarter sales to be between $69 billion and $73 billion, year-over-year growth of 16% to 22%.
“There was little to complain about in this quarter, supporting our view of AMZN as our top pick in Internet,” Jefferies analyst Brent Thill said in a note Jan. 30. He maintains a Buy rating with a price target of $2,300.
Apple Inc. AAPL, -1.95% was the inaugural member of the exclusive $1 trillion club in August, followed by Microsoft Corp. MSFT, -0.87% last year. Alphabet GOOGL, -0.10% GOOG, -0.09% hit $1 trillion last month.
The rising fortunes of some of tech’s biggest names come as the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission investigate the business practices and dominant market positions of Amazon, Apple, Alphabet and Facebook Inc. FB, -1.44% Indeed, Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives on Thursday predicted so-called FAANG companies will lead the industry’s stocks up another 25% in 2020, and longtime Apple analyst Gene Munster believes Apple can reach $2 trillion in 2020.

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Sun Valley to ink contract for Ellsworth housing project
City Council OKs partnership with ARCH to develop 19 workforce units at historic site in Hailey
By GREG FOLEY Express Staff Writer
Sun Valley city leaders took a big step last week in advancing plans to develop a high-profile property it owns in Hailey with workforce-housing units.
After a tense discussion, City Council members voted 2-1 Thursday, Aug. 3, to award a contract to the nonprofit ARCH Community Housing Trust to develop 19 units of affordable workforce housing on the approximately two-acre Ellsworth Estate property on southern Third Avenue in Hailey.
Council members Jane Conard and Brad DuFur voted in favor of the plan, while Councilman Keith Saks vehemently opposed it, stating that he believed it represented a clear conflict of interest because Councilwoman Michelle Griffith is the executive director of ARCH. Griffith recused herself from the discussion and vote.
Saks called the proceedings a “failure of due process” and repeated a claim that Griffith had previously told him that ARCH would not be involved in the city’s project at Ellsworth.
“I think this is a blatant conflict of interest, and I’ll repeat, no two ways about it, that Councilwoman Griffith said ARCH would not be involved. I remember that so clearly,” Saks said. “It was off the record, so I can’t come up with it and show you transcript.”
Saks—who opposed the city’s decision last winter to buy the property, made in an emergency City Council meeting with short notice—also expressed displeasure with the city’s intention to move forward on the project without a firm financial commitment from the city of Hailey, which has been included in discussions as a potential partner in the project.
Mayor Peter Hendricks pushed back, stating that his recollection was that Griffith stated that ARCH would not bid on purchasing the property, but did not preclude ARCH from potentially being involved in the redevelopment of the site.
“I recall nothing [being said] about development of the property, after we buy it,” Hendricks said.
The city has been aiming to develop a plan for the property after it moved to purchase it in February for $2.3 million. The property—which includes a nine-bedroom main house and smaller, outlying cottages amid old, large trees—has been operated in recent years as a bed-and-breakfast-style inn.
The vote last week came after the city in May issued a formal “request for proposal”—or RFP—to develop the site in partnership with the city. The city’s RFP states that it intends to partner with a developer that will—using its own financing—design and construct the housing units, and then manage the operation under a long-term lease from the city, renting the units to selected Wood River Valley workers.
The RFP states that the project goal is to “provide permanent affordable workforce housing units for households with a target income of 80% to 130% of area median income.” The rental rates would be set to be no more than 30% of the renter’s individual gross income, the RFP states.
ARCH, through Griffith, was the only development entity to submit a proposal to the city by its July 7 deadline.
The ARCH plan calls for developing 19 units on the site, the maximum allowed under its current Hailey city zoning. The nine-bedroom inn would be renovated and reconfigured into six one-bedroom apartments. The remaining units would surround the main building on its north, east and south sides. Ten would be new, stand-alone, three-bedroom units, while two would be new, stand-alone, four-bedroom homes. Lastly, an existing cottage on the property would be renovated into a two-bedroom unit.
The ARCH proposal calls for completing the project in phases, with work concluding at the end of 2025.
The city has used money from reserves to finance the project, City Administrator Jim Keating told the Mountain Express. It has incurred approximately $24,000 in expenses for maintenance and repairs since the purchase, he said.
The city will identify “future financing options” with ARCH through discussions of the contract, Keating said.
During a public comment period at the beginning of the Aug. 3 meeting, Sun Valley resident Beth Willis alleged that the city had been “reckless” with taxpayer dollars and asked city leaders to slow the process down and show “complete transparency.”
“What is the return on investment on this project?” she asked.
Before opening the discussion about the ARCH contract, Hendricks stated his strong support for moving ahead with developing workforce housing on the Ellsworth site. The housing would not be reserved for Sun Valley city employees alone, he said.
“We realize that we are part of a community,” he said. “We are part of the Wood River Valley. We are not set aside in any special way, shape or form. This is how we deal with community action, and I’m very proud that we are moving forward with this. I am enthusiastic about how this will play out, and I’m very, very excited about the developer that’s going to take over this project.”
Quickly, Saks delivered a lengthy statement of opposition, highlighting his stance that ARCH should not be awarded the development contract and his initial questioning of the Ellsworth purchase, after limited notice and public input.
“Although the notice may have barely been legal, I do not believe it was ethical, since the public had no reasonable opportunity to be heard,” Saks said.
In ensuing comments, DuFur—who recused himself from the February vote on the property purchase—said that given the fact that the city now owns the property, it had to decide whether to simply “do nothing” and let it sit, move forward with developing it, or sell it.
“As long we’re not spending any more city resources going forward, doing this negotiating, via contract, to see what they come up with, I’m OK going forward and seeing what we come up with, before we decide, say, to sell it,” he said.
Conard defended the decision to purchase the property, stating that the acute need for workforce housing in the region called for action. She also stated that the purchase was a “business opportunity” and that she has not seen any violation of due process.
“We need to make it possible for the valley as a whole to have reasonable and safe accommodation, affordable rents, so that we can all live here, and in a safe environment,” she said.
Conard made the motion to award the development contract to ARCH.
DuFur seconded the motion, noting that he wants to “see what unfolds before we take the next step.”
Hendricks said the city will move “speedily” to develop the city contract with ARCH. Keating later said the goal is to have the contract completed in time for the City Council to consider it at the next scheduled monthly meeting on Sept. 7.


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Ross Bridge homeowners have the advantage of living in Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama. There are so many different activities to take part in that you’re sure to discover some newfound interests! One must do activity is to visit Birmingham Botanical Gardens if you’re looking to expand your knowledge of plants and nature.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is named as Alabama’s largest living museums. It is 67.5 acres of 12,000 different plants, over 25 gardens, more than 30 outdoor sculptures and miles of peaceful paths. Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has the largest public horticulture library in the United States. Their gardens include Japanese gardens with a traditional teahouse, a Southern Living garden, two rose gardens and a wild flower garden.
There are many events that take place here annually so there is always fun to be had. Everything from Earth Day at The Gardens to The Fall Plant Sale is held at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. An event called Gross Out Camp is held throughout the summer and shows campers the not so pretty parts of nature. Kids get to see reptiles, bugs and much more. These are just a few examples of what the gardens has to offer for people of all ages!
What’s the best part about Birmingham Botanical Gardens? It’s free! It’s the most visited free attraction in Alabama. The gardens are open daily and have more than 350,000 visitors a year. Over 23,000 volunteer hours are clocked annually to create a community resource and promote knowledge and appreciation of plants and the environment. Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has many educational programs that are held throughout the year. 10,000 children revel in science-based field trips all year round.
While living in Birmingham in a Ross Bridge home, it would be crazy not to take advantage of the summer weather and spend some time at Birmingham Botanical Gardens!

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The February series of options expired last Friday, and with that one of our positions (NYSE:WLL) was called away for a 3.2% profit . That position was put on Jan 21 and was called away on Feb 22. a nice gain in a month's time.
During the same time frame the (NASDAQ:EBAY) options expired worthless and we captured the entire premium for a 2.7% gain for the month..
I came right back selling the Apr 57.5 options on our EBAY position for $1.70. IF called it will be an 8% gain, and if the options expire worthless it adds another 3.1% in income for the 2 month holding period..
The holdings as of today :
The portfolio sits with 3 positions and about $35,000 in cash to invest.... Keeping in mind that the total amount invested never exceeds $100,000.. Since June 5, 2013 the portfolio has brought in $18,488 in total income.
I'll be looking to put the cash to work and add more income in the next day or so..
As stated earlier in this series, this is an actual portfolio..
Disclosure: I am long EBAY, NUAN, FCX.
Additional disclosure: I am long numerous equity positions, all of which can be seen here in this blog..

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He didn't find Reynolds then, but he's sure found fame now. Firth is in the middle of a whirlwind of honors for his work as the stuttering King George VI in the highly celebrated film, "The King's Speech." The 50-year-old actor up for Critics' Choice, Golden Globe and SAG awards, and he is also a favorite for an Oscar nomination.
So does he feel a shift with all the attention he's been getting?
"You know, if you'd asked me that at the beginning of it all, I would have said, 'It's hard to measure. We'll wait and see,'" said Firth. "But, yeah, there's nothing ... I've never known anything quite like this.
"I think I'll probably wake up in a kind of strange state of shock in about three months time thinking, 'did that actually happen?'"
Firth was joined at the ceremony by his wife, Livia, and his "The King's Speech" co-star, Guy Pearce.
"Working with Colin was one of the most delightful experiences I've ever had. He really is a true gentleman. He's one of the most sensitive, smart, open and honest people that I've worked with," said Pierce.
Firth's star is next to the star of his friend and "Nanny McPhee" leading lady Emma Thompson.
"I have a feeling I'm going to be here when I'm about 93 under a pile of blankets asking for spare change and trying to convince anyone who will listen that I'm the guy whose name is on the sidewalk, failing to recognize that the old lady next to me is, in fact, Emma Thompson," said Firth.
"It's quite incredible. It's just a challenge to process because, you know, there's things you dream of ... a little mind-blowing when they deliver."
Firth's star on Hollywood Boulevard is just outside the Pig 'N Whistle, where they named a new drink in his honor: Colin's Collins.
His film credits include "Mamma Mia!" "Bridget Jones's Diary," "Shakespeare in Love," "The English Patient," "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "What a Girl Wants."

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I made a video demonstration of the tune of the banks of the Shannon, based on Edward Bunting’s live transcription of the playing of an old Irish harper, perhaps Daniel Black in 1796.Continue reading Ar Bhruach na Sionainne
I made a video demonstration of the tune of “Bonny Shannon Water” from Edward Bunting’s manuscript notation which I think was written as a live transcription from the playing of an old Irish harper in the 1790s.Continue reading Bonny Shannon Water
When I started playing the harp, I worked through Ann Heymann’s book Secrets of the Gaelic Harp (Clairseach, 1988). The first tune that I learned from this book was Mailí Bhán, “fair Molly”.Continue reading Mailí Bhán
I made a video demonstration of Madam Maxwell (DOSC 101), based on Edward Bunting’s live transcription from an old Irish harper in the 1790s.Continue reading Madam Maxwell
I’m busy making my harp case, which is why there has not been another tune for over a week.
As I was sewing I was thinking about things and I remembered a few references that I should have checked out before I started. But that is the way of these things.Continue reading Harp case part 2
I made a video demonstration of the song air “did you see my valentine”. I am trying to follow what I think is a live transcription made by Edward Bunting from a traditional harp performance, in the summer of 1792.Continue reading An bhfaca tú mo valentine?
I made a demonstration video of the song air, Cúileann fín (fine, fair-haired one), from Edward Bunting’s transcription apparently made in in the summer of 1792 from the harper Hugh Higgins.Continue reading Cúileann fín
I made a video demonstration of the first half of Miss Dillon and Jigg, by Carolan (DOSC 35).Continue reading Miss Dillon
I made a video demonstration of Thugamar féin an samhradh linn, based on Edward Bunting’s live transcription most likely from the playing of the harper Hugh Higgins, in the summer of 1792:Continue reading Thugamar féin an samhradh linn

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BY STEVE WILLIAMS
For the first time in the Democratic party’s history lawmakers have unequivocally included trans-inclusive nondiscrimination language in the party platform.
The platform language, obtained by Buzz Feed, builds on previous support, saying:
We know that putting America back to work is job one, and we are committed to ensuring Americans do not face employment discrimination. We support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act because people should not be fired based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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"Well, it feels good, but I do know that our opponent, the Trenton team, looks really tough," Best said. "But it feels really good to be in the championship game."
Nhire Adams was the early offensive catalyst for the Lady Lions. Three times in the first quarter she stole the ball from the Raiders and converted the easy layup. Her 11 points tied teammate Zierra Williams for the game-high, and Adams also had a game-high nine steals. Williams also added four blocks. Chaniyah Swan chipped in with nine points, including two 3-pointers.
After finishing the first half with a 19-11 lead, Lincoln put the game away with a 10-0 run early in the third period to claim a 29-13 advantage.
"Our guard play has to improve (for tomorrow's game)," Best said. "We have to take care of the basketball a little bit better and get scoring opportunities. We can't just turn the ball over against their pressure."
Samaria McCullough and Sophia Ivezaj tied for the team-high in scoring for Cliffside with six points each, and Ivezaj also pulled down a game-high eight rebounds.
Best recognizes his defense has a more daunting challenge in the championship game than it did tonight.
"Well, it's going to be hard to keep Trenton from scoring 24 points in even one quarter. They've got excellent guard play, so we have a serious fight on our hands tomorrow," Best said.
The Lady Lions Holiday Tournament concludes tomorrow at Lincoln High school.
The 10 a.m. game will feature Vernon High school taking on Ferris High School. At 11:30 a.m., Watchung Hills High School will go against Elmwood Park High School. New Brunswick High School and Cliffside Park will compete at 1 p.m.
The championship game between Trenton and Lincoln will then be played at 2:30 p.m.

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Daily News (Kingston, ON), Dec. 18, 1876
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p.3 Wrecking - The barges which got adrift on Saturday morning were towed back to their docks by the Pierrepont on Saturday afternoon with the exception of the America. None of the barges were injured. The America will probably be left where she sank all winter, or at least until the ice breaks up.
The Pierrepont made a trip up to Picton on Saturday night, and came down again yesterday with a load of sheep, which she took over to Cape Vincent. She ran the ferry today, the Maud taking the Island route.
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A good friend asked me to write flash fiction for a GBLT science fiction anthology. Despite never writing much science fiction and never writing flash fiction, I agreed because he’s a sweetheart. Besides I like a challenge, right?
Wrong. This was so much more intense than I thought. The story has to be under 300 words, which I can write in an introduction ( 300 words! This freaking blog post is longer!)
Yet… I am so grateful to him. Flash fiction is a wonderful writing exercise. It forces me to take the clutter out of my prose and make every word count. It makes my prose lean and mean.
Hooray for slicing off the fat! Trim is the way to sexy prose!
Whether or not this little story ends up in his anthology, I’m uncertain about at this point. I’m excited that it gave me a way to focus my editing.
If you take any romance novel and order yourself to cut it in half—imagine how sharp and necessary the words that stay will be?! It also gave me a new idea for a novel.
The point is that writing something out of your comfort zone can be rewarding.
Tell me about a writing exercise that worked for you?
As for me, I’m off to go and chop 50 more words out of my story.


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Diabetes self-management is a careful balance of taking medications, eating well-balanced meals, engaging in physical activity, stress monitoring, and symptom management, among other daily tasks.
As certified diabetes educators (CDE), we are all involved in helping our patients balance everything best meet their disease management goals. Pharmacists are also an important part of diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S), doing so much more than just dispensing medications.
I would like to showcase a best practice from my fellow CDE who has been pioneering the DSME/S as part of integrated pharmacist interventions.
Susan Cornell, BS, Pharm.D, CDE, FAPhA, FAADE is the associate director of experiential education and an associate professor in the department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Cornell is also a clinical pharmacist consultant and certified diabetes educator, specializing in community and ambulatory care practice. She also serves as the Midwestern University American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) faculty advisor and patient care project supervisor.
Q. Sue, what is the role of a pharmacist in delivering DSME/S? What are some other interventions provided by pharmacists to improve the diabetes care outcomes?
A. The pharmacist is the medication expert. In the four-year post-graduate pharmacy curriculum, pharmacists are trained to provide comprehensive medication management and education for patients. We look to verify the patient is getting the correct medication (and dose) for their disease/condition, as well as, identify drug or disease interactions the medication may have, potential side effects, contraindications, cost and/or cultural concerns, and any other barriers to adherence.
Studies have shown that more than 50% of diabetes patients will stop taking their medication(s) within the first three to six months of initial treatment. Pharmacists are in a unique position to help recognize non-adherence and work individually with patients to ascertain a behavior change plan that will meet their needs to maintain adherence (to their medication and lifestyle goals).
Q. What is new versus the same with diabetes medication theory for type 2 Diabetes?
A. There has been quite a bit of change in the diabetes pharmacotherapy armamentarium over the past 2 decades. We went from having 3 classes of drugs in 1995, to having 12 classes of drugs in 2013, with more in the pipeline.
The biggest change in the diabetes pharmacotherapy eruption is the focus on targeting (fixing) the numerous dysfunctional organs involved in the disease, while simultaneously accentuating efficaciously, weight loss/neutrality, low hypoglycaemic risk, favorable cardiovascular profiles and saving the beta cell.
In addition, studies are underway (with preliminary favorable results) that explore combination drug therapy upon diagnosis in effort to target (fix) all eight of the dysfunctional organs in type 2 diabetes. I suspect the future of diabetes pharmacotherapy treatment will be a two (or more) drug combination from the start.
The suggestion has been made to treat diabetes with the same aggressive approach as other serious diseases (such as cancer). A patient diagnosed with cancer, rarely receives the one drug “trial” approach for a few years to see if it works and then if the disease progresses, combination therapy would be considered. Patients with such diseases are assertively treated to control/eradicate the disease. The same approach should be used in type 2 diabetes.
Q. There are a few hundred pharmacists who are CDEs in the US. How can nurses, dietitians, doctors and others involved in DSME/S collaborate with pharmacist CDEs?
A. Yes, there over just under 1000 pharmacist CDEs in the United States and these pharmacists work in a variety of practice settings. In addition to the traditional community and hospital pharmacists, there has been an increase in pharmacists working in long-term care facilities; primary care medical offices and specialty care medical practice. More and more medical groups are employing pharmacists to work side-by-side with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dieticians, and more in effort to provide comprehensive medication management and education. In essence, it is a “one stop shop” for patients. The patient can receive medical care and management, along with lifestyle and medication education from a team of healthcare professionals during one extended visit. The additive benefits of team-based care, is that all healthcare disciplines work to the level of their training and reduce the overall workload for a single provider. This approach leads to ongoing optimal patient care.
Q. What do you see as a future for pharmacists in diabetes care?
A. I see more of the team-based medical care, as I just described. We are already seeing the health-system affiliations expanding facilities and non-physician personnel to accommodate this type of patient-centered care. There is an increase in telemedicine and ongoing support/care as well. Many community and ambulatory care pharmacists are already onboard, providing a variety of innovative patient care. Through the use of technology and smart phone apps/messaging, pharmacists are able to assist patients with medication and lifestyle adherence.
Q. What can nurses, dietitians, social workers and others involved in diabetes care delivery with our patients do to best facilitate discussions about taking medication?
A. It is important to frequently assess patients for medication and lifestyle adherence. Through the use of open-ended questions, active listening and reflective responses (skills taught in most motivational interviewing courses), healthcare professionals can identify barriers and concerns in medication management. For example, asking patients the following questions at every medical/education visit can provide insight to how they are taking (or if they are taking) their medication. For each medication, the patient should be asked:
- What are you taking this medication for?
- How do you currently take it? (morning, evening, with or without food, etc)
- What problems have you noticed since you started taking this medication? (identifies side effects or barriers to taking the medicine)
- What concerns do you have about the cost of your medications?
- What do you do when you miss a dose of your medication?
a. How frequently does this happen.
Through the use of these questions, it is easy to identify cues from the patient’s responses that indicate a problem or concern. This can allow the healthcare professional to explore what is going on in the patient’s life that is resulting in not taking their medication correctly or at all.
Q. What are primary barriers and opportunities with medication-taking among people with type 2 diabetes?
A. The biggest barrier is often cost and timely access to care. Unfortunately, “cheap drugs” are chosen over “right drugs”; and ultimately the patient is the one that suffers this burden. Despite having 12 classes of medications available to treat type 2 diabetes, the oldest drugs are still prescribed due to their inexpensive cost. The newer agents, which truly target the pathophysiological defects of the disease are used infrequently, despite their superiority.
In addition, there is a severe health disparity in the United States. The increase in people without insurance or that are under-insured has grown over the past few years. Many of these people have limited or no access to healthcare. In addition, there has been a significant change from people that had optimal medication therapy to now having suboptimal treatment. For example, patients that use insulin pumps are now having to use a 75/25 mix (twice daily injection) instead due to changes in medication coverage. A backwards step in quality treatment and care.
Also, many prescribers are not referring patients for diabetes education and support care. Often, diabetes is not considered “serious” and therefore, treatment plans are less aggressive or non-existent. It is imperative to increase awareness and provide high quality education for all healthcare providers, health-systems, the public, legislative parties and patients. This is an opportunity for all CDEs and diabetes educators to become actively involved with the various diabetes groups to voice the necessity for diabetes education and ongoing support for all people with or at risk for diabetes. Together, we can make a difference in this epidemic.
Q. Is there anything else you would like to share with our network of Conversation Map users? Many of them are pharmacists, as well as from various environments of academic, retail, clinical and community settings.
A. The Conversation Maps are ideal tools to use to initiate a crucial conversation with each diabetes patient. The maps can be used in a variety of ways; such as for individual behavior modification and goal setting, as well as for group sessions. With more and more community pharmacies receiving AADE or ADA recognition for their DSME/S programs, the conversation maps are a fundamental part of the education curriculum. No matter what setting, pharmacists are a key member of the diabetes care and education team with the skills and training essential to help patients achieve their goals and live a healthy life with diabetes.


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Want To Become An Interior Design Pro? Read On
There is no denying the true transformational ability of good interior design. The trick, however, is to possess sufficient knowledge of a range of design techniques in order to make any type of space work for those who use it the most. Review the tips and tricks in the piece that follows, and you will soon know how to make any room in your home a true expression of your personal style.
Be sure that every room has excellent lighting. Quality lighting will help you show off your home, and can even help a room feel bigger. If there’s a room in your home that has dark corners even with the lights turned on, invest in a stylish new lamp. It’ll make the whole room look better.
If you are planning on having a baby, try to set aside a room near the master bedroom to hold your child. This is important as you do not want to have to walk a long way to get to your baby in the middle of the night when he or she is crying.
Choose bathroom lighting carefully. In a bathroom, a single overhead light will cast an unwanted shadow, making it difficult to apply makeup or shave. A sconce on either side of the medicine cabinet will offer an even amount of light, perfect for grooming. Incandescent lighting is preferable to fluorescent lights, which can create a bluish tone.
Arrange your furniture smartly. Walk around your rooms and take different paths: are you able to easily go from one room to the other? Furniture should not be in your way, and yet some items should be made central if you wish to create a theme or a color pattern based on a piece of furniture.
If you’re working on designing for a small space, adding light can greatly increase the feeling of size in the room. Adding light fixtures and using appropriate drapery can increase the amount of light in the room. Mirrors are also a great way to increase light and increase the apparent size of a small space.
Don’t be afraid of color! So many people keep white walls in their home simply because they are unsure what colors would work for them. You don’t have to go crazy with color–even painting one wall a vibrant color will change the feel of a room. If you are afraid to paint, start with throw pillows in bright colors and see what you think.
Get creative. Even if you don’t consider yourself a great artist, you can make a wonderful collection of art. Draw a symbol or an abstract piece on a piece of drawing paper. It doesn’t have to be that big. Put it in a high quality frame. If you want really do something nice, create 3 or 4 drawings and frame them all together.
A smart, comprehensive interior design plan can take a drab space and turn it into something spectacular. Sadly, many lack the knowledge of fundamental design principles necessary to make such transformations happen. Make sure to read and review the ideas and concepts in the piece above regularly so that they become second nature and you will never doubt your design choices again.


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Last updated: 12/05/2021
*** Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
The measures of the previous period have been extended; The following has been changed in brief:
- The curfew is from 23:00 hours in the evening to 5:00 AM in the morning.
- The opening times of commercial premises and restaurants are now from 5:00 AM. to20:00 hours(excluding delivery).
- Countries with a ‘variant of concern’ as indicated by the WHO, are in principle classified as high-risk countries.
From Monday 29 November 2021, the following measures will apply until further notice:
Measure 1 – The General Measures:
- Wearing mouth and nose coverings outside one’s own home is mandatory, especially when entering rooms.
- Always observe the 1.5 meters’ physical distance, the so-called COVID19 distance.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer.
- It is still strongly advised to stay at home and only go out for necessary work, medical emergencies or for essential shopping.
Measure 2 – The Curfew:
- The curfew is daily from 23:00hours in the evening until 5:00 AM in the morning.
- For national holidays that are equivalent to Sunday, the competent authorities will issue specific guidelines and instructions to regulate freedom of movement.
- During the curfew, at the indicated hours, the essential services and persons in possession of a dispensation or who have registered through the Ministry of Justice and Police, are allowed to go on public roads. This exception also applies to people who have to go on public roads, due to medical emergencies and or doing a COVID-19 swab or vaccination.
- The checkpoints for movement of people in various places will be maintained. At strategic checkpoints, especially to and from the south of the country, there will also be testing for infections.
- Domestic flights are only allowed for cargo, repatriation of stranded passengers and for medical emergencies. Commercial domestic flights for regular passenger traffic are not allowed.
- The borders via land, water and air will remain closed to persons unless for urgent reasons permission is granted by the Covid-19 Crisis Management Team.
- The Covid-19 prevention protocols approved and issued by the Outbreak Management Team are considered instruments of control by the competent authorities.
- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation will continue to talk with neighboring countries about the manner of cooperation at the borders.
Measure 3 – The Gathering Ban:
- It is prohibited to participate in a group of more than 10 people. Excluded are the National Assembly, the Government, the State Council, members of the Court of Justice and persons from care,securityand essential services.
- The foregoing does not apply to:
- 2.1. Groups consisting only of persons who form a family or household; and
- 2.2. Children under the age of 12 years.
- A person who is in a group as referred to in paragraph 1 is obliged to immediatelycontinue onhis way, or to remove himself in the direction indicated, or on an order to that effect from a uniformed police officer.
- Meetings for work and sectors or activities for which there is a prevention protocol are allowed.
- Parties, including house parties, are prohibited.
- Meetings for mourning sessions and funerals are only allowed if and insofar as no more than 25 persons are present on site at the same time, if the space allows one and a half meters away, and with due observance of the regulations and prevention protocols of the aforementioned activities.
- 6.1. Funeral directors are required to register with the Covid-19 Crisis Management Team.
- 6.2. Places of worship are open on the condition that, depending on the surface, there are a maximum of 50 people at a time in the room. If the space allows more than 50 people to be present, taking into account the regulations, this is allowed, provided that the regulations and protocols are strictly applied. The government remains in conclave with the places of worship.
- 6.3. Home church services involving persons from outside the household are not permitted.
- Contact sports are allowed for fully vaccinated athletes, taking into account the applicable prevention protocols. Individual sports and non-contact sports are also allowed. If competitions are started, they must be played without an audience.
- The transport of persons by means of public transport by road or water is only permitted with due observance of the public transport protocol. Mandatory mask use will be monitored. The compliance and enforcement of the public transport protocol will be the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Tourism.
- Persons who demonstrably provide informal care can do so on a regular basis, provided they can demonstrate that they are on the public road for those purposes.
- It is prohibited for anyone to consume alcoholic beverages in public and/or to be unnecessarily in the vicinity of shops and supermarkets.
Measure 4 – Restriction of Government Activities:
- All government offices are open during this period, with due observance of the applicable prevention protocols and with specific instructions from the relevant ministers.
Measure 5 – Restriction of Commercial Activities:
- During this period, it is prohibited to have the following commercial premises or areas of any kind open to the public:
- a) Night clubs, dance halls, discotheques and the like
- b) Bars
- c) Restaurants, subject to the exceptions in paragraph 2, below.
- During this period, only with due observance of the valid and applicable Covid-19 prevention protocols developed by the Ministry of Health, it is allowed to have open the following commercial premises or spaces of any kind accessible to the public:
- a) All commercial premises other than those referred to in the first paragraph: from Monday to Sunday from 5:00 AM to 20.00 hours;
- b) Restaurants and other commercial establishments for food preparation, collection or delivery:
- i. Daily, for pickup and drive-thru only, from 5:00 AM to 20:00 hours;
- ii. Delivery is allowed 24 hours a day.
- iii. Terraces or Outdoor dining, daily from 5:00 AM to 20:00 hours.
- c) Restaurants and other commercial venues for indoor dining:
- i. Daily from 5:00 AM to 20:00 hours provided that only persons are admitted who are fully vaccinated or who show a negative SARS-Cov-2 antigen test result not older than 24 hours. The management is responsible for compliance with this.
- Gyms, yoga and dance schools, aerobics, Zumba, sports and fitness centers or venues, where it is recommended that these activities take place outdoors.
- Legal and financial service providers such as lawyers, accountants, tax specialists, lawyers, notaries, etc. are urgently advised to provide the services remotely as much as possible (by telephone, e-mail, or video conference).
- Employers of companies that are allowed to open must appoint a (senior) official who must monitor compliance with the general measures and the Covid-19 prevention protocols in the workplace.
Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Suriname? Yes.
If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? Yes.
Report symptoms right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 or were exposed to someone who may have COVID-19 by dialing 178 to reach the designated Ministry of Public Health COVID-19 hotline, or by sending a text to 8836643. The Ministry of Public Health will provide instructions for COVID-19 testing to those who meet the requirements.
For a list of testing locations, please see http://www.bogsuriname.com/swabposten/.
Travelers who need to obtain a non-medically indicated COVID-19 test (i.e. a test solely for the purpose of traveling) may make an appointment to do so at the Academisch Ziekenhuis no later than 4 days prior to departure from Suriname by visiting https://personal-ecxxlsw9.outsystemscloud.com/COVID19Agenda/
You will receive an appointment confirmation after submitting your online request. Five minutes prior to your appointment time you may sign in at the back gate of the Academisch Ziekenhuis on Flustraat, next to COVAB. The cost of the test is US$100 or 100 euro, depending. Results are available within 48 hours. For questions about obtaining a COVID-19 test in Suriname for the purposes of travel, you may send a whatsapp message to 8998743 or consult a travel agency for assistance making a COVID-19 test appointment.
COVID-19 testing for travelers is also available at MediLab, a private clinic. PCR tests cost approximately USD $75. Please contact the lab directly for additional details: https://www.facebook.com/Medilab-Laboratorium-Radiologie-107146740827370/
Anyone, including a U.S. citizen, who tests positive for COVID-19 in Suriname may be placed in mandatory isolation at a government facility at their own expense and may not be released until cleared by the attending medical doctor. Isolation facilities may include outdoor tents. Travelers are responsible for all costs associated with quarantine or isolation.
Travelers should be aware that airlines may impose stricter testing requirements than their destination country. Check with your airline prior to traveler to verify testing requirements.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
Has the government of Suriname approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes.
Are vaccines available in Suriname for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes.
Which vaccines are available in Suriname? AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer and Sinopharm.
Individuals in Suriname may register to be vaccinated on the Government of Suriname’s website: https://laatjevaccineren.sr/ . After online registration, individuals will be contacted with further information about when and where they can be vaccinated.
Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
Entry and Exit Requirements:
Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes.
Measure 6 – Permitted Border Passages:
- The borders will be open to passenger traffic in the period from 29 November 2021 until further notice, provided that:
- a) the conditions and protocols specific to the relevant country or region from which the person comes directly are met; and
- b) only after the person has received prior approval from the competent Surinamese authorities to travel, whereby the essential character of the journey to be made will be assessed, subject to the exception, noted below.
- In determining the conditions and protocols specific to the relevant country or region from which the person comes directly, use will be made of the current incidences of the countries and the circulation of ‘variants of concern’. The countries are classified according to risk (low,mediumand high). Based on the risk classification, there are specific conditions that a traveler must meet. The risk classification of countries and the applicable conditions and protocols associated with the risk levels will be further announced by the competent Surinamese authorities. The classification of the countries will be continuously updated. The countries where a so-called ‘variant of concern’ of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is circulating, as indicated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- With due observance of the provisions of paragraph 1, in the period from 29 November 2021 until further notice, only the following flights are permitted in Surinamese airspace:
- a) The Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil, Panama, Trinidad &Tobago,and the United States of America: outbound and inbound flights for cargo and passenger traffic
- b) Cuba and the Dominican Republic: only inbound and outbound flights for cargo traffic and outbound flights for passenger traffic
- c) Haiti: no passenger traffic allowed.
- From 29 November 2021, until further notice, goods and passenger traffic on water will be allowed from Guyana and French Guiana.From November 29, 2021, until further notice the following measures will apply for persons who wishes to travel to the Republic of Suriname:a) Fully vaccinated persons travelling from high-risk countries do not need permission. The following documents are required prior to boarding an airplane:· Proof of complete vaccination.· Negative PCR test result not older than 48 hours before departure.· Valid travel documents.
On the third day after arrival in Suriname, a SAR-CoV-2 antigen test must be taken at an accredited test location by the Ministry of Public Health.
b) Fully vaccinated persons travelling from low or medium-risk countries do not need permission. The following documents are required:
· Proof of complete vaccination.
· Negative PCR test result not older than 72 hours before departure or a negative SAR-CoV-2 antigen test result within 24 hours before departure.
· Valid travel documents.
For above passengers (a and b) traveling to Suriname, it is advised to observe a seven (7) day self- or home-quarantine after arrival.
Not or non-fully vaccinated persons traveling to Suriname:
- Persons can submit a request for permission to enter at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BIBIS) via the email address firstname.lastname@example.org.
- Limited exceptions can be made for travelers from high-risk countries who are not or non-fully vaccinated.
- The following categories of persons can apply for an entry permit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation: Surinamese residents and essential personnel, including Diplomatic Staff.
The following conditions will apply:
- They will have to present proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 by presenting SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test results that are no older than 48 hours prior to departure for Suriname.
- Immediately after arrival in Suriname a 7-day compulsory hotel quarantine with surveillance must be observed.
- A person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after the last COVID-19 vaccination shot (for Johnson & Johnson/Jansen, only 1 shot is required).
- A person is also considered fully vaccinated after being tested positive for COVID-19, from 14 days to 3 months ago with a statement from an infectiologist or an internist showing the relevant test results (SARS-CoV-2 RT- PCR and CT value).
- The vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), AZD1222 (SK Bioscience Co Ltd.), Covishield, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac.
- Children under the age of 18 years are exempted from the vaccination requirement.
Furthermore, the Ministry wishes to inform that domestic flights will be allowed only for cargo, repatriation of stranded passengers and for medical emergencies. Commercial domestic flights for regular passenger traffic are not allowed.
Travelers who are not or not fully vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus will be able to travel abroad (outbound) from Suriname in the period from November 29, 2021 until further notice, provided they travel to their country of birth or residence or a country of which they have the nationality.
U.S. citizens who are currently in Suriname are allowed to depart Suriname to return to the United States.
Foreigners in Suriname who need to renew their residence should contact the Ministry of Justice and Police Sub Directorate of Alien Affairs by calling 427197, extensions 3610, 3611, and 3612 or visiting www.vz.juspol.sr.
Measure 7 – Education
- Ordinary Primary Education (GLO), will be open from Monday 11 October 2021, with due observance of the applicable and applicable Covid-19prevention protocols developed by the Ministry of Health, prepared and authorized by the Outbreak Management Team and with due observance of the regulations in Appendix A.
- Secondary Education, will be open with due observance of the applicable and applicable Covid-19 prevention protocols developed by the Ministry of Health,preparedand authorized by the Outbreak Management Team and with due observance of the regulations in Appendix A.
- Teachers and other staff at schools are strongly advised to be vaccinated, so that the percentage of vaccinated staff (teachers, cleaning staff, administrative staff,canteenand other staff) exceeds 70%.
Measure 8 – Restrictions on persons in isolation or quarantine;
- Persons against whom a measure of quarantine, isolation or mandatory stay at home has been notified or imposed are prohibited from withdrawing from it or from entering or being outside their home or places of residence.
- The government strongly urges the community to strictly adhere to the above measuresin order toprovide maximum protection for you and your family and others with whom you may come in contact.
- The measures provide more space for the community to go out on public roads, but you are called upon to only go out if it is urgently necessary.
- The government will continue to closely monitor developmentswith regard tocare and infections and, if necessary, adjust the aforementioned measures on that basis.
Are commercial flights operating? Yes
American Airlines has nonstop flights between Miami and Paramaribo several times per week. Please contact the airline directly or visit American Airlines at www.aa.com
Surinam Airways is operating limited flights for repatriation and essential travelers only from Paramaribo to Miami. U.S. citizens may use these flights to return to the United States. For more information about these flights or to book, please contact the airline directly or visit www.flyslm.com or www.facebook.com/surinamairways.
KLM may operate flights between Paramaribo and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. U.S. citizens departing Suriname are permitted to transit Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, remain airside for up to 48 hours, and continue onward to destinations outside the EU, including the U.S. However, passengers will not be permitted to exit the transit area, therefore, they must have a confirmed onward flight outside of the EU prior to commencing travel. Note that it will not be possible to leave the transit area to check your luggage onto a new flight. A list of overnight stay hotel and shower facilities accessible from the transit area is available at https://www.schiphol.nl/en/at-schiphol/services/sleep-after-passport-control Please contact the facilities directly prior to departure to ensure they have availability during your transit through Schiphol airport. If you are travelling to another country via the Netherlands, you must present a negative test result. For more information, please visit https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/exemptions-to-the-entry-ban/eu-entry-ban-exemption-categories.
Domestic flights will be allowed only for cargo, repatriation of stranded passengers and for medical emergencies. Commercial domestic flights for regular passenger traffic are not allowed.
Is public transportation operating? Yes
Public transportation is allowed. Registered taxis may operate for all citizens in accordance with the measures in force.
Fines for Non-Compliance:
Violators of Suriname’s COVID-19 prevention measures may be fined up to 10,000 SRD. Repeat violators may be sentenced to up to 6 months imprisonment. Law enforcement may also detain or fine violators of any lockdown or curfew regulations.
The U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo is open for services to American citizens. To schedule an appointment please click this link: https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=PRM&appcode=1
Limited appointment slots are available for Interview Waiver and routine appointments.
For routine appointments and information on how to apply, click this link https://sr.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas-tourism-visit/how-to-apply/
For Interview Waiver, send an email to this email address: email@example.com.
COVID Test Waiver for Entering the United States
Waivers to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when extraordinary emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s health and safety, and testing cannot be completed before travel. There are no waivers available for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. Individuals – or air carriers seeking to allow boarding by potentially qualifying individuals – who believe they meet the criteria for a waiver should contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at firstname.lastname@example.org and provide the information below. The U.S. Embassy will then submit the request to the CDC for consideration.
The following information must be provided for each passenger:
- Name (family name/surname, given name), passport number and country
- Cell phone number including country code of passenger or head of household if family unit
- Email address of passenger or head of household if family unit
- U.S. destination address
- Is U.S. destination home address?
- Departure date
- Flight itinerary
- Name of submitting entity if different from passenger
- Name of company submitting on behalf of passenger(s) (if applicable)
- Name of point of contact submitting on behalf of passenger(s) (if applicable)
- Phone and email address for POC submitting waiver request on behalf of passenger(s) (if applicable)
- Purpose of travel to the U.S. (provide brief explanation of why urgent travel is needed and how travel will contribute to health and safety of passengers(s))
- Justification for testing waiver (e.g. no testing available, impact on health and safety)
- Documentation to support justification for test waiver, if available (e.g. medical records or orders for medical evacuation)
COVID-19 Traveler Information page on travel.state.gov
CDC page on COVID-19
Suriname Country Information and Suriname Travel Advisory on travel.state.gov
For medical assistance while in Suriname, you may consult our list of medical resources in Suriname.
View the U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname’s Most Recent Alerts


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The colour orders of the bows may vary, but each earring contains the four beautiful pastel colours in the photograph.
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The growing divide between haves and have-nots is of concern around the world.
How does language reinforce or bridge this divide? This reading explores the relationship between class, ethnicity and language. The writers will sign books after the reading.
For more information please visit www.singaporeliteraturefestival.com.
Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan is the author of A Tiger in the Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family (Hyperion, 2011). A native of Singapore, she is currently working on her first novel, and is the editor of Singapore Noir (Akashic, 2014), an anthology of noir fiction set in Singapore. She was a staff writer covering fashion and culture at The Wall Street Journal, In Style and the Baltimore Sun and her work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Paris Review, Bon Appetit and Food & Wine, among other publications. The National Arts Council of Singapore awarded her major grants in support of her books in 2011 and 2012. She has been an artist in residence at Yaddo, Hawthornden Castle and the Djerassi Resident Artists Program. She lives in Brooklyn.
Joshua Ip has published two volumes of poetry: sonnets from the singlish (2012)—44 sonnets on growing up in Singapore; and making love with scrabble tiles (2013)—44 poems on love and language. His poetry and short stories have been published in various print and online journals, and he is the first-prize winner of the Golden Point Award 2013 for the short story “The Man Who Turned Into a Photocopier.” He is currently working on his first graphic novel, after the flood.
Wena Poon is the author of 8 books of literary fiction. Her stories have been professionally produced on the London stage, serialized on BBC Radio 4, and extensively anthologized and translated into French, Italian and Chinese. She won the UK’s Willesden Herald Prize for best short fiction. She has also been nominated for Ireland’s Frank O’Connor Award, France’s Prix Hemingway, the Singapore Literature Prize and the UK’s Bridport Prize for Poetry. Her work is studied by British and American academics of transnational and Asian American literature, and form part of the Cambridge ‘O’ Level Literature exam syllabus in Singapore high schools. Born and raised in Singapore, she is fluent in several languages, graduated magna cum laude in English Literature from Harvard and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Based in Austin, Texas, she is a lawyer by profession.
This event is presented by the Singapore Literature Festival.


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BioLineRx Ltd. Completes Dose Escalation Stage Of Phase 1/2 Study For Novel Celiac Treatment
3/10/2014 9:04:52 AM
JERUSALEM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioLineRx (NASDAQ: BLRX)(TASE: BLRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to identifying, in-licensing and developing promising therapeutic candidates, announced today that the Company’s novel treatment for celiac disease, BL-7010, has successfully completed the single administration, dose-escalation stage of the on-going Phase 1/2 clinical study. No serious adverse events were reported and there were no dose-limiting safety issues. Based on these positive safety and tolerability results, the Company will proceed with the repeated administration stage of the study. Results are expected in mid-2014.
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