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OAKLAND — During R. Kelly's "Single Ladies" show Wednesday , every crotch grab, pelvic thrust and naughty exchange with the audience — and there were plenty — was met with screams, whether it came from the nosebleed seats, the orchestra pit or the two bars built into his set (six ladies watched from the stage, with cocktails).
"All of the single ladies are going to come out, and that's going to bring the guys because they are going to go somewhere all the ladies will be," Kelly said with a laugh in his dressing room before the show at Paramount Theatre while sipping a cocktail of his own. "We're going to make this one big giant music matchmaking game."
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Wearing dark sunglasses, Kelly is accompanied by a small entourage. He initially appears reserved but breaks into huge grins when discussing his kids and spontaneous song when talking about his music.
His favorite subject, though, is the one he comes back to most often: "Hopefully," he says of the show, which he brings to Nokia Theatre this weekend, "people will hook up from this."
The art of seduction has become a hallmark of the self-proclaimed King of R&B;, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, and his live show is the bread and butter of that image.
Twenty-plus years ago an up-and-coming Kelly was searching for a gimmick to liven his set. The Chicago native crafted the raunchy song, "12 Play," an unapologetically raunchy tale of how he makes love. As the saying goes, sex sells. In Kelly's case it really sold. The album, also titled "12 Play," launched one of R&B;'s most successful singing careers. Kelly has more than 38.5 million albums sold and 12 No. 1 singles on the R&B; charts.
"I never wanted to just have a musical connection with my fans. I wanted to have a spiritual connection with them as well," said Kelly, 45. "To have that, you have to be true to what you're doing."
Eleven albums in — he's touring behind the June release "Write Me Back" — the divorced father of three still finds plenty of ways to connect with female fans. At the top of the show at the Paramount Theatre he had the crowd rise for the "Single Ladies Anthem" — and with the snap of a finger the left sleeve of his white leather jacket illuminated to read "Single." One usher, intoxicated by Kelly's charm, swiveled her hips and could barely focus on directing patrons to seats.
"You've got us hot in here Kells," two women in their 30s shouted approvingly when he ran through another suggestive cut, "Sex in the Kitchen." He then turned subjects such as the zoo, the solar system and his car into oddly genius sexual metaphors. Kelly's appeal ("Write Me Back" debuted at No. 5) is filled with irony given how his stock plummeted after an underage sex scandal that led to criminal proceedings in 2008 (it took more than six years to go to trial, but he was acquitted of all charges).
The singer was blacklisted by a host of urban radio stations during the ordeal. A bitter feud with Jay-Z also provided tabloid fodder after building tensions resulted in canceled tour dates and a member of Jay's entourage pepper-spraying the singer in 2004.
Kelly tackles some of these setbacks in a recent memoir, "Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me," but more often glosses over specifics of the child pornography trial. His author's note states, "Certain episodes could not be included for complicated reasons."
He does, however, write at length about how the trial and blow back affected him personally and professionally. He also tackles his struggles with illiteracy and opens up about being molested as a child. "I thought it was time for people to know where Robert came from," he said with a pause. It's clear it's not his favorite subject. "I was scared as hell. I've always been scared to talk about my personal life … worried about what people will think of me, or what they will say."
The Lothario role that made Kelly famous and infamous takes a back seat on his recent albums, including "Write Me Back." Inspired by the classic soul of Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Teddy Pendergrass and Sam Cooke, the discs emphasize simmering hooks and balladry paired with classically minded arrangements that present Kelly as a chivalrous ladies' man.
The singer has adopted plenty of personas on album and on stage, but all, he says, are far removed from the kid he once was. "I was always a shy guy. When I was a street performer I would put on dark shades," he said. "In the beginning I didn't know how to look a girl in her eye and sing a song to her, so I would put them on."
Fans shouldn't get too comfortable with the genteel, romantic Kelly though. His next album promises a return to his sweat-soaked loverman past. It's titled "Black Panties."
"[I'm] not out to prove anything, but just be R. Kelly," he said. "I look at my music the way Steven Spielberg as a director looks at movies. He's not going to do the same movie over. 'Black Panties' is going back to the old R. Kelly thing because a lot of fans missed that. And I've missed it."
Regardless what anyone thinks of Kelly's questionable album titles, personal life or public trials, the man is undeniably talented. Aside from his own catalog, he's penned hits for Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Jennifer Hudson and the Isley Brothers. "My problem is not writing the songs. My problem is I hear so many songs at once," he said. "It's a beautiful disease, I'm glad I have it. But it can be overwhelming. And it can become a curse."
At his Oakland show, he performed 40-plus numbers — an impressive amount even if some songs were truncated.
Kelly recently completed 20 chapters of his "Trapped in the Closet" series, a hip-hop drama of sorts (he calls it a hip-hopera) that he rolled out in songs and videos between 2005 and 2007.
The next video installment of the series premieres Nov. 23 on IFC. "It's not just some cliffhanger and then you have to wait. No, there's cliffhangers mixed with real soap operas," he said with a grin. "I'm at a point where it's like running water. It comes pouring out."
With the snap of a finger his jacket lighted up and he was ready to hit the stage. The ladies were waiting.
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Canadian Solar Announces 100MW Module Supply Agreement with Zhenfa New Energy in China
"We are honored to be awarded this large module supply agreement by Zhenfa New Energy. It is another milestone for Canadian Solar's achievements in the Chinese market, where we see the market improving with better pricing and payment terms," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar.
GUELPH, Ontario, Dec. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it has been awarded a module supply agreement to provide Zhenfa New Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhenfa New Energy) with photovoltaic ("PV") modules totaling 100MW for three solar power projects located in Gansu Province and one solar project in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.
"Canadian Solar is a well established and reputable brand, which is the major reason why we selected it as a partner to supply modules to our significant solar power projects in China," commented Jianjun Ju, Vice President of Zhenfa New Energy. "With Canadian Solar's high quality products, and superior material warranty and power output performance guarantee, we believe our cooperation will benefit both parties and minimize the risks in project construction and operation."
"We are honored to be awarded this large module supply agreement by Zhenfa New Energy. It is another milestone for Canadian Solar's achievements in the Chinese market, where we see the market improving with better pricing and payment terms," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar. "Clearly, Chinese demand for solar modules going into the first quarter of 2014 remains strong, and based on our planning sessions with major developers and project off takers, we currently expect demand for solar modules in China to exceed 10GW in 2014."
Canadian Solar will supply about 400,000 pieces of its high efficiency CS6P245P, CS6P250P and CS6P-255P modules with power output of 245Wp, 250Wp and 255Wp for the projects. Module deliveries will commence in mid-December 2013 and are expected to be completed in January 2014. The three projects in Gansu Province are respectively located in Jiangyuguan, Guliang and Minqin, with a total size of 200MW. The project in Inner Mongolia is located in Sanxin, with a size of 50MW.
About Zhenfa New Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2004, Zhenfa is a high-tech enterprise specializing in PV power generation system integration. It is one of the first batch of energy-conservation service enterprises verified and filed by National Development and Reform Commission in China. With its active promotion of the self-adaptive sun tracking PV power generation system, the company considerably increases the power generation efficiency of PV power plants, creating higher values for customers. Zhenfa now has become a well-known PV power generation system integration merchant and PV product promotion and application merchant in China. For developing foreign trade business, Zhenfa has built its Australia Branch and Japan Branch.
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Founded in 2001 in Canada, Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is one of the world's largest and foremost solar power companies. As a leading vertically integrated provider of solar modules, specialized solar products and solar power plants with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Asia, Canadian Solar has delivered more than 5GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 70 countries. Canadian Solar is committed to improve the environment and dedicated to provide advanced solar energy products, solutions and services to enable sustainable development around the world. For more information, please visit www.canadiansolar.com.


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The environmental context of organizations can be characterized today by four major evolutions:
The rise of complexity and in a related way, a loss of meaning ;
The rise of individuality, which requires acknowledgement of an individual's ability to think and to act, so to be his own judge whether in a position of a consumer on the market or producer in an organization.
The rise of incertitude, which naturally imposes the necessity to anticipate in order to improve our ability to react. Indeed, we believe that anticipating future scenarios will help us to be prepared for them and react quickly when the time comes;
The rise of interdependence, which is related to the principal of sharing the power as much inside the organization as between the players of the economy of a sector for example. This interdependence could be interpreted as a growing cooperation between public and private players.
These four trends place organizations in front of a new managerial paradigm which is the contrary to everything we have learned since the beginning of a consumer society.
Businesses today need to be more adaptable and more flexible and evolve faster than they did previously.
If businesses from the 60s can be considered as a unique block, hierarchic and centralized , businesses today resembles as a group of small units legally belonging or not to the same business : these different units share things, values, processes, which enables everyone to evolve in the same way.
They are interconnected between each other. This means that if one senses a change in environment, the signal is directly sent out to the other units. All units can change direction almost instantaneously.
In order to do this the business relies on IT tools for the internal management and for the relations with the customers and the environmental players. This entails rapid action which is the major issue today.
In the public sphere, there is the same movement of decentralization of centres of power and action. The local democracy is being put into place progressively using new reference.
These four movements push the business to adopt seven complementary managerial principles which characterize what is known as agility:
The ability to anticipate breakdowns in its environment as well as the consequences of its own decisions and actions,
The cooperation, as much internally, in order to find a collective optimum rather than a maximum by function, as well as external with regards to all the players in its environment thanks to multiple re-negotiable conventions,
Permanent innovation in its customer offer thanks to a « contained costs – value created » mix,
A global offer for more competitive products as well as service offers and a personalized relation with each customer,
A generalized customer culture in an organization by processes or everyone is everyone else's customer and vice versa ,
A complexity on human scale that aims at favoring the reconfiguration of teams or services,
A culture of change making it into an ally rather than an enemy.
The agile business, which adopts these seven principles, needs to propose a global solution, at the price of a standard offer but with a high level of differentiation, including service and information. To succeed in this, it can no longer respond alone.
The team who will respond is a mixed team, multifunctional internally and externally. The business can thus respond to the request not only by cooperating with experts or subcontractors but also with a competitor or a supplier. The alliance will be created within a team project or a common business and will be regulated by a convention that can be modified as soon as one of the alliance partners needs to.
The agile public organization is based on the same principles : a new culture to change, «customer's » concerns, the innovation (in the delivered services and managerial practices), cooperation (between institutions, as well as with the private sector), etc.
The agile business is made up of human sized units which have an agile culture and are oriented towards a clear common objective. It stays close to the customer, develops its ability to listen to the environment and concludes a large number of agreements (convention) with a large number of players around to help respond to the threats that surround it and to the opportunities to continually co-develop new solutions.


text: US / Larry Summers Winklevii Shoot Back at Larry Summers Over Insult Ex-Harvard president 'tactfully challenged,' twins charge By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff Posted Jul 22, 2011 1:41 AM CDT Updated Jul 22, 2011 6:00 AM CDT Copied Winklevii Shoot Back at Larry Summers Over Insult "If an undergraduate is wearing a tie and jacket on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock, there are two possibilities," Summers says. (17R3W) (Newser) – The twins who claim Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook don't like being called assholes. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss—following some choice remarks from Larry Summers about suit-wearing undergraduates—have accused the former Harvard president of being "tactfully challenged," the Wall Street Journal reports. When they approached Summers about their Zuckerberg problem when they were students, they were alarmed by Summer's "scorn for a genuine discourse on deeper ethical question," they reveal. story continues below "It is deeply disturbing that a professor of this university openly admits to making character judgments of students based on their appearance," the twins wrote in an open letter to Harvard's current president. "Ironically, our choice of attire that day was made out of respect and deference to the office of the president. As the current president, we respectfully ask for you to address this unprecedented betrayal of the unique relationship between teacher and student." Click to read exactly what Summers said about the pair. (Read more Larry Summers stories.) View 1 image


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Access to High Sierra Meadows
Directions to High Sierra Meadows:
There are two main routes to the Meadow; Beasore Road and Minarets Road. The direct Beasore Road route uses Grizzly Road but can be used in conjunction with Minarets Road. The direct Minarets Road has the option of using or not using Beasore Road or using or not using Grizzly Road as these routes can be combined somewhat depending the traveler's preference.
If you are coming from North of Merced, the fastest route is the Beasore Road route when the road is open. Otherwise, you must continue all the way around Bass Lake to North Fork to use the Minarets Road route.
If you are coming from south of Merced or Fresno, you have the option of coming either route; Beasore Road or Minarets Road or combination thereof.
The various combinations are NOT going to be identified herein. It is assumed that as a High Sierra Meadows property owner, you are aware of the combination routes for traveling to and/or from the Meadow. Thus, only the two basic routes will be outlined herein for visitors who may not have traveled to the Meadow previously.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Beasore Road route is usually NOT available early in the season due to snowdrifts. It is not uncommon during normal snow years for Beasore Road to be inaccessible until mid-June or even first of July. Check website for road conditions or call the USFS office in North Fork.
Depending on the snow levels, it is also possible that access via Minarets Road may be delayed as well but usually opens a lot sooner than Beasore Road. Again, check website for road conditions or call the USFS office in North Fork.


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GOLDEN FOOL: Book II of the Tawny Man
Blindness comes in many forms. For angst-ridden FitzChivalry Farseer, the blindness isn't physical but rather an inability to gauge character. Fitz, the hero of this second volume in the trilogy that began with Fool's Errand (2002), reluctantly returns, disguised as a servant, to Buckkeep town in the Six Duchies to be skill-master to Prince Dutiful, the king-in-waiting. Fitz is mourning the loss of his wolf bondmate Nighteyes, hating his disguise, worrying about his foster son's behavior in Buckkeep and frantically trying to learn enough about the Skill to stay ahead of the prince during their training sessions. Fitz jumps from crisis to crisis like a bowling ball tossed onto a trampoline—his failure to look deeply at others' motivations plunges him into a morass of poorly thought-out actions and badly managed confrontations. The harder Fitz tries, the worse his situation gets. The author juggles all the balls with aplomb, besides providing spot-on characterizations. The intrigue and double-dealing of the Farseer royal court are spider webs of interconnections, while the plot itself keeps the reader bouncing from one theory to another, right up to the somewhat abrupt ending. The writing may not be quite as fine as that in Hobb's Assassins series (Assassin's Apprentice, etc.), but this latest nonetheless shows why she ranks near the top of the high fantasy field. (Jan. 7)
FYI:Robin Hobb is the pseudonym of Megan Lindholm.
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Sometimes keeping your dog in line with good pet hygiene practices can be a daunting task. "When do I know that this pile of fluff needs a flea & tick bath? Should I cut or grind those long nails? How often am I supposed to brush those canines?" Trying to figure out how to properly care for your pooch can be difficult – but we're here to help! Today we have a quick and easy guide to help you tackle the task of brushing your dog's teeth.
Prepare Your Arsenal:
You'll want to start off by getting all your tools ready to go. This includes:
– a toothbrush (one that is made specifically for dogs)
– dog toothpaste (don't use your own toothpaste–some of the ingredients are not dog friendly)
– some treats to reward your pup, keeping him happy & motivated
Get on His Level
Assume a position that is not threatening to your pup. Don't try to hover over him or hold him down, as this will only stress him out. Practice being face to face with your dog and put your hands near (and in) his mouth. Reward him as you notice him becoming comfortable with your hands around his face. If he seems too anxious, stop and try again later.
Become Acquainted
Before diving right into brushing, introduce your dog to the feel & taste of teeth-brushing. Gently rub your finger on his gums to test his comfort level with your hands in his mouth. This may be a process! Take your time with it. Also allow your pup to lick up some of the toothpaste so he can get used to the taste. If he doesn't take to it, perhaps try a different flavor. Once you think he's ready, introduce him to the toothbrush.
Round and Round
Once you and pooch feel ready, start brushing. Focus on one tooth at a time, brushing in a small, circular motion. Keeping the toothbrush at a 45° angle can help you get right up against the gum-line. There may be a little bleeding and that's normal, but excessive bleeding may mean you're brushing too hard or could be a sign of gum disease (talk to your vet if this occurs).
Small Bursts are Good
As you're brushing–though you'll want to get it all out of the way in one go–try to stick to around two minutes at a time. Even if your dog is comfortable with it all, he'll still probably get restless if he has to sit for too long. Give your pup breaks between brushes. If you notice he's getting too stressed out, it's best to just pack up your tools and save the rest for another day.
Keep the Mood Light
Remember that there are SO many other things your pooch would rather be doing (like chasing cars, barking at random noises, licking the sticky stuff off the floor, etc). Make sure you are reassuring your pup with kind words, a soft voice, and some occasional belly rubs. When you're finished for the day, reward him with his favorite snack and give him some extra lovin'.
For Stanky Breath
We know life gets busy and its hard to keep up with your own daily routines, let alone your pup's! For a quick & easy way to keep your dog's pearly whites happy and healthy, try our Dog Breath Dental Treats. They're made with spearmint, parsley, and sea algae to promote healthy teeth and fresh, minty breath. No brushing. No spraying. No struggle. Just a fun-to-eat treat!


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Accepting Boy Scouts of America Offer Would Send Message That Bigotry is Acceptable
Amherst, New York (January 13, 2009)—The Center for Inquiry and the Council for Secular Humanism, in collaboration with the American Humanist Association and seventeen other nontheistic organizations, have banded together to call for President-elect Barack Obama to decline an invitation by the Boy Scouts of America to receive the honorary presidency of the group. The BSA makes no attempt to downplay the fact that it does not allow a substantial segment of the population to join—and ejects members in good standing—for the simple reason that they do not believe in a deity. What these nontheistic groups perhaps find most offensive is the Scouting bylaw that claims, "no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God."
"That the Boy Scouts discriminate is not disputed, and that should be sufficient to reject their offer," said Ronald A. Lindsay, Center for Inquiry president and CEO. "But significantly, the Boy Scouts discriminate based on the unfounded suspicion and fear of tens of millions of normal, ethical American citizens, who through their exercise of freedom of conscience doubt the existence of God. The claim of the Boy Scouts that nonbelievers cannot be good citizens is starkly at odds with President-elect Obama's message of inclusion. "
Noting the mandatory religious participation infused into every level of advancement in Scouting, both CFI and the Council expressed hope that Obama does not feel politically obligated to continue entangling the private religious organization with the religiously-neutral U.S. Government.
"The Boy Scouts enjoy many kinds of special treatment by the government, from the unusual Congressional charter that formed the organization to the free use of public lands for jamborees," said Tom Flynn, executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism and editor of the Council's flagship magazine, Free Inquiry. "The tradition that the President of the United States serves as honorary president of BSA is just the frosting on this towering cake of government support. If Barack Obama is going to be the kind of president his campaign rhetoric led us to expect, it is a tradition he should reject."
The full text of the letter appears below:
January 13, 2009
Dear President-Elect Barack Obama:
In light of your campaign promise to bring the nation together in a spirit of change we need, we, the undersigned nontheist organizations, urge you to take this opportunity to signify that discrimination against atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other nontheists will not be condoned.
Thus we write to urge you to decline the title and role of honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA has acted vigorously in recent years to expel atheist and agnostic members and employees. This policy expresses the Declaration of Religious Principle, Bylaws of Boy Scouts of America, art. IX, § 1, cl. 1:
The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. In the first part of the Scout Oath or Promise the member declares, "On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law." The recognition of God as the ruling and leading power in the universe and the grateful acknowledgment of His favors and blessings are necessary to the best type of citizenship and are wholesome precepts in the education of the growing members.
The BSA has elected to set itself apart as a private organization that may discriminate in ways contrary to the laws and practices required of local, state, and federal authorities. Accepting the title and role of honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America would thus send the message that institutional discrimination against people who don't happen to believe in a god is acceptable.
Many presidents of the United States have taken on the title of honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. However, this tradition was established when discrimination against nontheists was, unfortunately, socially acceptable. Given that nontheists now make up a sizeable minority of the American population-—having more numbers than Mormons, Buddhists, Hindus, and Jews combined-—the BSA is clearly out of touch with the spirit of pluralism, tolerance, and inclusiveness that compose today's American values. By contrast, in 1993 the Girl Scouts of the United States of America adopted more inclusive policies.
Therefore, please decline the title and role of honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America until such time as the organization reforms its bylaws and practices to be non-discriminatory.
Yours in unity,
American Atheists
American Ethical Union
American Humanist Association
Atheist Alliance International
Atheist Nexus
Camp Quest
Center for Atheism
Center for Inquiry
Center for Naturalism
Council for Secular Humanism
Freedom From Religion Foundation
Institute for Humanist Studies
International Federation for Secular & Humanistic Judaism
Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers
Secular Coalition for America
Secular Student Alliance
Society for Humanistic Judaism
The Center for Inquiry/Transnational, a nonprofit, educational, advocacy, and scientific-research think tank based in Amherst, New York, is also home to the Council for Secular Humanism, founded in 1980; the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (formerly CSICOP), founded in 1976; and the Commission for Scientific Medicine and Mental Health. The Center for Inquiry's research and educational projects focus on three broad areas: religion, ethics, and society; paranormal and fringe-science claims; and medicine and health. The Center's Web site is


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Alejandro Escovedo lived in Austin for about 35 years, but before that, he spent some time in Oak Cliff.
In a 2012 interview with him, Escovedo told the Advocate that he visited our neighborhood when he was a kid. His uncle, Toby Rentería had a tailor shop here.
So all my cousins grew up there with the Vaughans … I was doing this show called "Mountain Stage." And we were talking about this to the emcee [Oak Cliff native Larry Groce], and I started telling him about my family and that my uncle had a tailor shop in Oak Cliff. And he said, "Oh, your cousin is [golf pro Phil Rentería]," and he said, "Oh, we used to hang out together."
Escovedo and his wife, Nancy Rankin Escovedo, recently relocated from Austin to Oak Cliff. He explains why in this first-person story from the Austin Chronicle.
His new album, "Burn Something Beautiful," was released this week. The whole album is streaming on RollingStone.com.


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Sista Strut 2017 New Orleans
The Mastectomy Boutique prides itself in officially being "The Pink Basket" Sponsor of the Sista Strut 2017 New Orleans Breast Cancer 3K Walk with iHeartRADIO, Q93, and WYLD98 on April 22, 2017 at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pink Basket was raffled as a gift to the Sista Strut 2017 New Orleans participant winner.
We were excited to partake in the Sista Strut 2017, where we were able to heighten awareness about issues of breast cancer in women of color. The event recognizes the strength of survivors as well as their family and friends. They have been a great instrument in heightening awareness and, in turn, promoting early detection and searching for a cure.
- African American women in the US have a 41% higher death rate from breast cancer than Caucasian Americans.
- African American women are more likely than Caucasian Americans to be diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40 and are more likely to be diagnosed with larger tumors.
- Awareness of these issues and early diagnoses will help with survival rates.
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Creating Awareness through community involvement along with Dr Adam Riker Chief of Surgical Oncology at LSU Health and Surgical Oncologist and Director of the Breast Health Program at UMCNO
LSU Health New Orleans 3rd Annual Breast Health Symposium Brunch September 2018
LSU Health New Orleans 3rd Annual Breast Health Symposium Brunch September 2018
An awareness event that provided wonderful health information thanks to the many local oncologist, nurse and patient navigators, and local organizations
Xavier University Wellness Week Fall - October 2018
Xavier University Wellness Week Fall - October 2018
Creating awareness and promoting breast health in young women along with Pharmacy Interns, XULACOP
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March 23, 2019 Sista Strut 2019 New Orleans


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WaPo Co.'s Reality Check
Kaplan's woes spell big trouble for 'The Post' and Slate
While other newspaper companies struggled to stay afloat, the Washington Post Co. was sitting relatively pretty. It had problems of its own, of course—let's not forget Newsweek—but it also had a white knight: its education unit, Kaplan. Thanks to the boom in for-profit education, Kaplan has been a godsend for the company. But now it's struggling, and its troubles seem to be affecting the Washington Post Co.'s journalism brands.
But the for-profit education industry has been under fire lately over loans pushed on students who couldn't afford them to pay for schools that didn't deliver on their promises, and the Obama administration has made a big push for reform. So it wasn't too surprising to see Kaplan's revenue fall 15 percent in the second quarter of this year. Even that decline only further highlighted Kaplan's importance. Despite the drop, it still accounted for almost 60 percent of its parent company's revenue.
"When Kaplan stops making the level of financial contribution to the company it historically had, it makes the lack of progress from the media side more noticeable and irksome," one former Washington Post Co. executive says.
That's what seems to have happened over the past couple of weeks, resulting in the closing of local bureaus at The Washington Post flagship and layoffs at Slate.com. And company brass is indicating more cuts are ahead. Post publisher Katharine Weymouth, niece of company chairman Don Graham, told shareholders last week that "2011 is looking to be a tougher year" for the paper despite improvements in 2010, and said, "We know we have to continue to reduce our cost structure." It doesn't help that the company's online newspaper revenue was down 13 percent in the second quarter.
The company will try to grow revenue with a series of apps, Weymouth said, including a paid newspaper iPad app. As it searches for new sources of cash, the paper has also launched conferences, local verticals, and online classes (with help from Kaplan, as it happens).
Ironically, the Post Co. has long encouraged its units to operate autonomously, consistent with the view of longtime board member Warren Buffett that a company's individual parts need to stand on their own financially. The company can't count on Buffett's wisdom anymore, though. He left the board earlier this year and has been down on newspapers lately, talking of their "unending losses."


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The city population was 116,989 at the 2010 census. As of December 17, 2015, the city had an estimated population of 151,960. Frisco was the fastest-growing city in the United States in 2009, and also the fastest-growing city in the nation from 2000 to 2009. In the late 1990s, the northern Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex suburban development tide hit the northern border of Plano and spilled into Frisco, sparking explosive growth into the 2000s. Like many of the cities located in the booming northern suburbs of Dallas, Frisco serves as a bedroom community for many professionals who work in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
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Gabapentin is used to help control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it.
Gabapentin is also used in adults to manage a condition called postherpetic neuralgia, which is pain that occurs after shingles.
Gabapentin works in the brain to prevent seizures and relieve pain for certain conditions in the nervous system. It is not used for routine pain caused by minor injuries or arthritis. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Capsule
- Tablet
- Solution
- Suspension
All brands of gabapentin are used in adults to treat neuropathic pain (nerve pain) caused by herpes virus or shingles (herpes zoster).
The Gralise brand of gabapentin is indicated for the management of neuropathic pain only. It is not used for epilepsy.
The Horizant brand of gabapentin, in addition to treating neuropathic pain, is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).
The Neurontin brand of gabapentin is also used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 3 years old, in addition to neuropathic pain.
Important information
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking this medicine. Children taking gabapentin may have behavior changes. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Do not stop using gabapentin suddenly, even if you feel fine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use gabapentin if you are allergic to it.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
- diabetes;
- depression, a mood disorder, or suicidal thoughts or actions;
- a seizure (unless you take gabapentin to treat seizures);
- liver disease;
- heart disease; or
- are taking an anti-depressant or sedating medication; or
- (for patients with RLS) if you are a day sleeper or work a night shift.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking this medicine. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Seizure control is very important during pregnancy, and having a seizure could harm both mother and baby. Do not start or stop taking gabapentin for seizures without your doctor's advice, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Proper Use of Gabapentin
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
If you are using Gralise® tablets:
- These should be taken with the evening meal.
- Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
For patients with epilepsy who take gabapentin three times per day, do not allow more than 12 hours to pass between any 2 doses. The medicine works best if a constant amount is in the blood.
Neurontin® capsules, tablets, and solution may be taken with or without food.
You may break the scored Neurontin® tablets into two pieces, but make sure you use the second half of the tablet as the next dose. Do not use the half-tablet if the whole tablet has been cut or broken after 28 days. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Swallow the capsule whole with plenty of water. Do not open, crush, or chew it.
Measure the oral liquid using a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.
If you take an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium, wait at least 2 hours before taking gabapentin. Some examples of these antacids are Di-Gel®, Gaviscon®, Gelusil®, Maalox® and Mylanta®.
Only use the brand of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. Different brands may not work the same way.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage forms (capsules, liquid, and tablets):
- For epilepsy:
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, 300 milligrams (mg) three times per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 2400 mg per day.
- Children 3 to 11 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The starting dose is 10 to 15 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day and divided in 3 doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
- Children younger than 3 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For postherpetic neuralgia:
- Adults— At first, 300 milligrams (mg) as a single dose in the evening. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 1800 mg per day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For epilepsy:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
You should store the Neurontin® oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Gabapentin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to gabapentin: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body.Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. This reaction may occur several weeks after you began using gabapentin.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- increased seizures;
- fever, rash, and/or swollen lymph nodes;
- severe weakness or tiredness;
- problems with balance or muscle movement;
- upper stomach pain;
- chest pain, new or worsening cough with fever, trouble breathing;
- severe tingling or numbness;
- rapid eye movement; or
- kidney problems – little or no urination, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles.
Some side effects are more likely in children taking gabapentin. Contact your doctor if the child taking this medicine has any of the following side effects:
- changes in behavior;
- memory problems;
- trouble concentrating; or
- acting restless, hostile, or aggressive.
Common gabapentin side effects may include:
- headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness;
- swelling in your hands or feet;
- problems with your eyes;
- coordination problems; or
- (in children) fever, nausea, vomiting.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
FAQs about Gabapentin for Depression, Mania and Anxiety
1. What Exactly is Gabapentin (Neurontin)?
This particular drug is an anticonvulsant. It is not related chemically to other anti-convulsants or other mood regulating drugs on the market.
2. When Did the FDA Approve Gabapentin for marketing in the United States? How Can It Be Promoted?
On December 30, 1993, Gabapentin got final approval, which meant that it could be marketed in the United States. It is only marketed as an anticonvulsant. However, it has also been used for restless leg syndrome, pain issues, hot flashes, tremors, and a wide variety of psychiatric disorders.
3. Is There a Generic Version of Gabapentin Available?
Since its manufacturer no longer has patent protection on the drug, there are generic versions of Gabapentin on the market.
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4. What is the Difference Between Gabapentin and Other Mood Stabilizing Medications?
There are two major ways that Gabapentin differs from similar drugs on the market:
- Gabapentin has been proven to be effective for people who have hard-to-treat depression or other mood disorders
- The side effects are relatively minor
5. How is Gabapentin Different from Valproate and Carbamazepine?
There are claims that Gabapentin was successful in helping with rapid cycling and mixed bipolar states in people who have not received relief from valproate or carbamazepine. It appeared that Gabapentin helped more with anxiety and agitation than the other two drugs. It has also been shown that Gabapentin could aid people with certain types of tardive dyskinesia.
6. What Types of Mood and Anxiety Disorders Can Best Be Treated with Gabapentin?
Experts say that it is too early to tell which types of disorders will get the best results from Gabapentin. There are not a lot of reports on Gabapentin's use. Many experts don't recommend the use of Gabapentin for mood disorders. There is more data from people who have hard-to-treat bipolar disorder than unipolar depression, although some people with unipolar disorder have gotten good results from Gabapentin. In time, it can be proven that Gabapentin can be used to treat a variety of mood disorders.
7. Can Gabapentin Be Used for the Treatment of Mixed Bipolar States? Can It Prevent Future Episodes of Mania and Depression?
Right now, there isn't a lot of evidence that Gabapentin can be used for treating people with bipolar disorder.
8. Should a Person Take Any Laboratory Tests Before Taking Gabapentin?
Before a patient starts Gabapentin therapy, they should undergo a thorough medical examination to rule out any medical issues. This includes any blood or urine tests. Medical evaluations are important as issues such as thyroid conditions can undermine the therapy.
9. How Do You Initiate Gabapentin Therapy?
The therapy will be started with 300 mg once a day, usually in the evening. The dose will then be increased every 3 to 5 days. Some people will see an increase with 600 mg/day, others will see increases up to 4,800 mg/day.
10. Are There Potential Interaction Issues for People Taking Carbamazepine, Valproate or Lithium?
No interactions between Gabapentin and valproate, carbamazepine or lithium have been reported.
11. What is the Typical Final Dose That Would Be Prescribed to Someone Taking Gabapentin?
If used as a mood stabilizer or anti-depressant, the final dose is usually between 900 and 2,000 mg a day. However, some patients have been known to need up to 4,800 mg a day to get good results.
Gabapentin has a half-life of about six hours, so it must be administered 3 to 4 times a day.
12. How Long Does It Usually Take for Gabapentin to Work?
Some people see improvement in their antigenic and/or anti-depressant symptoms about a week after starting treatment. Others need about a month before they see significant improvement.
13. What Are Gabapentin's Side Effects?
- Dizziness
- Double Vision
- Fatigue
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Sleepiness
- Tremors
- Unsteadiness
Most people notice side effects the first few days after an increase in their dose. They usually fade after a while.
14. Are There Any Side Effects That Force People to Stop Taking Gabapentin?
The side effects that are most likely to keep people from continuing Gabapentin therapy are the following symptoms:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Unsteadiness
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15. Are There Any Psychiatric Side Effects That Come From Taking Gabapentin?
There are some rare side effects, which include the following symptoms:
- Agitation
- Decreased libido
- Depersonalization
- Increased libido
- Mania
- Paranoia
16. Does Gabapentin Interact with Any Other Prescriptions or Over-The-Counter Medications?
There are only a few interaction issues that are known. Antacids have been known to decrease absorption of the drug, as well as lower the blood level by 20%. Gabapentin could also increase the level of concentration of some oral contraceptives by up to 13%. However, these two interaction possibilities are not clinically significant in any way.
17. Are There Any Interaction Issues Between Gabapentin and Alcohol?
Alcoholic beverages have been known to increase the discomfort of Gabapentin's side effects.
18. Is It Safe for a Woman Who Is Pregnant, About to Become Pregnant, or Nursing to Take Gabapentin?
The FDA placed Gabapentin in pregnancy category C. According to studies done on animals, there was harm done to fetuses. However, there have been no studies done on humans. Despite all this, experts believe that the benefits gained from taking Gabapentin may outweigh its risks.
19. Can Children and Adolescents Safely Take Gabapentin?
In other countries besides the United States, children have been prescribed Gabapentin. However, Gabapentin has only been approved for use in adolescents above the age of 12.
20. Can Elderly People Use Gabapentin?
The elderly seem to experience similar effects to younger people. There isn't a lot of precedent with using this drug to treat psychiatric disorders in this population.
21. Can Symptoms Occur if Gabapentin is Discontinued?
Like other psychotropic drugs, people should ease off Gabapentin gradually. There are some known withdrawal symptoms. This mostly comes from people who take high doses of the drug and suddenly stop. People should only abruptly discontinue Gabapentin because of a serious side effect.
22. If Taken In Overdose, is Gabapentin Toxic?
There isn't a lot of data on overdoses. People have been known to survive overdoses of up to 49,000 mg of Gabapentin without serious health consequences.
23. Can This Medication Be Taken with MAO Inhibitors?
This particular combination doesn't present any special issues.
24. How Much Does Gabapentin Cost?
According to GoodRx.com, generic Gabapentin can cost between $10-$27 for ninety 100mg or 300mg capsules and between $14-$53 for ninety 400mg capsules.
25. Can People Who Received Little Benefit From Other Psychotropic Drugs Get Good Results From Gabapentin?
Gabapentin is mostly used by people with mood or anxiety disorders that have not been adequately treated with other medications.
26. Are There Any Disadvantages to Gabapentin?
There isn't a lot of available information about side effects. There's also the fact that Gabapentin's use with people with mood disorders is relatively new. Because of this fact, it's not known whether people who initially respond to Gabapentin will continue to do so after years of use.
Because of the short half-life of the medication, people will need to take divided doses throughout the day.
Studies have not been able to prove that Gabapentin is effective as a mood control agent.
This medication can also cause suicidal thinking. This effect is similar to that of other anticonvulsants.
27. Why Do Doctors Prescribe Gabapentin When There Are Other Mood Stabilizing Medications That Have Been Around for Many Years? These Medications Have Been Shown to Be More Effective in Double-Blind Studies That Are Placebo-Controlled.
There are two reasons why physicians prescribe Gabapentin over more established drugs. The first reason is that not everyone improves with the older, more established medications. The second is that some people can't deal with the side effects of the other drugs.
28. Is Gabapentin Available in Countries Other Than the United States?
Yes. Gabapentin is available in over 40 countries.
Gabapentin for Nerve Pain
Gabapentin has been shown to be beneficial in treating several types of neuropathic pain; however, the mechanism of action by which gabapentin exerts its analgesic effect is still unknown. It is suggested that gabapentin may block the calcium channel alpha(2)delta (a2d)-1 receptor in the brain. This protein-modulated receptor is involved in excitatory synapse formation. Therefore, the therapeutic effects of gabapentin may be attributed to prevention of new synapse formations.
Even with sufficient data supporting the use of gabapentin in the treatment of various neuropathic pain conditions, gabapentin only has Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for PHN. Dosing recommendations for off-label use of gabapentin can be somewhat ambiguous, if a recommendation exists at all. Therefore, several studies further investigate dosing regimens specific to other neuropathic pain syndromes.
Gabapentin Dosing Considerations
Three gabapentin products are FDA approved to treat PHN. The different formulations cannot be interchanged and each has its own dosing schedule.
- For immediate-release gabapentin (Neurontin), dosing may be initiated with 300 mg on day 1, doubled on day 2 (300 mg twice a day), and tripled on day 3 (300 mg 3 times a day). The dose can then be titrated up as needed for pain relief to a maximum dose of 1,800 mg daily (divided into 3 daily doses). Clinical studies referenced in the package insert state that efficacy for a range of doses from 1,800 mg/day to 3,600 mg/day were observed; however, there was no additional benefit seen with doses greater than 1,800 mg/d.
- Gralise is an extended-release gabapentin formulation that also is FDA approved for PHN with a titration schedule that begins with 300 mg on day 1; 600 mg on day 2; 900 mg on days 3 to 6; 1,200 mg on days 7 to 10; 1,500 mg on days 11 to 14; and 1,800 mg on day 15 and thereafter.2
- The third gabapentin formulation for PHN treatment is another extended-release product, Horizant. The starting dose is 600 mg in the morning for 3 days, increased to 600 mg twice daily on day 4 and thereafter. A daily dose of Horizant greater than 1,200 mg provided no additional benefit at the expense of side effects.3
Several studies have evaluated off-label use of gabapentin in the treatment of other neuropathic pain conditions. A randomized, double-blind trial compared gabapentin to placebo in 135 patients with DPN over 8 weeks. The results showed a statistical benefit of gabapentin compared to placebo, at all end points, for pain improvement.4 The gabapentin dosing regimen used in this study was 900 mg/d for week 1; 1,800 mg/d for week 2; 2,400 mg/d for week 3; and 3,600 mg/d for week 4. All the patients were titrated up to a dose of 3,600 mg/d, regardless of efficacy at lower doses. Patients who could not tolerate this dose were titrated down to the greatest tolerable dose.
Of the 84 patients randomized to the gabapentin group, 56 (67%) were able to tolerate 3,600 mg/d.4 During the first week, gabapentin resulted in improvement in sleep interference compared to placebo. By the second week, gabapentin resulted in improvement in all pain rating scales compared to placebo. Of the 84 patients in the gabapentin group, 70 completed the study, and 7 patients withdrew due to adverse drug events (ADEs). Most ADEs reported in the gabapentin group were of mild or moderate intensity, and the most frequently reported effects were dizziness (23.8%), somnolence (22.6%), headache (10.7%), diarrhea (10.7%), confusion (8.3%), and nausea (8.3%).
A double-blind crossover study (n=40) assessed gabapentin for the treatment of DPN. The dose of gabapentin used in this trial was much lower, with patients titrated up every
3 days to a maximum dose of 900 mg/d. The end points evaluated in this study included level of pain on a visual analog pain scale (VAS), and scores on the present pain intensity scale, the McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ), and the global assessment of pain relief. Statistical improvement between gabapentin and placebo was noted in only 1 end point, the MPQ score, with a mean reduction of 8.9 points for gabapentin compared to 2.2 points with placebo (P=0.03). No serious ADEs were noted, and the most common ADEs of gabapentin were drowsiness, fatigue, and imbalance. The results of this study suggest that gabapentin is not effective or is only minimally effective in treating painful DPN at a dose of 900 mg/d.
A search in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was conducted to further examine dosing regimens for neuropathic pain. In a review analyzing 37 studies for gabapentin treatment in chronic neuropathic pain, the main outcome was Initiative on Methods, Measurement, and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials (IMMPACT) definitions for moderate and substantial benefit in chronic pain studies. These were defined as follows:
- 30% reduction in pain over baseline (moderate)
- 50% reduction in pain over baseline (substantial)
- Much or very much improved on Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) (moderate)
- Very much improved on PGIC (substantial)
- Gabapentin was shown to be better than placebo across all studies for IMMPACT outcomes. The review concentrated on gabapentin doses of 1,200 mg/d or greater and reported that doses at or above this threshold were reasonably effective for treatment of various neuropathic pain types. The upper threshold for maximum effective gabapentin doses ranged from 2,400 mg/d to 3,600 mg/d in the majority of studies reviewed.6 Table 1, on page 16, provides a more detailed description of the maximum gabapentin doses evaluated for different neuropathic pain types.
ADEs and withdrawal rates for patients taking gabapentin doses of 1,200 mg/d or greater were compared to those for patients taking placebo in 20 studies with 4,125 participants. Common ADEs seen were somnolence, drowsiness, and sedation. These occurred in 14% of participants in the gabapentin group versus 5% of those taking placebo. Data also showed gabapentin was associated with a higher incidence of dizziness (19% vs 5%), peripheral edema (7% vs 2.2%), and ataxia or gait disturbances (8.8% vs 1.1%). The rate of serious events was similar between gabapentin and placebo groups. Twenty-two studies involving 4,448 patients reported on participant withdrawals due to ADEs, which occurred in 11% of patients taking gabapentin compared to 7.9% of those taking placebo.
Postmarketing Abuse
Postmarketing reports have described symptoms of agitation, confusion, and disorientation upon abrupt withdrawal of gabapentin. Cases usually involve other potentiating factors, such as the use of higher than recommended doses for unapproved indications, a history of poly-substance abuse, or the use of gabapentin to relieve symptoms of withdrawal from other substances.1 In a study of postmortem toxicology, cases that tested positive for gabapentin or pregabalin were included to determine if abuse of these drugs contributed to the fatalities. Of the 13,766 cases investigated, 0.31% were positive for gabapentin. Of the gabapentin cases, 18.6% were considered abuse, and 4.7% were poisonings. An overwhelming majority of abuse cases (87.5%) also involved opioid intoxication, and 100% involved alcohol and/or opioids. In addition, a greater number of pregabalin cases were designated as abuse cases than gabapentin cases (48.1% vs 18.6%, respectively).
Gabapentin has sufficient evidence showing its efficacy and safety in treating neuropathic pain. Effective treatment doses of gabapentin for neuropathic pain tend to be higher compared to effective treatment doses for other conditions. Gabapentin is a relatively safe medication. The most prevalent effects seen are drowsiness, somnolence, and sedation. It is necessary to start at lower doses of gabapentin and titrate up to a therapeutic dose. Ataxia and somnolence appear to exhibit a positive dose-response relationship; therefore, titrating the dose of gabapentin may help manage possible ADEs.
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Four Juice Recipes for Weight Loss!
Dearest juicers,
I often get asked what are some of the best recipes for losing weight and why are they great? I picked four fresh juice recipes that are fantastic for weight loss and explained why- take a look!
1. Grapefruit Metabolism Booster
🍋Grapefruit is natural metabolism booster, appetite suppressant and fat burner!
Try this recipe:
1 grapefruit
3 oranges
1/2 lemon
Bunch of mint
2. Hydrating Watermelon
🍉Watermelon and cucumber are extremely low in calories and hydrating!
Has lycopene,which actually gives watermelon its color, this antioxidant detox's your body from harmful free radicals
Minerals: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron.
Contains betacarotene and Vitamin B.
Watermelon and cucumber juice:
(2 servings)
1/4 watermelon
1 cucumber
1/2 lemon
Bunch of mint
***Extra Tip: If you can juice organic lemons you absolutely can leave the skin on, it has lots of extra nutrients However, if you are not able to juice organic lemons I would recommend peeling the skin off.
3. Badass Beets
Carrot/beet/apple juice:
(2 servings)
2 beets
3 medium carrots
2 apples
1/2-1 lemon
1 inch of ginger
..so, why juice beets then?
Spotlight on beetroot: 10 major benefits
- Can slow down dementia because beetroot improves oxygenation to the brain
- Great for lowering your blood pressure and is very healthy for your heart
- Increases blood flow, which has actually proven to increase stamina
- Helps diabetes by lowering glucose levels
- Contains the antioxidant betalain, which helps detox your body and has anti-cancer properties. It is best to drink this immediately to reap all of the benefits, some of the benefits such as betalain can be lost during cooking.
- Full of fiber, aids digestion and even lowers cholesterol
- Improves your vision
- Full of Vitamin A, C, E and K
- Anti-inflammatory
- Beets contain Riboflavin, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.
4. Good Old Greens
Recipe here:
2 stalks celery
2 cups spinach
1/2 cucumber
1 green apple
1/2 lemon
1 inch of ginger
***Why juice celery anyways?
Celery is a very common veggie that is used in juicing.. so really, why juice celery anyways?
Here are the top 5 benefits:
1.Detoxes your body- it is a powerful diuretic for removing excess water weight and flushing out the toxins from your body!
2.Celery is packed with electrolytes and is the perfect recovery juice for after exercise. It is very hydrating and replenishing.
3.Calcium is imperative for maintaining healthy bones and a strong skeletal structure
4.Potassium is an electrolyte and mineral, which also keep your heart healthy.
5.Lowers blood pressure by relaxing the muscles inside your blood vessels. It also lowers the stress hormone cortisol which can constrict blood vessels.
That's all for now, happy juicing!
Most sincerely,
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Growth Trends for Related Jobs
Telling a company exactly how you qualify for a job should be one of your key goals when searching for a new position. By putting pertinent information in your resume and cover letter and by presenting yourself as a knowledgeable candidate in an interview, you can let a company know that you have a deep understanding of the business and that you have the skills and experience to add value to the company.
Learn what a company expects from an ideal candidate and answer directly to those needs. Study job postings to learn about desirable work experiences and skill sets. For higher level positions in fields such as finance and law, request informational interviews in which you can learn about a company's history and regular work process. One mistake that many job candidates make is to list too much information on their resumes to show how varied their skills and experiences are. As a result, they appear overqualified for a position or even unfocused. This can make an employer believe that a candidate will leave as soon as another company offers a position that's a better fit.
Don't assume potential employers will understand the relevance of the past experience you list on your resume and describe in an interview. Even if you are applying for a job in a field in which you've worked for years, connect the dots between your past and the position you want. List relevant skills clearly on your resume and reiterate these same skills during interviews. For example, if you are applying for a position in which you will deal with confidential information, describe past responsibilities in which you were trusted by employers.
Use references who will speak positively about experiences and skills you have that are relevant to the sought after position. If you are applying for a management position, it might not work in your benefit to list references who will verify that you are an excellent collaborator. Instead, you want references who can show that you are a great coordinator, that you are responsible, and that others in the workplace respect you.
When it comes time for the interview, be ready to ask a series of questions that show you have the right concerns to make you a valuable member of the team. By using relevant terminology and bringing up topics of interest that a company might be concerned with, you can show that you are qualified. An interviewer might ask you how you would handle certain hypothetical situations to learn about your frame of mind. This would be a good time to talk about your own take regarding industry issues.
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Tyco International: culture, opportunity, unrepentant
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Tyco International Case Study
1- What role did Tyco's corporate culture play in the scandal?
2- How did Dennis Kozlowski have the opportunity to stead $137 million in unauthorized bonuses?
3- Why is Kozlowski, now a prisoner for a long time unrepentant about his conduct as CEO of Tyco?
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1 Tyco's "tone at the top" was aggressive and did not respect authorizations or internal controls. Most of their board of directors were insiders and officers could buy and spend unlimited amounts without approvals from anywhere else. This is a basic internal control (authorization) omission and would set the tone for others to fail to seek approvals or establish controls. Further, Tyco openly supported pushing of the rules and engineering transactions to arrive an desired financial amounts. The managers priced Tyco stock to make the deal look like a profit when it was, in fact, a loss, and paid large bonuses for ...
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Stuart Hall School is a member of the Virginia Association of Christian Athletics (VACA). Our teams compete in numerous sports including basketball, cross-country, soccer, and volleyball. We also offer cheerleading and continue to consider additional sports offerings based on the interests and well-being of our students. Our on-campus facilities include a modern gymnasium, boys' and girls' locker rooms, and a fitness center. Stuart Hall has an athletic field on campus as well as a 5-acre athletic field site just five minutes from the School. Directions to our Venues
Our Athletic Philosophy
At Stuart Hall, athletics are an important part of a well-rounded education, in part because they contribute to physical well-being, but even more so for what they can teach. Through athletics, students learn the value of hard work, perseverance, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Our athletics philosophy promotes the building of character and the development of skills in a healthy and competitive environment. Athletics are introduced to all our students, including our Lower School, through intramural programs; focusing on basic fundamentals and sportsmanship. Our Middle and Upper School students are encouraged to participate as members of interscholastic teams as well as after school intramural sports.


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Goodness me that has been a trial and a half - of course I could not decide what it could be as I like sooooooo many different things, soooooooooooo many different styles. So I have made three things - each thing was a trial of decision making and I will
Number One - A vintage embroidered purse
Reverse of purse:
I cannot remember how many of these purses I have made - lots and lots of them - I wanted this purse to be special. I discovered I only had one purse frame left and a just enough glue...gulp. Spent a goodly amount of time searching through embroideries - so many are not 'right' for purses in my mind (good for bags/bunting but not purses). I like the trellis work on this piece (the remainder of it I made into a summer hat a while back) - it is not perfect but we are ok with that aren't we. The reverse is some lovely vintage Jonelle fabric called Esme - I love the colours. Let me reiterate that I have made lots and lots of these purses - I could not find a pattern that I made previously so made a new one - made it all wrong. Stitched the pieces together - stitched it together all wrong. When it came to glueing it in place I was near to explosion point - glue all over the shop - never has happened before. I see it as positive Karma - something was trying to make me get it right!!!! Then by accident I stabbed my finger with the scissors...
Number Two: David Whitehead cosmetic bag
I have made this as a large cosmetic/wash bag so lined with some wipeable fabricos - fine and dandy for weekends away.
I like the mix of graphics with this design and the colour just so happens to match this 50s wallpaper. I know, I know I said that I would use this but could not bring myself to paste it to the wall. Daft as now this is being reproduced (but not in this colour!) I could just buy some more but it is not the same is it.
I then spent an age looking for some old red ric rac for the zip - searched all my ruddy tins (why or why do I have so many...) and I know it is here somewhere. A bit of ribbon had to suffice for the photo but I will endeavour to find it.
Moving on a few years to the 1960s/70s - I was looking for some Frieda Clowes curtains that I know are in this house somewhere - could I find them...could I? 'No' - was the answer - by this time I was getting a bit hot and bothered. Found some nice Noddy fabric that I had forgotten about so that was good. Finally decided upon this Scandinavian fabric that I think dates from the 70s - good strong colours and strong design again.
I have lined this with some vintage bright orange fabric as you can see below.
The same fabric is used on both sides
Being side tracked by tin admiration....oh dear
All three quite different things so hope that I have covered some bases (not all - that would be cuuurrraaazzy)
So just leave a comment saying whether you would prefer one, two or three and I will enter your name in the hat. I'll leave this to run for a week (or so - depending how busy work gets - oh dear that sounds a bit half hearted but not intended). If there are no entrants that will be fine as Bronte is hinting about number three and I have my eye on number one.....
Thank you again as always
PS Worried already as I have just read that giveaways come under some sort of lottery regulations!! Is that for real!! Crikey! Also a reminder that contrary to what a friend said I am not doing this in order to exercise control over you! It is just because and 'just because' things are nice to have now and again.


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Susanna De Vries: Joice Loch – Forgotten Hero
Posted on: Mon 4 Dec 2017
Joice NanKivell Loch is said to be the world's most decorated woman. She lived a life of astonishing heroism, pipping war heroine Nancy Wake by two medals. But the journalist and author turned humanitarian and rug designer remains virtually unknown.
In 1996, Susanna de Vries was awarded the Order of Australia for services to Australian art and literature. Her biography of Queenslander, Joice NanKivell Loch tells of incredible courage that helped save thousands of refugees in war-torn Europe from starvation and persecution. In one of her more brazen efforts, Joice snatched more than 1000 Polish and Jewish women and children from the Nazis. This and other daring humanitarian exploits earned her decorations from the governments of Poland, Romania, Serbia, Greece and Britain.
Author and historian Susanna De Vries chats with Service Voices about the biography.
Interviewer Fiona White
Susanna De Vries. Photo provided by Debbie McInnes Director, dmcprmedia (Susanna De Vries' Agent) 04.12.17
Image of book Blue Ribbons Bitter Bread provided with permission of Pirgos Press


text: Scarlett Johansson, Jay Roach Sign On for 'The Psychopath Test' 5:01 PM PST 2/17/2015 by Rebecca Ford FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME AP Images Scarlett Johansson - H 2014 Kristin Gore will pen the script for the Universal and Imagine Entertainment project. Scarlett Johansson has signed on to star in Universal and Imagine Entertainment's upcoming project The Psychopath Test, which Jay Roach will direct. Kristin Gore will write the adaptation of Jon Ronson's book, which centers on the idea that one out of every hundred people is a psychopath. Ronson explores how psychopaths are diagnosed and treated, including unorthodox treatments from the past. The book hit shelves in 2011. Brian Grazer is producing along with Roach, Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey. Erica Huggins and Jennifer Perini are executive producing. Johansson was the lead in Universal's big 2014 hit Lucy, and next will be seen in Avengers: Age of Ultron and the Coen brothers' Hail, Caesar! She's repped by LBI Entertainment and Morris Yorn. Roach most recently directed The Campaign and the pilot episode of HBO's The Brink. His upcoming film Trumbo starring Bryan Cranston is in postproduction. He's repped by WME, Mosaic and Behr Abramson. Gore, the daughter of Al Gore, was an associate producer on Foxcatcher and is working on Sony's untitled undercover-crime thriller, which will star Channing Tatum. She's repped by CAA. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Rebecca Ford email@example.com beccamford


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This comedic series documents the rise and fall of a local access kids show called Boing Gonkers. Through interviews with the cast and crew, and clips from the show itself, you'll see exactly what went horribly, terribly, hilariously wrong, and maybe then you'll finally have the answer to the burning question, "What happened to the Gonkers?"
Written and Directed by Joel Cranson
Starring Kevin Herrmann as Billy Watson / Flippy Gonker
(Warning: a brief moment of mature content in episode 6! …whereas the rest of the series contains racist stereotypes, bleeped cuss words, more racist stereotypes, sexual innuendos, and other things that generally should not be on a kids show. Have fun.)


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Credit Reports For Employment Purposes – State Law Compliance
About 11 min
Credit Reports Can Be An Important Element Of Background Screening
Credit reports are a critical element of the background screening process for many employers. Banking, finance, security, public safety and pharmaceuticals are just a few industries that rely heavily on credit reports for making a hiring decision as an indication of integrity and stability. Consider a candidate for a government position who has defaulted on a government backed student loan or possesses tax liens against them. What about an employee that has fiduciary responsibility over company funds, check writing authority, or access to large amounts of cash? Consider an employee that is granted a company credit card and struggles to manage their own personal credit within acceptable limits. What about an employee that has access to customer credit card information or confidential consumer information which could lead to potential identity theft? A credit report may give insight into a candidate's stability and trustworthiness for a specific position, although there is no proven correlation to a candidate's credit score and their ability to perform a job. For that reason, a credit score is not part of an employment credit report.
Proper use of a credit report within the hiring decision process is imperative to avoid discrimination and legal liability. Each should be reviewed on an individual basis and employers should provide a candidate/employee with an opportunity to respond to derogatory information found within their credit history, since many times there are unavoidable circumstances which lead to poor credit. Create a policy that is consistent when using credit reports as part of the screening process and be aware of restrictions within your state.
Individual States That Restrict Credit Report Use
A few states have considered, or passed, legislation that provides specific language around the use of credit reports for employment purposes. Employers need to be sure that their hiring, retention, and promotion practices fall within these guidelines. Below is a sampling of state by state considerations as of September 1, 2011. It is important that you stay current on new developments through your HR legal counsel as state and federal legislation is constantly changing.
- Colorado Active Legislation - The Colorado "Employment Opportunity Act", Colo. Rev. St 8-2-126, will drastically limit consumer credit information from being used for employment purposes. The law, which was signed on April 19, 2013, and which will go in effect on July 01, 2013, will be the ninth state law to significantly limit how employers may use consumer credit information to make employment decisions. The law defines "employment purposes" to encompass evaluation of a person for "employment, hiring, promotion, demotion, reassignment, adjustment in compensation level, or retention." Effective July 01, 2013, Colorado employers may only use consumer credit information for employment purposes if: "The employer is a bank or financial institution; the report is required by law; or the report is substantially related to the employee's current or potential job and the employer has a bona fide purpose for requesting or using information in the credit report that is substantially related to the employee's current or potential job and is disclosed in writing to the employee."
- California Active Legislation - Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 22 on October 10, 2011. The new guidelines go into effect January 1, 2012, and employers in California may only use a consumer credit reports for employment purposes if the report is sought for one of the following: (1) A managerial position; (2) A position in the state Department of Justice; (3) A sworn peace officer or other law enforcement; (4) A position for which the information contained in the report is required by law to be disclosed or obtained; (5) A position that involves regular access to confidential information ( credit card account information, Social security number, or Date of birth); (6) A position which the person can enter into financial transactions on behalf of the company; (7) A position that involves access to confidential or proprietary information; or (8) A position that involves regular access to employer, customer, or client cash totaling $10,000 or greater during the workday. Please be aware that there are additional provisions regarding written disclosure, a check box available for the applicant to request a copy of their report at no additional charge, and disclosure of reasons for obtaining such information on the applicant.
- Connecticut Active Legislation – Senate Bill 361 will prohibit most employers from utilizing applicant and employee credit reports for employment decisions effective October 1, 2011. The law specifies employers may not require an employee or prospective employee to consent to a request for a credit report unless: (1) such employer is a financial institution, (2) such report is required by law, (3) the employer reasonably believes that the employee has engaged in specific activity that constitutes a violation of the law related to the employee's employment, or (4) such report is substantially related to the employee's current or potential job or the employer has a bona fide purpose for requesting or using information in the credit report that is substantially job-related and is disclosed in writing to the employee or applicant. The law defines credit report information as "substantially related" and provides scenarios for various positions.
- Hawaii Active Legislation - House bill 31(HB31 CD1) became law on July 15, 2009, overriding Governor Lingle's veto. This law establishes employer's use of an individual's credit history in hiring and termination decisions as an unlawful discriminatory practice, provided that the individual's credit information directly relates to a bona fide occupational qualification, and that employers are expressly permitted to inquire into credit history for employment purposes pursuant to any federal or state law. The bill also provides notable exemptions to the legislation.
- Illinois Active Legislation - Illinois State Governor Pat Quinn has signed the Employee Credit Privacy Act (HB4658) into law. Effective January 1, 2011, Illinois employers and agents of employers may not "discriminate against an individual with respect to employment, compensation, or a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of the individual's credit history or credit report" or "order or obtain an applicant's or employee's credit report from a consumer reporting agency." The law applies to all Illinois-based employers of any size; however, provides exceptions for use within specific industry and for certain positions.
- Maryland Active Legislation - the Maryland Job Applicant Fairness Act was signed into law on April 12, 2011, and the new law restricts employers from using an applicant/employee's credit report or credit history in determining whether to deny employment; discharge an employee; or determine compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment. This law goes into effect on October 1, 2011, and specifies that the employer may request or use the applicant/employee's credit information after the applicant has received an offer of employment and if the employer has a substantially job-related bona fide purpose for requesting or using information in a credit report or credit history. Under the act, a position for which an employer has a substantially job-related bona fide purpose for requesting or using information in a credit report or credit history includes a position that is qualified for credit report use.
- Nevada Active Legislation - Senate Bill 127 which went into law on May 25, 2013, enacts several restrictions on the use of consumer credit information for employment purposes in Nevada, including that an employer cannot request or require any employee or prospective employee to submit to a consumer credit report or to provide other credit information. It also restricts employers from using, accepting, or referring to consumer credit information, and prohibits employers from disciplining, discharging, or discriminating against employees who refuse, decline, or fail to submit to a consumer credit report. Employers should refer to Section 7 of Senate Bill 127 for a full list of restrictions.
However, the legislation provides several exceptions for employers, and states that employers may request and/or use a consumer's credit report for employment purposes if the employer meets certain criteria, as outlined in Section 7.5 of the Bill.
- Oregon Active Legislation – As of March 29, 2010, Oregon Senate Bill 1045 was signed by Governor Kulongoski and went into effect July 1, 2010. This bill places additional restrictions on the use of credit reports, and prevents employers from utilizing credit reports for employment, including hiring, discharge, promotion, and compensation unless the credit report use is "substantially job-related". There are also exceptions under this new law for certain industries or positions.
- Vermont Active Legislation - Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin has signed Senate Bill 95 into law, generally restricting an employer's right to inquire, obtain, and utilize credit history information for employment decisions effective July 1, 2012. Importantly, the new law does exempt Vermont employers from the new provisions if one or more conditions are applicable: A complete list of provisions are listed within the Bill.
- Washington Active Legislation - The state of Washington amended existing legislation with RCW 19.182.020. An immediate effect of this legislation revolves around the use of amended forms and the ability for WA employers to communicate the reasons that a credit report is substantially related to a particular job. Under this amended Washington Law, employers cannot obtain a credit report as part of a background check unless the information is substantially "job related" and must include the employer's reason for use and be disclosed in writing. The use is also acceptable if required by law.
Even with only a few states weighing in on the use of credit reports, all current, pending and even vetoed legislation address the critical need for proper use, and the valuable resource it brings to employers. EBI provides this information as awareness to current trends and issues within the background screening industry; however, this information should not be taken as legal advice as it relates to the proper use of credit reports.
Employer Resources For Consumers
The following are additional resources that provide consumers guidance with Federal law and guidelines around credit reports and their rights.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
FTC – Consumer Credit Information
Yearly Credit Report Review
Employment Credit Reports From EBI
At EBI, we understand the critical role that credit reports play for assessing a candidate or even a current employee. EBI offers access to FCRA compliant employment credit reports in a secure and confidential manner. EBI can provide a complete picture of your candidate, confirming the candidate's true identity, address history, and credit worthiness with our "one stop" background screening solutions.
EBI is committed to providing employers with valuable education and resources on changing legislation and cutting-edge and compliant solutions to meet federal, state, local and international mandatory requirements. If you found this information useful, select the button listed below and access more industry news, resources and tips from EBI, an NAPBS Accredited screening firm and global leader in the background screening industry!


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See our selection of the best mascaras...
Mascara is an essential part of our beauty routine and we're constantly on the lookout for the best ones on the market.
We've rounded up our 10 favourite products to get some serious flutter in your eyelashes! Whatever your budget, you're sure to find a make-up must-have in our best mascara gallery.
Maybelline's Great Lash Mascara has been around for years. With four beauty awards and a price tag of just £4.99, it's easy to see why it's so popular. The famous green and pink product is a favourite with the stars, including singer Jamelia.
'I've got quite blunt eyelashes, so I use this because it doesn't flake and it adds a great bit of volume,' she says.
For a more expensive option, try the Dior Show Mascara, £18.99, which was created to give the striking effect that models use on the runway.
Lâncome's Definicils High Definition Mascara is the same price at £19.50 and has a thin brush that prevents lashes clumping, keeping them soft all day.
It might look unusual but one of our best mascara choices is L'Oreal's Explosion Mascara, £4.99. The globe brush is designed to separate and cover every lash.
Meanwhile Benefit's Bad Gal Lash, £17.50, has a chunky brush which gives lashes a full look, making it perfect for a night out.
For a natural daytime look, we love the Rimmel Glam'eyes Mascara, £6.84.
MAC's Plush Lash Mascara, £14.50, has lots of dedicated users and is a definite must, while Bourjois' Volume Clubbing Mascara, £7.99, aims to stop any embarrassing panda eyes smudging!
Do you like your best mascara to have a chunky brush? Max Factor's False Lash Effect Mascara, £7.99, has one of the fattest we've seen.
For an absolute bargain, go for Barry M's 3 In 1 Mascara – it's just £6.50.


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