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What good is a $1,000-a-pill drug if it doesn't cure what ails you?
That's the question raised by a recent analysis of patients taking sofosbuvir (Sovaldi), in combination with other drugs, to treat hepatitis C (HCV).
Sofosbuvir has raised both hope and eyebrows.
The hope was that it would allow reasonably simple and nontoxic regimens without the old standbys of treatment, pegylated interferon and ribavirin. To some extent it has done so, although for many patients the approved regimen still includes both older drugs.
The eyebrows went up when the drug's maker, Gilead Sciences of Foster City, Calif., priced it at $1,000 a dose. The drug is taken once daily for minimum of 12 weeks, for a cost of $84,000 -- and more if the regimen is longer, as it must be for some patients.
And, of course, that doesn't include the other drugs in the regimen.
Still, the promise of the clinical trials that led to approval was that most people who completed treatment would be cured and that most people would complete treatment.
It's the last part of that the new analysis challenges.
Data from CVS/caremark, the pharmacy benefit management service of CVS Health, suggest that four times as many people drop out of sofosbuvir-based therapy in the real world as did so in the clinical trials.
In the first 9 months after the drug hit the market, the investigators said, 16,560 patients with pharmacy benefits through CVS/caremark filled prescriptions for sofosbuvir.
The regimens broke down this way: 43% of patients were prescribed sofosbuvir and ribavirin, 34% were given sofosbuvir, interferon, and ribavirin, and 23% got sofosbuvir and simeprevir (Olysio).
Simeprevir, a protease inhibitor approved at about the same time as sofosbuvir, is approved for use only with interferon and ribavirin, but many physicians -- as the CVS/caremark data show -- are prescribing it with sofosbuvir in spite of that.
In their defense, clinical trials of the combination seem to show excellent efficacy.
But the key finding of the CVS/caremark data is that substantially more people stopped treatment with sofosbuvir than would be expected if you took the clinical trials at face value.
The investigators looked at a subset of sofosbuvir patients -- all those who were continuously eligible with CVS/caremark insurance for 44 months and started an HCV regimen with sofosbuvir on or before May 15.
Of the 1,965 patients who met those criteria, 357 had had previous therapy and 1,608 were treatment-naive. Patients were regarded as having discontinued therapy if there more than 15 days elapsed between the end of one prescription and filling of the next.
Using that definition, the dropout rate over all sofosbuvir regimens was 8.1%, compared with between 2.0% and 3.6% in clinical trials.
- When the data were broken down by specific regimens, the investigators found drop-out rates of:
- 10.2% for sofosbuvir plus pegylated interferon and ribavirin (7.6% and 10.8% for treatment-experienced and -naive patients, respectively.) The rate in clinical trials was 2.0%.
- 9.0% for sofosbuvir and ribavirin (5.2% and 9.6% for treatment-experienced and -naive patients, respectively.) In clinical trials the rates have varied from none to 2.0%.
- 4.2% for sofosbuvir and simeprevir (2.6% and 4.6% for treatment-experienced and -naive patients, respectively.) The clinical trial rate was 3.6%.
A couple of things jump out of the data.
One is that treatment-experienced patients -- presumably sicker and therefore perhaps more motivated -- had markedly lower dropout rates regardless of regimen.
The other -- and this should really be no surprise -- is that the real world does not mirror the artificial universe of the clinical trial.
Missing, though, are some other parts of the picture.
This is essentially a database analysis, so there's no information on why patients dropped out, in contrast to clinical trials, where reasons for stopping are carefully collated and examined.
And we don't know how successful treatment was for those who completed the regimen. The analysis assumes that completion of therapy means a cure, but even in the clinical trials some patients failed therapy despite adhering to the treatment.
It would be interesting to know how many of the 91.9% who completed therapy will be back for more and if that differs from the efficacy rates in the clinical studies.
Culture Shock is a blog by Michael Smith for readers with an interest in infectious disease.


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– Company In Which Joe Biden's Son Is Director Prepares To Drill Shale Gas In East Ukraine (ZeroHedge, July 25, 2014):
Recall what we said earlier today: the proxy Ukraine war just like that in Syria preceding it, "is all about energy."
Recall also the following chart showing Ukraine's shale gas deposits, keeping in mind that the Dnieper-Donets basin which lies in the hotly contested eastern part of the nation and where as everyone knows by now a bloody civil war is raging, is the major oil and gas producing region of Ukraine accounting for approximately 90 per cent of Ukrainian production and according to EIA may have 42 tcf of shale gas resources technically recoverable from 197 tcf of risked shale gas in place.
Finally, recall our story from May that Joe Biden's son, Hunter, just joined the board of the largest Ukraine gas producer Burisma Holdings. From the press release:
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Serving can come in many forms. It can be in a very public way for a cause. You can serve privately in little ways. You can even donate money or goods. The point is that you are giving of yourself in some way. I've never wanted the spotlight myself. I'm not the type to toot my own horn. The point of serving in my opinion is to be Christ like, not to get accolades.
When Jesus was on the earth, he served like no one has ever served. Of course he gave his life in the ultimate service, but he also gave in small ways in nearly every act he did upon this planet. One of my favorite stories is the time Jesus humbled himself so much that he washed the feet of his disciples.
Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples' feet, drying them with the towel he had around him. When Jesus came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus replied, "You don't understand now what I am doing, but someday you will." "No," Peter protested, "you will never ever wash my feet!" Jesus replied, "Unless I wash you, you won't belong to me." Simon Peter exclaimed, "Then wash my hands and head as well, Lord, not just my feet!" Jesus replied, "A person who has bathed all over does not need to wash, except for the feet, to be entirely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not all of you." For Jesus knew who would betray him. That is what he meant when he said, "Not all of you are clean." After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, "Do you understand what I was doing? You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and you are right, because that's what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.
John 13:3-17 NLT
You see, at this point the disciples were all in, fully committed to Jesus as Lord and savior. They did not know he would die and rise again, but they definitely trusted him and believed his story. So when Jesus knelt down and very carefully and lovingly washed the feet of his friends, they were taken aback. He wanted to show that he was willing to serve, willing to go to any lengths for his message. Hand washing is a very traditional cleansing symbol . Washing your hands of something says that you are divulging yourself of any resposibility, because you have cleaned yourself. You really don't hear much about someone washing someone else's feet. Feet are generally dirty, smelly, and many times just not pretty at all. Humbling yourself by washing someone's feet is the ultimate respect for them.
How willing are you to humble yourself? Are you willing to sacrifice to serve? Are you willing to forgo your image to better your fellow man?


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Michaels soon turns the spotlight on the wives as well.) Asked over lunch whether she crossed the line with her "blow your brains out" comment, Michaels is unapologetic.
She said she did it to shake the man up and make him realize that he was slowly committing suicide while his family looked on helplessly.
This is very normal to have these feelings because we as parents love our children so much that we want to fix them even with a rare disease. Gavin was a healthy baby boy and by the age of 2 he started having issues with his speech, muscle's going limp, and worrisome changes that had them concerned."Prime time is just not geared to inform the viewer," she said during a break in shooting last week.On "The Doctors," "we really dig in there and help people with the 'how to' of life transformation." As part of her new gig, she's unveiling a multi-part special within the show called "The Doctors' Wake-Up Call with Jillian!For about a year they searched on what may be the reasoning behind it all.Kristin came across The Doctor's TV show about Addi & Cassi Hempel who also has Niemann-Pick Type C disease." If you thought Michaels was outspoken and in-your-face on NBC's "The Biggest Loser," then she's downright explosive in her new role on the syndicated show that airs locally on CBS.


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Fomo is a regular reality for us back here at HQ. Check out this video she just posted of her time in Panama with the Winterline Global Skills crew.
Month: October 2016
Get your gap year started – Student video
Teenagers learn to manage social stress on a gap year
The beginning of the school year can be a terrifying time for the teenage mind. New expectations, new routines, and worst of all, new friends, all combine to create the perfect storm of social anxiety or social stress.
Going into college prepared means having learned these skills to a 'T,' and students who can effectively navigate social settings, as well as manage and reconcile conflicts are in the best position for success in the college years.
New research highlighted in the New York Times from David S. Yeager, 'a leading voice in the growing effort to help college students stay in school,' and Carol Dweck, famous for her work with growth and fixed mindsets, have pointed to teens ability to learn social anxiety coping strategies. These are skills that can be taught, not predilections permanent for life.
Critical to the research, teenage depression is at nearly 11 percent, and high stress is a daily reality for many teenagers. Despite that, rates of coping skills have been deemed "weak."
At Winterline, we've structured all of our gap year programs to be heavily oriented toward these peer-related skills, skills that we see as essential for life, career, and work in the 21st century. From the very start or our program orientations, students become equipped with skills in team-building and leadership, non-violent communication, and conflict mediation. Throughout their months abroad, experienced Field Advisors act as teachers and mentors, leading by example on how to navigate conflict, how to negotiate, bargain, as well as empathetically listen to peers and colleagues.
Dr. Yeager's suggestion that students learn ways to "hold onto a long view" is exactly what we teach during our Global Skills Programs. When you travel the world and learn skills in their appropriate context, you immediately begin to connect the dots between what you're doing on a daily basis and the impacts you can have in the world.
The gap year is the perfect opportunity to distance yourself, recalibrate, and figure out what you're good at and how you want to impact the world.


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This wonderful piece of writing is now reprinted on Part-Time Audiophile magazine along with the video in the link below. I sincerely appreciate the kind words I received from everyone who enjoyed it. Thanks again to Rafe Arnott from the superb production.
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Semolina Halva ~ T for Turkey
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Enjoyed reading the intro. The halwa looks great, loved the color.
The texture looks different but the preparation is somewhat similar to halwa. I can have that with a bowl of ice – cream. Awesome, you cooked all 4 countries in one day! I still have one more country to cook, which I have been postponing since last week.
Loved this crumble like texture of Halwa, i would like to get a small bowl of this halwa to have rite now.
I like the variation in the recipe. I have never used condensed milk in a halwa and this will definitely give a wonderful flavour to the dish..definitely a must try . Have bookmarked in mind:)
wow love the variation of halva 🙂 semolina halva looks so tempting, looks so yummy !!
what nice color you have go for the halwa, beautifully made, would love to make with condensed milk
This must be one rich, yummy halwa.
A variation to our suji ka halwa and with that condensed milk I am sure it was delicious!
I made something similar for Qatar, but the Turkish halwa's texture looks a little different. Such a similar and delicious dessert.
I was looking for some halwa texture but this look totally different. I love the golden colour of the semolina. Looks so inviting..
Pradnya certainly has competition with you cooking 4 countries in one day. 😀
The halwa I thought was shira but its texture looks different. Love it.
what an interesting halva
4 dishes in a day is certainly an achievement !And I really like the texture of the Halva…
Just like our suzi halva but texture is different. I would love to try it with icecream.


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Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Making sure your résumé is well structured and in a sequential order is essential when applying for jobs. For Interns who are on the job market for the first time, the first step is to learn how to write a résumé. Here are some basic steps to follow when putting together your résumé.
Step 1: List
Make a list of all work related experiences including volunteer work or activities such as editing the university magazine.
Step 2: Understand
When applying for a specific job it is important that you read the advertisement carefully and address each requirement outlined within your résumé. Also, follow the instructions on how to apply for the job and make sure you include examples that illustrate you soft skills such as leadership or organization.
Step 3: Represent
As your resume is the initial step in presenting yourself to a future employee, it is vital that it looks professional and does not have any spelling and grammatical errors. Have another person review your résumé and ask for feedback.
Step 4: Include
Your résumé should summarise your experience, education and qualifications. Make sure you keep your résumé short (1-2 pages for first time job seekers) and never lie on your résumé.
Cover Letter
Including a covering letter with your résumé is always a good idea. Here are some helpful hints when writing a covering letter:
- Avoid using slang or abbreviations.
- Make sure you address the letter to the correct address and try to address the letter to a specific person by name if possible.
- Keep the letter short, outlining how you fit the requirements and why you want the position.
- Use words that create a positive impression such as capable, responsible and committed.
- Check for correct grammar and spelling.
- Sign and date the letter.
How to structure a covering letter
Paragraph 1: Make sure you outlined the position you are applying for and when and where the job was advertised. Include a job number if applicable.
Paragraph 2: Outline your credentials, present/previous work experience and any other relevant skills and capabilities.
Paragraph 3: State why you are applying for the job and what you can bring to the job.
Paragraph 4: State that you have included a copy of your résumé and other relevant information with the letter.
Paragraph 5: End your letter with 'Yours sincerely' or 'Yours faithfully'.


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I discovered my asexuality in June of 2011. I spent most of my life wondering what was wrong with me, and convincing myself that I was just a late bloomer. Part of me was relieved to find others like me, and another part was a bit angry. Why did I have to go so long thinking something was wrong with me? Asexuality doesn't have a lot of visibility, so most people have to discover it on their own.
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I serve as executive director of a small consulting firm named the Center for Police Leadership. Our work involves public safety agency consulting related to organizational assessment, strategic planning, change management, organizational development, and leadership development.
Consulting is a second career. Prior to entering the field full-time, I served with the San Diego Police Department for twenty years, where I retired as a command officer about 15 years ago. I followed a career path that took me to field operations, investigations, and administration. For the last decade in my career, I served as a commanding officer in divisions within those major functional areas.
As to teaching, I either am or have been a member of the graduate faculties at a number of private and public universities. I have taught for Capella for about 12 years and divide my time between courses and dissertation mentoring.
I hold a Doctorate in Public Administration with Specialization in Organizational Leadership and Management from the University of LaVerne, as well as Master's Degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration.
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President Patil will be remembered for her foreign travel excesses, her botched attempt at securing herself a palatial retirement home at the expense of the tax payer, of course some reports of her exorbitant expenses smell of scam from a mile away, such as this naval banquet where the drinking water budget was equivalent to 83 litres of bottled water for every guest!
A luxurious, and rather funny means of attending the Indian Army's desert games…
Did they order a special VIP tank for this exercise?
Why this post in the context sustainable development? The Indian President is a post with little executive scope, reduced primarily to a public role, it is a nonetheless a very eminent office that commands a lot of respect from the Indian nation and one that can be used to set an example. Today's needs are for a sustainable world and this is where our president's office can make a difference, by leading the way and setting an example. President Patil's self-serving term has done exactly the opposite.


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The new rules of marketing dictate that advisors use tactics that demonstrate their expertise via article writing, blogging, social media, and the like. Advisors who are content to practice old, tired marketing tactics rather than innovative ways to bring in new clients will be left in the dust in a matter of time.
That's why I often encourage my clients to practice inbound marketing, specifically article writing or blogging as a way to attract new clients. An advisor's target market is no longer limited to a twenty mile radius of his/her main office, thanks to the internet. If you are producing quality content that speaks to the needs of a distinct target market, you can attract clients from all over the nation or even the globe by publishing your content on the internet.
Since most advisors don't know where to start, I will be showing you my seven step formula for writing an article or blog post. An effective article can be from 500-800 words and sometimes much longer. There are many ways to write an article. This is just one to help you get started.
Step One: Decide Your Topic
The biggest mistake advisors make is trying to write about a topic that is too broad. Think about a specific issue or problem your target client would like to know more about. Think about where your passion is strongest. Where do you have expertise?
After you come up with a topic, do some keyword research. Let's say your target market is women (a very broad market, but let's keep it simple for this illustration). "Financial planning for women" receives 1000 searches per month (according to the google keyword tool). However, "financial planning basics" only receives 390 searches a month. By drilling down your article subject matter, you will naturally write a better quality article that will hold your readers' interest.
Resource: https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal
Step Two: Create a Compelling Headline
The second biggest mistake advisors make is to use a bland headline. The trick is to encourage readers to click on the article. The title needs to pull them in. Read your article headline aloud and then ask yourself "so what?" – If your title answers "so what" then you may have something good.
Let's review the example from above "financial planning basics for women" and agree that it is not compelling. How about "3 Financial Planning Basics Women Should Not Avoid"? Does this do a better job of encouraging the reader to click on your article?
One of my most popular article titles years ago contained the phrase "So That You Can Sleep Soundly at Night" and garnered a ton of attention. Why? Because the implication of less stress and better sleep encouraged a great deal of interest.
Step Three: Write the Introduction
This is where you start writing! Tell them what you're going to tell them. In this case you have three points to discuss. Tell them the issues. Illustrate your expertise. Just start writing. Try not to get wrapped up in making it perfect.
Step Four: Write Three Paragraphs
Now, write a paragraph (or more) about each point. Explain each of the three issues from your introduction. Give examples. Get personal. Make it interesting. What specific problems or issues have you seen in the past? How can the problem be solved?
Step Five: Wrap it up
For toastmaster members this will sound familiar. At the end of your article, tell them what you told them. Then tell them what to do about it. You could give them some resources. You could end with a quote. Just make sure you wrap it up nicely.
Step Six: Call to Action
Now here's the part that most advisors skip. You want to have a call to action to encourage readers to contact you. This could be in the form of "I don't want to see this happen to you." It could be "I invite you to contact me." You want to inspire readers to action. Motivate them. Show them why staying in their current situation should not be tolerated.
Step Seven: About the Author
Up to this point the information in your article has been your "give." You should have done a great job of educating the reader and providing value. The about the author section however is your "take." This is where you can provide a mini bio (25 to 75 words) about you demonstrating your expertise and why the reader should visit your website or contact you. This section works well immediately following the call to action.
There you have it – my seven step formula for writing an article. This is such a great opportunity for advisors to market their unique value because so few advisors are doing it! Many tell me they don't want to hassle with compliance. In my opinion, compliance is just one more step. Don't let compliance stop you from writing blogs or articles! Just do it!
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My cat is missing!!! and its impossible for him to go out of the house coz he's only a 5 month kitten! huhhuhu. Pulot is missing since last night, when we arrived home last night, I felt that Pulot doesnt appear infront of us when we enter the gate. and then I was informed by the people here that Pulot is nowhere. and his companion, female cat, named Pute, is here crying and looking for Pulot. damn!!!! I guess Pulot is a victim of Catnappers.
last January, Pulot has been catnapped by kids who are walking infront of the house.
I don't know what to do, I just hope that Pulot is here when I arrived home.
badtrip! me, Ariel and Mark are talking about this catshow on April 1. and thinking of joining there. awwwww
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Carpal Tunnel: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is characterized by pain, numbness or tingling in the forearm, wrist and hand. Very mild cases can cause symptoms once in awhile and more severe cases can become constant. Many times it may be in both hands.
Advanced technology allows us to accurately diagnose what type, if any of carpal tunnel sydrome you may have. This office utilizes the Cadwell Sierra Wave unit which is the latest and most advanced electrodiagnostic machine available. Dr. Christian is advanced trained and Certified in Electrodiagnosis.
NCS usually takes about a half hour face to face with Dr. Christian. Gentle impulses are introduced to the patients forearm, wrists and hands and the findings are calculated automatically. In many instances the patient is told immediately if they have carpal tunnel syndrome or not, and how severe it is.
Treatment for CTS is performed in the office which may consist of some or all of the following; gentle stretches to the area, gentle mobilization of the surrounding soft tissues and in some instances the carpal bones, exercises for strength and Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) or Cold Laser to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
This office utilizes the MicroLight ML830 which was the first Cold Laser to be approved by the USFDA for the specific treatment of CTS. It delivers consistent results and when combined with other therapies in this office allows many patients to avoid wrist surgery.


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12 THE TUNEFUL TROLLEY - 'Island In The Sky' (Now Sounds) original release 1969
I've bought a couple of CDs this month, both on the Now Sounds label. First one under the spotlight is the album by The Tuneful Trolley. I've got one of their 45s in my collection 'Sunny Days'/'My Apple Pie', but had never heard this studio album before, so took an effort to track it down.
The Tuneful Trolley were discovered and championed by Jay and the Americans. Listening to this CD confirms to me that they were primarily a pop psych outfit with a knack for writing and performing solid Beatlesque rock.
With a sizable following in their home base of Long Island, New York, The Tuneful Trolley released 'Island In The Sky' in 1969 to national indifference, this despite containing all the elements of an instant smash. The album is a glorious atoll with landscapes of fuzz guitars, oboes, melodic Beach Boys harmonies with a garage edge. The boys were all still in their mid teens when the material was recorded.


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Recipe Of The Month: ``A Beer Has No Name`` session black IPA
What's lightweight, jet black and bitter throughout? Our session black IPA is what. Though it clocks in at just over 4% abv, don't let it's weight fool you. An ounce each of Simcoe and Galaxy at 60, then again at zero followed by two ounces of El Dorado steeped, this one is sure to stick you with the pointy end.
4.2% ABV, 36 SRM, 56 IBU's.
(We're brewing this one up at our March class, so if you brew it check back and we can compare!)
Mash efficiency: n/a ~ Kettle/fermenter loss: n/a
Gravities: 1.044 ~ IBU: 56 ~ ABV: 4.2ish%
5# Briess Dark LME
2# Briess Munich LME
.75# Dextrin malt
.4# Midnight Wheat
.2# Carafa II
.2# British Roasted Barley
1 oz each Simcoe AND Galaxy pellet – 60 min
1 oz each Simcoe AND Galaxy pellet – 0 min
2 oz El Dorado – Dry hop 4 days
Chill to 64°F, oxygenate/aerate and pitch WLP001, Wy1056, US-05, etc
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Posted: Sun Nov 24th, 2019 04:31 pm
Hi Dr. Deb and fellows,
My 12 year old Andalusian gelding has been diagnosed with a strain to his right hind medial branch of his suspensory. The injury was blocked and imaged with an ultrasound, there is no core lesion. The tendon sheath in the area has been enlarged since I purchased him about a year ago. I looked through "The Lame Horse" by James Rooney to try and understand how this happened and how to hopefully prevent re-injury in the future once we've gone through the long process of rehab. A Google search of the forum suggests and supports that uneven landing on the foot or uneven push off medial-laterally could be a risk factor. Though he has been barefoot for years I had hind shoes put on to intentionally limit his "grip" and prevent torque. I have films of his feet available, taken this summer before there was an issue.
My specific questions are:
What more can I do to prevent this occurring again?
During the months of walking ahead is it more helpful to not generate heat during the walks or is it not detrimental to have a heat reaction to the exercise of the area? Are there other questions I don't know to ask about his rehab? The program given to me was "20 minutes 2x/day until re-imaging in a few months to look for decreased size and filament alignment."
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Fri Mar 30th, 2007
Posted: Tue Nov 26th, 2019 06:47 am
Bryy, it was a good idea to look through Rooney. You will also want to look at Adams/Stashak's "Lameness in Horses", making sure to get the latest edition.
As to generating heat during the walks: "heat" appears when whatever the horse has been doing provokes the proliferation of small blood vessels. The body does this as a way of bringing materials in to the injured area for repair and healing, so to a degree it is good. You'll have to gauge carefully, though; too much of a good thing is bad, in other words, you don't want to let the horse re-injure himself. As a rule of thumb, some heat after a walk is OK if it subsides in an hour or so. In fact it is not only OK, but actually good as promoting healing. Little stretches on the injured area, which may promote some heat, also help the fibroblast cells which have to lay down new tendon fibers to know not to lay them crosswise, but rather align them with the direction of the pull.
You'll want to adhere to the prescription given, because the situation will almost certainly be requiring you to put the horse in a stall, with his 2X daily walks the only times he's let out. Depending on how much of a clown your horse is, he may very much want to play and gambol and generally have a good bit of a run when let out, and you absolutely must not let him do this because he will almost certainly re-injure himself. One thing that is completely justified to do during this period, therefore, is to cut his ration to zero of anything with a lot of TDN's in it. Let him eat clean straw plus just the minimum of grass hay of some benign variety such as orchard grass or timothy -- just enough to keep him between condition score 4 and 5. He will look horribly thin to your neighbors but do remember that their standards of reality are probably far biased toward the fat end of the spectrum, and if they want to gossip about your negligent horsekeeping you can just tell them to go mind their own business.
In putting him on a low-carb diet, you cut his energy down and you also almost compel him to be much more interested in hand-grazing once he's on the lead line than he is in going off for a good breather. Build this into your nursing strategy, and pre-select areas that are scattered along your walk where you can pause and let him graze. So long as whatever he's grazing isn't too too rich, the limited amounts he will get on these relatively brief excursions won't hurt him. Add the grazing time to his walk time, i.e., he should still be hiking along with you for a total of twenty minutes; if he spends an additional thirty minutes scattered in there where he's eating, really, so much the better as to buddy-up time.
The amount of feed he ingests on these walks is trivial as to amount but very delicious to him, so you can use it as a reward; in fact, you may as well teach him to urinate on request while you're at it.
Many Andies have rather crooked hind legs, and that in both side and rear view (i.e. both "sickle hocked" and "cow hocked"), so it doesn't surprise me to hear if his hind hoofs were more or less out of mediolateral balance. Shoeing him or not shoeing him will make little difference, UNLESS the shoes you put on are designed to force his toes to orient in one certain direction which is not the direction they're meant to orient in, i.e., particularly, straight forward. In that case, the shoes will make re-injury more likely, not less.
Good luck with this. It's a tedious pain in the butt, but as he heals and the vet gives you permission to let him loose in a small pen and/or trot some, then you can go back to free schooling; just avoid sharp turns or rollbacks. Also as he heals then you can use this as a huge opportunity for buddy-up time and trick training, especially drum work, which is doubly helpful as it can be very calming to the animal. Let us know how it goes -- Dr. Deb
Sun Jun 21st, 2015
Posted: Tue Nov 26th, 2019 04:11 pm
Hi Dr Deb
Thank you for the prompt reply. Understanding how the body heals is very helpful for me to know if the somewhat generic rehab prescription is suitable for where his injury is in terms of healing.
This particular horse came with pre-installed tricks, Spanish walk, plie a bow, drum mounting and others that he delights and showing. Are any of these things that I can use now or do they stretch the back of the leg too much at the moment? I have started teaching him to fetch which I don't anticipate taking very long at all!
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Fri Mar 30th, 2007
Posted: Thu Nov 28th, 2019 09:16 am
I think I would pause a couple of weeks before doing plie bow; the other learned responses (a.k.a. "tricks") don't represent anything that would stretch the hind tendons. Some horses are so delighted to be obedient that they will perform even though it hurts them, but most are at least a little more sensible. So after a couple of weeks I'd monitor what is safe to do by observing what the horse tells me is comfortable. If plie bow hurts his hind tendons, if he's a normal horse he'll compensate by angling the hindlimbs backwards to minimize the stretch. If he does that I would take that as a sign that you should wait again a couple of weeks before asking for that particular thing again. -- Dr. Deb
Sun Jun 21st, 2015
Posted: Mon Jan 6th, 2020 12:24 pm
Good morning,
We've had both a setback and a small success. As a barn manager I travel to Florida for the season and the trip did that suspensory no favors. The day we left it was angry, swollen and warm, and while it did settle and not get worse over the two days of driving I did keep a close eye. Once arrived it took a few days to cool completely.
However here he lives in a 1/2 acre field with a friend across the fence. The grass is understandably poor so when we go for walks the lawn is very tempting. He gets his hay in one corner, water in the opposite and he pokes around looking for the good weeds from time to time without antics. Last week a dedicated longer walk (30 ambling minutes) on firm ground resulted in heat the following day so it's 6 more weeks of vacation per a conversation with my vet.
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Sitting on the beautiful sculpted slopes of Mauna Kahalawai, The King Kamehameha Golf Club offers amazing panoramic views of Haleakala and both the North and South Shores of Maui. Embrace the spectacular views the Golf Club has to offer by hosting a ceremony on the perfectly manicured green of the K...
Ocean Garden at Ko Olina Oahu
Kapolei, HI
Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Beach, Outdoor
Experience all of what Hawaii has to offer with sparkling blue ocean front, the beauty of sweeping lawns and fragrant tropical gardens, and a festive lu'au under the stars. Hawaii always makes you feel at ease but the Ocean Garden at Ko Olina Oahu takes it to another level. Start married life overlo...
Holomua Farms
Waialua, HI
Rustic & Barn, Park/Garden, Manor, Mountain, Outdoor
Combine glamp-style accommodations with sustainably built ethics with a sprawling secluded outdoor space surrounded by mountains and hundreds of lush acres and you get Holomua Farms, an unparalleled and breathtaking event venue for your big day! Although it feels remote and sits in a river valley at...
Sunset Ranch Hawaii
Haleiwa, HI
Private Estate, Rustic & Barn, Ocean/Waterfront View, Mountain, Vintage, Outdoor
Breathtaking ocean and island views, expansive outdoor venues, a rustic indoor barn, elegant tropical gardens and newly renovated guest suites make Sunset Ranch the most exquisite wedding venue in Hawaii. Sunset ranch is an exclusive 30 acre estate on the North Shore of Oahu, with views of the en...
Waikiki Aquarium
Honolulu, HI
Museum/Gallery, Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Beach, Outdoor
The Waikiki Aquarium offers an exceptional location for those seeking to hold a unique and memorable event. Whether you're celebrating a rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, wedding reception or renewal of vows, the Aquarium is the perfect setting for any occasion. Our location and facilities provide...
Hale Wailele
Kailua Kona, HI
Event Center, Mansion, Private Estate, Ocean/Waterfront View, Luau, Modern
Escape to Hale Wailele — a lush, secluded estate on the Big Island — for a dreamy, tropical destination wedding of up to 100 guests. With an abundance of tropical foliage and panoramic views of Keauhou Bay and the Kona coastline, it's safe to say that the backdrop is breathtaking. Sunsets are a fir...
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Lahaina, HI
Park/Garden, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor
Your dream Hawaiian, oceanfront wedding comes true at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel! With four lawn areas mere steps away from the ocean sand, every one of your friends and family can enjoy the uplifting beach atmosphere as they participate in the ceremony. The warm rays of sunlight, swaying palms, and ...
Turtle Bay Resort
Kahuku, HI
Ocean/Waterfront View, Hotel/Resort, Beach, Outdoor
Miles of pristine beaches and verdant natural settings, Turtle Bay is perfect for romantic escapes. Sparkling sandy beaches, soft breezes and fragrant tropical blooms set the mood for romance. If you've always longed for a beach wedding, picture exchanging your vows against a backdrop of swaying pal...
Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden
Kaneohe, HI
Park/Garden, Outdoor
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden is a dreamy wedding venue located in Kaneohe, Hawaii. This park displays striking scenery with lush greenery, a lake, and mountains in the distance. This 400-acre park in windward Oahu is named Ho'omaluhai or "a peaceful refuge". The tropical plants and dramatic Hawaiian...


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How to Remove Carrots From Gardens
Carrots grow well in moist, loose soil during the warm summer months. In areas with a long, mild summer you may be able to successfully plant and grow two crops each year. Removing the carrots at the right time ensures maximum size and flavor. Carrots require careful digging and harvesting so the roots are neither cut nor broken during the process. Most varieties require approximately 50 to 80 days to reach maturity, although you can begin removing the roots at 30 to 40 days for use as baby carrots.
Inspect the carrots to determine maturity. Mature carrots have deep green leaves but haven't yet flowered. Move the soil gently away from the base of the plant. If the large orange top of the root is developed, the carrots are ready for removing.
Insert a garden fork into the soil 4 to 6 inches away from the base of the carrot plants. Push the fork in so the inward curve of the fork is facing the row of carrots.
Pull the handle of the fork toward your body and away from the carrot foliage. The tines lift the soil and roots from the ground without damaging the carrot roots.
Grasp the carrots by the base of the foliage. Lift them from the loosened soil, taking care not to break the stems or roots.
Brush the excess soil off the roots. Rinse them in cool water but do not scrub them until you are ready to use the carrots.
Things Needed
- Garden fork
- Carrots develop a bitter flavor if the plants are allowed to flower, but most carrot varieties won't flower unless they are left in the ground for two years.
- A mature carrot is about 3/4- to 1 inch thick at the top of the root, near the base of the foliage.
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Just off the road to Skye, Ratagan Youth Hostel has a beautiful lochside location with an enviable view towards the Five Sisters of Kintail. Otters, seals and porpoises can be seen from the garden.
Ratagan Youth Hostel
Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, this warm and welcoming hostel offers guests a variety of room types, all with USB charging points, and all able to be booked as private rooms. The accommodation is split over two floors and none of the rooms are en-suite, but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.
Guests can opt for continental breakfast served in the large dining room or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Relax with a local craft beer or glass of wine in the hostel's comfortable lounge, while enjoying stunning views over the Five Sisters of Kintail.
WiFi access is free for all guests and other facilities include a laundry, drying room, luggage store and secure bike shed. Basic provisions, including frozen ready meals, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
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Conflict; there are moments when we feel conflict between heart and mind. You can recognize this conflict once you pay attention to feelings.
Heart says yes but suddenly, a feeling comes in which say, No, give more time. Heart is telling you to do it but Mind has become strong over last many years so you are afraid to listen to heart.
Why is there conflict?
What is stopping to follow heart?
We have past experiences, memories and impressions. We are afraid to love because of fear of getting hurt.
Act from heart in the favor love, compassion, kindness, joy and integrity.
Pause here for few seconds and pay deep attention to these words
Breathe in and out and try to investigate where do you stand…
Love, and you will be loved.


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Level 1 Certified CrossFit Trainer
CrossFit Powerlifting Certified
CrossFit Mobility Certified
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Obtaining Taekwondo first degree black belt
I enjoy the outdoors, working out and family time. I graduated with a Computer Science degree from Southern Oregon University and have worked as a software engineer for over 12 years. The Marine Corps was my first introduction to the burpee. I thru-hiked the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails. Have ran 8 marathons. My wife and I have cycled in over 30 organized events, for me this includes the STP, Torture 10K and Mt. Shasta Super Century.
The reason I decided to become a CrossFit trainer is that the results I have seen are amazing! I also really enjoy teaching CrossFit to others.
It is important to start CrossFit training slowly, master the movements, train consistently and finally add intensity to your workouts. I can help guide you through this process.


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Buying your clothes from charity shops (or thrift stores to my fellow North American friends) has many benefits, some of them, being that it is more environmentally friendly (reusing already owned clothes), helping the community (money goes to charity instead of corporations) and being much better value for the shopper($$$), also you get the fun of searching out bargains and hidden treasures! Not all of my clothes come from charity shops but I like to get what I can from them, though it does take quite a lot more time to find what you are looking for.
I wouldn't necessarily call myself a fashionable person. I don't keep up with all the trends and I wear at least 90% black at all times. Though recently I've really been trying to add a bit more colour to my wardrobe. So hopefully you wont judge me too harshly for my taste.
Through September and the start of October I had been popping into a few different charity shops around Bethnal Green and some in Kentish Town, looking for some non black cardigans and other layers to add to my Autumn wardrobe. I apologize in advance for my wrinkled clothes and dog hair, I didn't have a great set up for these photos as my camera is out of commission so had to use my phone, oh well, here are my finds:
I'll start with this wooly (not actual wool) jumper. It is over sized and so so comfy. I love wearing this with black skinny jeans and my vegan Doc Martins. £3.
This Monsoon coat was in such good condition and fit me so well that I had to get it. The colour in person is much more army green. This was my most expensive purchase at £12.
Who doesn't like a good stripey jumper?! It is fitted through the arms and shoulders and more of a boxy cut in the waist, so nice and comfy, I am also into the 3/4 sleeves £2.50.
I always have a look through the mens tshirt racks for treasure. I enjoy the Pulp Fiction/banana combo that this shirt brings to the table. £2
I wasn't really looking for bottoms this time around but I saw these cute tights and thought "why not?!" £3
Found the perfect layering cardigan. It is originally from the mens section of UNIQLO and I got a very similar light grey one as well but it's in the wash. £4
I couldn't say no to this very oversized purple corduroy button up, though it is so big it looks a bit silly. I like throwing it on over a hoodie for an extra layer when I'm walking the dog. £4
I'm not 100% sure about this one. The shoulders and the ties are a bit much for me but I liked the colour and it fits really nicely. Working on getting the stain out… £3.50.
I really love this sparkley striped jumper, its perfect for the holidays and its a bit cropped so looks good with high wasted jeans. £4
I saved my absolute favourite for last. I wear this sheer plaid button up ALL THE TIME. I think it goes with everything and I love the deep green colour. £5.
Thats everything I got (minus a few pint glasses…) for Autumn. Let me know if you have any good thrifting tips or tricks I should know about! This is a very different style post for me so please let me know if you enjoyed it or how I could do better next time… don't be shy!


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Why pray the Rosary every day for a year?
Each time the Blessed Virgin has appeared-- whether it be to Saint Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes; to Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco at Fatima; or to Mariette Beco at Banneux-- she has asserted the importance, saving grace, and power of praying the Holy Rosary on a daily basis. Based upon her words, the Rosary is penance and conversion for sinners, a pathway to peace, an end to war, and a powerful act of faith in Jesus Christ. Pope Paul VI presented the Rosary as a powerful means to reach Christ "not merely with Mary but indeed, insofar as this is possible to us, in the same way as Mary, who is certainly the one who thought about Him more than anyone else has ever done."
To show us how this is done, perhaps no one has been more eloquent than the great Cardinal Newman, who wrote: "The great power of the Rosary consists in the fact that it translates the Creed into Prayer. Of course, the Creed is already in a certain sense a prayer and a great act of homage towards God, but the Rosary brings us to meditate again on the great truth of His life and death, and brings this truth close to our hearts. Even Christians, although they know God, usually fear rather than love Him. The strength of the Rosary lies in the particular manner in which it considers these mysteries, since all our thinking about Christ is intertwined with the thought of His Mother, in the relations between Mother and Son; the Holy Family is presented to us, the home in which God lived His infinite love."
As Mary said at Fatima, "Jesus wants to use you to make Me known and loved. He wishes to establish the devotion to My Immaculate Heart throughout the world. I promise salvation to whoever embraces it; these souls will be dear to God, like flowers put by Me to adorn his throne."
February 19: Saint Conrad of PiacenzaPosted by Jacob
Today, February 19 marks the feast day of Saint Conrad of Piacenza (1290-1350), a saint who is remembered for great piety, humility, charity, and honesty. Born to one of the most noble and wealthy families in the town of Piacenza in Northen Italy, Conrad grew up in a lifestyle marked by privilige and leisure. Among his family and peers, however, he was also noted for deep faith in the Lord, and led a virtuous and God-fearing life. Having married quite young, both he and his wife were recognized for their piety and charity.
As was common in noble families at that time, Saint Conrad spent much of his time hunting. During one such outing, he ordered his attendants to scatter some brush and light it on fire in attempts to smoke out some game hiding there. Without warning, a great wind arose, and mercilessly spread the fire beyond that planned, causing severe damage to nieghbors homes and land. Authorities mistakingly arrested a mendicant friar living in the area, and the man was tried and sentenced to death.
Both Conrad and his wife, seeing the injustice and unable to stand their role in it, agreed to confess. As the friar was being led to execution, Saint Conrad made a public confession of the crime. He sold all his possessions, giving them away to those who had lost property. Now desitute, he and his wife separated, Saint Conrad entering a monastery of the Franciscan Order, and his wife entering the Orde of Poor Clares.
Saint Conrad spent the remainder of his life in Rome, and then in Sicily, living a life of repentance, penance, and austerity. As news of his piety and holiness spread, he receieved many visitors which forced him to relocate numerous times, preferring the solitude of penitence. He fled to the valley of Noto, Italy, where he lived as a hermit for 36 years. During his hermitude, he lived a life of extreme austerity, sleeping on the bare ground with a stone for pillow, and with dry bread and raw herbs for food.
Conrad died while praying before a crucifix in 1350, surrounded by a bright light, in the presence of his confessor, who was unaware for some time of his death because of his position. While he is recognized and referred to as saint, Conrad has never been officially canonized. Through Papal authority, he is recognized throughout the Franciscan Order on February 19, but has also an established devotion throughout the world.
Saint Conrad reminds us that holiness lies within each of us, regardless of the acts or sins we have committed. In turning to the Lord, and renouncing his ties to the world, Conrad entered a deeply mystical and prophetic connection with God, atoning for his sins and receiving the grace of forgiveness. During Lent, Conrad may be looked to as a reminder of all we have done, and how the Lord graces us with forgiveness and love, if only we ask for forgiveness.
Day 50 of 365
Prayer Intentions: Forgiveness for our sins.
Requested Intentions: For the success of surgery for a friend (E); For the restoration of hearing (L); For a restorative, faith-deepening Lent for all those who are struggling (L); For a niece suffering with autism, and for all those affected by autism (V); For a daughter's employment (J); For a son's employment and growth in faith (M); Those planning for surgery (L).
Special Intentions (Day 9 of 45-day Novena to Our Blessed Lady of Lourdes): The intentions of all those who read this blog, whether submitted or retained in the quiet of their hearts; Penance, Penance, Penance for sinners; For all those who are suffering.
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Obama's 'Redistribution' Constitution
The courts are poised for a takeover by the judicial left.
One of the great unappreciated stories of the past eight years is how thoroughly Senate Democrats thwarted efforts by President Bush to appoint judges to the lower federal courts.
Consider the most important lower federal court in the country: the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. In his two terms as president, Ronald Reagan appointed eight judges, an average of one a year, to this court. They included Robert Bork, Antonin Scalia, Kenneth Starr, Larry Silberman, Stephen Williams, James Buckley,...
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August 16, 2010 - Writer: Rick Paulas | Artist: Josh House
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I saw a screening of Heath Ledger's final film, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", the other day and am surprised to say….it completely works and the film was great. Director Terry Gilliam has made his best work in years and even with other actors having to step in to help complete the movie, nothing felt forced and it's like it was meant to be this way all along.
For those not familiar with the movie, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" is Heath Ledger's final performance as he died while filming. After he died, production was halted as Gilliam tried to figure out how to salvage what he had. To make it work he got Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law to step in and play Heath Ledger's character at different points in the movie. While you're probably thinking there is no way this could work…I thought the same thing and I was 100% wrong. Trust me, the film is a big surprise and it's absolutely worth seeing. Anyway, while the film doesn't get released till the end of December, we've been given seven clips from the movie and they're after the jump. Take a look:
Here's the official synopsis:
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a fantastical morality tale, set in the present-day. It tells the story of Dr. Parnassus and his extraordinary 'Imaginarium', a travelling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom.
Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Doctor Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. An inveterate gambler, thousands of years ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr. Nick, in which he won immortality. Centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr. Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his daughter reached her 16th birthday, she would become the property of Mr Nick.
Valentina is now rapidly approaching this 'coming of age' milestone and Dr. Parnassus is desperate to protect her from her impending fate. Mr. Nick arrives to collect but, always keen to make a bet, renegotiates the wager. Now the winner of Valentina will be determined by whoever seduces the first five souls. Enlisting a series of wild, comical and compelling characters in his journey, Dr. Parnassus promises his daughter's hand in marriage to the man that helps him win.
In this captivating, explosive and wonderfully imaginative race against time, Dr. Parnassus must fight to save his daughter in a never-ending landscape of surreal obstacles – and undo the mistakes of his past once and for all!
The film stars HEATH LEDGER (Tony), CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER (Doctor Parnassus), VERNE TROYER (Percy), ANDREW GARFIELD (Anton), LILY COLE (Valentina) and TOM WAITS (Mr. Nick), with JOHNNY DEPP (Tony), COLIN FARRELL (Tony) and JUDE LAW (Tony).
THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS will be released December 25th, 2009. Rated PG-13 for violent images, some sensuality, language and smoking. Run Time: 122 minutes.
And one last thing, we've started posting film clips in a new way. Since the site runs pre-roll (it pays for all the bandwidth), we've started posting all the clips in one video. What that means is, once you push play, you'll probably have to sit through one commercial and then all the clips will play in order.


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Here's a resume sample we recently produced for a Social Media Manager in Malaysia.
Tel.: +60 12 XXXX XXXX | Email: firstname.lastname@example.com | Nationality: American
- Social Media marketing professional with experience in managing social accounts of well-loved FMCG brands such as Uniqlo and P&G. [This opening line perfectly captures a strong summary. Notice the emphasis on FMCG. That's a key part of the client's narrative]
- Strong expertise in conceptualizing, implementing and monitoring end-to-end strategies for social media campaigns to establish successful brand awareness and achieve significant annual growth and profit.
- Proven track record in analysing and interpreting key metrics to generate significant increase in social media reach, conversions, web traffic, and ROI.
- Strong business acumen with ability to capture and capitalise on unique opportunities to grow business reputation and expertise.
[This section gives a good helicopter view of the candidate. If you can quantify your current role and mention it on the summary, it will help scale your current responsibilities.]
|Social Media Marketing
|Facebook Advertising
|Social Account Management
|Metrics Tracking and Data Analysis
|Strategic Planning
|Campaign Optimisation
[Ensure the keywords here mirror those used in the job ad. The first round of vetting is often done by a software scanner. This section helps to pad the CV with key social media management and marketing phrases necessary to get past those scanners.]
UNIQLO, Malaysia
- Spearhead team of 3 brand and digital marketing officers in conceptualizing and implementing social media projects aimed to establish brand, acquire social followers, and announce promotional campaigns for one of leading apparels in Malaysia. [The opening line perfectly summarizes the candidate's current role]
- Lead development and strategy for brand's social media properties, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Play key role in promoting brand's online presence through management of social media accounts. [Mention specific social media platforms you have worked on to give an idea to hiring managers what you are capable of handling.]
- Manage creation and publishing of content on social media and digital platforms, including blogs, social media accounts, and email. Responsible for approving content calendar of these channels
- Oversee full spectrum of social media marketing, online paid advertising, and insights tracking through Facebook Ad Manager. Manage advertising budget of MYR 50'000 annually. [Additionally, speak about online paid advertising tools you are familiar with, as well as total budget you're working on.]
- Compile and analyze data to further streamline and execute traffic growth strategies
- Work with various team members and external resources to produce digital assets, such as videos, graphics and webcasts, and optimise them for specific social media channels
Significant Highlights
- Teamed up with 28 Malaysia bloggers & Instagram accounts to launch influencer campaign using the hashtag #UniquelyUniqloMY. Hashtag was trending on Twitter Malaysia for 72 hours with more than 4'000 posts. Stores saw additional 8% increase in revenue within 7-day period from launch of campaign. [Mention specific social media campaign you led that drove increase in sales to prove success of project]
- Instrumental in increasing foot traffic and revenue of 25 Uniqlo stores in Malaysia by 15% for 2 consecutive years. Successfully developed strategies improving marketing-to-sales ratio from 35% to 5%. [Cite metrics to substantiate your achievements. Do, however, be aware of your company confidentiality clause.]
- Significantly increased Facebook likes of Uniqlo Malaysia page by 244% and Twitter followers by 18% within 6 months. Captured new followers by posting engaging and witty commentary online. [The more data you can show, the better]
- Enhanced client relationships by closely monitoring brand engagement with customers' enquiries, questions, and feedback. Ensured online reputation was positive and top-rated
- Bachelor of Arts in Marketing & Communications, University of Malaysia | 2010
- Technical Skills: MS Office Suite, Hootsuite, Facebook Ad Manager
- Languages: English, Bahasa Melayu and Basic Mandarin
- Availability: 2 weeks' notice
References available upon request
[There's no need to list your references; if HR is interested in you they will ask you for them.]
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Another up-and-coming career in Malaysia — and other parts of the world — is social media management. As social media is becoming a significant part of our everyday life, many companies try to reach their customers on online platforms and social communities where they thrive.
About the Social Media Manager Role
Social media marketing or SMM is a crucial part of digital marketing, the role entails engaging with customers on various social media platforms to promote a brand, communicate a message, and/or connect with target audience.
With the budding of many social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and more, it is only necessary for brands and companies to reach out to their customers who are spending hours and hours of their day on these platforms. And social media executives or managers are the ones responsible for doing this.
Key Pointers Hiring Managers Look For in Social Media Manager Resumes
- Your knowledge and familiarity of various social media platforms and websites, including (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, and Google+.
- Your extensive background in managing brand pages and company accounts on these social networking sites, including developing and publishing content, growing follower base, communicating with customers, and placing social media ads.
- Your experience in using social media listening and analytics tools to gather qualitative customer insights that will help improve the company's products and services.
Social Media Manager Resume Writing Tips
- As part of digital marketing, social media management involves data-driven knowledge. Ensure your CV has plenty of metrics to quantify your contributions.
- Speak about social media campaigns you've contributed, spearheaded, and/or executed, together with the results it brought. A large part of digital marketing is speed. If you can make your teams roll out campaigns faster, you'll be a tremendous asset to the organisation.
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