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As BattleKid and I travel around the southern half of Ireland on our road trip, in what I hope will be one of our best holidays, I have the pleasure of having another guest blogger on the blog. This time in my Best and Worst Holidays Series I have a little something different. Julie from Pondering Parenthood is sharing with us her best and worst holidays as a couple. Over to you Julie.
Best and Worst Holidays as a Couple
The best and worst holidays I've ever been can be covered by one trip! It has to be my last holiday abroad; my honeymoon. We spent three nights in Dubai, followed by nine nights in Mauritius. We'd never visited either place before. My husband and I love to travel and experience new places, and while we were only planning to visit Mauritius for our honeymoon, when we realised it would actually be cheaper to visit Dubai on the way for a stopover, our decision to visit both places was quickly made!
Dubai is the strangest place. As it's such a new city, it lacks any kind of history really. We did visit the old city and souks as part of a day trip, but to be honest it didn't appeal to us. I think because it was too fast-paced and far too hot to be able to walk around and explore properly. Our hotel suite was beautiful, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to return. We felt too trapped by having to stay indoors with the air conditioning!
The other thing that put a dampener on our stay in Dubai was that the food in the buffet-style restaurant wasn't labelled very well, so I inadvertently ate a salad that I thought was labelled gluten free, but actually contained gluten. This was a bit of a disaster for my poor digestive system for several days, even after we'd arrived in Mauritius, so perhaps that's another reason why I don't think of Dubai particularly fondly!
On to Mauritius though, and what I would say is the best holiday I've ever had. We stayed in at a beautiful spa resort, with private villas in gardens that were right next to the beach. I don't like the weather to be too hot, so Mauritius was a welcome change from Dubai, as we visited in August, when the temperature was a fairly steady 23ºC.
We'd received excellent advice on where to stay from our travel agent at Kuoni as, when we hired a car to explore the island, we discovered that different parts of Mauritius actually have their own micro-climate. So it could be throwing it down with rain on one part of the island, but beautifully dry and sunny in another part, just a 45 minute drive away. Fortunately, our resort was in the sunny part, and we never saw a drop of rain there!
Mauritius was everything that we wanted our honeymoon to be. We stumbled upon a tour guide and arranged a private tour with him – he rode around on his moped and we followed in our hire car. I don't remember how much it cost but for the amazing amount we learned and saw that day, it was well worth it! He took us to a beautiful Hindu temple, where we received blessings from a priest; to a model-making workshop where they make the most intricately detailed model boats; to an amazing café where all the Mauritian taxi drivers go for 'proper' Mauritian food; and to a range of beautiful natural landmarks that we'd never have been able to find without his local knowledge. It really was a magical day!
The resort itself was beautiful too, with a lovely spa. I enjoyed a reiki session and we also had a couples' massage. The rest of the spa facilities were free to use whenever you liked, and surprisingly whenever we visited we had the place to ourselves, which was great.
The story couldn't have been more different to Dubai regarding my dietary requirements, either. I think the resort chef took it as his own personal challenge to spoil me and had a butler deliver handmade gluten free treats to my room daily! Little touches like this just made the whole stay so special. We'd definitely go back to Mauritius again in the future!
Thanks so much to Julie for sharing her story with us. Wow, it's not often you read about the one holiday being both the best and worst someone has had. I'm glad Mauritius was the best part as I'd love to visit one day.
Julie is a primary teacher, and parenting and lifestyle blogger at Pondering Parenthood. and is based in Norwich. She lives with her husband and daughter, M (with another on the way!) and writes about their lives together as well as play and learning activities for toddlers, honest product reviews and days out. She can also be found on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
And if you would like to feature in my Best and Worst Holidays series on the blog, please send me an email at email@example.com.


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Tap tap, is this thing on? I really intended to blog every week of this pregnancy like I did with Taylor and Preston, but diabetes happened and these weekly updates (and all blogging for that matter) took a backseat. I am going to write more about our journey on the diabetes front later, but for now, I want to write a little pregnancy update on this sweet baby boy!
I have been doing ultrasounds every 3-4 weeks to make sure baby is still healthy and growing, and he is! This is purely a precaution due to "my history" as my doctor says, but I struggle to see the need for the extra ultrasounds because what happened with Taylor happened at conception. But, I do love seeing so much of our sweet baby up on the screen!
Overall, this baby is not measuring nearly as big as Preston was, so I am interested to see how much he weighs when he gets here! He has been measuring pretty much right on track!
I am up 18 pounds from my pre pregnancy weight, which really surprised me! I gained 32 pounds with Preston, so I attribute the lower weight gain with this baby to chasing a toddler around and growing a normal sized baby. ;)
It's hard to believe I am officially 9 months pregnant, and as hard as pregnancy can be at times, I have loved carrying this sweet boy. I feel every bit of 9 months pregnant and have indigestion pretty much 24/7, but we are nearing the end of this beautiful journey, and I will miss it.
Because Preston was a c-section, we have elected to do another c-section instead of a VBAC. There are risks to both, but overall we feel safer with the c-section and are comfortable going that route again. That means we have a date that we will meet him if he doesn't decide to come early!
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Sending prayers that everything went well with the delivering of the baby! Keep us updated!
- July 8, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Would love to know all is well and that baby has been safely delivered. Been following your blog for sometime now and would love an update.
- July 26, 2019 at 2:25 AM
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Oakland councilwoman McElhaney, a crusader against gun violence, suffers twice
Quietly, in a room at a Berkeley funeral home, Lynette Gibson McElhaney washed her son's face while searching for the bullet hole in his head.
When she found the place in his temple where he was shot, she thought it was small, almost insignificant. She paused, examining it with her eyes and hands, then continued to bathe her son, soaking in one of the final times she would be able to touch his skin.
Victor McElhaney had been shot during a robbery attempt in Los Angeles, where he was a college student. It wasn't the first time the Oakland city councilwoman had lost a dearly loved one to gun violence.
When she learned the news of Victor's death on March 10, McElhaney had been focused on another, similar tragedy — the 2015 shooting death of 17-year-old Torian Hughes, whom she had helped raise and considered a grandson. That case was in trial, and McElhaney was planning to attend closing arguments, when a call from Victor's best friend awakened her early on a Sunday morning.
"Victor's been involved in a tragic accident," he told her. "Mama, he's been shot. He's shot."
McElhaney, long an outspoken community leader against gun violence, has seen her life irreparably shaped by its impact over the past four years. After Torian's death, she redoubled her efforts in the battle against tragic killings; now, in the wake of Victor's death, her resolve is even stronger.
"I've never cried like I cried for Victor," McElhaney told The Chronicle. "It is a wailing that I can't even replicate. ... It felt less like a murder than it did a theft. You didn't just steal Victor, you stole my grandchildren.
"If we could stop our babies from dying, if we could find a way to make America safe for black boys to just be boys, to grow up to be old men, to be fathers and grandfathers," she said. "If that were the reward for (Victor's) sacrifice, I think we'd say, 'OK God, we see the long game.'"
In the months before her son's death, she sat in the court gallery every day to watch the trial of 23-year-old Shiheim Johnson, the man convicted of pulling the trigger on Torian.
On the day jurors returned a guilty verdict, her seat at the Oakland courthouse was empty. McElhaney planned to be there, but instead she was in Los Angeles asking the driver of a hearse whether her son would be OK during the drive back to Oakland. She found herself again in a cycle of pain familiar to few.
"Yes ma'am, we have him comfortable," the driver said. "Yes ma'am, the car is cold enough."
And with McElhaney following in a separate car, the driver took her son back to Oakland.
"I was right in the midst of the trial of Shiheim Johnson and still reliving the pain and the disappointment that we didn't do everything to keep Torian safe," McElhaney said. "How fallacious and erroneous are these thoughts? Victor was at one of the most prestigious private colleges in the country. He still got shot in the head."
An average of 36,383 people die each year from gunfire nationwide, according to Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit organization dedicated to gun violence research. One-third of those deaths are attributed to homicides, and the majority of victims are black. Black people are 10 times more likely than whites to be the victim of a gun-related homicide.
Elected on a platform of enhancing public safety, McElhaney was one of the authors of a 2017 ordinance that established the city's Department of Violence Prevention. The department takes a public health approach as it attempts to reduce the number of homicides by 80 percent by 2020 through working directly with victims of violent crime and individuals who are likely to become victims or perpetrators of violent crime.
In 2018, Oakland had 690 shootings, 277 incidents of assault with a firearm and 68 homicides, according to the city's Police Department. As of March 31, Oakland has had 226 shootings, 63 incidents of assault with a firearm and 20 homicides this year.
"This work is all the more urgent in light of the tragedy that has befallen my family," McElhaney said. "We are not going to police our way to safety and gun regulation is a part of it, but it's not all of it. The vision we have is about lifting up Oakland's 'Love Life' culture and to love up our babies."
"This boy who shot my son has a story to tell us. Tell us so we can understand what happened to you. So we can fix it," she said.
Victor was killed on the first day of spring break outside a market near the University of Southern California, where he had been studying jazz percussion at Thornton School of Music since fall 2017.
McElhaney had been calling her son in the days before the shooting. She felt like he was slipping away, as mothers often do, but she couldn't explain why. The antsy feeling was eerily similar to the feeling she had before learning Torian had been killed.
"Call me," she said in a voice mail to her son. "I need to get my hands on you."
Victor was with two friends buying snacks around 12:30 a.m. before attending an art party held by one of their classmates. Authorities said Victor was confronted by three or four men. No suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made.
Torian was killed on Dec. 20, 2015, while trying to buy a gun from two other teens, authorities said. One of those teens was Johnson. His alleged accomplice, a 15-year-old boy who hasn't been identified because he was a minor, was arrested on Jan. 4, 2016, and also charged with murder.
Oakland Councilman Larry Reid, who co-wrote the ordinance to establish the Department of Violence Prevention, said McElhaney's resilience is what makes her a "remarkable woman."
"To not only lose her grandson and watch her go through that and then watch her go to the courthouse every day for the trial ... only to then turn around to lose her baby, I just don't know where she finds her strength," Reid said. "She's just a very loving and compassionate woman."
McElhaney's commitment to protecting youths from gun violence started long before she was a councilwoman. Raised by a single, working mother in southeast San Diego, McElhaney was only 9 when she started looking after her newborn nephew, De'Angelo Anderson, while his mother was in school.
"He would call me 'Auntie Mommy,'" McElhaney said with a small smile.
When McElhaney moved to Oakland to attend UC Berkeley, De'Angelo moved in with her when he was just 11 years old.
"It's what was necessary to keep him from being shot," she said. "To keep him from being caught up in gang violence."
As she enrolled De'Angelo in school and took over the sole responsibility of paying the bills, she was also teaching youth ministry at West Oakland's Mingleton Temple Church of God in Christ.
It was through her role in the church — starting a Saturday school program, creating a safe space for children — that many parents started asking her to be a godparent to their kids. She quickly transitioned from godmother to mother when other people's kids, or OPKs as she lovingly calls them, often moved in with her.
In 1996, McElhaney and her new husband, Clarence McElhaney, moved into the home they still reside in near downtown Oakland. Their policy of taking in youths struggling with absentee parents, homelessness or abusive partners never changed.
McElhaney took in Torian while his mother struggled with postpartum depression after the birth of her second son. He grew up alongside Victor, McElhaney's only biological child, for nearly six years. The kids were raised in an Afrocentric household and enrolled in private schools.
Victor and Torian loved swords and light sabers. They chased each other throughout the house. Together with their cousins, the boys would play in the backyard, pretending to navigate the depths of a forest as they ran through the overgrown weeds. They played with toy xylophones, tambourines and other instruments, which ultimately led to Victor, a gifted drummer, realizing his passion for music.
As McElhaney struggles to come to terms with her most recent tragedy, there is no question she will eventually return to work as a City Council member, with an even greater focus on ending gun violence.
"I keep looking at the picture of Victor and Torian," she said, gesturing to a photo of the two boys smiling at a young age printed in Victor's funeral program. "How did my baby get caught up in that cycle? I didn't have him running the streets of West Oakland. But I think that's the whole point. This is a threat that finds kindergartners and elementary school (kids). College kids on their campuses. I don't want my son to have to make the point, but here we are."
Sarah Ravani is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: email@example.com Twitter: @SarRavani


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Our staff's personal and professional development is one of the most important aspects of our culture. Here's how we support that development.
Picture a pyramid where technical skills form the foundation. Communication skills, which staff must use to share their technical skills effectively with clients in order to build relationships, come next. As clients become more comfortable and secure in their relationships, staff can better provide insights and solutions related to clients' business opportunities and challenges. Finally, over time, we reach the pinnacle — the point where clients come to view firm staff as trusted advisors.
We call this our "Pyramid of Progress," and we challenge our staff to understand where they are on the pyramid and what needs to be done to get to the next level. It's a way for them to visualize and articulate how well they're serving our clients and identify opportunities for improvement.
We support and incent staff on their journey to the top of the pyramid through extensive training and other programs.
Both new hires and seasoned staff take advantage of ongoing firm-focused and technical trainings geared to specific roles and competencies. We also focus on leadership development training early on, proactively preparing staff to take on roles. Trainings are intensely focused, highly interactive, and often include members of the firm's leadership team. Participants are encouraged to ask tough, candid questions.
We also offer many optional training courses on time management, public speaking, and conflict management, to name a few examples. If a staff member requests a training we don't offer, we'll help identify external training. And, we encourage all staff to share their knowledge gleaned from external trainings with one another in informal settings, such as our popular "lunch-and-learns."
Ninety-three percent of our staff said they're offered training and development opportunities to further themselves professionally.
Programs and policies
In addition to our training programs, many other programs and policies support our culture of staff development.
Buddy & team partner program
Often cited as new staff members' favorite thing about joining the firm, our Buddy & Team Partner Program pairs each new staff member, including interns, with two experienced staff to oversee their care and career development. Buddies function as a big brother or sister to help newcomers get acclimated, while team partners assist with career coaching, planning, and performance evaluation.
Open Door policy
We're serious about our open door policy. Staff are encouraged to stop in, ask questions, or share concerns with each other at any time. Except for scheduled meetings, even our managing partner's door is always open.
Candor is kindness
Supervisors and staff members are expected to treat each other with mutual respect and candor, and staff at all levels are encouraged to offer positive, constructive, and immediate feedback.
Innovation groups
Tech-savvy practice staff with ideas about optimizing technology have opportunities to put their heads together and share their thoughts with the firm's CIO and management team. Often, innovation groups go on to run a pilot of their idea or take ownership of implementation.
Female mentoring programs
Our Women in Leadership initiative champions a popular, 18-month mentoring program that pairs senior-level female associates with female and male partners to provide additional guidance and support along the path to partnership. Beyond formal mentor pairings, participants also have access to training on many personal and professional development topics.
Staff resource group
Plante Moran has two staff resource groups (SRGs) — the African-American SRG and PM Pride (LGBTQ+ staff and allies) — designed to serve as a network for diverse staff by providing a source of learning and knowledge-sharing, offering support, and maximizing diverse staff's potential for career development. These groups have been instrumental in retaining talented diverse staff. "Plante Moran is a people-firm, known for its culture," says AA SRG Leader Shawana Jackson. "But it's challenging to come to the firm and not have it quite click for you like it does for everyone else. These SRGs get staff members connected to people who are culturally like them and passionate about the same things."
As you can see, our staff's personal and professional development is one of the most important aspects of our culture. Our firm was founded on the belief that successful organizations develop, coach, mentor, and reward staff. And it pays off: According to the 2019 Great Place to Work survey — the basis for Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, which we've been on for 22 years running — 93 percent of our staff said they're offered training and development opportunities to further themselves professionally.
So how about you? How will you progress up your pyramid of progress? Check out our open opportunities today.


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Collision with parked van sparked fatal crash at Yatala
A PASSENGER in a sedan has been killed after a three vehicle traffic crash on the Pacific Motorway at Yatala on Wednesday night.
Early information suggests at around 8.45pm a small bus was parked on the Northbound side of the Motorway.
A sedan heading north has collided with the rear of the parked bus and then with another northbound car.
The passenger of the sedan sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The drivers of the sedan and of the third vehicle were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police investigations continue.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.


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Veterans' Day is celebrated on Nov. 11th-- in 2017, the holiday falls on a Saturday. In view of the confusion caused by this anomaly, the Contract Administration Department issued a memorandum intended to clarify the holiday schedule for Mail Handlers.
The October 25, 2017 memo and related guidance is available at this link. (pdf)


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Always hungry – young birds and their (exhausted) parents
May 04 2020
In many places, people are not allowed to roam around freely at the moment. However, wildlife awaits right at your doorstep ready to be explored.
The video-series #gardenbirding teaches you what you can discover near your home. After a general introduction into garden birding, interesting facts about birdsong, and some background information on nest building, this fourth video focuses on the first few days in the lives of young birds. In this vulnerable period spent in the next, the chicks rely on their parents who are busy providing them with food and protection.
Keep watching #gardenbirding to learn more. The next and last clip will show you what you can do to support the birds living close to you.
Have you ever been part of a live birding session? Join us via Facebook LIVE on our Nature channel on Tuesday or Thursday for some lockdown birding. Check out our Birders T-days and take a stroll through a fellow nature enthusiast's backyard.


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Hey Pete, got any feedback on this module?
Hey Pete, got any feedback on this module?
Hey Swillhide,
Its a DIY module. Its great if you want a very small true 200mW transmitter for a smaller craft. It does require some good soldering skills. I have tried them with just a wire whip antenna and clover leaf. I got a lot of multipath with just the whip but the clover was great.
They also work great for relaying video from my antenna to ground station. I had some issues with UHF noise on 1280 and used one of these to relay about 50 feet solving the noise issue. If you use them on the ground I suggest you stick a heat sink on it.
These are in the A band so you need to make sure your receiver matches the frequencies. I have the RC305 matching receiver for these as well.
No feedback from any customers yet.
Hmm, I might order a couple. I have a couple of small wings that I would love to FPV but can hardly spare weight. Got a wiring diagram?
When nothing else out there will suit your needs... design and build it yourself.
No bad for just coax. I soldered an SMA connector to mine. I'll post some more pics and a schematic tonight.
Updated some more pics and a schematic. Let me know if it makes sense.


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Dokuwiki As A Blog
As you can see here, I settled with Dokuwiki as my blog choice.
If you are on Mastodon, you might have seen me repeatedly tooting about not wanting to blog with WordPress. It is fantastic, and I would recommend it to anyone who just want to get a platform going and publish straight away. However it's so easy to use I learn nothing from using it. On the other hand if I do dip my hand into customising WordPress, it's too complicated for my personal context.
Before I thought of keeping a blog as my learning journal however, I was going to use a wiki as a repository of knowledge. I like organising information with wiki links as much as browsing information with them. Yunohost happens to have better compatibility with Dokuwiki, which I've used in the past and enjoyed it. When I thought of blogging, I was delighted to find out that Dokuwiki has plugins for arranging pages into blogs.
It turned out a lot easier than fiddling with blog engines that don't play well with Yunohost, while I still get to use something vastly different from WordPress, as well as keeping the power of wiki.
It's three birds in one stone.
Specs for this particular wiki blog:
- Plugins and tips from https://www.dokuwiki.org/tips:blogging (I skipped discussions related plugins. Going to keep the socialising on Mastodon for now.)
- Dokuwiki Bootstrap3 template: https://www.dokuwiki.org/template:bootstrap3
- Bootswatch Superhero theme (under Bootstrap3's config option): https://bootswatch.com/superhero/
- Mastodon widget generated by http://www.azet.jp/mastodon.wizard/wizard_en.html


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What does a zero primary deficit indicates?
Primary deficit refers to the difference between fiscal deficit and interest payments. Hence, a zero primary deficit means fiscal deficit is equal to irtterest payments.
Also we know that fiscal deficit is equal to borrowings payment, hence a zero primary deficit indicates that government is paying its interest commitments by the way of borrowings, which is not a good sign as borrowings further increases future liabilities.


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In this story from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lee, two investigators must learn to play nice before it's too late
Detective Cade Bankston never had any luck with female partners. So when he's assigned to work with feisty, raven-haired DeeJay Dawkins, he isn't pleased at all. Posing as a married couple, the investigators must team up to catch a killer. That is, if they don't kill each other first.
Putting their mission first proves tricky as mutual disdain evolves into mutual desire. But distraction is not an option. The killer who seemingly vanished five years prior has returned to Conard County, Wyoming, to finish what he started. And he just set his sights on two new victims.
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If you've bought a new home but you haven't sold your first, you might be feeling the pressure to speed up your home sale. Managing a second mortgage can be tough, especially if you have other matters on your mind, like growing your family or starting a new job. By following a few tips, you can get your home off the market and money in your pocket faster.
Before you put your house on the market, schedule a pre-listing home inspection. Sellers are required to make any disclosures about the property, such as mold, attic leaks, furnace problems, structural damage, and other issues, all of which will be shown by a home inspection. With a home inspection completed, you can speed up your home sale by removing the need for buyers to order their own inspections.
Deposits, inspections, mortgage approval, homeowners insurance, title transfer and other steps in the buying process must all be completed by a contingency date stated in the purchase agreement. Make sure that these dates are clearly stated and well understood at the start of the buying process.
A home sale requires both the buyers and sellers to deliver documents and maintain communication. While you can't control your buyers' timeline, you can make sure that your responsibilities are completed on time. Stay in contact with your buyers or your buyers' agent to make sure documents are delivered and received.
Nothing will slow down a home sale faster than an exaggerated price. If you've had a lot of visitors but no offers, the offers you have received are very low, or your home price is much higher than others in the area, it may be time to lower your home's list price.
Buyers and sellers generally negotiate on price a number of times before agreeing. If inspections show problems or there are other issues during the buying process, the buyer may ask you to pay closing costs or make other concessions. Make sure you know how much you're willing to give before these issues come up and you can speed up your home sale.
The right home staging can make the difference between a visit and an offer. It is best to choose neutral colors and arrangements that will appeal to the maximum number of buyers, while still creating a welcoming atmosphere. The main keys to the right home staging are cleanliness, modernity, space, and warmth.
A home sale requires a number of steps that average homeowners aren't aware of or don't know how to conduct. From price negotiations to inspections, mortgage documents, deposits, title transfers, insurance, and more, an experienced real estate agent is deeply familiar with this process and they can help speed up a home sale.
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Round-up of important news from major Korean dailies and from international media today
N. Korea rules out talks with U.S. until withdrawal of hostile policy
North Korea on Sunday ruled out any further talks with the United States until Washington takes "a substantial step" to withdraw what it claims is hostile policy against Pyongyang. North Korea also accused the U.S. of abusing the talks for domestic political purposes and of spreading a groundless story that the two sides are open to meeting again after two weeks.
S. Korea remains watchful over another potential typhoon approach
South Korea remains alert over the possibility of another typhoon approaching the country, though the chance seems to be slim at the moment, the country's weather agency said Sunday. Typhoon Hagibis, the season's 19th typhoon, took shape some 1,450 kilometers east of Guam at around 3 a.m., with a maximum wind speed at its center at around 17 meters per second. As of 9 a.m., Hagibis was traveling west-southwest about 1,240 km east of Guam at a speed of 44 kph, with an atmospheric pressure of 996 hectopascals at its center, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.
2 farms test negative for African swine fever
Two suspected cases of African swine fever tested negative, the agriculture ministry said Sunday, easing concerns over further spread of the fatal animal disease. Samples of several dead pigs at each farm in Pocheon and Boryeong indicated that the pigs were not infected with the highly contagious disease. Pocheon is located near the border with North Korea and Boryeong is about 160 kilometers southwest of Seoul. South Korea has been implementing seamless disinfection efforts to stem the outbreak of ASF, including extending a lockdown on northern areas of the country and culling more pigs as part of preventive measures.
KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
S. Korea Reports 14th Case of African Swine Fever
South Korea has confirmed a new case of African swine fever, raising the total number of outbreaks in the country to 14 despite massive quarantine efforts. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said a suspected case in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province tested positive for the deadly virus on Wednesday. With the confirmed case, the first after a five-day hiatus, the ministry announced a 48-hour standstill on all pig farms in the area from 11:10 p.m. Wednesday.
US Grants Diplomatic Agrément for S. Korean Ambassador after 2 Months
The United States has reportedly issued a diplomatic agrément for South Korea's new ambassador to the U.S., Lee Soo-hyuck, clearing the way for him to assume the post. A government source in Seoul said on Wednesday that Lee received the agrément recently, about two months after his nomination.
S. Korea's Top Nuke Envoy Heads Home after US Trip
South Korea's chief nuclear envoy headed home on Wednesday after a three-day trip to the United States for talks with his American and Japanese counterparts. Lee Do-hoon, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, had bilateral and trilateral meetings with U.S. envoy Stephen Biegun and Japanese envoy Shigeki Takizaki in Washington on Tuesday.
Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
S. Korea accelerating move to expand FTA territory amid protectionism
For South Korea, an open and small economy, selling goods overseas may be the most viable source of income, and that's why the country is ratcheting up efforts to expand or upgrade free trade agreements with more and more countries amid growing trade protectionism. This year alone, Asia's fourth-largest economy has inked or implemented three new free trade agreements (FTAs), with seven more trade talks currently underway.
Tightlipped S. Korean envoy says N.K. could latch onto his remarks
South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator left the United States Wednesday after holding talks with his American and Japanese counterparts on how to make progress in denuclearization negotiations with North Korea. Lee Do-hoon, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, had bilateral and trilateral meetings with U.S. envoy Stephen Biegun and Japanese envoy Shigeki Takizaki in Washington Tuesday. They agreed not to disclose the details of their discussions, according to Lee, whose visit came days after working-level denuclearization talks between the U.S. and the North broke down in Sweden Saturday.
S. Korea confirms new African swine fever case
South Korea confirmed one more case of African swine fever (ASF) on Wednesday, raising the total number of cases to 14 amid disinfection efforts across the country. The new case was reported at a farm in Yeoncheon, northern Gyeonggi Province, bordering North Korea, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. It is also the first confirmed ASF case since last Thursday. Local authorities said the farm was raising some 4,000 pigs and that there are more than 4,120 pigs within a 3-km radius of the infected farm.
The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
UNSC says North Korea's SLBM launch violates resolutions
European Union members of the United Nations Security Council have condemned North Korea for its recent firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile and urged Pyongyang to commit to negotiations with the United States. After convening a closed-door session on Tuesday (US time), Britain, France, Germany, Poland, Belgium and Estonia issued a joint statement calling for Pyongyang to discard its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.
Conservatives dominate central Seoul, demand resignations of Moon, Cho
Conservative civic groups critical of the Moon Jae-in administration took to the streets in central Seoul on Wednesday demanding the resignation of the president and arrest of scandal-stricken Justice Minister Cho Kuk. Organized by conservative organizations -- particularly Protestant and veterans groups -- hundreds of thousands of people, mostly in their 50s to 70s, flocked to the 10-lane boulevards between the gates of Gwanghwamun and Sungnyemun in the afternoon.
APEC becomes battleground for US, China
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles to look into the weakening of the global economic framework in light of fading liberalism and the rise of trade protectionism and nationalism. This is the fourth installment. -- Ed. After last year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, the headlines announced a first in the forum's 25-year history: Its 21 members had failed to reach a consensus on a joint communique, one repercussion from the ongoing US-China trade war.
The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
Conservatives stage massive street rally opposing justice minister
South Koreans opposed to scandal-ridden Justice Minister Cho Kuk held a massive rally in central Seoul on Wednesday to call for his ouster and the resignation of President Moon Jae-in. Participants, many holding Korean national flags and some holding American flags as well, crowded the 10-lane boulevard running from the Gwanghwamun gate all the way to the Sungnyemun, or Namdaemun, gate near Seoul Station. They later marched in front of the presidential office, chanting slogans like "Arrest Cho Kuk" and "Moon Jae-in out."
Seoul mulls discussing North Korea development bank at ASEAN summit
South Korea is considering adding the establishment of a development bank exclusively for North Korea to the agenda for its special summit with ASEAN scheduled to take place in Busan next month, according to multiple sources, Wednesday. The idea of establishing the bank, estimated to be worth 1 trillion won ($835.7 million), was first proposed by Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don to President Moon Jae-in in mid-February during Moon's visit to Busan.
Korea urged to fix labor market
Korea's overall competitiveness has grown, but its rigid labor market has remained a major stumbling block for the county to join the rankings of the top 10 global economies, according to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report, Wednesday. In the 2019 WEF Competitiveness Index based on a survey of 141 countries, Korea ranked 13th, up two notches from last year. It placed 10th among the 36 OECD member states and fifth in the East Asia and the Pacific region, behind Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan.
Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
Younger Koreans Embrace Shorter Working Hours
More and more young workers have embraced the shorter working week and broken with the salaryman's entrenched habit of staying in the office until the boss finally leaves. The younger the workers, the fewer hours they work, though old habits seems to die hard among older office drudges. Statistics Korea released the findings last week based on mobile data on the movements of office workers in the Seoul metropolitan and surrounding areas. Statistics Korea analyzed SK Telecom and KT mobile big data from November 2017 on the movements of 1.16 million workers between 25 and 55 in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province.
Most Koreans Proud of Hangeul
Koreans consider their own alphabet, Hangeul, beautiful and are proud of its ingenious combination of vowels and consonants, even though no other country uses it and it creates a welter of problems in a globalized world. The National Institute of the Korean Language in a survey found that 92.1 percent of respondents found Hangeul beautiful, 91.8 percent rational, and a patriotic 86.8 percent the best in the world pending further information about others. Some 88.9 percent claimed to be interested in Hangeul and its history.
Hwaseong Serial Killer's Confession Rattles Police
Police have been rattled by Hwaseong serial killer Lee Chun-jae's confession that he committed another murder that had been ruled out as part of the grisly crime spree in the 1980s. Lee claims he also committed a eighth of 10 murders in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, which police had pinned on a copycat who was arrested and convicted. The murders terrified locals from 1986 to 1991, but the eighth, which was committed in 1988, was the only one in which a perpetrator was identified.
HanKyoReh Shinmun (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Pro-N. Korea paper in Japan says 2019 is last chance for denuclearization negotiations to unfold
After North Korea-US working-level talks in Stockholm ended without an agreement, a pro-North Korean newspaper said on Oct. 7 that 2019 is the last chance for negotiations about the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and that the time has come for US President Donald Trump to make a bold decision. This appeal appeared in an article titled "Restoring trust in US is precondition for launching denuclearization talks" that was printed in the Choson Sinbo, the official newspaper of the pro-North Korean General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, known as Chongryon. The Choson Sinbo sometimes runs articles that echo the position of the North Korean government.
Cho Kuk announces plans for prosecutorial reform a month into office
Justice Minister Cho Kuk announced plans for prosecutorial reforms a month after taking office. The reforms include adjustments to the prosecutors' authority such as the abolition of their special investigation division and strengthening of their criminal and criminal trial divisions, as well as measures for human rights protections such as a ban on "pretext investigations" and limits on the lengths of investigations.
Comfort woman statue exhibit reopens during Aichi Triennale
"I'm really glad that the [comfort woman statue] exhibition will be reopened, even if just for one week. This was made possible by the rallies held and signatures collected by the citizens," a Japanese woman in her 70s calmly said. She viewed "Statue of a Girl of Peace" on the eighth floor of the Aichi Culture and Arts Center, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on Oct. 8. When the exhibition reopened on Oct. 8, the woman overcame 23-to-1 odds to get a ticket.
The Dong-A Ilbo (http://english.donga.com/)
S. Korean PM could meet with Abe during his visit to Japan
South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon is expected to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his visit to Japan to attend the enthronement ceremony for Japan's new Emperor Naruhito on October 22. It has been 13 months since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last met with a South Korean government official in September last year during a bilateral summit between the two countries. Eyes are one whether Seoul and Tokyo will be able to resolve a diplomatic feud through an upcoming meeting.
K-beauty products favored for high quality and reputation
Consumers outside of Korea showed high preference for K-beauty and K-pop products, citing quality and reputation as strengths. According to a survey conducted by the Korean International Trade Association of 460 overseas users of Kmall24, the platform selling Korean goods directly overseas, Korean products were most recognized for their quality (32%), reputation and image (23%). Only 8% of consumers selected price competitiveness as an attractive factor.
First sign of ice appears in Seorak and Jiri mountains
The first sign of ice in the upcoming winter was observed in Mt. Seorak and Mt. Jiri on Wednesday morning. Temperatures will go up by three to five degrees Celsius the next morning, but the daily temperature range will be wide and chilly weather will continue until the weekend.
The KyungHyang Shinmun (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
2.5 Million Workers with an Annual Income of 3 Million Won or Less
Half of the workers who only engage in day labor earn less than three million won a year. According to Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker You Seung-hee on October 7, this was the finding after analyzing the status of employment subsidies handed out to over 5 million day laborers (workers with no business or regular income) in 2017. Nine out of ten day laborers (86%) earned less than 10 million won a year, and half earned less than 3 million won (nearly 2.5 million workers, 49.3%). An annual income of 3 million won means only 250,000 won a month. It is questionable as to whether they can actually engage in any economic activity. Also four out of ten day laborers drifted through more than six workplaces in a year. In other words, they lived day by day in poverty and uncertainty.
"South Korean Companies Need to Stop Investing in Thermal Power Plants in Indonesia"
Right now, the only countries investing in 'dirty coal' in Indonesia are South Korea, Japan and China. We hope South Korea will stop investing in Indonesian coal as soon as possible." This is what Dwi Sawung (38), head of energy at WALHI, an Indonesian environmental organization, and Meiki Wemly (46), head of the organization's West Java branch said in an interview with the Kyunghyang Shinmun on October 6. They added, "The investment in coal by South Korean corporations is destroying the lives of the local residents."
Contaminated Water from Fukushima Needs to Be Discussed at the International Level
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries decided to bring the issue of contaminated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant before an international organization--the meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Convention and Protocol at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London on October 7-11. Countries will discuss ways to implement a ban on dumping waste and other materials into the sea at this meeting. The South Korean government plans to work with Greenpeace, an international environmental group, to inform member states about the hazards of discharging contaminated water from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant into the sea and also seek their cooperation. It is an effort to encourage the Japanese government to properly treat the contaminated water.
Maeil Business News Korea ( http://www.pulsenews.co.kr/)
Korean craft breweries fast draw funding ahead of changes in taxing beer 2020
South Korean craft beer makers are fast drawing investment as the government is out to change the taxing system on liquor for the first time in 52 years to tax based on the alcoholic content and quantity instead of price from next year. According to industry sources on Tuesday, the country's craft brewery Kabrew is raising Series B funding from investors to ramp up its breweries, the second-stage after attracting 3 billion won ($2.5 million) in earlier Series A funding in June.
Korea jumps to 13th in 2019 WEF global competitiveness scale
South Korea ranked 13th in this year's global competitiveness scale, staying top in macroeconomic stability and ICT adoption categories, said the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Wednesday. According to the global competitiveness report on 141 countries released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Korea moved up two notches to the 13th with a score of 79.6 out of perfect 100. Against two years ago, Korea jumped up four notches.
Fierce competition leads 1 in every 5 convenience stores to dip in red in Korea
Fierce competition on top of unfair franchise practices has led one out of every five major convenience stores in South Korea to suffer from losses. According to Representative Woo Won-shik of the Democratic Party on Tuesday, 10,500 out of 33,000 convenience stores managed by the country's three major franchise operators CU, GS25, and 7-Eleven are on the verge of falling into the low-sale segment that earn 1.5 million won ($1,256) or less a day, and one in five stores 1.1 million won or less.
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Finally, the Nakdong National Security, Culture Tour is
TOMRROW (Friday October 11)
For our Nakdong River Culture Tour on October 11, we have changed the transportation means to Limousine Buses from Railroad Train due to possible railroad strike feared to take place on or about October 11.
The Nakdong River World Peace and Culture Festival is considered to be a very important event especially in terms of promotion of national security.
If we hypothetically had lost the Battle of the Nakdong River, which took place in the Naktong River area, there would no Republic of Korea of such prosperity we enjoy today!
Here is re-run of the Invitation with the change of transportation from train to buses:
08:20 hours, Fri. 11 Oct. 2019: Meet at the Grand Hyatt Seoul at the Fountain Site (instead of Seoul Station).
08:30-12:00 hours: Move from Grand Hyatt to the Seokjeok Community Service Center by deluxe Limousine Buses.
12:00-13:50 hours: Attend a welcome Luncheon (buffet).
13:50-14:50 hours: Attend Welcoming Ceremony (Traditional Korean dance, music performances).
14:50-15:50 hours: Tour the National Peace Memorial Hall.
15:50-17:10 hours: Tour and experience the magnificent attractions within the festival area
17:10-17:15 hours: Move to the VIP room.
17:30-19:00 hours: Attend the Opening Ceremony.
19:00 hours: Move from the Festival venue to the Grand Hyatt Seoul by Limousine Buses.
Very Respectfully Yours
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Presentation of the journal Terminal
Terminal is a journal that publishes critical analyses of societal changes driven by the diffusion of ICTs and the internet. Terminal endeavours to support multidisciplinary and transversal thinking about cultural and social issues related to ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies). The journal is open to collaborations with NGOs, academic research labs or independent researchers. In recent volumes, we have for example addressed the issues of privacy, sustainable development and ICTs, and web practices. Under the supervision of an editorial board, it created a scientific committee in order to better understand the social reality of new technologies through the lenses of scientific thinking and social practice.
Authors' guidelines
- 1 Editor's email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Terminal welcomes contributions dealing with the topic of "Information technologies and society", and which fit into its modules and special issues. In order to submit a contribution to Terminal, please send an email to the editor1 by using text, Word or Open Office formats. An email will acknowledge the receipt of the contribution. For academic ones, anonymised articles are sent to two reviewers following the double-blind procedure. Authors are informed about the outcome of the evaluation process within three months following submission. They are asked to suggest potential reviewers with their contact details, who might be contacted by the editor. Suggested reviewers must not have collaborated with the author(s) in the past five years. The language of the journal is French, but we are opened to proposals in English, German, or Spanish. Translations can be made depending on available resources.
Format of articles
The editorial board draws attention on the journal's original project which is half way between academic publications and magazines. Terminal is not only an academic publication. It also enables the diffusion of critical thinking, and pays attention to the soundness of the reflections and to their underlying principles.
Terminal is not only targeting researchers but wishes to catch the attention of readers coming from a variety of horizons and practices. Authors will pay attention to the ease of reading, to the quality and soundness of the argument. Articles should be original ones and have some degree of impertinence. Researchers, social actors, members of unions or NGOs can write in Terminal to plant the seeds of new ideas or to test on-going ways of reasoning, whichever sphere they are writing from.
To help authors construct their proposals, we keen on publishing contributions such as:
Papers focusing on an issue that does not require an excessive disciplinary positioning.
Papers for non specialists, targeting knowledgeable readers (making a limited use of footnotes and references).
Papers whose size ranges between 25000 and 30000 characters (incl. spaces), with some possible exceptions.
Where does Terminal come from?
Before becoming a quarterly journal, Terminal used to be a by-monthly magazine. It came from activists' initiatives in the end of the 1970s – beginning of the 1980s. Our aim at the time was not to create an academic journal but rather to participate to a societal debate opened by NGOs and unions, which had joined forces against personal data storage (SAFARI project about the unique identifier, GAMIN project about automated child health management). The French Data protection act had just been promulgated, and the government of Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was launching an ambitious computer policy, following the report entitled "The computerisation of society" written by Simon Nora and Alain Minc.
- 2 Le système technicien (1977).
- 3 La technique et la science comme « idéologie », titre original : Technik und Wissenschaft als "Ideo (...)
Our analyses at the time were probably marked by some degree of empiricism and simplistic activism, although we did publish more theoretical points of view with contributions by Pierre Lévy, Jean Chesneaux or Félix Guattari, to name but a few of the recurrent contributors to the magazine. Terminal aimed to be an echo chamber for those criticising personal information storage (Gamin project, "unfalsifiable" ID of Charles Pasqua), the standstill of the CNIL, or for the ones praising an "alternative" computer law or defending workers of the computer industry. This stemmed from critics partly developed by philosophers such as Jacques Ellul2 and Jürgen Habermas3, but also from Marx, who were all must authors at the time.
However, we have gone beyond the mere criticism of the way computer processes were being developed. We were also seeking to understand scientific and technological evolution in special issues such as "Digital beauties" or "The AI virus", as well as problems related to computer literacy (in schools, in universities, or in companies in N° 31-32: "Mutant firms are looking for training").
Social reality has rapidly shown us that although disaster scenarios à-la-Big-Brother were outdated. It has also taught us that utopia were not getting along well with the management of public companies and political power (Centre mondial de la microinformatique, Minitel, nationalisation of Bull, to name a few of the many initiatives taken during this decade). In those years, change came from technology (personal computing, Internet, user-friendliness of interfaces, ...). Then, from a rejection of centralised computing and its related risks, social criticism shifted its attention to open access and the democratisation of IT resources (more PCs, more power, more bandwidth, ...).
In the early 1990s, the magazine transformed into a quarterly journal, less activist and eclectic, but more rigorous and with an open ear to theoretical thinking, whether it came from research labs or NGOs or unions. This change has led to new dynamics in the editorial board. The journal was split into modules (networks, technology-labour, multimedia, strategy, identity power) that were led by one or several members of the board. A number of special issues focused on a transversal theme (internet, open source software, Telecommunications, ...). Starting from N° 87, each issue now has a thematic dossier, composed of articles coming from the various modules.
With the switch to electronic diffusion, Terminal will remain multidisciplinary and critical to its analysis of ICTs and their societal impacts. Within this realm, we aim to link up academic research, actors' strategies, and the points of views of NGOs and unions.
1 Editor's email: email@example.com.
2 Le système technicien (1977).
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Genetic counselors have advanced training in medical genetics and counseling to guide and support patients seeking more information about how inherited diseases and conditions might affect them or their families, and to interpret genetic test results.
Who needs genetic testing?
You already see a doctor, nurse practitioner or other provider for your health care. So, you might wonder, what additional help can a genetic counselor provide? Because genetic counselors receive specialized training in genetics and counseling, they can be an important part of your health care team. Think of genetic counseling as a conversation. Your input – your goals, your feelings, your concerns – are all very important. Using a unique set of skills, a genetic counselor helps you understand your genetic risks, determines if genetic testing might be right for you – and if so, which tests – and explains what results might mean for you and your family. Just as valuable, a genetic counselor helps you cope with your emotions as you process information.
How is genetic testing done?
Genetic testing is a simple process. Usually it can be done by collecting a blood or saliva sample. The sample is sent to a laboratory which runs the tests. Results typically are available within a few weeks.
What are the risks of genetic testing?
Genetic testing is not anticipated to cause any significant health risks. It is typically a blood draw or saliva spit sample.
How much does it cost?
Health insurance often pays for genetic counseling. Genetic testing (cancer gene panel) typically costs from $250 to $400 and is often covered by insurance. In many cases, health insurance covers genetic testing when it is recommended by a genetic counselor or doctor. A benefits investigation is typically run by the testing laboratory to determine coverage for a genetic test from a health insurance company. Different companies have different policies. Some cover certain tests but not others. As with most healthcare services, you might need to pay for some of the cost. If the cost is too high, you might be notified before testing is completed and can cancel testing at no charge to you.
What happens if I test positive?
Genetic testing can help identify if you inherited a gene mutation that caused your cancer and, if so, this information could help doctors treat you more effectively. Researchers have found some inherited types of cancer don't respond to standard treatments. In some cases those cancers respond very well to other treatments. Knowing if your cancer is inherited can also help determine who else in your family is at risk, who else is the family would benefit from genetic counseling and testing, and steps they can take to avoid getting cancer. Learn more.
Can my insurance company discriminate against me based on my results?
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) protects you and your genetic information from being used (in a company with 15 or more employees) in employment decisions and when determining your eligibility for medical insurance. This helps ensure that you can pursue genetic testing and medical care as well as participate in clinical research without fear of having that information used against you or your family members. Be aware that GINA does not protect you against discrimination in the purchase of life, disability or long-term care insurance. Learn more about GINA and protection against genetic discrimination.
Do I need to have genetic testing if I come for a genetic counseling appointment?
No, genetic testing is always optional. If you are considering genetic testing or are unsure if you would like to be tested, a genetic counselor can help guide you, explaining what genetic tests you might consider and what information those results will – and won't – provide. At the appointment, you can choose whether or not you would like to proceed with testing.
Should I just use a direct-to-consumer at-home test?
There are several different ways to get genetic testing. Genetic tests you can order at home without a healthcare provider aren't regulated like genetic tests that are ordered by a genetic counselor or doctor, they may not provide the information you are looking for and often there is no guidance about how to interpret the results. Learn more about the difference between physician- or genetic counselor-ordered genetic testing and direct-to-consumer at-home testing.
How can my condition be genetic (hereditary) if no one else in my family has it?
There are different ways you can inherit a genetic variant that can cause a disease or condition. Because of the way genetics works, it is possible for you to have a new genetic mutation that neither of your biological parents have, although this is rare. It is also possible to inherit a condition that no one else in your family seems to have. Others in your family may have the same mutation and eventually develop the condition, or some may never develop the condition due to environmental and other factors. In other cases, people in your family may be carriers of a condition – meaning they can pass it to their children without ever showing signs of it.
Can genetic counseling help me if I don't know anything about my family history?
Yes. While family history is helpful, there are a number of ways genetic counseling can help you even if you don't know anything about it. If you've been diagnosed with cancer under the age of 50, or if it is a rare type of cancer, genetic counseling can help you decide whether genetic testing might be beneficial.
Meet our genetic counselors
Suzanne Stilwell, MS, CGC
Certified genetic counselor
Suzanne Stilwell, MS, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor for Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. She works with patients to provide education about their cancer risk, determine their chance of having a hereditary cancer gene, and understand their genetic testing options. She also discusses implications for family members based on the test results and family history so that family members can also benefit from a risk assessment. Suzanne provides patients and their family members personalized care and assistance through shared decision-making. She earned her master's degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison and is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. She has been working in the field of cancer genetics for more than 20 years.
Stephen White, MS, CGC
Certified genetic counselor
Stephen White, MS, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor for Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. He works with patients to identify their familial cancer risk and can help coordinate genetic testing if requested by the patient and his/her physician. Stephen provides personalized care and assistance through shared decision-making. He earned his master of science in genetic counseling at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Stephen's interests include hereditary predisposition syndromes for cancers, tumors and polyps.


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What is a Facebook algorithm? There's a character limit on Twitter posts? Can I post more than pictures on Instagram? What in the world is Snapchat?
And those are just surface questions, failing to reach deep into the world of social media that is quickly evolving.
Here's what you need to know: Your business can reach more customers and increase revenue if it successfully utilizes social media marketing. Many companies – both large and small – have failed miserably, however, at social media marketing and lost money while damaging their brand.
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Facebook's algorithm update last year severely decreased organic reach, forcing businesses to turn more to social media ads. The good news is that agencies know how to get the most out of social media ads with the use of creativity with design, content writing, and video. They'll also know how to capitalize on timing, posting on social media when breaking news happens, or something goes viral.
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Anytime you can have a professional peak behind the curtains of your business, and a company has the chance to make improvements. Does perception equal to reality?
Often we get stuck in our own little bubble, making it hard to see past the four walls that surround us. That happens a lot in forming social media strategies, and you believe you can enhance your brand.
Getting a second opinion on your brand and your social media campaign can prove invaluable for businesses, primarily through the eyes of specialists who do this kind of work every day.
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What if your business produces social media posts that you find humorous, but others believe are offensive?
What if you post something on social media that violates copyrights or gets your social media accounts suspended or – even worse – results in a lawsuit? Some major brands have recently stumbled mightily on social media.
Dove, which brands itself as "the home of real beauty," is known for empowering women. But a recent Facebook post by the company resulted in waves of criticism.
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Badam (Almond) milk is a traditional drink, in which milk is flavoured with almonds & saffron. This relishing drink can win over the most ardent milk sceptics, especially kids. Wholesome and tasty Sarda Farms is used to make delicious Badam Drink which can be served hot or cold.
- 18- 19 Almonds (Badam) soaked in water for 4-5 hours
- 3 ½ - 4 Cups of Sarda Farms milk
- ½ Cup sugar
- Large pinch of saffron
- Sliced nuts like almonds, pistachios or chironji for garnish
Drain the water from the almonds. Peel off and discard the skin.
Grind the almonds to a smooth paste in a blender. Use 2-3 tablespoons milk to make the paste.
Mix the sugar and milk in a non-stick pan and heat over medium-low heat.
Bring the milk to a boil, add saffron and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir a few times so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
Add the ground almonds and stir so that they are incorporated properly.
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MANILA, Philippines – A cop allegedly hired as a gunman to slay an international race car driver and at least 12 more involved in an alleged robbery and kidnapping case that went viral.
Those are only two of recent high-profile crimes allegedly involving men entrusted to "serve and protect" the country – members of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
It's a huge blow to an institution struggling to win the hearts and minds of a public that perceives the police force as untrustworthy and corrupt.
There are more instances. In 2013, PNP and military personnel were implicated in a summary execution in Atimonan, Quezon province. More recently, police from Region 4-A (Calabarzon) were relieved over the alleged torture of suspects detained in a secret lock-up cell.
Still, the PNP's top generals ask the public not to judge the 150,000-strong police force for the acts of a few. On Tuesday, September 9 – a day after the PNP revealed the alleged involvement of 8 La Loma police station cops in an EDSA kidnapping incident – the Palace defended the PNP.
"[Rogue cops] form a very small proportion of the total strength of the PNP," Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr told reporters. He also dismissed the idea of the incident being a blow to the PNP's image.
The number of La Loma cops tagged in alleged kidnapping try has since risen to 12.
"What would be a major blow is if there is no effort on the part of its leadership to clean up its ranks. What would be a major blow is if there would be a situation where the PNP is not doing its duty. And from what I have just discussed, the PNP is definitely on the ball and it's doing its job," he said.
In an interview with select reporters on Tuesday, National Police Commission (Napolcom) Vice Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo Escueta explained why investigations take long and how they hope to avoid rogue cops in the first place:
Why does it take a long time for a case against allegedly erring cops to be resolved?
We'd like that the resolution of the case be speedy but we have to also consider the due process requirements in an investigation such that we do not want later on to be accused that we denied the respondents due process that would invalidate our decision.
Kadalasan diyan ang tagal ay nangyayari dahil ang abogado ay humihingi ng postponement, 'yung mga akusado nagkasakit, 'yung hearing officer 'pag minsan ay may problema sa scheduling. (Usually the delays happen because the lawyers ask for a postponement, the accused gets sick, or the hearing officer has problems with the schedule.)
So 'yung tagal ng proseso ay dahilan sa ayaw natin na ang proseso ay maging violative of due process. (The reason behind the long process is that we don't want to violate due process.)
Does the Napolcom see this as problematic?
It's really a big issue now that while we consider investigations of policemen that are summary in nature, bakit tumatagal (why does it take so long)? Meron kami ngayong pag-rereview ng aming rules at gusto naming maiwasan ang mahabang trial (We're reviewing our rules becuse we want to avoid long trials) by putting in the rules that the parties will only submit sworn statements and position papers as basis for our evaluation of the case and do away with the full blown trial.
Ngayon kung 'yung hearing officer ay merong gustong alamin sa mga parties involved (If the hearing officers wants to know more from the parties involved), he or she can call for a one-session or trial where his or her doubts will be clarified by the parties themselves.
Are the number of 'scalawags' in the PNP alarming to Napolcom?
It is already alarming that we hear a lot of cases where policemen are also involved, in fact they are the principals.
Ang isang nakita namin dito ay kailangang higpitan ang recruitment process kasi para bang itong mga pumapasok sa police force ay hindi dumaan sa isang masusing pagsusuri ng kanilang neuropsychiatric profile kung kaya't nakakakita tayo ng mga police na sa halip na gawin ang kanilang tungkulin, sila pa nga ang nagba-violate ng kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin.
(One thing we've identified is the need to be stricter with our recruitment process because it seems those who get in didn't go through the proper neuropsychiatric profile tests. That's why we see police who, instead of doing their duty, violate it.)
We should make a career in the police force really attractive to the best and the brightest. Bukod sa recruitment, 'yung tinatawag na pag-a-announce ng mga vacancies, hanapin natin 'yung mga estudyante, mga college graduates na nasa school pa lang, malalaman na natin na material for the police force, sa halip na mag-antay lang tayo ng mga applicants. (READ: The PNP's recruitment woes)
(Aside from recruitment, the announcement of vacancies in the PNP itself….We'll look for students who will make good police officers in the future, who, while in college, already show they are a material for the police force, instead of just waiting for applicants.) – Rappler.com


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In June, the historic malama honua voyage will end when Hokulea returns to Oahu after years at sea.
The journey has attracted attention and recognition from different organizations and media, including a New Zealand TV station, which captured the departure of another canoe.
The new vessel is called Okeanos Marshall, and it's making news because it's heading to Tahiti to join Hokulea and Hikianalia.
Oahu resident Rusty Oppenheimer is a part of the crew, he is the captain and navigator and the only Hawaii crewmember.
Oppeneimer says "us and the Polynesians down here, we're a really close family so they called us up and they asked for someone from Hawaii to come sailing with them. The people of Hawaii will be very happy to see multiple canoes bringing Hokulea and Hikianalia back home, together."
The vessel will sail across the Pacific to Tahiti, Hawaii and the Marshall Islands where it will be gifted to the people there for educational, research and commercial purposes.
Hokulea, Hikianalia and their sister canoes are expected to arrive at Magic Island on Saturday, June 17.


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