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Overall, our first quarter of 2018 was good. We were recognized by JO as having the lowest percentage of jurisdictional overdues of any JO user for the entire quarter. Quite the feat considering that we brought on Georgia-Pacific in February. The Georgia-Pacific transition went very smoothly, and we continue to provide extremely satisfactory jurisdictional inspection service to them. Generally speaking, all of our customers are very happy with the level of service that we provide to them.
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As always, change continues to happen to us and all around us. AXA Insurance announced that they will be acquiring XL later this year. Great news for XL shareholders as they saw their XL shares jump about 60% or so in value. However this acquisition will have very little, if any, impact on our relationship with XL or our business in general.
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Recently the dedicated Disney Cast Members who volunteered 157,000 hours during 2015 at eligible nonprofit organizations were awarded over $1.2 million to benefit the organizations they supported through the company's EARS To You program.
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At the end of last week Apple past a milestone many people thought would never happen. They became the first company on the planet to be valued at over $1 trillion USD. Thanks to a strong stock market in the US and Apple's on-going revenue growth, investors have rewarded Apple with this lofty evaluation.
Asian companies can't reach the valuations of American companiesBut as the graph we've included below shows, several other companies look poised to make this list. It is interesting to note of the ten largest 10 companies on the planet seven are are essentially tech-based, two financial and one is a pharmaceutical company. Maybe even more interesting, all are American except two, Alibaba and Tencent from China.
It looks like Amazon will be the next trillion dollar company. It's Asian rival Alibaba lags far behind, valued at less than half of Amazan.


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ABUJA — A group, the Broad-Minded Youth Assembly, BYA, has pledged to drag Governor Rotimi Amaechi into the 2015 presidential contest following what it claimed, was his sterling performance as governor of Rivers State.
The group in a statement in Abuja, weekend, also flayed what it described as recent political distractions against the governor in his home state.
National Coordinator of the group, Mr. Mohammed Hassan, said following the meeting specifically called for the redeployment of Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Mbu out of the state on the basis of alleged political bias, "The likes of Rotimi Amaechi if given the opportunity can turn around Nigeria and move it to its rightful position in the committee of nations."
Describing as laughable, insinuations that Amaechi was positioning himself to be vice-president in 2015, he said "If hard work and purposeful leadership are considerable basis for persons vying for the highest political office in the land, then Governor Amaechi stands qualified by every ramification."
The group also flayed the political developments that led to the split of the Nigeria Governors Forum, describing same as undemocratic and shameful.
"We welcome the prompt intervention of the National Assembly in the affairs of the Rivers State House of the Assembly, which will have set a bad precedence in our nascent democracy."
The group flayed what it cited as the political bias of the Commissioner of Police and First Lady Patience Jonathan in recent political developments in the state.


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Friday, June 29, 2007
Anyone know of any good short story markets for magical realism? I can think of a few that would probably be open to it, but nothing jumps to mind as being a definite, we-love-magical-realism market. I may have to look at some of the so-called mainstream markets as well, which I don't know as well. Any wisdom greatly appreciated.
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- Beth said...
Hmm, you could check out The Dream People, Cafe Irreal and Pulp Net to see if you think they're appropriate for it, though your usual fantasy publications might be a safer bet?
I'm (perhaps optimistically) submitting my one such story to the few local literary magazines that don't balk at spec content.
Also, hi - forgot how I got here originally, but I just set myself up a Google Reader account to keep track of news sites & i thought I would add some sf writers as well. Hope that's ok.:)
-Beth Langford
- Daniel Ausema said...
Hi, Beth--glad you found me (however it was =) ). Thanks for the suggestions--I have heard of some of those, so I may check them out. Sybil's Garage may be another one worth looking into, it seems. Though I may try some other markets too--I'll look through Duotrope a bit for markets that wouldn't be listed on Ralan's.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
This Is Why Mothers Don't Take Naps
So, I lay down this morning for a well-deserved and much-needed nap.
Sometime about an hour into my nap, this happened:
Generally, greyhounds only roo when they hear other greyhounds rooing. It's really an amazing thing to hear, unless you live with a greyhound that mistakes a baby crying and a phone ringing for one of its landsmen setting out the roo alert. Then it's just a pain in the neck, particularly when it wakes you up.
Needless to say, Obie woke me up.
I was halfway down the stairs, frantic to know why the baby was crying downstairs and setting off the dog and why the hell I was asleep while LO was by himself on a different floor of the house before I remembered that LO was at daycare, where I had taken him specifically so that I could get some sleep.
I'd like to get a hold of the motherhood owner's manual so I can figure out how to turn that off.
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Chicken Chili Enchiladas
I have to tell you these are super delicious. I changed the recipe a bit by using Pepper Jack cheese instead of regular Monterrey Jack cheese. I also used corn tortillas instead of flour because they have less carbs, more fiber, and honestly, I just like them better. They have a tendency to fall apart more easily though, making it a little difficult to get them out of the pan, but it is worth it to me. So, if you like flour tortillas better or want be sure the enchiladas come out in tact, then use them. I also doubled the recipe and froze them. Not sure how well that will turn out, but I plan to update this when I do to let you know.
Chicken Chili Enchiladas
yield: 4 servings of three enchiladas
12 corn tortillas
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups Pepper Jack cheese, shredded (It isn't very hot, but if you don't like hot, use Monterrey Jack.)
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 4 oz. can chopped green chilies
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese (I think I used a little more than a cup.)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a large skillet. Stir in flour until there are no lumps. Gradually add chicken broth stirring until all is well combined and there are no lumps. Cook until thick and bubbly. Stir in chilies and sour cream. Combine chicken and Pepper Jack cheese. Spread chicken and cheese down the center of each tortilla, roll up, and place seam side down in a 9" x 13" baking dish. Pour sauce over the enchiladas and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly. Turn on the broiler and broil just until cheese begins to brown. This will only take a couple of minutes so watch it carefully.
Source: Adapted from Walking on Sunshine.
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Lagos, October 24, 2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC" or "The Commission")'s alleged findings as outlined in their correspondence to the Company's ("the Company" or "Oando") Group Chief Executive (GCE) on October 17, 2017 have been presented below alongside the Company's position regarding each allegation.
1. The Commission's Alleged Finding: Breach of SEC Code of Corporate Governance
i. The Commission finds from the Corporate Governance return submitted by the Company for the period ended December 31, 2016, that the remunerations of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and the Deputy GCEO were approved by the Board, while the GCEO was responsible for fixing the remuneration of other Executive Directors which is in violation of Part B, 14.3 of the SEC Code of Corporate Governance. ii. The last Board evaluation of Oando Plc was done by KPMG in 2012. This is a violation of Part B, 15.1 of the SEC Code of Corporate Governance.
Oando is invited to note the violations and henceforth ensure compliance with the SEC Code of Corporate Governance.
Company's Position
The Company wrote to the SEC on July 21, 2017 updating them as follows:
On Executive Remuneration
The remuneration of all Executive Directors of the Company was last reviewed prior to May 2014 and before the SEC Code of Corporate Governance was made mandatory.
Furthermore, our 2016 Corporate G overnance Report filing dated January 31, 2017 contained an error which can be seen when compared to our previous filings, including the H2 2015 Report sent to the SEC under cover dated August 31, 2016. Both Oando's Delegation of Autho rity Document and the Remuneration Policy, approved by the Board of Directors in October 2011 provide for the remuneration of all Executive Directors to be approved by the Board upon the recommendation of the Governance and Nominations Committee with input from the Group Chief Executive. The Company informed the SEC that the error in our 2016 filing would be rectified in subsequent filings.
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The foregoing notwithstanding, all employee remuneration, including those of all executive directors, goes through a process of approval by the Board of Directors during the annual budgeting process. It is important to note also that since May 2014, there has been no new executive director appointed to the Board of Oando PLC and accordingly there has been no r e q uir e m e n t f o r t h e B o a r d t o a p p r o v e t h e r e m u n e r a tio n o f t h e e x e c u tiv e dir e c t o r s o f t h e Company.
On Board Evaluation
The Company's understanding was that the SEC Code of Corporate Governance was made mandatory on May 12, 2014. Prior to that date, the recommendation for an annual Board Evaluation was not mandatory.
The Company has always been above board and steadfast in its submissions to the SEC with respect to its Annual Corporate Governance Report filings regarding its compliance with the r e q uir e m e n t s o f t h e C o d e p rio r t o a n d p o s t M a y 2 0 1 4 . T h e S E C h a s n e v e r u n til n o w communicated to the Company the specific areas of non – compliance with the Code from a review of our filed Annual Report s and the actions needed to remedy the non – compliance.
Although a formal annual Board Evaluation was not carried out for the 2015 and 2016 reporting years, the Board did carry out an internal appraisal of its effectiveness as part of the investigation initiated by the Nigeria Stock Exchange in 2015/2016 and prior to that, as part of its successful participation in the pilot of the NSE's Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS) in 2 014. The Company is now in the process of engaging a vendor for the conduct of a formal Board Evaluation exercise for 2017.
Penalty for Failure to C omply with the SEC Code of Corporate Governance
The Company is of the position that even if it had breache d provisions of the SEC Code, SEC is under obligation under s.1.3 (d) of the said Code to notify the c ompany " specifying the areas of non – compliance or non – observance and the specific action or actions needed to remedy the non – compliance or non – observance ."
The Company only received such formal notification from SEC requiring compliance with the SEC Code on these matters on October 18, 2017, five months after the commencement of its investigation. The Company has since put remedial actions in place to cure this breach.
2. The Commission Alleged Finding: Breach of ISA 2007 on Disposal of Oando Exploration & Production Limited (OEPL) by Oando PLC 2013
That the disposal of Oando Exploration Production Limited (OEPL) to Green Park Management Limited was done without the prior approval of the Commission.
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Company's Position
No section of the ISA is referenced but the inference is that the disposal of OEPL to Green Park Management Lim ited was done without the prior approval of SEC. The practice is that SEC does not give consent unless and until the consent of the Minister concerned with that transaction has been sought and obtained . The transaction was one in which SEC 's approv al was a condition subsequent to the Sale.
The transaction closed and the accounting treatment accorded to the transaction at closing was in f ull c o m plia n c e wit h I F R S . H o w e v e r, w h e n it b e c a m e o b vio u s t h a t c e rt ain c o n ditio n s s u b s e q u e n t c o uld n o t b e s a tis fie d wit hin t h e p e rio d s tip ula t e d in t h e S ale a n d P urchase A greement (SPA) , namely Ministerial Consent, the transaction was terminated and reversed and reported accordingly in the 2015 Financial Statements . T he 2013 and 2014 position had to be restated in the 2015 a u dit e d fin a n cial s t a t e m e n t s t o s h o w t h a t t h e tr a n s a c tio n , p r e vio u sly recorded as a sale had been reversed in line with IFRS. The treatment of the transaction in 2013 as a sale and its subseque nt reversal in the 2015 financial statements were in full compliance with the accounting treatment under IFRS.
3. The Commission Alleged Finding: Breach of ISA 2007: Misstatements in the 2013 and 2014 Audited Financial Statements of Oando PLC arising from the OEPL Transaction
Following the structuring of the OEPL transaction in contravention of the ISA 2007, Oando Plc recorded a profit of about N6 Billion from the sale of OEPL that erased the operating loss of N4.68 Billion leading to a profit of N1.4 Billion for the year 2013. The company subsequently declared dividends from the profit. Having admitted that the action was in breach of the ISA 2007, Oando Plc restarted its 2013 & 2014 Audited Financial Statements which contained material false and misleading information contrary to Section 60(2) of the ISA 2007.
Company's Position
This alleged b r e a c h flo w s fr o m t h e alle g a tio n s r e g a r din g t h e a c c o u n tin g tr e a t m e n t o n t h e disposal of OEPL . There was no misstatement of profits in the 2013 and 2014 Audited Financial Statements as the accounting treatment for the transaction was in full compliance with the IFRS standards both in the 2013 financial statement when the sale occurred and was recorded and in the 2015 financial statement whe n the reversal occ ur r ed .
4. The Commission Alleged Finding: Breach of ISA on Misleading Information contained in Oando PLC's 2014 Rights Issue Circular
That the 2014 Rights Issue Circular of Oando Plc contained information relating to the profit reported by Oando Plc in 2013 arising from the sale of OEPL. Consequently, the said Rights Issue circular contained material misleading information. This action amounts to a violation as contained in Section 85(1), 86(1) and 87(1) of the ISA 2007.
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Company's Position
Again, the SEC did not confirm what portion of the ISA was breached but we assume that this purported breach stems from its having alleged a breach of the ISA in the disposal of OEPL , referenced a b o v e . The Company acted appropriately in t h e w a y i t r e p o rt e d t h e O E P L transaction, t herefore there is no breach of the ISA in respect of providing misleading information in Oando PLC's 2014 Rights Issue Circular.
5. The Commission Alleged Finding: Breach of SEC Rules and Regulations on Payment of Dividends
That Oando Plc in 2014, remitted dividends to the Registrar in piecemeal in violation of Rule 44 (1) of the SEC Rules and Regulations.
SEC Rules and Regulations, Rule 44(1)
"Dividends declared shall be paid en-bloc by the issuance of a check or transfer of funds to the registrar not later than seven (7) working days after the annual general meeting where the dividend was declared"
Company's Position
This is the first time that the SEC is making such an allegation to the Company and Oando was not given an opportunity to respond to this allegation. Nevertheless, even if this breach occurred, which Oando is currently investigating, the penalties for breach are as contained below:
The penalties for breach of the provisions relating to payment of dividends are prescribed in Rule 44 (4) (a) and (b) of the SEC Rules and do not require a forensic audit.
It is important to note that no shareholder or whistleblower, has petitioned SEC or complained about not having received dividends due to them from the Company.
6. The Commission Alleged Finding: Going Concern of Oando PLC
The Commission notes the Report of the Independent Auditors of Oando Plc, Ernest & Young, which is contained on Pages 63-68 of the 2016 Annual Reports & Accounts of Oando Plc, more particularly in Paragraph 1 of Page 64 where the independent auditors reported going concern status of the Company.
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Company's Position
The SEC have noted the going concern opinion raised by the Auditors of the Company. However it is unclear how this issue of going concern is a SEC finding or how it amounts to a breach. The Auditors were clear in their opinion that they were raising the going concern issue as an emphasis of matter and that their opinion was not modified.
7. The Commission Alleged Finding: Suspected Insider Dealing
The Commission observed that certain persons classified as insiders within the provisions of Section 315 of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA), 2007 and who were in possession of confidential price sensitive information not generally available to the public, had between January-October 2015 traded on Oando Plc shares prior to the release of the company's 2014 Financial Statement, where the company reported a loss of N183 Billion.
On the allegation of insider dealing made by Oando Plc against Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, although investigation was initiated by the Commission, the attention of the Commission was drawn to a letter dated September 21, 2017 from Oando Plc, informing it that a suit had been filed in court in that regard, and that the matter was now sub-judice.
Company's Position
The Company has clear and robust insider trading policies which it has communicated to all known Insiders of the Company. The Company also operates a well – defined and articulated Closed Period/Blackout process relating to trading in the securities of the C ompany by Insiders, in line with Corporate Governance best practice.
The question as to whether Insider Dealing occurred in the shares of the Company is a matter for the SEC to raise with any affected Insider; it is also important to note that the Compan y cannot be guilty of Insider Dealing since it only issues securities and is not involved in the trading of its own securities. Furthermore, as a public company with fully dematerialized shares , listed on both the N igerian S tock E xchange and the J ohannesb urg S tock E xchange all trading in the securities of the Company takes place on the floor of both exchanges through the respective Depository, Clearing and Settlement A gencies.
Any in vestigation in to whether or not there has been a breach of Insider trading rules is a question of fact which would be better ad dressed through an inspection of trading records of the Exchange rather than through a forensic audit of the Company .
The Company forwarded to the SEC, copies of the Company's Insider Trading and Closed Period policies during the process of its investigation.
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Penalties for Insider Dealing include the voiding of the affected transactions at the instance of the Commission. There are further penalties contained in the ISA which are stated below:
ISA – Section 115 – Criminal liability for Dealing in securities by insiders (Section 111)
Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this part of this Ac t commits an offence and is liable on conviction —
in the case of a person not being a body corporate, to –
a fine of not less than N500,000 or an amount equivalent to double the amount of profit derived by him or loss averted by the use of the informatio n obtained in contravention of any of the provisions of this part; or
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years; or
in the case of a person being a body corporate, to a fine not less than N1,000,000 or an amount equivalent to twice the amount of profit derived by it or loss averted by the use of the information obtained in contravention of any of the provisions of this part.
ISA – Section 116 (1): A person who is liable under this part of this Act shall pay compensation at the order of the Com mission or the Tribunal, as the case may be, to any aggrieved person who, in a transaction for the purchase or sale of securities entered into with the first – mentioned person or with a person acting for or on his behalf, suffers a loss by reason of the dif ference between the price at which the securities would have likely been dealt in such a transaction at the time when the first – mentioned transaction took place if the contravention had not occurred.
Again , the affected Insiders are best placed to fully respond to this issue and not the Company.
8. The Commission Alleged Finding: Related Party Transactions
The Commission identified certain Related Party Transactions and observed that they were not conducted on arm's length basis.
Company's Position
The Commission claimed that they have identified certain related party transactions that were not conducted at arm's length. All related party transaction s are disclosed by the Company in accordance with the SEC Code of Corporate Governance, the NSE Listing Ru les as applicable , IAS 24 under the IFRS accounting standards, and the Company itself has an extensive R elated
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P arty P olicy which was made available to the SEC and is available on the Company's website . The related party procedure of the Company ensures the following:
Related parties to a transaction with the Company declare their interest in the transaction and are not involved in the decision – making process;
The Company is not subject to any duress or pre ssure from the related party to agree to the transaction;
There is no collusion between the Company and the related party;
The transaction is entered into on commercial terms at fair market value.
This is sufficient t o make the disc losed related party transactions transparent , of value to the C ompany and in the best interests of the Company whether provided by a related party of not .
Again, we had reiterated to the SEC in several correspondence that related party transactions are not in themselves ille gal or wrong. The only obligation imposed on the Company is to disclose all related party transactions entered into during the course of the year and this was properly disclosed. In fact the SEC have based their findings on the disclosures made by the Co mpany in its Annual Financial Statements .
The SEC have not specified what aspects of the transactions were not at arms – length or the basis of their findings.
There is also no penalty under the SEC Code or Rules where a Company enters into related party transactions that are deemed not to be at arm's length except where those transactions are not disclosed in accordance with the disclosure provisions or are entered into in breach of the NSE Listing Rules which req uire shareholder approval to be obtained for all related party transactions that are in excess of 5% of the net asset value of the Company. None of the related party transactions disclosed by the Company or entered into meet such criteria.
9. The Commission Alleged Finding: Declaration of Dividend
The Committee noted that Oando Plc declared dividends in 2013 and 2014 from unrealized profits.
Company's Position
The claim is that Oando PLC declared dividends in 2013 and 2014 from unrealize d profits. The Company has repea tedly denied this claim and provided evidence to the SEC in its defense.
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T he interim dividend declared in September 2014 and paid by Oando PLC in November 2014 was paid from the H1 2014 profits of Oando PL C. At that point in time, the Co mpany had sufficient distributable reserves and it is acceptable under the law to pay out dividends if reserves exist at the point of declaration. The restatement of the OEPL sale was done in 2015 and would not have affected the 2014 declar ation of the interim divid end, which was declared from H1 current period profit in 2014. Thus, the declaration of the interim dividend on the basis of reserves available at the point of declaration, complied fully with the provisions of section 379 (2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. At all material times that dividends were declared, same were paid out of the available distributable reserves in the relevant period.
Again, even if there has been an infraction, the penalty is as laid down in Rule 4 4 (4) (a) and (b) of the SEC Rules as stated above.
10. The Commission Alleged Finding: Shareholding Structure/Register of Members of Oando PLC
The Commission observed discrepancies in the shareholding structure of Oando Plc. While Alhaji Mangal's status as a shareholder in Oando Plc is not in contention or dispute, the exact units of shares held by him requires reconciliation.
Company's Position
The SEC claims that the exact unit of shares held by Alhaji Mangal in Oando PLC requires r e c o n cilia tio n . H o w e v e r, Alh aji M a n g al h a s n o t contested t h e c o n t e n t s o f t h e R e gis t e r o f Members maintained by our Registrars, First Registrars & Investors Services Limited, or even made a request to the Registrars to reconcile the Register. We are therefore unclear as to what discrepancies SEC are referring to here. If Alhaji Mangal claims he holds more shares in the Company than is stated in the Register of Members, then it is for him, directly, or through his brokers to seek a reconcilia tion of the Register, providing evidence of the number of shares that he acquired in the Company and when he acquired those shares . We do not see how this "discrepancy" should therefore require a forensic audit to ascertain its veracity when the burden is on Alhaji Mangal to show that he acquired those shares .


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"I'm curious about how to protect and utilize historical heritages."
Yi Xiao participated in old town restoration planning programs in Beijing.
I'm originally from Chongqing, China, which is a waterside-mountainous city. Because of its complex geographical environment, my hometown firstly aroused my interest in the field of architecture. I was attracted by different forms of architectures, the unique urban tissue, the relationship between nature environment and built environment, and the interaction between humans and cities.
So, I chose urban planning as my undergraduate major and completed my undergraduate degree in Beijing, China. During my five years studying in Beijing, I participated in three old town restoration planning programs. Through these programs, I learned about the importance and urgency of protecting architectural heritage, and also about the shortcoming of heritage conservation in China.
After touching on knowledge about protecting historical buildings, I'm even more curious about how to protect and utilize historical heritages and what are the roles of governments, communities and individuals in the conservation process. I want to learn more about heritage conservation and enrich myself in the USC School of Architecture.


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Jan 30, 2019
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently issued new rules for evaluating Parkinson's disease (PD) for disability insurance, recognizing that people living with PD can experience both motor and non-motor symptoms.
This is the first large-scale overhaul of these rules since 1985, and the first time the SSA has incorporated the non-motor aspects of Parkinson's disease into its criteria for evaluating Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) applications. These changes are part of a larger shift in how doctors, researchers, policymakers and insurers understand the impact of non-motor symptoms.


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Nadim Samna
Managing Partner at Stratexis
Startupbootcamp FinTech Cairo Mentor
For 15 years, Nadim has been advising top management of international financial institutions to answer their strategic challenges such as business development, market entry, operational excellence, organizational design and turnaround.
Thanks to work experience in 13 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Nadim developed a unique expertise in bringing to Egypt the best and most innovative business practices already developed in similar markets.
After creating Stratexis in Egypt and opening an office in the Greek Campus, Nadim developed a wide range of clients and Partners, including Financial services, Foreign and local Investors, SME and of course Startups, particularly helping them in raising funds Nadim holds a Masters degree in engineering and a Masters degree in business from Top universities in France, in addition he completed an Executive MBA from Insead ranked #1 in latest Financial times survey.


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Back pain can cause many different different symptoms in every person who is suffering from it. Some individuals confirming feeling a stabbing ache in a spot, and some get stabbing soreness. Back pain is never exciting, however, these ideas can get you sensing much better quicker. pinched nerve shoulder
A good bedding by using a big impact on reducing your back pain. It is frequently realized that excessively gentle mattresses can be damaging to backside. A firmer bed may well be much better for alleviating back pain, however, not be so difficult that this also brings about back problems. You might need to check out a lot of mattresses in every retail store just before you get a mattress that suits your preferences.
By no means attempt to ignore your back pain. There are many who would rather overlook the discomfort with their body is giving. They occasionally even try to just overlook their back discomfort off. Do not do an excessive amount of up until the discomfort subsides.
To evaluate the severity of an harmed again which will help prevent additional straining or tearing, it is best to relax for a couple of days following the pain starts. If the pain goes away or minimizes above this time, it is likely you suffered from a minor injuries. If the pain will not go away completely or becomes worse, or maybe if it gets worse, you need to call your doctor for further guidance on a treatment to ease the discomfort. Relaxing for over 48 hours normally won't do any good, but may actually become worse it by permitting the assisting muscle tissues to further atrophy.
Avoid worrying and overworking the same back again muscle tissue, by learning to use other muscle groups to consider several of the anxiety from your back.
Are you presently a lower back pain? Try to not angle in every activity that involves a twist. It doesn't matter should you be doing house cleaning or transferring weighted products, from weightlifting weighty things to washing the home, you will be inviting too much pain as well as perhaps even trauma. When you find yourself participating in sporting activities, it's important that you seriously consider how you will relocate your back, if you are experiencing soreness or tightness cease!
There is numerous the two doctor prescribed and no-prescribed drugs which help with back pain drugs around.It is essential that you talk to you doctor before making any decisions about treatment.Often no-prescribed medication works fine, and it is sometimes required for other prescribed drugs even therapy with a dosage of painkillers.
Again surgical treatment can be offered as an alternative from your physician when your back pain. Surgery need to only be used as a final option if no other treatment works for your ache.
It has been claimed that about two thirds of the inhabitants endures or will be affected some form of lower back pain at least once in life. On many occasions, lower back pain normally is preceded by a cumulative set of situations.
It is actually important for anyone to physical exercise usually when they experience back pain, but those who have lower back pain need to exercise regularly. These suffering lower back pain may wish to take it easy, considering which will help, it is very advantageous.Stretching out again muscle tissues can relieve the rear ache for a large amount of men and women.
Avoid back problems during nursing by providing your kids within a couch or sofa. How you will breastfeed could outcome the anguish that you just feel in your back. Spot a comfortable cushioning behind your rear if you have to.
Your chiropractic specialist will do some analysis imaging and discuss remedy after she or he determines the most effective course of your issue.
Whenever your muscles are warm is the best time and energy to expand them out and assistance with lower back pain. Once you have practiced, stretch properly in the course of cool-straight down time.
In case your work calls for one to sit for too long periods of time, bringing in a feet stool can decrease the volume of lower back pain you are feeling throughout each day. Just placed your toes somewhat will help to manage any ache you could be suffering from.The elevation should try to remove your ache or help to relieve it if you are currently experiencing soreness.
Lower back pain is a struggle, no matter your signs. Back pain can wreck an individual's entire day. Should you placed the recommendations you just study to utilize, your back pain will will no longer interrupt your life, allowing you to live life while you ought to.


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" 'Honor your father and mother'… nowhere does it say, 'Honor your children so that they will be able to honor others as well as themselves' "
– Alice Miller, Thou Shalt Not Be Aware
Peter Greenaway has illustrated the child in the singular – perhaps isolating it so that his ideas of childhood do not become diluted, and are therefore more of an example by simplifying its exposure.
Greenaway's child has illustrated a parental crime – the crime of denying the child its own childhood, the child a mere porter to lug the baggage of its parents' convictions. These adults are too blind, too selfish to realise their child's talent for intuition – often caused by the act of parentification, where the anti-nurturing aspects of the parent have produced a child that empathises to such an extent, that it experiences the untimely load of responsibility.
These children experience the worst of institutional regime, which are exemplified by the various locations in each film – the emotionless, regimented upbringing of Augustus at Compton Ansty, the games in Drowning By Numbers that have neatly entangled Smut into their web of regulations, the church in The Baby Of Macon where the child has become an appetising Last Supper.
The child has developed physically from The Draughtsman's Contract where it was six, through to The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover where its navel is finally severed at the age of fourteen – cutting the cord, a final release into the adult world. Perhaps The Baby Of Macon can be seen as a New Testament with its 'second coming' of a baby. The physical growth of the child has returned to the beginning, yet its cognitive development is abnormally mature – a reincarnation of the children from the previous films? Seeing the child's extraordinary wisdom, this is not within the realms of impossibility; and he is a child who appears to have suffered most of life's atrocities. Conversely, the mutilation of the child's complete being might suggest the end of the era of Peter Greenaway's 'only child'.
On a final, somewhat sombre note, these children are a reminder of Peter Greenaway's view that "the good rarely get rewarded and the bad rarely get punished and the innocent are always abused".


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Goalie Jessie Vetter will start in first game for USA
SOCHI, Russia - U.S. goaltending coach Robb Stauber has no doubts about Jessie Vetter's ability because she never has doubts about herself.
"Last year at the world championships, she gave up a goal she did not want to give up," Stauber said. "And when I watched her, she was not doubting herself, she was collecting herself. And when a goalie has that kind of demeanor, she seems to end up on the right end of a lot of games."
U.S. coach Katey Stone announced Friday that Cottage Grove, Wis., native Vetter will be the starting goalie in the team's opener against Finland on Saturday (3 a.m., ET). This is considered an important game for the Americans because the Finns defeated the USA at the Four Nations Tournament.
The Americans rotated goalie starters during the pre-Olympic tour, with Vetter sharing duties with Molly Schaus and Brianne McLaughlin-Bittle. But Vetter was the incumbent, having been the USA's goalie at the 2010 Olympics and last spring's world championships.
"Absolutely nothing bothers (Vetter)," Stauber said the day before the starter was announced. "The best piece of that is that the players get a sense of calmness out of this."
Vetter had finished her media availability before the goalie decision was announced, but a day earlier, she said she was ready for whatever Stone decided.
"We've been rotating all year and we've been successful at that," Vetter said. "We all will be ready in case our name is called."
That's what you say when you are competing against two women who also happen to be your closest teammates.
"We call them Three Best Friends," U.S. forward Meghan Duggan said. "They challenge each other, and they bring a lot of life to the locker room."
Stone said the goalies' unique friendship is "not a goalie dynamic that you are used to."
It does make Stone's decisions smoother because the goalies don't balk when she decides who sits and who plays.
"We are in a unique situation because only one goalie can start in a game," Schaus said. "So you would think there would be hard feelings or that we would want the other goalies to get scored on. But it is not like that at all."
The read on Vetter, 28, is that she has continued to improve since she took the Americans to a silver medal in Vancouver.
"Jessie is always on her angles so she always make saves look easy just because she is in the right spot," Schaus said. "She is doing the right little things. She is athletic. She reads plays well. She is getting better behind the net. Our coach has put a huge focus on all three of us working on playing the puck up and she has really done well with that."
Stauber has been working with Vetter and the other goalies to get them to be more creative in their decision-making.
"A lot of goalies get caught up in tell-me-what-to-do-and-I'm-going-to-it, and then they become total robots and not become free thinkers when there are situations where it calls for something different," Stauber said. "Jessie really understands that."
Stauber said Vetter is not afraid to push outside her comfort zone when it comes to style.
"She has really grown in the last three years in her overall concept of goaltending," Stauber said.
Vetter's objective is to make sure that her team can count on her to be part of the solution in every game.
"As a goalie, you are just trying to be consistent, and that's something we focus on every time we step on the ice," Vetter said. "(We want) to have good rebound control, good positioning and everything that comes with that."
No one, even the U.S goalies, knows whether Stone will rotate or stick with Vetter. But Vetter says she will be ready no matter what Stone decides.
"Everyone tells me you get better with age as a goaltender," Vetter said, "and I'm hoping that's true."


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Hi everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful Christmas. I know I am probably the best in a long time. Everyone loved their gifts and so did I.
Here is what my hubby gave me!!!
A subscription to Lootcrate!!!! This is the December and the theme is Galaxy. So it was Star Wars and Halo 5 themed. Super cool. It came with:
December Lootcrate Galaxy 2015 pin
Halo 5 ammo box
Galaxy Quest patch
Bb-8 socks (which I'm wearing to see Star Wars Awakens…. Again)
Han Solo in Snow Gear Pop
Awesome 8bit space themed T-shirt
I am so happy with this crate and my hubby said that I will be getting a new box every month!!!!
Also I bought myself the concluding novel in the Odd Thomas series, Saint Odd.
So I am a very happy camper and can't wait to see what is in January box.
Happy Holidays!!!!!


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Should You Get a Compass Model
Experts are divided about the wisdom of having binoculars with a built-in compass showing in the field of view. There are several arguments against this configuration. Repairmen say that the compass is the weakest link in the system. The compass protrudes outward from the binoculars, and is thus the first thing to be damaged. Some users feel that having the compass in the field of view is distracting when you are not using it. On the other hand, having the compass integral with the binoculars will probably let you take more accurate bearings due to steadiness and ease of sighting. It will also let you take bearings on objects too far away to otherwise see clearly, or in dim lighting conditions. On balance, we feel that if you are primarily interested in using the binoculars for navigation purposes, having the compass might be a good idea. But if you want them for astronomy or the horse races, maybe not.


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"LOVE Mudra so very much – thank you for making it such a wonderful place to practice!"
"Wonderful space to practice – learn and grow. Always a welcome smile and being greeted by name is an awesome practice in making you feel a part of a community."
What do you like most about Mudra?
"The well-taught classes that masterfully balance strength and restorative work. The convenient schedule. The community feel. Instructors who help with modifications and thoughtful progress."
"The atmosphere, easy parking, awesome vibe. Space is bright, clean and inspiring."
"The space is beautiful and comfortable, the community is inviting, and the teachers are creative, responsive, and thoughtful."
"It's modern with the music but the staff still are traditional in their practice – a great mix of old and new . I love that the instructors challenge you and give you opportunities to advance in your own practice."
Aw-shucks, folks – we love you too!
What others are saying
What About the Yoga Teacher Training?
"From day one I felt like a member of a family – a healthy one in every sense of the word. I was encouraged to self reflect on why I was participating, what my goals were, and how I absorbed and interpreted new ideas and information from the teachings and assigned readings. I went into the training wanting to learn more about yoga beyond the asana practice. That journey, that path is solidly in place for me" – Wendy
"Mudra's 200 Hour YTT was a challenging deep dive into all things yoga – reshaping my perspective from receptive practitioner to responsible instructor. The course was well-thought out, well taught, very supportive and fun!" – Amy
"I am thankful every day that I chose to complete my Yoga 200-hour training at Mudra. I looked at many options for training, overseas and local options. When Mudra decided to teach a training, my search was over. Completing this initial training at home was exactly what I wanted. At home, I would be engaged in life while training and I already had familiarity with the teachers. Other immersive training programs will uncover a lot of knowledge and information, but in an environment that is disconnected from daily practice. This was a journey of enlightenment. As a part of the training, my regular practice was an opportunity to see my training and knowledge come to life. Here the practice has a home, your practice will change, what you will learn and how it will change you is a part of the journey. Though my official training program is over, the learning continues. I love seeing the instructors and co-trainees from week to week. We are all continuing to grow and explore the practice. This training will not be easy, but it will be WORTH it. Together we developed a special bond that will last a lifetime. I am thankful to continue practicing at Mudra Yoga Eugene." – Karen
"YTT increased my love for the asana practice. It gave me a depth in practicing a more yogic lifestyle, which enhances all parts of my life." – Rachel


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The sportswear kids had dinner with Patches O Houlihan and his wife Jane. They have an epic house with cool knick knacks.
Some light balls that I first though were a bunch of tennis balls tied together.
All trendy houses must have cool candle holders.
They have a bunch of buddahs all around their house.
They actually decapitated one and it's on display so you see it as soon as you come it. Pretty grim.


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Changes in smoking associated with an acute health event: theoretical and practical implications
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Psychiatry; Department of Emergency Medicine
Publication Date
Document Type
Adult; Aged; Behavior Therapy; Cohort Studies; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Health Surveys; Humans; Intention; Male; Middle Aged; *Motivation; Prospective Studies; Self Efficacy; Severity of Illness Index; *Sick Role; Smoking; Smoking Cessation; Tobacco Use Disorder
Emergency Medicine | Psychiatry
BACKGROUND: Experiencing a serious adverse behavior-related consequence may motivate behavior change.
PURPOSE: To examine how a sentinel health event is associated with changes in smoking. Methods: We used a prospective cohort design. Adult emergency department (ED) patients provided demographic data, a smoking history, ratings of quit intentions, and endorsement of self-identified smoking-related health problems. A chart review collected data on acuity, ED disposition, and medical diagnoses. Smoking was reassessed 1 month postvisit. Hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to predict (a) intention to quit, (b) any quit attempt of 24 hr or more, and (3) 7-day abstinence.
RESULTS: Of 717 smokers enrolled, 189 (26%) intended to quit within the next month. Of the 253 participants reached 1 month postvisit, 126 (50%) reported they had attempted to quit, with 44 (19%) reporting 7-day abstinence. After controlling for other predictors, several event-related variables, such as having a smoking-related ED visit and being admitted to the hospital, were strong predictors of outcomes.
CONCLUSION: Compared to community-based estimates, many more smokers in our sample attempted to quit and achieved 7-day abstinence. This was especially true among smokers who attributed their ED visit to a smoking-related health problem and who were admitted to the hospital. We discuss the implications for tobacco intervention design in medical settings.
DOI of Published Version
Ann Behav Med. 2007 Apr;33(2):189-99. Link to article on publisher's site
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
At the time of publication, Edwin Boudreaux and Douglas Ziedonis were not yet affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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Boudreaux ED, Baumann BM, Camargo CA, O'Hea E, Ziedonis DM. (2007). Changes in smoking associated with an acute health event: theoretical and practical implications. Psychiatry Publications. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02879900. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/psych_pp/221


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A great teenager's bedroom should have their personality front and centre, while offering smart solutions for keeping all that teenage chaos under control. It should be a place they can have their privacy, chill out with friends, hit the books, and get the copious amounts of sleep they'll be so very cranky without.
When designing a room for someone whose tastes are rapidly changing it's always a good idea to keep expensive items such as beds and desks neutral, rather than overly trendy. Keep the trends for accents, so they are easy to switch out as their taste and style grow and change.
If you've got a teen who's outgrowing their childhood bedroom decor, read on for some tips and tricks to give them the room they need to take them through high school.
A lick of paint in your kid's favourite colour is a simple and affordable way to update their room to suit their taste. Talk to them about what they want, and be open minded—after all, you can always paint over it once they move out!
Orange, purple, lime green, blue, and black are popular shades for teen rooms, and each can be made to look sophisticated. You can even make black work without getting too goth. It's all in the styling.
Once you've selected your wall colour you can subtly work the rest of the room to fit in. Here other hints of blue feature in the bedding, chair, lamp, and drawers, while a tasteful grey in the rest of the furniture keeps it toned down.
Steer away from the childish bedding prints and either go solid colours, or for bold geometrics. You can stick to neutral tones like this strong black and white zig zag pattern, pick stripes that work with the colour scheme of the room, or something fun like polka dots.
Interesting details such as the quilting on this duvet cover play with texture and add a little extra sophistication to the look. The red pillows chosen here work beautifully with duvet pattern and tie it into the touches of red in the rest of the decor.
What's your teen into? Bring their interests into their room in a big way with affordable art prints (in case they change their mind in six months!). Here a girl's room is infused with a bit of old Hollywood glamour with a giant Audrey Hepburn print in chic black and white. It's like the upscale version of hanging a poster on your wall.
If you've got a music obsessed teen why not buy their favourite albums on vinyl and frame them? Surfers would love a giant wave mural painted on the wall to help them daydream. If your daughter or son is the bookish type images of beautifully designed vintage book covers make for excellent wall hangings.
Decorating is all about the personal touch. The subtle take on the initial letter art is a nice addition, as are the artworks in different sizes on the exposed brick wall, but what gives the most personality in this space is the string of photos. This is so simple to do on the cheap, and allows your teen to display their social life or favourite inspirational images right on their wall. I'm also loving the string of lights behind the bed—it's a festive take on the bedside lamp, and perfect for reading at night.
Teens accumulate stuff, and that stuff has a tendency to clutter their room right up. Clever storage solutions are your best weapon against mess, so look to all the wasted spaces in the room to see where you can fit additional cupboards and drawers. This fantastic bed nook by INT2architechture uses all the negative space of a bed for storage, while creating a cosy space anyone would love to nap in!
While you might not be able to build a custom piece like this, you can always add shelving to walls, put drawers under the bed, or pick bedside tables with ample storage to contain the nick-nacks.
You can't go past a great rug to really pull a room together. Some teens prefer their decor to be understated, and the honeycombed blues and greys in this rug lift the room in a subtle way. Rugs protect your floor from the rough actions of boisterous teenagers, feel great under the feet, and bring a bit of warmth to floorboards or tiles.
Want to give your bedroom a makeover next? Imagine you and your love in these gorgeous romantic bedrooms.


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2017 Honda Civic vs. 2017 Toyota Corolla
2017 Honda Civic
2017 Toyota Corolla
Compact cars like the 2017 Honda Civic and the 2017 Toyota Corolla are great at meeting drivers' travel needs without stretching their car-buying budgets too thin. But in order to find the their ideal car, shoppers must carefully consider the specs of one model against the other. Use the comparison below to dive into the details and discover which of these models you would rather be driving. If you're more impressed by the latest Civic, head to VIP Honda in North Plainfield to tour the extensive inventory.
The 2017 Civic is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that puts out 158 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque while getting up to 40 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.* If you would like more power than that, a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder is also available that elevates the ratings to 174 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque. The 2017 Corolla comes standard with a 1.8L four-cylinder that generates 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque, yet gets just 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. A stronger engine is available, but it still falls short of the Civic.
Cargo Space
Just because you want a compact car does not mean you want to feel cramped or limited. The Honda Civic lets you carry a lot of cargo around Union thanks to a spacious trunk that can hold 15.1 cubic-feet of cargo. The Toyota Corolla, on the other hand, is quite limited by comparison with a trunk that measures only 13.0 cubic-feet.
These cars have an almost identical base price, but the Civic puts more features at your disposal when you're traveling through Edison. The LX trim comes with automatic headlights for comprehensive safety and automatic climate controls for optimal cabin comfort. Higher-level trims are also available with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay so that you can integrate your favorite apps with the car's infotainment system. The Corolla comes standard with regular headlights and climate controls, but app integration is not available at any trim level.
Take the 2017 Honda Civic for a Spin at VIP Honda
Ready to see what the 2017 Civic has to offer? We invite you to tour and test drive this sedan at our dealership in North Plainfield. If you decide you want to drive home in a new Civic, our financing team can make approval fast and easy. And if you are still interested in a Toyota vehicle, take a look at our accessibly-priced used Toyota inventory. Please contact us at any time if you have questions.


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This is the next preview from Dark Model's full album. Cinematic, orchestral psychedelic funk track with a touch of 70's B-movie soundtrack. Filled with a thrilling, mysterious, and suspenseful atmosphere.
For details of Dark Model's first album, please refer to the album page.
Keywords for this track:
Electronic, Orchestral, Funk, Suspenseful, Psychedelic, Thrilling, Breakbeat, Dark, B-Movie, Industrial, Mysterious, Edgy, Atmospheric, Alternative
Movie Directed by Paradise Jam
CG by Akao
These tracks are excerpts from Tatsuya Oe's composition and production works. Regarding media synchronization such as advertising, film/TV, and video games, third parties must obtain proper commercial licenses prior to any usage of the musical works contained herein which are considered to be protected musical works. Please contact us via Model Electronic License Form to obtain a license. Several tutorial pages for music licensing are available as well.
Caution: It is strictly prohibited to upload these tracks without our permission onto music/video sharing websites such as Youtube.


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If you ask, what is the best way to make money online, I would have to say it's being a webmaster – building up a websites/blogs and using an affiliate program and/or PPC advertising, like google adsense. You can start for free, enjoy doing it and get a growing income from it. Yes it's a lot less attractive, than a promise to "make 10k in a month", or "get rich fast", but it's the truth. A good website is like a ship in the sea – there are millions of waves floating around it, but you make them work for you and decide your own course. As a webmaster you are your own boss and when using some simple rules to build your blog/website, you will succeed, as the survey fillers and ad-watchers struggle to make some cash with pyramid schemes and ridiculously small fees for writing articles, filling out surveys. To be a sucsessful webmaster and earn money online with a website/blog, you need to write unique and interesting content and use a ppc advertising like adsense, or/and an affiliate program. These are the two best ways to monetize a site and actually make decent cash online.
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Posted on March 27, 2019
Opioid stewardship has become a catchall phrase for the broad grouping of initiatives, legislation, regulatory oversight, and overall awareness of prescribing and usage patterns for what were once considered safe medications. Health care organizations are increasingly focusing their efforts on enforcing thoughtful and safe prescribing of opioids, but it can be difficult to pinpoint problem areas and to find technology solutions that can help improve performance. Much of the focus to date has been on outpatient and ambulatory settings, yet hospitals also have an important role to play.
While EHRs offer standard order sets, links to state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) and point-of-care alerting for safety concerns like drug-to-drug interaction or drug ingredient allergy, that is not enough. Effective medication management for hospitals should also include active, real-time surveillance of patients receiving opioids to monitor for potential high-risk situations and for opportunities to de-escalate via agent selection, dose or route. Empowering pharmacists at the front line of inpatient care with active surveillance solutions may be an effective strategy for increasing the appropriate use of opioids. In addition, clinical reporting and analytics that enable a hospital to understand how opioids are being used will help to focus efforts around effective utilization as well as combat abuse.
What should be included in a suite of tools for hospitals addressing opioid stewardship? As with antimicrobials, opioid stewardship requires effective engagement across the care team. The Joint Commission released new pain assessment and management standards effective January 1, 2018, and included the following requirements:
With these standards in mind, hospital pharmacists need to evaluate opioid usage across multiple dimensions and assess appropriate use in agent selection, duration of use, reason for use and dose. Hospitals will also need to address new regulatory requirements for assessing pain scores in concert with patient needs and medication orders and reporting on specific adverse events. All of these objectives require monitoring patients receiving opioids in real-time and retrospective reporting on usage. Some other considerations when developing opioid stewardship tool sets include:
Clinical leadership should first assess their medication management clinical initiatives by looking at the teams and technology they have in place. Key elements of a successful medication management program include:
Regardless of strategy, organizations still have a long way to go in executing a comprehensive framework for the safe prescribing and use of these medications, and there is not a single technology solution that serves as the silver bullet. Electronic health records can deliver point-of-care decision support and standard order sets and surveillance solutions can monitor patients throughout their stay to ensure safe practices and provide robust analytics to help hospitals monitor the success of their programs. Used together these systems can identify and address issues in real-time and provide a detailed level of data analysis to identify trends and the effectiveness of efforts.
In a recently released KLAS study, How are Providers Tackling the Opioid Epidemic?, only seven providers that responded noted they felt that their efforts to foster appropriate and safe usage were 'advanced', with multiple technologies and strategies in place. The KLAS survey concluded "Advanced organizations report that a multifaceted approach – consisting of internal rules, technology partners, alternative treatment options, electronic prescriptions for controlled substances, and proper legislation – is necessary for effective opioid stewardship. Organizations that take such an approach have realized gains in their fight against opioid misuse."
Health care providers are actively pursuing strategies, both novel and conventional, to reduce the impact of the vast opioid abuse epidemic in the United States. With a framework supported by surveillance strategies, inpatient facilities are key players in this effort, and a combination of technologies may be just the arsenal providers need to develop next level interventions and assessment for pain management.
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GENERIC NAME(S): Aminosalicylic Acid
OTHER NAME(S): Paser Granules Delayed Release For Suspension In A Packet (Granules Delayed Release For Susp Packet)
This medication is used in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis. The treatment of active tuberculosis infection requires taking several drugs in combination for 6 months or longer. This medication may be used as part of this combined drug treatment. Aminosalicylic acid is known as an antituberculosis antibiotic. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
How to use Paser
Do not take this medication if the packet is swollen or the granules have turned dark brown or purple instead of tan. This may be a sign that the medication has not been properly stored. See also Storage section.
Take this medication by mouth, usually 2 to 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. This medication needs to be taken with an acidic food to properly work in your body. Open the packet and sprinkle your dose onto an acidic food such as applesauce, yogurt, or juice (such as tomato, orange, grapefruit, grape, cranberry, apple juice, or punch). Do not mix in other foods. If the granules are mixed in juice, stir to suspend the granules and drink all of the mixture right away. The granules will not dissolve in the prepared mixture. Do not crush or chew the granules before or while swallowing. Do not prepare a supply in advance. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to take this medication.
Dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.
For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time every day.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Side Effects
Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
You may notice the empty granule coatings in your stool. This is harmless.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: black/bloody stools, vomit that contains blood or looks like coffee grounds.
Rarely, aminosalicylic acid may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver damage, usually within the first 3 months after starting treatment. Stop taking this medication and seek immediate medical attention if you develop: rash followed by a fever, dark urine, persistent nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. Stop taking this medication and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: a certain enzyme problem (glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency-G6PD), kidney disease, liver problems, stomach ulcer.
Aminosalicylic acid may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This drug passes into breast milk and the effect on a nursing infant is unknown. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring.
To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product. While using this product, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctor's approval.
This medication may decrease the amount of substances (such as vitamin B12) in your body. Your doctor may recommend that you take a nutritional supplement while taking this drug. Ask your doctor for details.
This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including albumin, urine tests for ketones/bilirubin), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use. Share this list with your doctor and pharmacist to lessen your risk for serious medication problems.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Do not share this medication with others.
This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor tells you to.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as sputum exam/culture) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Store in a refrigerator or freezer below 59 degrees F (15 degrees C) away from moisture. Brief storage at room temperature is permitted. Keep away from heat. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your medication.Information last revised June 2018. Copyright(c) 2018 First Databank, Inc.
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