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The policy research group’s July 13 Friday Forum asks the question “Can you legislate a healthier Oregon?” The panel includes three names familiar within Northwest health circles.
Melanie Curtice, managing partner of Stoel Rives LLP’s Seattle office, is on the Washington Health Benefits Exchange board. Laura Etherton is the health care and public health policy analyst for the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group. And Dr. Charles Kilo is Oregon Health & Science University’s chief medical officer.
“While the U.S. Supreme Court decision simply upholds most of the act, there is renewed interest in it, as some who have been taking a wait-and-see attitude must now quickly prepare to comply with all of the health care requirements currently in effect and upcoming requirements,” Curtice said in a statement.
The Supreme Court upheld key components of President Obama’s health reform provisions. The court did, though, give states some decision-making authority on whether to accept federal funds in exchange for expanding Medicaid programs.
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Last week the Deputy Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Minister Kalsakau, confirmed speculation that the agents used to recruit seasonal workers for Australia’s Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme would be abolished. The Daily Post headline on 20 October screamed “Gov’t abolishing seasonal work agents”.
Writing this article five days later it is not surprising to see that it sits at the top of the Daily Post’s list of most popular articles. Such is the importance of seasonal labour to Vanuatu these days.
The Minister was quoted in the Daily Post as saying that generating revenue was the key motivator behind the decision, but Vanuatu is one of the few countries in the Pacific without a budget deficit. Unlike neighbouring Fiji and Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu’s economy is not in deficit due to the revenue generated by its citizenship/passport schemes.
The Government also said it wants more workers from the outer islands. However, published research already shows that, based on the reported island of origin, “the largest number of workers per head of provincial population was recruited from the smallest and most distant province, Torba.”
Employers and workers are entitled to feel disappointed no reference was made in the Government announcement to the level of service delivered by agents to Australian or New Zealand (NZ) farmers or to the level of care provided to workers.
As I have argued previously, the success of the RSE and especially the SWP in Vanuatu is due in large part to the role played by agents. The RSE program evolved by farmers coming directly from NZ to Vanuatu to find their workers, but the SWP was designed from the start with a central role for recruitment agents. Indeed, Vanuatu is the only SWP country to use licensed recruitment agents. It has also sent more workers to Australia than any other country. This is more than a coincidence.
There are over 60 agents licensed in Vanuatu, and clearly some provide a better service than others do. All have invested time, effort and money in establishing their agencies and incurred rental and travel costs (domestic and in some cases international). None are happy about the Government taking over their business.
A misconception about agents is that they are only engaged with recruitment and that their job is done once the workers are on a plane. Far from it. With the advent of mobile technology many agents talk to workers in the evening after they have finished work and want help, or just act as a sounding board to talk about family issues, money issues or something they may have read on social media. Individually these are small tasks, but collectively are time-consuming and important dimensions of the services provided by agents for the welfare and morale of workers.
Employers pay agents to recruit workers on their behalf. Agents need to be responsive and liked by the workers they recruit; otherwise the employer will not ask them to recruit for them the following year.
Especially during COVID-19 border closures, many agents have been busy helping workers obtain bridging visas, supporting workers unsure of their fate during the border closures, and maintaining morale and finding ways to support the recovery and navigate the system for the next intake.
Good agents do all this and more. The best agents are driven by pride and commercial success to ensure the workers are happy, diligent and working.
Can the Government do in the future what agents have done to date, which seems to be the plan? The Department of Labour is hugely under-resourced, even for its current responsibilities. It simply could not manage the workload of the SWP and RSE – more than 10,000 workers a year before borders were closed. Services to workers will suffer. It is difficult to imagine any of the public servants in this Department having the time or incentive to respond to after-hours calls from workers.
Employers will become frustrated when workers are not made available on time, when health-checks are not done, and emails not answered. Already concerns are being expressed by farmers that a government-run selection process will not take into account their needs and preferences.
There are other steps the government could take. It could reduce the number of licensed agents and enforce tighter regulation of their activity. It is especially surprising that this abolition decision should come now since Vanuatu less than a year ago adopted a National Labour Mobility Policy (dated 20 Nov 2019) which aimed at improving rather than abandoning the current agent-based system.
Policy priorities in the National Labour Mobility Policy include:
- Help current and potential employers to establish responsive and reliable relationships with the recruiting agents, key focal points, liaison officers and governments involved.
- Maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and increase protection of workers by ensuring high levels of compliance.
- Improve how workers are selected, recruited and prepared so employers, governments, agents and workers have greater trust in each step in the process.
The Government would be much better off pursuing these priorities rather than undertaking the u-turn it has announced.
The timing is also surprising given that, as is widely acknowledged, farmers across Australia are struggling to find enough seasonal workers to bring in their crops. There is no transition period. We have been inundated with questions from employers and workers. Employers don’t have the time or resources to suddenly change their recruitment process. Some are asking: why now? Workers, already nervous about being overseas during the pandemic, are asking: what about us?
The recruitment process has been built on years of trust. RSE workers and NZ employers have an almost family relationship and many farmers in Australia have similarly formed strong bonds with their workers and developed trust in their recruitment agents.
The one ray of hope is that so far what has been reported is a decision by Vanuatu’s Government, its Council of Ministers. To actually abolish agents, legislative change will be required. This gives the Government time to reconsider and to refocus on improving a system that has served Vanuatu well, rather than abandoning it and thereby destroying the trust and stability at the heart of Vanuatu’s SWP and RSE success.
In the meantime, the agents who have put their heart and soul into this business are asking themselves whether to pack up or wait.
Joanne Wade’s partner is a licensed agent for the SWP.

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Long story short Dell supplied some 730xd Servers with HBA330 controllers when we ordered and require H730P controllers (for SSD/vSAN).
Of course before we realised we already had VM running on them. Dell are sending us the right controllers which we need to swap.
What will happen when we swap the controller? Will the system just ask us to import the foreign config and we can retain the OS or will it require complete OS rebuild?
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Alto Saxophone – Hank Crawford. Arranged By, Conductor – Bob James. Bass – Bob Cranshaw, Joe Beck. Design [Album] – Bob Ciano. Drums – Idris Muhammad. Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder. French Horn – Brooks Tillotson, Jimmy Buffington *. Guitar – Joe Beck. Mastered By – Rudy Van Gelder.
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Chinese competitor to Tesla, manufacturer of electric vehicles Kandi Technologies, has announced the opening of pre-orders for its electric vehicles in the United States. This writes the Business Insider.
The company said that the people of the United States 18 Aug 2020 can make a Deposit in the amount of $ 100 for its car models К23 and K27. Delivery of Kandi electric vehicles will start in the USA in the fourth quarter of 2020. On the news, shares of the Chinese manufacturer in two days have soared by 350 percent.
The company plans to strike at the company Ilona Mask, since Kandi electric vehicles significantly more affordable than the Tesla machine. The cheapest model of the American company’s Model 3 will cost 31.7 thousand dollars, while the K27 will cost 13 thousand dollars, and К23 — 22.5 thousand dollars.
Tesla, meanwhile, is pursuing expansion of the Chinese market. In the beginning of 2020, the company opened its first manufacturing plant near Shanghai, where going to produce a sports car Model Y. In July it became known that Tesla has recruited new employees in the Chinese company.
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Ord areas suddenly off limits
The law enforcement presence at Eighth and Gigling roads this past weekend at Fort Ord was just plain old mean. That, coupled with the proliferation of no trespassing signs — and I mean hundreds of them on the trails that so many of us use regularly — is an insult to all of us.
Fire roads and trails that have been used for years by horse riders, hikers, bikers, dogs, kids and vehicles have been callously made illegal.
The Fort Ord Reuse Authority says they are unsafe. Never an issue before. The safety issue now is more people on the first available legal trails and the fact that the closure will add a few more miles to that family outing. And you will be on roads that allow vehicular traffic! This is an outrage.
Please support any efforts to preserve these trails for the common good, not a FORA power play.
War veteran voices support for cemetery
I represent the veterans of the 5th Supervisorial District on a county committee whose purpose is to try to put a veterans cemetery at the former Fort Ord.
My father came to the Monterey area in 1929. My mother came here in 1935. Her father was in the 11th Cavalry at the Presidio. She rode the horses of the 11th in all sorts of dressage, etc.
My father entered the U.S. Army in 1941. I was born at Fort Ord in 1947 and graduated from Seaside High in 1966.
Immediately after high school I went into the Navy, went to 'Nam and left the service in 1968. I am 100 percent disabled.
The current location of the proposed cemetery is in fact on the edge of an existing infrastructure. The roads to access this are in place. There is no intent to place the cemetery in an area that would impact future free use of the rest of the post.
That there are vets and anyone else who would be opposed to this 78-plus acres being used to respect the hundreds of thousands of those who by draft or by volunteering offered their lives for our country is unconscionable. Please, support our vets and what we all have to be thankful for, for which they offered their lives to protect.
On the other side of this, if there are no donations to build it, it won't happen. No matter what our vets have given of themselves. Our vets deserve nothing less than a place to rest when their time comes.
Living in the U.S. is a daily gift
In recent weeks, two topics have appeared frequently on this page: the locomotive at Dennis the Menace Park and the much-maligned red fence along Highway 68.
As I drove by that fence the other day, it occurred to me just how blessed we are to be able to be concerned with such comparatively trivial topics. In some parts of the world, the eyesores are bombed out buildings and children are not safe in their own homes, let alone able to actually go to a playground.
We have the freedom to elect our government officials and to differ on individual choices for our leadership.
We have the freedom to worship as we choose and the opportunity for education. Water safety is a given and, believe it or not, water is ample. Our children do not fail to thrive because of water that carries parasites. We even water decorative yards and gardens and, according to some other cultures' standards, pay a small fortune for bottled water and coffees. We enjoy freedom to voice our opinions in our newspapers and other publications.
Let's keep writing letters to the editor regarding keeping our roads beautiful and our children safe, but remember to recognize just how very blessed we are to live with these gifts in our daily lives.
Another tale of the red fence
Hats off to The Herald and to Julie Work Beck for her Sept. 12 commentary, "More Tales of the Red Fence," telling the story of that now-famous landmark and the storied Peninsula families of its era and earlier.
Still, one more story needs confirmation or rejection, and that says the distinctive high fence, with its inward-slanted top rows of barbed wire, was constructed in the 1930s in preparation for an anticipated visit to the Peninsula by the Spanish royal family. It was designed, so the story goes, to hold "game animals" the royals could then hunt and shoot, presumably to send home as trophies from the Wild West.
However, the Spanish Civil War commenced and the royals canceled their visit to Monterey, subsequently going into exile.
Perhaps some Herald readers will know whether the foregoing is true or if I should stop telling this story.
So who's the anti-American?
For years, Republicans have repeatedly called President Barack Obama "anti-American," "un-American" and, hatefully, "not an American." But looking at candidate Romney, just who is the true anti-American?
When criminal-turned-filmmaker Nakoula Nakoula released the recent anti-Islam hate film, stoking a firestorm across the Muslim world, Romney didn't just soundly denounce the filmmaker, but instead chastised Obama for being "apologetic"—an absurdly foolhardy reaction.
But isn't the majorityof Romney's base of the same ilk, anti-Islam, Muslim hating? And since Romney can't abandon them, he must logically stand with the like-minded filmmaker.
Is that American idealism?
And when Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans were murdered, creating a national crisis and time of mourning, did Romney unite with the president and country?
No. He again chose to criticize the president and to pontificate in concert with the anti-American demonstrators.
Solid American pride?
And what do you call a vulture capitalist who siphons off millions and stashes the loot in countries like the Cayman Islands and Switzerland? It's legal (maybe), but is it the American way?
So who's the anti-American?

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Arizona rocker Alice Cooper, who was nominated this week for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has signed a guitar for charity auction. Proceeds will go to the nonprofit Arizona Farm Bureau Educational Farming Co.’s mission to advance agricultural science in elementary schools.
The guitar was donated by Coye Pointer, general manager of Airpark Chrysler Jeep. The auction closes Nov. 11.
To bid: azfb.org/auction.
• The Mary Kay Foundation donated $3 million to domestic abuse organizations nationwide, including $20,000 to Chicanos por la Causa in Phoenix. For more: www.mkacf.org/Pages/ShelterGrantProgram.aspx.
• Valley football programs collectively received $17,000 in equipment grants from USA Football and the Arizona Cardinals. The merit- and need-based grants are provided through the NFL Youth Football Fund, which has donated more than $3 million since 2006.
• The Arizona Science Center’s school and volunteer programs received a $20,000 boost from a Salt River Project grant. The funds will be used for enrichment and outreach programs, including field trips to the science center for some 40,000 students a year. For more: azscience.org. srpnet.com/community.
• Keats, Connelly and Associates and HMA Public Relations cleaned and painted housing units in Mesa on Sept. 22 on behalf of Save the Family Foundation of Arizona. For more: savethefamily.org.
• Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, is holding a barbecue fundraiser Nov. 6 to benefit cancer patients and those waiting for organ transplants. The proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will go to the Transplant House at the Village, which provides a healthy and relaxing environment for patients and their families. Tickets cost $85, and donations and sponsorship packages are available. For more: 480-609-1324, aztransplanthouse.org.
• A fundraiser benefiting the Children in Need Foundation will be held at the Tempe Center for the Arts on Oct. 16. The Active 20-30 Club of Phoenix will host the night of dinner and dancing with its 27th annual Noche de Gourmet event. The benefit will start at 7 p.m. and feature a silent auction, raffle and art exhibit. For more: 602-692-3991 or nochedegourmet.com/faq.
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Franz Martin Olbrisch (born November 5, 1952 in Mülheim / Ruhr) is a German composer and installation and media artist.
From 1979 to 1985, he studied composition and music theory with Frank Michael Beyer at the University of the Arts in Berlin. From 1986 to 1996 he taught music theory at the Church Music School in Berlin and from 1988 to 2008 he taught composition at the Berlin University of the Arts and at the Electronic Studio of the Technical University of Berlin. Since 1986 he has regularly participated in the Darmstadt Summer Courses for New Music, where he also worked as a lecturer in 1994, 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2014. Since 2008 he has been professor of composition at the studio for electronic music at the Carl Maria von Weber Academy of Music in Dresden. Olbrisch has been Vice President of the Society for New Music since 2011 . From October 2015 to 2018, Olbrisch was Vice President of the Saxon Academy of the Arts. Until 1989, Olbrisch composed mainly instrumental works before he began to increasingly include multimedia and interdisciplinary approaches in his work from 1989 onwards. He has composed works on behalf of WDR, Südwestrundfunk, Hessischer Rundfunk, Sender Free Berlin, Berliner Festspiele, Expo 2000 Hannover, Berlin “Inventionen”, Oldenburgisches Staatstheater, Oper Bonn and the city of Witten. His most important works include the string quartet Ein qm Schwärze, the orchestral works Grain and craquelé, the concert environment Shift Change – temps et mouvement and his 48-hour radiophonic installation FM o99.5.
Schichtwechsel – temps et mouvement is a complete redesign of the Schichtwechsel part of Olbrisch’s 48-hour radiophonic installation FM o.99.5. The microscopic samples that make up the individual layers were taken from various instrumental works of contemporary music. The superimposition of these sound layers creates iridescent, rhythmic surfaces that shift against each other and develop an altered relationship to time. Visually, the room is divided by three projection surfaces distributed on the floor. Mirrors are incorporated into the projection surfaces, which not only throw parts of the video images into the room, but conversely also allow parts of the room and the audience to appear in the projections. Stage and auditorium thus merge into a unified space.


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Tuberculous pericarditis : experience in a community hospital
AbstractTuberculosis is a major public health problem worldwide. In Butantan district of São Paulo city, the average incidence over the last 7 years was 47.7 new cases/100,000 inhabitants. Tuberculous pericarditis is a serious form of extrapulmonary
tuberculosis in which diagnosis is often difficult. Diagnosis needs to be reached fast and accurately once tuberculous pericarditis has high morbimortality rates if untreated. We report the experience of a community hospital on tuberculous
pericarditis with emphasis on the clinical presentation and diagnostic procedures. From 2003 to 2010, 59 patients were diagnosed with pericarditis, 6 (10.16%) of which had tuberculous pericarditis. Demographic, clinical, imaging,
laboratorial, microbiological and histological data were reviewed. There were 4 female (66.7%) and 2 male (33.3%) patients. Age ranged from 17 to 62 years (median= 25.5). One patient (17%) had HIV co-infection. Five patients (83.3%) had cardiac tamponade on Echocardiogram. Histopathology was confirmatory in 4 cases (66.7%) while cultures were positive in 2 cases (33.3%). Four patients (66.7%) had definite and 2 (33.3%) had probable diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis.
One patient (17%) died during admission. Reuter´s diagnostic index was ≥6 in 5 patients (83.3%). We concluded that the clinical picture, Reuter´s diagnostic index, signs of cardiac tamponade on Echocardiogram and the pericardium
biopsy were the most important features for the diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis.
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Lee Ritenour - Rit/2 mp3 download
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|1||Cross My Heart
Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyBass – Nathan EastDrums – John Robinson Percussion – Paulinho Da CostaSynthesizer – Michael BoddickerVocals – Bill ChamplinWritten-By, Arranged By, Guitar, Keyboards – Lee RitenourWritten-By, Vocals – Eric Tagg
Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyBacking Vocals – Richard Page, Steve GeorgeBass – Nathan EastDrums – John Robinson Saxophone [Tenor] – Tom ScottWritten-By, Arranged By [Rhythm], Guitar – Lee RitenourWritten-By, Vocals – Bill Champlin, Eric Tagg
|3||Dreamwalkin' (Along With You)
Arranged By [Horns & Strings] – Jerry HeyBass – Abraham LaborielDrums – John Robinson Percussion, Arranged By [Rhythm] – Harvey MasonPiano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg MathiesonWritten-By – Kelly McNultyWritten-By, Arranged By [Rhythm], Guitar – Lee RitenourWritten-By, Vocals – Eric Tagg
|4||Keep It Alive
Arranged By [Horns & Strings] – Jerry HeyBacking Vocals – Bill ChamplinBass – Neil StubenhausDrums – John Robinson Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg MathiesonWritten-By, Arranged By [Rhythm], Guitar, Keyboards – Lee RitenourWritten-By, Percussion, Arranged By [Rhythm] – Harvey MasonWritten-By, Vocals – Eric Tagg
Bass – Nathan EastDrums – Carlos VegaPercussion – Harvey MasonSynthesizer – Don GrusinWritten-By, Arranged By, Guitar – Lee Ritenour
|6||Tied Up (In Promises)
Bass – Nathan EastSynthesizer – Michael BoddickerVocals – Eric Tagg, Richard PageWritten-By – John FarrarWritten-By, Arranged By, Guitar, Keyboards – Lee Ritenour
Bass – Neil StubenhausDrums – Jeff PorcaroKeyboards, Arranged By – David FosterSynthesizer – Michael BoddickerVocals – Richard Page, Steve GeorgeWritten-By, Arranged By, Guitar – Lee RitenourWritten-By, Vocals, Synthesizer – Eric Tagg
|8||On The Boardwalk
Drums, Arranged By – Harvey MasonPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaWritten-By, Arranged By, Guitar – Lee RitenourWritten-By, Bass – Nathan EastWritten-By, Keyboards – Don Grusin
Bass – Abraham LaborielDrums, Arranged By – Harvey MasonKeyboards – Greg PhillinganesPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaSynthesizer – Michael BoddickerWritten-By, Arranged By, Guitar – Lee Ritenour
Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny MandelDrums – Alex AcuñaPercussion – Harvey MasonSynthesizer – Don GrusinWritten-By, Guitar [Classical & Electric], Guitar Synthesizer – Lee Ritenour
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- Art Direction – Denise Minobe, Ron Coro
- Engineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Humberto Gatica
- Flute – Gary Herbig, Larry Williams
- Mastered By – Joe Gastwirt
- Photography By – Ron Slenzak
- Producer – Harvey Mason
- Producer, Executive-Producer – Lee Ritenour
- Trombone – Charles Loper, Lew McCreary
- Trumpet – Gary Grant
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey, Larry Hall
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Manufactured & distributed by Warner Music Japan Inc.
Recorded at Monterey Studios, Glendale, CA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA & Yamaha Studios, Glendale, CA.
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"This album is dedicated to GABOR SZABO - a great guitarist and musicians whose music provided me endless hours of enjoyment and inspiration" - Lee Ritenour
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A federal judge considering a constitutional challenge to a 2021 state elections law ordered attorneys Monday to quickly file briefs about the potential effects of a bill that the Legislature passed this month to make further changes in the elections system.
The bill (SB 524) had not been formally sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis as of Monday morning. But Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, in a sharply worded two-page order, said he is drafting a decision on the 2021 law.
“Yet no lawyer for any party has alerted the court of imminent changes to the laws at issue before this court — though the parties appeared to have been actively monitoring the latest election legislation as it moved through the Florida Legislature these past several weeks,” Walker wrote. “Accordingly, the parties must file on or before (5 p.m.), Wednesday, March 23, 2022, an expedited supplemental brief addressing what impact, if any, Florida’s Senate Bill 524 would have on the challenged provisions and claims before this court in the event the governor signs the legislation into law.”
Walker did not specify issues that the attorneys would need to address.
The bill, which received final approval from the House on March 9 after earlier passing the Senate, drew heavy debate over issues such as creating an office at the Department of State to investigate alleged voting irregularities. DeSantis pushed for creation of such an office, as Republicans across the country have sought to revamp election laws to address what they contend is fraud.
The bill, among other things, also included changes involving organizations that work to register people to vote and collect applications. At least one of those changes involved an issue that has been part of the challenge to the 2021 law.
Under the 2021 law, the organizations are required to provide disclaimers informing potential voters that their applications may not be turned in within a 14-day window imposed by the law. This year’s bill would remove that requirement on the organizations.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit have argued that the disclaimers will discourage people from registering to vote through such organizations, which frequently target Black and Hispanic prospective voters.
Testifying in January, League of Women Voters of Florida President Cecile Scoon said the disclaimer “seems to have a negative impact” on prospective voters. Scoon described a situation in which a man had nearly completed the registration application before she showed him the disclaimer printed on a placard.
“He picked it up and looked at it. It froze him. He wasn’t happy. … He did an about-face,” Scoon said.
This year’s bill also includes issues such as ratcheting up financial and criminal penalties for violating elections laws, such as what has become known as “ballot harvesting,” which can include collecting and delivering vote-by-mail ballots for multiple people.
Another part of the bill would require county supervisors of elections to annually scour voter rolls for potentially ineligible voters in a process known as “list maintenance.” Under current law, supervisors are required to do list maintenance every other year.
The League of Women Voters of Florida, the Florida State Conference of the NAACP, Disability Rights Florida and two dozen other groups filed lawsuits challenging the 2021 measure, arguing in part that it is intended to make it harder for Black and Hispanic residents to vote. Republicans contend that the 2021 law and this year’s bill are needed to maintain election integrity.
The 2021 law focused heavily on changes to voting by mail, an issue also addressed in this year’s bill. Among other things, lawmakers this year approved changing the name of “drop boxes” — where people can drop off vote-by-mail ballots — to “secure ballot intake stations.”
Walker heard more than two weeks of testimony in late January and February about the 2021 law.
–Jim Saunders, with Dara Kam, News Service of Florida
Now presenting the Governors tap dancers and himself on stage yelling how unfair it is.
Let’s pray the Federal Judge makes the right decision on this an voters rights won’t be discriminated against like DeathSantis is trying to do. The Cult GOP is trying to change voting laws to make it easier for their side to win and harder for people of color to vote. And DeathSantis wasting taxpayers money to have voting police is outrageous.
Hes just another orange clown posse member who happens to have his eyes set on one thing rondons Political Future nothing more
When the FL legislature was in the process of pushing this new “election security” bill through the process toward becoming law, Republicans had not only a perfect opportunity, but also an obligation to FL citizens to show at least some minimal evidence or justification for the need for such legislation. Especially after FL election officials and elected politicians publicly stated that the 2020 presidential election here in FL was the most secure and unvarnished election this state has ever had. Where was not just all the supposed evidence of widespread election fraud, but ANY scintilla of evidence of election fraud? What possible justification was there after the 2020 election for all of these proposed changes to this state’s election process? Obviously, without presenting any evidence of the need for changes to our state’s election process, the proposed changes pushed through, not on a bipartisan basis but ONLY by GOP politicians worried about loosing future elections and the eroding of GOP power, the only reason has to be to satisfy the right-wing base for political reasons. And that should be not only illegal, but blatantly unconstitutional. I hope the federal judge puts a quick stop to such an irresponsible and unconstitutional anti-voter effort that is designed to further erode democracy in our already backwards state.
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Spot on. Although, a bit later quite a few Republicans were arrested for voter fraud and, what about those people in Miami-Dade that wore red caps, approached over 5,000 mostly non-English speaking elderly voters, got them to sign “something” that changed their political party registrations from Democrat to Republican? Then, Tallahassee puts out the news that for the first time in ages, there are more Republican voters in Florida than Democrats. Yes, were are up against fraud…REPUBLICAN fraud…all the way around.
Cry baby Trump, look what all the nonthinking for themselves Gop leaders are doing. We Dems need to vote in groves this year like we never did before.


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Washington: Several mega cities in the US, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, have been put on alert and aerial surveillance has been increased after three explosions rocked Boston claiming the lives of three people and injuring over 100 people.
According to reports, security in and around all critical establishments has been tightened and flight movements over the bomb blast site in Boston have been banned.
President Barack Obama and the FBI have chosen not to jump into any conclusions about the nature of the explosions, but Senator Dianna Feinstein, who is chairwoman of the powerful Senate Intelligence Committee, termed it a terrorist attack, based on her understanding.
Media reports said the federal investigating agencies and law enforcement bodies have increased their check on all outgoing international flights, indicating that they might be looking into the possibility of a foreign link to the attack that sent shock waves to the entire nation.
Security of the White House was stepped up soon after the bomb blasts in Boston.
"Out of an abundance of caution, we have expanded our security perimeter at the White House complex. It is not unusual to expand or contract these security perimeters," Secret Service spokesman Edwin Donovan said.
Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio R Villaraigosa said the law enforcement agencies have been put on alert.
"We are working closely with our law enforcement partners to monitor the situation and stand ready to aid Boston in any way possible. The LAPD and other public safety agencies will remain vigilant at all public and sporting events in Los Angeles," he said.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg also said the security in the city has been stepped up following the Boston blasts.
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Cynara cardunculus Rouge dAlger
Perennial growing to 2 m (7 ft). The blanched leaf stalks are cooked as a celery-like vegetable; also edible are the cooked unopened flower buds (like artichokes). stems are reddish and leaves slightly reddish too.
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Seagate Technology has just revealed a new lineup of performance-optimized solid-state drives (SSDs) for enterprise customers. The Pulsar.2 and the Pulsar XT.2 drives will use Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6Gb/s interface. According to Seagate, the Pulsar.2 can
"automatically detect and correct a multitude of data errors than can occur during normal drive operations to deliver the highest levels of enterprise-class data integrity and endurance."
SSD manufacturer OCZ has announced it is acquiring Indilinx, a solid-state drive controller and software specialist. The roughly $32m deal - paid in common stock - will see OCZ acquire various patents around SSD technologies, including a high-performance smartphone/tablet solid state memory alternative called Tinkerbell.
Welcome to the latest edition of the SlashGear Week in Review! There were big goings on this week in the tech world with a new tablet and lots more so let's get to it. The Kinect was hacked into a 3D scanner for turning the person it scans into a 3D foam bust. The pieces it makes are like foam puzzle pieces.
A company called Greenliant from Germany has announced what it is claiming to be the world's first industrial-grade single package SATA SSD. The drive is called the NANDrive, uses the SATA interface, and can be had in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities. The drive is able to operate in harsher environments making it more robust and less prone to failure.
Intel has outed its latest SSD, the Intel SSD 510 Series, offering 6Gbps SATA connectivity. Boasting up to 500 MB/s read speeds (double the previous 3Gbps Intel SSDs) and up to 315 MB/s write speeds (more than triple the previous models), Intel reckons a single 510 Series drive is faster than a pair of RAIDed 10,000rpm gaming HDDs.
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OCZ Technology Group announced today its next generation Vertex 3 SATA III SSD lineup. These will be for both client and enterprise applications. According to OCZ, the new series will deliver "double the performance of the previous generation." The release includes the Vertex 3 and the enterprise-class Vertex 3 Pro. See all the specs after the break.
New rumored specifications for the imminent MacBook Pro refresh have emerged, building on earlier leaks tipping 16GB mSATA boot SSDs across the range. According to French site MacGeneration, the 13-, 15- and 17-inch models will all be updated, complete with a Core i3 switch in the 13-incher, and the option to replace the SuperDrive DVD burner on the two larger versions with an SSD. Meanwhile, fscklog has acquired what's said to be a Apple's logo and branding for Thunderbolt, the company's name for Light Peak.
SuperTalent is promising hitherto-unseen SSD performance for desktop and mobile users, with the new CoreStore range of solid-state drives. Set to hit the market in March, the new SSDs will come in PCIe and and mini-PCIe formats, and boast up to 350 MB/s read and 220 Mb/s write rates.
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Sony has outed its latest ultraportable range, the 13.3-inch VAIO S Series. Just 24mm thick and around 1.75kg, the S Series can be paired with a slice battery for up to 14hrs runtime, uses up to Intel's Core i7-2620M and 8GB of DDR3 memory (in the Sony VAIO VPC-SB1A9E/B) along with up to a 128GB SSD and AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics doing double-duty with an Intel HD GPU.


According to the advance of engine control development, demands for direct sensing of physical quantity has been growing. Regarding pressure sensing, key properties for direct sensing are robustness against high temperature and pressure, and response time. In this work, a pressure sensor module with these key properties was developed. First of all, various pressure sensing principles were compared, and piezoelectric device was selected as a suitable sensing principle for required properties because of its thermally stable piezoelectric effect, stiff structure, and potential for simple installation structure. Then, the piezoelectric sensor module was modeled as an equivalent spring model. Based on this model, degradation mechanism of the sensor accuracy was established by converting the sensor components degradation to spring constant changes, and then the contact state between each component was proven to be the important factor for sensor accuracy. Regarding robustness against high temperature, the sensor module was designed to compose multiple thermal isolation layer with outer housing which is optimized according to its application. Regarding robustness against pressure and response time, breakage of piezoelectric element is the main technical issue. Based on FEM analysis, bounce of piezoelectric element in the sensor structure, which is caused by response delay of sensor components, was proven to be the main cause of the element breakage. To prevent piezoelectric element bounce, pre-load welding structure was developed as a countermeasure. Finally, a cylinder pressure sensor was designed as an application example of this pressure sensor module. As a result of engine bench test, target accuracy, robustness against temperature and pressure, and response time were confirmed.


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Top news from around the health care landscape.
A recent study revealed a correlation between physicians who receive a meal paid for by a pharmaceutical company and the increased likelihood of prescribing that manufacturer’s promotional drug instead of using drugs that were equivalent and cheaper, reported The Washington Post. The study found that the higher the price or the amount of meals received, the greater the rate of prescribing for the pitched drug. “The consequences are this is distorting health care spending in a way that is large and unnecessary,” researcher Jerry Avorn said in the report. Overall, the study found that the meals paid for on the company’s tab were modest and averaged less than $20.
On Monday, the federal government declined a petition to reduce the high price tag of Xtandi for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, reported The New York Times. NIH Director Francis Collins, said there was no justification for allowing a generic drug manufacturer to produce Xtandi because there is no shortage of it. Xtandi costs $129,000 yearly and, according to Knowledge Ecology International and the Union for Affordable Cancer Treatment, this price amounts to $88.48 per pill, an amount that is 2 to 4 times the price in other wealthy countries. “Price discrimination against US residents is not consistent with making the product 'available to the public on reasonable terms,' as required by the Bayh-Dole Act,” wrote Knowledge Ecology. The group plans to appeal the decision to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Sylvia Burwell.
Through a working group of high-level voices, Politico looked at the changes in the scope of medical practice to identify trends and policy options around that scope, in addition to detecting changes that are starting to occur because of new health care delivery models. According to Politico, a majority of participants believe that broadening the scope of practice is something that is necessary and inevitable because of the direction the health care system is moving to. There was not complete agreement in all areas of the policy agenda, but there was a considerable amount of participants who agreed on several proposals, including: encouragement of primary care providers to take part in Medicaid and that the programs should raise reimbursement for NPs to match primary care physicians; Medicare should allow PAs to have an ongoing role in patients who enter hospice as physicians do; public and private payers allowing NPs and PAs more freedom in ordering supplies; allowing billing for behavioral and mental health on the same day; and that Medicare should expand reimbursement of telemedicine.

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Preeminent scholar and translator David R. McCann presents an anthology of his own translations of works ranging across the major genres and authors of Korean writing -- stories, legends, poems, historical vignettes, and other works -- and a set of critical essays on major themes.
A brief history of traditional Korean literature orients the reader to the historical context of the writings, thus bringing into focus this rich literary tradition. The anthology of translations begins with the Samguk sagi, or History of the Three Kingdoms, written in 1145, and ends with "The Story of Master Hô," written in the late 1700s. Three exploratory essays of particular subtlety and lucidity raise interpretive and comparative issues that provide a creative, sophisticated framework for approaching the selections.
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Preeminent scholar and translator David R. McCann presents an anthology of his own translations of classic works encompassing the major genres and authors of the Korean literary tradition―stories, legends, poems, historical vignettes, and other works―with introductory essays to aid in their understanding.About the Author:
David R. McCann is Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Literature in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. His publications include Selected Poems of Sô Chôngju and Form and Freedom in Korean Poetry.
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Last week, the London Marathon chose a radical new form of hydration: seaweed pouches. The London Marathon replaced over 200,000 plastic water bottles with the pouches to reduce plastic waste, environmental pollution, and cleanup costs tremendously.
Ooho, the name of the seaweed pouches, are produced by Skipping Rocks Lab, a London based company. To access the water or sports drink inside, runners would bite into the pouches to break the seal. The seaweed pouches can be eaten or discarded. Seaweed pouches are biodegradable and can break down in 4-6 weeks. In comparison, a plastic water bottle takes about four hundred and fifty years to decompose.
To create a plastic pouch, Skipping Rocks Labs harvests brown seaweed and removes its color, odor, and taste to create a thin yet durable membrane. The membrane is made of notpla, a combination of seaweed and plants. The brown seaweed the lab uses grows about one meter per day, and doesn’t need fresh water or fertilizer, making the harvesting process sustainable as well.
Currently, 38 billion water bottles and 100 billion plastic bags end up in American landfills every year. Single-use plastics are integral to American society, and biodegradable seaweed pouches provide a viable sustainable alternative option to plastics. Plastic pouches can stand in for the mass amount of single use plastics used in sporting events, concerts, festivals, carnivals, conventions, restaurants, and more.
Large group events often generate significant waste, especially in the form of plastic. On average, one person discards about four pounds of waste per day indicating that a three-day one thousand person event will produce 12,500 pounds of waste. Choosing to reduce or completely eliminate paper, carefully planning the amount of supplies needed, using biodegradable cups and plates, and choosing efficient energy sources are all viable options.
To minimize energy and waste produced through transportation, Skipping Rocks Labs has developed compact manufacturing technology can locally produce Oohs. In the future, Skipping Rocks Lab’s plans to develop and implement an alternative to the plastic that lines cardboard, which is often made from oil or corn. The lab is also developing biodegradable and inexpensive nets to carry goods, as an alternative to plastic grocery bags. Heat sealable films are also in the works to replace plastic wrappers and packets of dry foods with water soluble films. For non food items, sachets that are easily biodegradable are in the developmental stage.
To make Ooho a more viable option for businesses and governments, Skipping Rocks Labs must be able to mass produce them as well as reduce the price of production to keep them in competition with plastics and prove biodegradable pouches to be both financially and environmentally viable.
Since the London Marathon organizers chose to use seaweed pouches in lieu of plastic water bottles, it launched Skipping Rocks Labs onto the worldwide stage. The publicity that the small company garnered as a result showed the power of the major corporations and organizations. When large businesses and corporations make sustainable choices, it sets the precedent for other companies to make more environmentally friendly choices as well.
Even though seaweed pouches are not yet mainstream and readily available, there are a significant number of single use plastic alternatives easily accessible. Using a water bottle, carrying reusable shopping bags, bringing reusable containers to coffee shops, using reusable straws, and cutting down on the use of polypropylene and polyethylene, microplastics that are extremely detrimental to the ocean. Choosing to use reusable products instead of disposable ones is a small fix, but can considerably decrease individual plastic waste.


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You are carrying a baby and this is going to be the most wonderful time in your life. This is something that you’ll probably find amazing, but you still have a lot of questions, amazement and a whole lot of questions. This article will provide you with great tips to help clear things up for you.
Are you pregnant and having a baby? Do you want to feed privately in public? Nursing clothing can help with this very issue! There are places that can use to hide breastfeeding in public. You could also nurse while looking into a mirror to get the hang of doing it discreetly.
To help you sleep better while you are pregnant, you need to plan your water intake around a smaller bladder capacity.Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, but slow down after dinner and stop entirely before bedtime. This can reduce the number of times you in bed and out of the bathroom.
Buy maternity clothing as soon as you need them. This will keep you feel more relaxed during the process. You should never be embarrassed about buying your maternity clothes. You have to be the one to decide what looks good and attractive.
Make sure to take good care of your teeth and mouth while pregnant. Pregnancy can cause gingivitis and immune system vulnerable.See your dentist right away if you notice any problems.
Remember that many women take about one year to become pregnant. If it takes longer than this, you might want to check with your doctor. They will be able to tell you if there is any issues that may be preventing pregnancy.
Visit the hospital where you plan on giving birth. Look around and get a tour so you can meet the staff on duty.You can have questions and start establishing peace of mind.
You should join up with a pregnancy classes as soon as you find out you are pregnant.Learning in a classroom setting will help to ease with your situation. You will also be able to ask any and all questions that you may have regarding the future.
Do not neglect your spouse or partner when you are expecting a baby. Most likely, if not more, and they will need to work with you to calm down. Enjoy time before the baby is born.
Ensure that you’re eating lots of protein while pregnant.This nutrient is beneficial to both you and your baby.
Be certain you understand what all the indications of a premature labor are. Read about this, so you can be prepared in case it happens to you.
Among the most wonderful and unique things that a woman can experience is pregnancy. It is an incomparable experience and you have the power to shape your child’s future right from the start. It is a whole new world full of information and questions. You should have a better idea of what to do during your pregnancy after reading this article. Hopefully, you find this advice useful.


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Why Khloé Kardashian Doesn't Let The Mean Comments About Her Body Faze Her
"I’ll never understand how bored or unhappy some people can be."
Khloé Kardashian doesn't let the trolls get to her. In a recent interview with ELLE, she opened up about the Instagram comments she receives about her appearance — and how they no longer faze her.
"At first, [mean comments] would definitely bug me, and I'm like, what in the world?" the Good American founder told the outlet. "Now I really don't care. Maybe if I'm having a bad day. But typically, I would say 90% of the time, it doesn't affect me." Still, Kardashian can't resist messing with her haters. "Sometimes I have to f*ck with people a little bit," she also admitted to ELLE. "I try not to! I try to behave, but sometimes they're just asking for it."
Khloé — and the rest of the Kardashian gang — are no strangers to the public weighing in on their appearances. "On my Instagram page people comment saying 'I liked you better when you were bigger' and I think, 'Thank God I don’t live my life for other people because I’d be in a constant tug of war,'" she told Cosmopolitan U.K. back in 2015 while reflecting on her fitness journey following her divorce from Lamar Odom. "I have never felt ‘fat’ I just didn’t realize how unhealthy I was until I look back at pictures."
But lately the comments surrounding Kardashian have been less about her actual body, and more about how she edits her photos of her body with Facetune. (Kardashian is admittedly a longtime fan of the photo editing app, which she's never been afraid to admit.) “Facetune is the best thing to bring to the table. It’s life-changing,“ she told Chelsea Handler. "It’s amazing. I think our society nowadays is so caught up on getting validation from the social world that no one really knows, so they post these things."
Even if others disagree with Kardashian's love (and usage) of Facetune, she doesn't see the point of sharing those negative thoughts in her Instagram comments. "I’ll never understand how bored or unhappy some people can be," she wrote on Twitter earlier this month. "I am someone who would never comment something unless it’s positive. I believe in uplifting and complimenting one another. Who has the time chiiiillllldddd?! Time is precious boo. I’m spending it on happy things."


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Tips To Help Reduce Nerve Pain In The Body
Tips To Help Reduce Nerve Pain In The Body – If you are one of the many people that suffer from the consequences of nerve damage and believe there are no cures, you may be pleasantly surprised to find that there are natural ways to reduce the damage to your body brought on by diabetes. You may have to go on a special diet, take medication or do a combination of both, but once you make these changes, it does not take long for the damage to reverse itself. You can begin to reverse the damage by looking for natural ingredients that can help increase the flow of blood and nutrients to the affected areas of your body. With the right ingredients, you can begin to feel better in a short amount of time, and if you do not do something about this soon, you will have chronic nerve damage and no end in sight.
There are also natural supplements you can take that can relieve the pain you feel from diabetic neuropathy. Some of the symptoms you are probably familiar with are numbness, leg pain, toe pain, and even pain in the feet or hands. While there is no known cause of the pain, you may want to consider if you are under a lot of stress in your life and not doing anything about it. Chronic stress will lead to diabetic neuropathy, and by taking a supplement that can help you manage the stress in your life, you can feel better in no time.
For more extreme cases, you may need to consult a professional and seek medical intervention. One thing you can do to relieve the pain is to see a professional who deals with physical therapy to relieve any pain caused by diabetes. There are various physical therapy techniques you can use, and they all help to ease some of the symptoms that come with neuropathy. You want to make sure you talk to your doctor first because each case of nerve pain is different, and not everyone needs the same treatment. Taking control of the pain and doing something about it is one of the best ways to get back on track with your life and live without the pain.
Amidst all these, one instrument that can be used as a remedy to nerve pain in the body is a proper mattress. Pillow top and Euro top mattress are used interchangeably but there are various differences between the two mattress tops.
Tips To Help Reduce Nerve Pain In The Body
Here are some straightforward tips to help reduce nerve pain in the body. Many people don’t know how to deal with this situation and don’t understand why they have any problems. You might be surprised to find that you can have the best chance of getting rid of it quickly by taking these small steps.
- If you have a problem, then you need to take care of it right away. It will help if you start by getting plenty of sleep. A lot of people skip it or are too tired to get a good night’s sleep. But your body needs to rest, even if it is just for a few hours. The more time you give your body to heal itself, then the better you will feel.
- Another good way to ease the pain is to get enough exercise. You might not think that exercising helps with the problem. But when your heart rate is up, it increases blood flow to the area. This helps to decrease inflammation. By elevating your heart rate, you will also help to improve circulation throughout the body.
- One tip to help reduce nerve pain in the body is to massage your body. Massaging certain parts of the body will help to heal the muscles. It would help if you tried to use your hands when massaging. Make sure that you are working the muscles in a good way so that they will be stronger.
- Another great tip to help reduce nerve pain in the body is to use heat. It is believed that heat can help with inflammation. If you are having problems with swelling and inflammation, it can help to use a warm compress on the area. Warm compresses can be very effective if you are going through cold weather.
- Another excellent tip to help reduce inflammation is to eat more foods that are rich in antioxidants. These include citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, and other vegetables. Vitamins A and E are also great for reducing pain from inflammation. These vitamins can be found in salmon and other fish and also in strawberries and blueberries.
- Finally, exercise is also a great way to help deal with pain. Try doing yoga or Pilates. If you are having a hard time doing these exercises, there are other classes you can take. Try to stay active during the day.
Apart from all these factors one most important thing to induce sleep is the quality of your bedroom. Luxury master bedroom has a theme these days,It could be boho,mid century,modern or even a farm house style.You need to choose how it reflects your personality and also suits you at the same time.
Now that you have these tips, you are ready to begin looking for some ways to help reduce nerve pain in the feet. Remember also to keep warm baths and ice packs handy in case you end up getting an infection. Also, make sure that you get plenty of rest. You need to rest your body so that it can recover. If you keep your body relaxed, it will be much easier to relieve the pain from foot pain.
- Of course, one of the first tips to help reduce nerve pain in the foot is to make sure that you protect your feet at all times. For instance, it would be awful to walk around barefoot! This can lead to a lot of pain in your foot, so it is essential to wear protection. Some people wear socks or even go barefoot when they are inside. Whatever you do, always wear some footwear.
- Footwear that is too tight can be wrong for your foot and can cause more problems than it fixes. On the other hand, if you choose some shoes that are too loose, you can end up with pinched toes and bunions. You also don’t want to make sure your shoes are too big for your foot, either. These can cause problems like blisters on your feet and even foot fractures.
- The final tip to help reduce nerve pain in the foot is to get some foot massages every once. There is something about foot massages that relax the muscles and reduce the inflammation associated with foot problems. You may even want to look into using reflexology to help with your foot problems as well.
Hopefully, after reading this article, you have learned a few simple tips to help reduce nerve pain in the foot. One thing that is important to remember is that foot pain is just a widespread problem among people. Many people ignore it, but there are always those few individuals who suffer from chronic foot pain. If you are one of these people, there are some simple things that you can do to fix the problem.


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The show that designers Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales put together for Romance Was Born had Marvel stamped all over it, opening with the coolest pop-up backdrop that set the entire tone of the show. This is not surprising since the show was done in partnership with Marvel, which might be confusing as the company has nothing to do with fashion, except perhaps for the great looking costumes their superheroes and villains wear.
The Romance Was Born collection features a lot of clashing prints reminiscent of novel graphics’ stylistic art. The prints came both in black and white and huge color pops, with the genius of the print choices being in that the clashing prints somehow came together.
Aside from Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales, the first day of the Fashion Week also featured shows from Kirrily Johnston
Gail Sorronda. Gail Sorronda seeked to set her show apart by opting not to go with a runway show and doing an installation instead with guests able to cozy up close to her models standing on small white platforms with a short movie playing at the background. It’s safe to say that this change got more attention than her actual collection.
Kirrily Johnston, on the other hand, did a really nice runway show with no prints in sight but showcasing lots of simple dresses that were cut to perfection. Of course, the nun-themed dresses drew the eyes.
We can be sure that there’ll be more stellar shows as the week goes on. Whose show will be the showstopper this Fashion Week is something we’ll just have to wait for.
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This page shows the publications Stephen Kissler has written about Age Factors.
Estimating SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and epidemiological parameters with uncertainty from serological surveys. Elife. 2021 03 05; 10.
Model-informed COVID-19 vaccine prioritization strategies by age and serostatus. Science. 2021 02 26; 371(6532):916-921.
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Assistant Professor of Digital Art Jessye McDowell, in their role as president of the New Media Caucus, is inaugurating a three-part series of talks on Art, Tech + Advocacy. The series is in collaboration with Public Art for Racial Justice, and the Ammerman Center for Arts & Technology. The first talk will take place on Thursday, March 24 at 12 p.m., and feature artist and designer Kit Son Lee; click here for Zoom info. Two other talks in the series will feature artist and curator Ada Pinkston on April 29 at 12 p.m., and NFT artist Serwah Attafuah, date TBD. These talks are free and open to the public.
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Jobbik in Hungary
As a socially sensitive national people’s party, Jobbik believes that labour is a key organizing force of our society.
Mr Mirkóczki also emphasized that Jobbik fully supported the protests and the demonstrators, and was ready to use all legal means to help them.
Jobbik’s president was among the protesters in Budapest’s Kossuth Square
Márton Gyöngyösi: Slavery act is unconstitutional and was passed by breaking the Parliament's house rules
Hungary’s opposition parties held a joint press conference and condemned the pro-government majority for passing the slavery act in Parliament.
Jobbik MPs turn to President Áder
Jobbik calls for a referendum to let workers express their opinion on the slavery act imposed on them by Fidesz-Christian Democrats.
Jobbik says slavery law madness can be stopped at the Constitutional Court or even the Presidential Palace
“Every employee shall have the right to working conditions which respect his or her health, safety and dignity”
Orbán is really the nation’s horsetrader: now he says lying qualifies as a matter of strategic importance for Hungary!
Viktor Orbán declared it was a matter of strategic importance for the nation to prevent any authority from blocking the unlawful centralization of fake news production services
The Stop fraud and abuse of EU funds! - European Citizens’ Initiative aims to step up against fraud and the industrial-scale abuse of EU funds.
Seeing that Fidesz refuses to cleanse the public discourse, the largest opposition force asks voters to consciously seek correct information.


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The relapse prevention model is in place to help those that have had problems relapsing in the past end the cycle they find themselves in. With newfound confidence in yourself and learned coping skills living a life free from addiction is possible. Covid-19 pandemic relapse, it’s rearing its head worldwide. Read on to find out about addiction recovery and coping skills you can use to prevent relapse. Learning mindfulness skills can help you ride the wave of cravings and help you maintain a non-judgmental, accepting attitude throughout your recovery journey. Managing cravings usually requires a multifaceted approach to help prevent relapse.
It forces people to reevaluate their lives and make changes that non-addicts don’t have to make. The tasks of this stage can be summarized as improved physical and emotional self-care.
I went back to the residential treatment program for another month, I got diagnosed with Rapid-cycle Bipolar 1. After I transitioned out of the residential center I moved to Salt lake and started group therapy. At times I get frustrated because sometimes the groups are hard for me to relate to, but Ive learned its a state of mind.
A basic fear of recovery is that the individual is not capable of recovery. The belief is that recovery requires some special strength or willpower that the individual does not possess. Past relapses are taken as proof that the individual does not have what it takes to recover . Cognitive therapy helps clients see that recovery Relapse Prevention Skills in Recovery is based on coping skills and not willpower. The transition between emotional and mental relapse is not arbitrary, but the natural consequence of prolonged, poor self-care. When individuals exhibit poor self-care and live in emotional relapse long enough, eventually they start to feel uncomfortable in their own skin.
These are all things that can be achieved in an alternative way through self-care practices. Relaxation can be found through a massage, spending time in nature, or meditation. Consider exploring alternative ways to reward yourself depending on your interests. In time, you can learn how to meet the needs that have been met by using, by accomplishing self-care practices personal to you. The abstinence stage begins immediately after a person stops using and typically lasts for 1 to 2 years. During this time, individuals are focusing on dealing with cravings, avoiding using, and improving self-care. We will make sure these resources are in place to support each person on their journey.
It’s overwhelming even for people who’ve been in recovery for a long time. When you think about using, do something to occupy yourself. If you just sit there with your urge and don’t do anything, you’re giving your mental relapse room to grow. Recovering individuals are often overwhelmed by the idea of change. As part of their all-or-nothing thinking, they assume that change means they must change everything in their lives. It helps them to know that there is usually only a small percent of their lives that needs to be changed.
I could tell that everyone I spoke with genuinely cared about me and my well being. They went above and beyond that day for me, and gave me hope and help that I desperately needed in that moment. Serenity House Detox & Recovery & Recovery Houston is a comfortable intimate treatment facility, offering the full continuum of care, and serving Houston, Dallas and Ft. Role-playing the plan increases an individual’s confidence in using it effectively and increases the likelihood they will access the plan when they need to. It also allows you and the individual to troubleshoot unforeseen difficulties and adapt the plan as needed. Our supportive admissions navigators are available 24/7 to assist you or your family.
Had I know my experience would have been this great I would have sought out treatment years ago. I was treated with love and respect the minute I walked in the door. The therapists and medical staff were the best I have ever worked with. I cannot say enough good about Michelle and the program she has put together. Thinking through the positive consequences of not using will help to weaken the urge to use drugs or alcohol. Although there are some triggers that many people experience, individuals might experience very specific triggers that are unique to them.
Avoid going into situations alone where you are at high risk of relapse. You might be surprised how quickly your resolve and good intentions disappear once the party’s started. Having a buddy can help in situations where you are at risk of relapse. Find someone you trust and respect to kindly, but firmly, persuade you to stop what you’re doing if you do start to relapse. Realize that those negative feelings you’re having don’t have to be a sign of an impending setback. Aim to learn how to get comfortable with uncomfortable feelings and emotions.
Clients are often eager to make big external changes in early recovery, such as changing jobs or ending a relationship. It is generally felt that big changes should be avoided in the first year until individuals have enough perspective to see their role, if any, in these issues and to not focus entirely on others. How individuals deal with setbacks plays a major role in recovery. A setback can be any behavior that moves an individual closer to physical relapse. Some examples of setbacks are not setting healthy boundaries, not asking for help, not avoiding high-risk situations, and not practicing self-care. A setback does not have to end in relapse to be worthy of discussion in therapy. One of the important tasks of therapy is to help individuals redefine fun.
I’ve been going to therapists since I was 4 years old. And this is the only place that has actually helped me. When you engage in deep breathing exercises, this can also help reduce anxiety and keep you from using as you calm down. This involves you breathing deeply through your nose for four seconds, holding for four seconds, then releasing through your mouth for four seconds. You can repeat as many times as you need until you are calmer and able to think more rationally. Is about promoting recovery as defined by the individual and preventing relapse. Thinking about the reasons you stopped using drugs and referring to the list of negative consequences that your drug use has caused.
Even after successfully completing a treatment program, self-destructive behaviors potentially still get in the way of maintaining sobriety. Unfortunately, there is no simple pill that will prevent relapse in Utah. The reality is that it takes a lot of hard work and commitment to stay clean and sober.
It is not enough to recognize the signs of a potential relapse and do nothing about it. Various activities have proven successful in preventing relapse, but they must be properly implemented into the person’s life. This could be either on their own, with their sponsor’s help, or another person close to them. Here are some of the most popular and successful relapse prevention activities. Take our free, 5-minute substance abuse self-assessment below if you think you or someone you love might be struggling with substance abuse.
A good friend can talk you down and remind you of all the wonderful things in your life worth protecting by staying off drugs and alcohol. Withdrawal symptoms like nausea, shakiness, and sweating can be so difficult that you want to use drugs again just to stop them. Medications can help you manage withdrawal symptoms before they trigger a relapse.
A significant focus of recovery efforts should be to address the substance user’s behaviors and motives. Substance users often lead with their ego and selfish motives. When things do not go their way, they become resentful, blame others for any wrongs and mistreatments, and thus justify why they should be able to retaliate. Substance users in recovery who address their ego and selfish motives can avoid these resentments.
Despite its importance, self-care is one of the most overlooked aspects of recovery. Without it, individuals can go to self-help meetings, have a sponsor, do step work, and still relapse. Self-care is difficult because recovering individuals tend to be hard on themselves . Self-care is especially difficult for adult children of addicts . There is one benefit of self-help groups that deserves special attention. They can be obstacles to recovery, because individuals may feel that they have been damaged by their addiction and they don’t deserve recovery or happiness. Clinical experience has shown that self-help groups help individuals overcome their guilt and shame of addiction by seeing that they are not alone.
The relapse prevention model teaches people how to identify these situations; it also helps identify the thoughts that lead to these situations. Having a better understanding of the awareness strategy makes it easier to understand the outcome expectancies of these situations. CBT, as mentioned above, is known as cognitive-behavioral therapy. It’s a type of therapy that teaches people to tap into their mental and pinpoint negative thoughts and emotions.
Clients are encouraged to understand the concept of a recovery circle. This is a group of people that includes family, doctors, counselors, self-help groups, and sponsors.
We publish material that is researched, cited, edited and reviewed by licensed medical professionals. The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers. With a relapse prevention plan, it is possible to acknowledge and act upon certain feelings and events, in turn avoiding a physical relapse . Relapse Prevention is considered among the most important clinical innovations in the substance use disorder treatment and recovery field, and continues to be one of the most widely practiced. When clinicians and scientists refer generally to CBT for substance use disorder, it is often Marlatt’s RP model or some related approach to which they are referring. The signs of emotional relapse are also the symptoms of post-acute withdrawal.
The changes are ongoing, and some people reach a stopping point within their progress. When they fail to move forward, they can become disillusioned, and this is when they turned back to addiction. Many times, relapse can be avoided by utilizing prevention techniques. Mindfulness meditation can be particularly useful for promoting recovery, especially when used as an adjunctive treatment. It has shown helpful for substance use disorders[5-7] as well as for physical and mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety.
Relapse prevention is an essential part of treatment for SUDs and recovery. Motivational interviewing or motivational enhancement approaches can be useful for increasing motivation to change. The clinician and the patient should collaborate together in developing a treatment plan and goals for recovery, as well as identifying any potential barriers to recovery. Like most challenging experiences in life, recovery is easier with supportive people around you. Self-help groups and participation in substance abuse programs, such as a cognitive relapse prevention program, contribute to recovery success. In addition, addiction involves obsessive thinking about drinking alcohol and using drugs and relapse, or a return to alcohol or drug use after a period of not drinking or using. For example, addiction can make people feel that if they don’t drink alcohol or use drugs for a few days or weeks, their problems are over.
I feel confident in the skills that I’ve learned and the tools that I’ve picked up. It took a lot of work for me and my treatment team to get there.If you’re looking for residential, this is the place.
But it is not a sign of failure or reason to give up on a life in sobriety. If you are implementing your learned healthy coping skills to prevent relapse, but are still struggling, it may be a good time to reach out to our team at Wellbridge for advanced support. Recovery from SUD is a journey of personal growth, learning and developing skills to cope with the risk of relapse that comes at any stage of recovery. Because there is always a risk – as addiction is not a curable disease – having the coping skills to handle difficult times or situations is highly important to maintaining sobriety. A trigger is an event or situation that leads the person to relapse. The most common triggers include interruptions in taking regular medications, experiencing an increase in stress and substance use. For individuals with COD, resuming or increasing the use of substances as a response to stress often leads to an increase in their mental health symptoms and vice versa.
We ensure each patient in our care has the chance to see a full recovery from beginning to long-term sobriety. Our Costa Mesa Rehab Center can help you recover from addiction. We believe in the full-integrated recovery of each individual. We specialize in Medication-Assisted https://ecosoberhouse.com/ Treatment , psychological & psychiatric care, daily doctor’s visits, and ongoing support from staff. Just being in the place or smelling the drinks can be enough to derail your sobriety. Relapse typically happens when life presents you with a storm.


- Over 7+ years of professional experience in Cisco Routers, Switches, Designing, Network planning, Implementing, Testing and configuring of networking system.
- Hands on Experience in monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Kiwi - cat tool and packet capturing tool like Wire shark .
- Good knowledge in Subnetting and IPV4 implementation.
- Expertise in troubleshooting of routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP-2.
- Expertise in remote access VPN solutions and site-to site using MPLS, GRE & IPSEC.
- In depth knowledge in IP-addressing, VLSM, Ping concepts and Proxy ARP .
- Expertise in WILDFIRE technologies where building, deploying and managing Palo Alto Firewalls .
- Worked on different network topologies and configurations in Routers, Hubs, Switches .
- In-depth knowledge in TCP/IP, UDP, Frame relay, Token Ring, ATM .
- Good experience in installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco Routers ( 3800, 3600, 2900, 2800, 1800, 1700, 800 ) Cisco Switches ( 6500, 4900, 3900, 3750, 3700, 3550, 3500 series) and Nexus 5k, 7k & 2k .
- In-depth knowledge on layer 2 and layer 3 protocols which including port spanning, spanning tree protocol, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
- Expertise in installing and configuring DHCP, DNS server.
- In-depth knowledge and configuring HSRP, GLBP, PPP, SNMP, VRRP, PAP and CHAP .
- Configuring VLAN setup on various Cisco Routers and Switches .
- Good knowledge in Cisco UC voice administration and also trouble shooting and configuring Voice VLANs, Cisco IP phones and Cisco IP PBX .
- Configured security policies like ACL (Access Control Lists), VPN, PAT and NAT, SSL, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS), IPS/IDS .
- Experience in convert the checkpoint VPN rules over the Cisco ASA solution.
- Understanding and working on different Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers & WAN technologies .
- Experience in configuring and migrations of instances on F5 Load Balancing techniques.
- Good knowledge and implementing SYSLOG, RADIUS and Cisco ISE.
- Efficient in presentation and technical documentation tools like Microsoft office/VISIO.
- Good knowledge in updating network diagrams in VISIO.
Routers: Cisco 1800,2600,2800,3600,3700,3800 series, GSX 12xx, ASR 1k & 9k, Juniper Ex 4200, 4500, SRX, MX seriesSwitches Cisco 3550,3750,3900,4900,6500, Nexus 5k,7k
Routing: Static Routing, Route Filtering, OSPF, EIGRP, BGR, MPLS, PBR, RIP-2, Redistribution, Summarization
Switching: Vlan, intervlan Routing, Multicast operations, Multi-layer switching, STP, VTP, RPVST+, PVST+, Layer 3 Switches, Transparent Bridging
Load Balancer: Cisco CSM, F5 Networks(Big-IP)
Firewalls: ASA firewall, Palo Alto, Checkpoint-2200,4000, SRX-550
WAN optimization: PPP Multilink, Cisco WAAS
WAN: Frame relay, MPLS, ISDN, Fiber optic circuits and Load Balancing, ATM
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Port channels, VLANS,802.1q, Token ring
Various Tools, Services & Features: Wire shark, Packet sniffer, Packet Analyzer, SolarWinds, Cisco works, DHCP, DNS, TFTP, FTP, JUNOS, GAIA, NAT/PAT, SSL-VPN, Syslog, CDP, IPSEC, GNS3
AAA Architecture: Cisco ACS, RADIUS, TACACS+
Confidential- Livonia, MI
Sr. Network Engineer
- Experienced working knowledge with Cisco 1800, 2500, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 3900 series routers and Juniper MX, EX, SRX series routers.
- Configuring 7609,7606 with OSPF and Catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
- Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.
- Experienced in troubleshooting Nexus 5k & 7k.
- Configured BPDU Guard, Port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
- Preparing Metric report detailing on SLA performance of tickets and process quality report to analyse team performance & discussing on the improvement area.
- Hands-on experience in the network management of circuits using TDM and Frame Relay Managing and providing support to various project teams with regards to the addition of new Equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls to the DMZ s.
- Configured Cisco routers with OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, Static and default routes.
- Configuring, upgrading and verifying the NX-OS operation system.
- Troubleshooting of routing protocols like OSPF, BGP and modifying various BGP attributes like Local-pref, Weight, MED, RR attributes like Cluster-list & Originator-ID.
- Worked on F5 LTM series like 6400,6800,8800 for the corporate applications and their availability.
- Implement changes on switches, routers, load balancers (F5 and CSS), Wireless devices per engineer’s instructions and troubleshooting any related issues.
- Involved in the Configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, BGP V4.
- Troubleshooting issues related to layer 1/2/3 skills like switching/routing, WAN, Hardware and critical network links by coordinating with the vendor.
- Coordinating service provider for WAN link outages.
- Involved in VPN ( IPSEC and GRE ) migrations and new designs for the clients.
- Implementing and troubleshooting (on-call) IPsec VPN’s for various business lines and validating encryption domain and tunnel specific configurations with the client peer.
- Once trouble ticket has been created keep customer informed of status of ticket and estimated time to repair.
- Creation of change tickets and implement according to the customer requirements.
- Coordinating TAC team for device hardware and service issues.
- Monitor performance of network using various tools ( Solar winds, Net flow Analyzer ) to identify potential problems and bottleneck.
Environment: Cisco 1800/2500/2600/2800/3800/3900/7606 Routers, Juniper MX, SX, SRX series routers, Cisco 2924/3500/4900/6500 Switches, F5 BIG-IP, Nexus Switches, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, VPN, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, RIP, VLAN
Confidential - Marshfield, WI
- Installing and configuring Cisco devices like Cisco catalyst switches, Nexus 7k,5k,2k as per requirement.
- Previously worked as part of security team and daily tasks included firewall rule analysis, rule modification and administration.
- Configured EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP on Cisco Routers.
- Resolving level1 & level 2 problems on EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
- As part of DATA CENTER project, where I performed a migration from Cat 6513 Switches with WS-X6148A-45AF Line cards of version Cisco IOS version 12.2 to Nexus 7k Switches with Nexus 7000 Sup2E, N7K-F312FQ-25 M2 line cards of version NX-OS Release 5.2 adhering to ITIL change Management procedure.
- Also performed Dual-homing on nexus based platforms using the feature VPC and also maintained VRF’s is managed on the nexus platform using feature VDC .
- Configured VPC , FEX, and VDC’s on Nexus 5k,7k.
- Performed network administration tasks such as creation and management of VLANS, Port security, Trunking, RPVST+, Inter-VLAN routing, and LAN security.
- Experience working with Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and Nexus 5000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for datacentre access architecture.
- Used Fabric Extender like 2248TP GE series for the top of the rack solution and used 5548p for the end of the row solution.
- Performed Network Security Assessment and implemented security features such as network filtering, SSH, AAA, SNMP access lists, VTY access lists, EIGRP MD5 authentication, and HSRP authentication.
- Configured ACLS on Cisco 5540ASA firewall for Internet Access requests for servers, NAT, PAT, Object Grouping and Protocol Handling.
- Worked on TACACS+ and RADIUS server for AAA authentication and user authentication.
- Translating Cisco IOS Route maps to Cisco IOS XR Routing policies.
- Involved in migration from Frame-Relay/ATM network to MPLS -based VPN for customer’s WAN infrastructure.
- Worked on F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM6900 configured profiles, and provided and ensured high availability and maintained policies on f5 Application Security Manager(ASM).
- Managing and implementation of PORs (port open requests) based on the requirements of various departments and business lines.
- Support Multi area OSPF implementations.
- Building VPN Encryption and VPN tunnel.
- Good knowledge in updating Network diagram to Microsoft VISIO.
Environment: Cisco Nexus Switches 2k, 5k, 7k Cisco 3750/3550/2960 Switches and Cisco 2800/3640/3845/7200 routers, Cisco ASA5540 firewall, OSPF, NAT, PAT
Confidential - Waterford, MI
- Configured ACLs on Cisco 5540ASA firewall to servers, NAT, PAT, Protocol Handling for internet Access requests.
- Performed basic security audit of perimeter routers, writing and applying ACL’s and identifying missing ACL’s.
- Maintained, upgrade and troubleshooting Cisco IOS on Cisco Switches and Routers.
- Install IOS flash, configurations and trouble shoot Cisco routers and Layer2 switches.
- Using Cisco Secure(RADIUS/TACACS+) for secured network access.
- Configured network access servers for AAA security.
- Solving interoperability issues with Checkpoint, juniper and cisco in Lan based environment.
- Worked extensively on Cisco firewalls, Cisco PIX (506E/5151E/525/) & ASA 5500(5510/5540) series.
- Converting Cat OS to Cisco IOS Config on switches.
- Implemented Palo Alto network for the help of positive enforcement model.
- Implementing ITIL process to change management process.
- Working and understanding JUNOS platform and also upgrading IOS in juniper devices.
- Creating juniper SRX firewall policies.
- Identifying and troubleshooting network problems and fixing it by using wire shark.
- Network redesign and configuration WAN and LAN infrastructure utilizing redundant Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco Switches and Routers over MPLS and VPN connectivity.
- Configuring Cisco ASA firewalls to IPSEC VPN (site-site to remote Access).
- Implementing VLAN ID for all user ports to non-trunking ports, trunk ports and deployed port security while it possible for all user ports which is responsible for layer 2 securities.
- Remediation of firewall rules from Checkpoint firewalls to Cisco ASA firewalls and their implementations.
- Worked on migrated of existing PIX firewall to ASA firewall.
- Available 24x7 on-call support for any network issues.
Environment: Cisco 1800/2800/3800/7200 Routers, Cisco 2950/3500/5000 Switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, IPSEC VPN, NAT, OSPF, BGP, EIRGP, RIP, LAN, WAN, F5 BIG-IP LTM, ACL, MPLS, TACAS, WIRE SHARK, Palo alto
Confidential - Pittsburgh, PA
- Worked on 2600,2800,3600 Cisco router series and 3550,4550 and 6500 Cisco Switches.
- Monitored Cisco equipment’s by using Cisco works .
- Configured VLAN from on one network to another vender switches ( Cisco, Juniper).
- Configured Inter-VLAN Routing for VTP and PVSTP+ for loop prevention.
- Using Ping, Trace route for maintenance and troubleshooting of LAN connectivity.
- Using 802.1x port based authentication for configures switch.
- Used Load balancer F5LTM between DMZ in the network and in the servers.
- Knowledge on F5LTM and CSM load balancers .
- Monitored routing protocols like MPLS, BGP, OSPF, RIP and EIRGP .
- Knowledge on AAA for TACACS+ and RADIUS servers.
- Maintained and created network administration task like such as Port security.
- Providing support to various project teams with an addition of firewalls and routers switches to the DMZS.
- Solving project execution on root cause analysis on the problems coming across.
- Configuring SRX series firewalls on IPSEC VPN.
- Configured Cisco routers 2600,2900,2800 and 3600 series to RIP and EIGRP.
- Configured OSPF, RIP on Juniper M and MX series routers.
- Deployed and configured HSRP with switches in high availability.
- Using solar winds for optimum traffic distribution and load balancing.
ENVIRONMENT: Cisco 3600,3845,2800,7200 routers, Cisco 3500,3550,3750,2950 switches, Net flow, TACAS, ACL, VLAN, MPLS, F5 LOAD Balancer, EIGRP, RIP, OSFP, BGP, VPN, Checkpoint Cisco ASA
- Maintained and configured Cisco Routers and Switches, ASA firewalls and other Cisco technologies .
- Worked on AAA authentication servers like TACACS + and RADIUS .
- Troubleshooting and configuring in networking, analysis of any issues in management systems and network elements.
- Configured different users over all the company to access in applications and blocking others in access list (Standard, Extended and Named).
- Troubleshooting on multi-protocol connectivity issues and TCP/IP problems.
- Configured Trunking protocols (802.1q and ISL) on Cisco Catalyst switches 3560,3750,4500,6500 series.
- Installing and configuring network-based IT systems such as cabling, racking, and stacking.
- Configured VTP, VLANS, Private VLANs, STP, Trunking on switches.
- Network operations and performance tuning.
- Configured RIP, PPP, BGP, OSPF and EIRGP routing.
- Provided Remote access VPNs using GRE tunnelling mechanisms and IPSEC.
- Working on various networking tools like solar wind, wire shark.
- Availability 24x7 answering phone calls for network issues and resolving it.
jr Network Engineer
- Working and Designing solutions and requirements for Cisco Routers and Switches.
- Configuring VLANS according to the server team requirements with 802.1Q tagging.
- Real time monitoring and network management using Cisco Works LMS .
- Maintained and installed wireless access points on varies locations in company.
- Good knowledge on EIRGP, OSPF, RIP, BGP network routing protocol.
- Understanding about VOIP devices and its protocols like RTP, SIP, H.323 .
- Maintained and support for Trunk management, Interactive Voice Response, CMS for SIP based Cisco phones .
- Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
- Provided helpdesk for computer related problems and network related issues to remote production sites.