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Q&A with Dr. Christine Izuakor
In honor of Women's History Month, we are sharing stories of the inspired and strong women of United, like Dr. Christine Izuakor. Christine, Senior Manager – Global Security Strategy and Awareness, teaches and inspires our global workforce to be security-savvy at work and at home.
1. Who is a woman who has inspired you?
So many women have inspired me in different ways. Instead of picking one role model to look up to, I take my favorite qualities from several women (real and fictional) and merge them into one powerful superhuman being that inspires me every day. For example, I'm influenced by my mom's generous spirit, Oprahs wisdom, Olivia Popes fashion sense, Mandeep Grewals presence and character, Blair Waldorf's work ethic, Michelle Obama's poise, Onika Marajs unapologetic nature, and my big sister, Chika Izuakors, boldness. These women, and many more, inspire me every day to strive for greatness in all areas of life.
2. What challenges have you faced in your career and how did you overcome them?
One thing I struggled with throughout my career was confidence. I always questioned whether I was intelligent enough, eloquent enough, pretty enough, stern enough, or valuable enough to matter. I felt like I needed to be perfect in order to truly succeed. This mindset changed through the emotional intelligence work I mentioned earlier. I learned to love the person that I am today and the person I am striving to become tomorrow. I realized that I am the only human being that can determine my worth and I know that I am more than enough. Period.
3. Who at United has helped you succeed?
One of the reasons I love working for United is because it feels like such a supportive family. A few United women who come to mind as really making a difference for me include Emily Heath, Nathalie Cordeiro Nunes, Sharon Grant, Jessica Kimbrough, Diane Lieb, Mary Hickey, and Silvia Prickel.
4. What's the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is that I get to inspire and influence people to think differently about cyber security inside and outside of the company. Beyond work, I'm also very passionate about cultivating the next generation of talent and love that building our cyber talent pipeline is a part of my job.
5. What advice would you give to girls or other women to help them succeed?
One of the best things I've done for myself and what really changed the trajectory of my life, was understanding emotional intelligence. I was raised to be emotionally illiterate and avoid the perception that "women are too emotional". I embarked on a journey to understand what made me who I am today, identify the limiting beliefs that were holding me back, and truly learning that I have a choice in how I live every single day no matter where I came from. What I learned in the process is that there is so much value in those emotions and that feminine power is epic!
6. Is there anything else you'd like to say or any other stories you'd like to share?
Thanks for inviting me to respond to this! It was a great reminder of the importance of self-reflection on where I started, how far I've come and those who helped along the way, and the new heights I want to reach in order to fulfill my full potential and inspire other women and girls along the way.
The day off: Washington D.C.
Story by Ellen Carpenter | Hemispheres, December 2018
Politics, finance, tech, no matter: Deals happen in D.C. at every hour. But if you find yourself on a business trip with a rare free day, consider yourself lucky: The city has never been cooler.
9 a.m.
Wake up in your spacious room at the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf, with floor-to-ceiling views of sailboats gliding down the Washington Channel, and forget for a moment that the craziness of Capitol Hill is just five miles away. Snap a photo of the waterfall chandelier in the lobby before popping next door for a delicious egg and bacon biscuit sandwich at Dolcezza, the first outpost of the D.C. mini-chain to offer a full breakfast menu.
Photo by Mark DeLong
10 a.m.
Hop a cab to the National Portrait Gallery, where you can take a selfie with Barack Obama (well, Kehinde Wiley's depiction of the 44th president) before viewing an entire exhibit on the art of the selfie, Eye to I: Self-Portraits from 1900 to Today, which features works by James Amos Porter, Elaine de Kooning, and more. Afterward, muse on the concept of identity under the undulating glass ceiling in the gallery's stunning Kogod Courtyard.
Photo provided by the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution/gift of Dorothy Porter Wesley
1 p.m.
Take the Metro's Green Line up to U Street for a taste of Little Havana at Colada Shop. The small counter spot dispenses flaky empanadas, decadent Cubanos, and the café's namesake—four shots of espresso commingling with sweet Cuban crema. You know you want one.
3 p.m.
Time to hit the National Mall and work off that caffeine injection. Every winter, the fountain at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden becomes an ice rink, where you can take in Alexander Calder's Cheval Rouge and Louise Bourgeois's Spider while practicing your triple lutz.
Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images
5 p.m.
Cab over to the Kennedy Center for the free 6 p.m. show at Millennium Stage, offered every single night as part of the cultural hub's Performing Arts for Everyone initiative. Whether it's modern dance, West African blues, or experimental theater, it'll broaden your horizons.
Photo by Teresa Wood
7:30 p.m.
Give in to your carb cravings at the Michelin-starred Tail Up Goat, a relaxed yet polished restaurant in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Toss back the complimentary shrub (tart!) and then dive into the red fife brioche (topped with chicken liver mousse, blueberry marmalade, and wood sorrel) and goat lasagna with tomato, anchovy, and salsa verde.
9:30 p.m.
Catch a ride to Blagden Alley—a historic area that used to house the stables and workshops behind stately row houses—for a cocktail at Columbia Room, a lounge that has topped every best-of list imaginable. Score a seat in the leather- and mahogany-lined Spirits Library and order a Maryland, made with rye, applejack, and chartreuse. Then get another.
Photo by Karlin Villondo Photography
3 under the radar places to visit in December
With the end of the year approaching, it's time to utilize those unused vacation days. If you're not traveling for the holidays, take an excursion to one of these under-the-radar destinations. Treat your family to fun in the sun in Florida, kick back on an island in Mexico that takes relaxation seriously, or take advantage of the slow season at a popular Arizona national park.
Isla Holbox, Mexico
For a leisurely vacation to relax on uncrowded beaches
Seeking a destination where you can unplug and sink your toes into the sand while surrounded by natural beauty? Isla Holbox is the spot. This laid-back island sits on the northwest tip of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. It boasts spectacular beaches with endless turquoise ocean views.
What to do
Pack your flip-flops and beach reads for a seriously laid-back trip to Isla Holbox. Come here to sit on the beach (or in a hammock) while you kick back and relax as you've never relaxed before. Enjoy spectacular beaches without crowds.
Isla Holbox is small — just 26 miles long and one mile wide, with only 2,000 full-time residents. Bright colors and painted murals throughout the area evoke a bohemian vibe. Instead of cars, most people get around by golf cart or bike. (In fact, its taxi cabs are actually golf carts.) Isla Holbox won't give you the lively nightlife of popular tourist destinations like nearby Cancun, but there are plenty of beachside bars serving cocktails, food vendors and restaurants serving fresh Mexican fare.
Go on a wildlife excursion to spot whale sharks, crocodiles or flamingos. Head to the Yum-Balam Nature Reserve to see other exotic animals.
Getting there
The closest airport is Cancun (CUN). From Cancun, head to Chiquila, where you can take the ferry to Isla Holbox.
St. Petersburg, Florida
A family-friendly beach destination for fun in the sun
With award-winning beaches offering 35 miles of sand along Tampa Bay, calm waters and plenty of sun, St. Petersburg is quickly gaining momentum as a warm-weather destination for families. Downtown is home to many shops, restaurants, bars and unique attractions, such as an impressive Salvador Dali museum.
What to do
St. Pete beaches are known for their calm, warm and shallow waters. Add 360 days of sunshine per year and an average temperature of 73 degrees, and it's surprising that this sunny beach city still flies under the radar. Keep it laid back by relaxing on the shore, or bump up the action by parasailing, windsurfing or kiteboarding.
After a day of R&R, head downtown to enjoy the lively St. Petersburg culture and nightlife. There are 35 local craft breweries to choose from and many seafood restaurants ranging from casual fare to upscale. The most extensive collection of Salvador Dali's artwork outside of Europe resides in The Dalí Museum. You can even meet a local celebrity at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium — Winter the dolphin starred in the Dolphin Tale movies and is famous for her prosthetic tail.
Getting there
United offers direct service to Tampa / St. Petersburg (TPA) from many U.S. cities.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
To have one of the most magnificent national parks (almost) to yourself
Though the weather is crisp and the temperature a few degrees chillier, the sun shines all month long at Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling here during the low season means fewer visitors will crowd your panoramic views of one of the world's largest canyons and most magnificent natural wonders.
What to do
From scenic drives to backcountry hiking, visiting in the winter makes for a more tranquil and peaceful adventure. The South Rim remains open all year round. The national park offers many trails to view the Colorado River snaking through snow-dusted temples and buttes. Try to catch at least one sunset or sunrise, and be sure to arrive with enough time to stake out a good vantage point. The visitors center and park website have recommendations for the best spots.
Ride the Grand Canyon Railway and travel back in time. A 64-mile stretch of railroad has been transporting passengers from the South Rim to the small town of Williams, Arizona, since 1901. The historic train has an observation dome car to catch the spectacular scenery and even has Wild West-themed entertainment aboard. Every evening in December, the Grand Canyon Railway transforms into the Polar Express and makes a stop at the North Pole where Santa boards the train to greet everyone.
Getting there
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is the closest major international airport to the South Rim. United offers service to Phoenix (PHX) from multiple U.S. cities.
For details and to book your trip, visit united.com or use the United app. Don't forget to share your story on social media with the #MyUnitedJourney hashtag once you arrive.
Evolving our brand design
The United brand is heading in a new direction as we evolve the colors and patterns we use. Where did these new colors come from, exactly? Check out the video below to learn about the research, logic and thoughtfulness that went into this evolution as we took inspiration from the spaces around us, the environments we work in, our heritage, the United globe and much more.
Three Perfect Days: Riviera Maya
Story by Jordan Heller | Photography by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock | Hemispheres, December 2018
There is some dispute as to how Playa del Carmen, the metropolitan heart of the Riviera Maya just 40 miles south of Cancún, got its name. Some say it's after Our Lady of Carmel, the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the Carmelites. But the more compelling story is the one told by locals.
As legend has it, in the 1970s and '80s, when the area first became a destination, tourists traveling by boat from neighboring Cozumel would disembark in Playa—then known as Xaman-Ha—on their way to the ruins of Tulum. A local Maya woman named Carmen would happily invite these travelers into her modest home for a traditional meal of fresh-caught seafood. She may not have had any experience with immaculate conception, but when it comes to Playa, this Carmen is definitely a matron saint. Today, her spirit can be felt throughout the Riviera Maya, which also includes the village of Tulum, the ruins of Cobá, and a number of small Maya communities on the Caribbean side of the Yucatán Peninsula where, if you're lucky, a woman not unlike Carmen will happily invite you into her home for a meal.
Day 1
Exploring a Maya temple, befriending a butler and feasting on cochinita pibil
I eat grasshoppers for breakfast. No, this is not my way of saying I know how to handle a subordinate. I'm literally eating toasted grasshoppers sprinkled onto a dish of huevos rancheros with green tomatillo salsa, hoja santa, and goat cheese. I've just woken up at Playa del Carmen's Rosewood Mayakoba, which is perhaps the most luxurious resort I've ever stayed in (and I'm a travel writer). There's a private heated plunge pool outside my back door looking over a secluded lagoon, a spa Forbes rated one of the best in the world, and Tavo, my personal butler, who is at my beck and call through a Rosewood messaging app.
The sikil-p'aak tomato salad at La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen
A bottle of tequila and some toothpaste?
Certainly, Mr. Heller.
Despite all this luxury, I'm eating bugs—albeit with a Bloody Mary at a beachside restaurant overlooking the Caribbean. The toasted grasshoppers are crunchy (like perfectly burnt popcorn), incredibly delicious, and an appropriately indigenous start to a morning in which I'll be exploring the ruins of an ancient civilization.
After traveling inland to the village of Cobá, I trade my rental car for a "Maya taxi." It's the Yucatán version of a rickshaw—a padded bench fashioned atop the front wheel of a bicycle with a beach umbrella protecting me from the rain. My driver, Gustino, is transporting me through a mile of jungle and more than a millennium back in time, to the Late Classic (AD 550–830) Maya ruin of the Nohoch Mul Pyramid. The dirt path bustles with all manner of tourists riding Maya taxis, pedaling rented beach cruisers, or walking, excitedly talking about the sites of this ancient city in English, Spanish, German, Russian, and who knows what else.
As Gustino struggles to pedal through a particularly rough patch of mud, I ask him what nationality of tourist is the hardest to transport.
The Ixmoja pyramid at Cobá
"The Germans," he says. "It's not that they're overweight. They're just a very sturdy people. Americans are preferred: very easygoing and friendly people. Everybody wants an American fare."
When we arrive at Nohoch Mul, the panoply of tourists is suddenly speaking the same language: speechless. At 138 feet tall, the sheer scale of this temple is rivaled only by the gleaming hotels going up on the coast. But out here in the Cobá jungle, after I break the canopy and reach Nohoch Mul's summit, it's nothing but green as far as the eye can see, under which is apparently some 30 square miles of ancient city, most of it still obscured by the jungle. I'm told that just 5 percent of Cobá has been excavated since the project started in the 1970s.
"Today, if you come early in the morning, you find corn and beans here left by the local Maya, who continue to offer sacrifices to the gods."
"And what did they do with this little platform?" I ask Diego Viadero, my knowledgeable Tours by Locals guide, who's been schooling me on all manner of Maya history.
"Ah, yes," he says. "That's where the rulers would offer sacrifices to the gods, in hopes that they could avoid a collapse of the city."
"You mean like in the movie Apocalypto, where they chopped off the heads?" I ask.
"Just like in Apocalypto," says Viadero, doing his best to hold back an eye-roll. "Today, if you come early in the morning, you'll find corn and beans here left by the local Maya, who continue to offer sacrifices to the gods."
"Do you think it's enough?" I ask, making the comparison to the more (ahem) substantial offerings of yore. Let the eye-rolling commence.
The Rosewood Mayakoba's Sense Spa
Next, Viadero takes me to Nojoch Keej, which is Mayan for El Venado Grande, which is Spanish for "The Big Deer." It's a sanctuary for endangered animals run by a Maya man named Manuel Poot Dzib out of his back yard in the village of Nuevo Durango. Poot Dzib started the sanctuary in 2005, after Hurricane Wilma destroyed the habitats of many local animals. He now looks after bees (which produce honey that's said to have healing qualities), white-tail deer, paca, curassow, and ocellated turkeys, which he aims to repopulate in areas that are protected from hunters. From the looks of these turkeys, I think ocellated must be Mayan for peacock. They're vibrant, multicolored, and beautiful to look at.
"Tavo leaves me to my plunge pool, where I enjoy my cocktail to the sound of a rainbow-billed toucan flapping around the lagoon."
Poot Dzib asks us to stay for lunch, which is great, because I'm starving. "We're having cochinita pibil—es muy delicioso," he adds, giving off some of that Carmen spirit.
I breathe a sigh of relief when I learn that cochinita pibil is not Spanish for ocellated turkey. It's achiote-marinated pork that's been cooking with banana leaf in a hole in the ground in Poot Dzib's front yard since 8 this morning.
"They normally only do this for the Day of the Dead or other special occasions," Viadero says as we watch Poot Dzib remove the dirt and corrugated metal covering his subterranean oven.
A home-cooked meal, Maya-style
"We used to cover it with banana leaf instead of metal, but that's a much harder and longer process," says Poot Dzib. "This is more modern."
Modern? I'm not so sure, but I grant Poot Dzib that it's certainly an update. In any event, when put on a handmade tortilla with pickled onions and habanero, this cochinita pibil is definitely mouthwatering.
I say "Taakulak k'iin" ("See ya later" in Mayan) to Poot Dzib and his ocellated turkeys and head back to the Rosewood, where Tavo the butler awaits with that bottle of tequila, plus some fresh lime juice and agave nectar for mixers.
Gracias, Tavo!
Certainly, Mr. Heller.
Tavo leaves me to my plunge pool, where I enjoy my drink to the sound of a rainbow-billed toucan flapping around the lagoon. Just one cocktail, however, as I'm hopping onto my complimentary beach cruiser (every guest gets one) to take a spin around the property, where geckos, iguanas, and even a tarantula skitter into the mangroves as I come rolling down the jungle path.
Appetite sufficiently worked up, I'm off to the Rosewood's La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen, where executive chef Juan Pablo Loza serves a communal dinner of Maya-inspired dishes with a contemporary touch. Seated at a long wooden table with 17 other guests, I ask the chef what he's learned from the local Maya villages, which he visits often to pick up cooking techniques.
"My top lesson from the Maya is less about food than it is about perspective," he says, before recounting a delicious meal he had with one family. "The woman who cooked for me had referred to her neighbor as poor. I found it an odd comment, because the assumption in a Maya village is that nobody is exactly rich. 'Why do you say your neighbor is poor?' I asked. She said because she has no family and no garden. If you don't have a garden, you can't get food from it, and if you don't have a family you have nobody to share it with. For them, having a family and a connection to nature is what it means to be rich."
"And now you have this beautiful garden," I say, pointing to his planters of lemongrass.
"And a family, too," he replies. "Including a daughter named Maya."
And then we feast. There's grilled octopus with black recado and burnt lime vinaigrette, zarandeado-style lobster, roasted plantains, and a k'úum salad of squash, arugula, orange, oregano, and ocosingo cheese, finished off with fresh fruits in guava honey and lemongrass.
Tavo, I'm stuffed! Turn out the light and have a pot of coffee waiting for me in the morning, please.
Certainly, Mr. Heller.
Day 2
Scaling ruins, swimming in cenotes, and taking a turn on the karaoke mic
Gran Cenote
In the small village square outside Tulum National Park, the Voladores de Papantla are performing their ancient fertility ritual, or rain ceremony—named an "intangible cultural heritage" by UNESCO. Five men in traditional bright red pants and flowing white blouses with multicolored adornments sit atop a 90-foot pole. The man in the center taps an adagio beat on a simple drum and blows a gentle bird-like tune on a wooden flute while the other four men tie ropes around their waists. When the musician ups the tempo to allegretto, the other two men fall backward, like scuba divers dropping into water, and slowly descend upside down in a merry-go-round fashion, the spinning top ceding rope like a reel feeding line to a fish. It's absolutely beautiful.
On a path cutting through the mangroves and almond trees on the way to the park entrance, a guide shares a mnemonic device that will be helpful should I run into any venomous coral snakes: "red on yellow, kill a fellow; red on black, friend of Jack." I assume I'm a Jack.
"The water is high and crisp as we float past stalagmites growing ever so slowly out of the cave floor."
Thankfully, there are no snakes to be seen in the ancient Maya city of Tulum, an open patch of manicured lawns and stone ruins protected by walls to the north, west, and south, and an ocean reef to the east. Or so it was protected until around 1500, when the Spanish came ashore. This beachside community, established circa 1200, was populated by a few hundred of Tulum's elite (and the sea turtles that still come ashore to lay their eggs), with thousands of people living outside the walls. It wasn't until the 20th century, when archaeologists began studying the region's various Maya sites, that we began to understand how advanced their civilization was—especially in the area of astronomy. As I walk the city's white gravel paths, I can imagine a well-heeled society covered in jade and obsidian jewelry enjoying the same ocean breeze and studying the same night sky. One glance at the view, and it's clear the Maya knew something about real estate. This plot right here, with a lighthouse perched on the cliff, would go for a boatload of jade and obsidian.
Maya ruins at Tulum
After fortifying my stomach with a few al pastor tacos (don't forget the guacamole) at Tropi Tacos in Tulum Pueblo, I meet back up with Diego Viadero for a drive out to Sistema Sac Actun (White Cave System), one of the world's largest underground cave systems, a 164-mile maze of freshwater flowing through subterranean limestone. This afternoon, we're exploring just one mile of the system. The rain-conjuring Voladores de Papantla must be in top form lately; the water is high and crisp as we float past stalagmites growing ever so slowly (less than 10 centimeters every 1,000 years) out of the cave floor and reaching up toward stalactites hanging like icicles from the cave ceiling. It's like the setting of a science fiction movie, so otherworldly I try to prolong my stay by floating as slowly as the calcium deposits are forming in front of me.
"Be careful," says Viadero, as I get a little too close to a stalagmite that's been a million years in the making. "You wouldn't want to break it."
IK Lab
"I certainly wouldn't want that on my conscience," I agree.
After emerging from a cenote (a natural sinkhole where groundwater is exposed to the sky), I offer an adiós to Viadero and make my way to Tulum's Route 15—the narrow street that cuts through the jungle, parallel to the shore, and is lined with trendy restaurants, bars, and "eco-chic" (their word, not mine) hotels. Twenty years ago, this strip wasn't much, but now there's not a speck of beachfront that isn't occupied by an Instagram-ready boutique property. (The number of rope swings is astounding.) In recent years, Route 15 has played host to Demi Moore, Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Gina Rodriguez, Reese Witherspoon, and, after today, me. I'm staying at Sanará, a stylish wellness hotel that attracts young and hip sunworshippers from around the world who like partying and yoga in equal measure.
A shop on Tulum's Route 15
I check into my beachside room (furnished with my very own yoga mat and dream catcher), flop down on the bed, and open up the "Wellness Menu." On offer are a Pudzyah Mayan Healing that "transforms pain to love at the cellular level … It harmonizes your DNA by applying fractal geometry energy"; a Multivibrational Massage and Chakra Balancing; and a Solar Plexus Healer. I opt for the complimentary "Sound Bath" of light yoga and didgeridoo before balancing out my chakras with a burger, a beer, and some fresh ceviche at Clan Destino.
This laid-back spot is all about the ambience: a wooden deck with chandeliers hanging from the jungle canopy and a cenote smack dab in the middle of the club, should you need refreshing after one too many cervezas. The bar offers a free shot of mezcal for those who take a turn on the karaoke mic ("Suspicious Minds" for me, thank you very much); after accepting my applause and draining my shot, I turn the glass over on the bar and take the plunge.
Day 3
Floating down a canal, swimming in the Caribbean, and eating gelato on the beach
A cabana at Mía
At The Real Coconut, Sanará's beachside restaurant, I dig into a light breakfast of coffee and avocado toast (piled high like Nohoch Mul with a squirt of lime and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes). It's a deliciously healthy start to a morning that's going to include traipsing through the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve and swimming in Laguna Chunyaxché.
At Sian Ka'an—a protected area of tropical forest, marshes, and lagoons about a 40-minute drive from my hotel—I follow my guide, Joaquin Balam of Community Tours, down the narrow boardwalk of Sendero Muyil, which cuts through a forest of zapote and ficus trees. I'm told there are jaguars, pumas, and howler monkeys about, as well as some 330 species of birds.
"Are those the howler monkeys?" I ask of a muted rumbling in the distance.
"We're floating in the current like a couple of astronauts in space, limbs slowly twirling."
"Oh no," says Balam. "When you hear them, you'll know it."
The closest we get to this array of wildlife, however, is some jaguar claw marks on a ficus tree. By the looks of the marks, I'm happy that we're strolling alone.
Baby back ribs at Mía Restaurant & Beach Club
At the end of the path, we reach the sandy shoreline of Laguna Chunyaxché, a bright body of water that reflects both the green wetlands and the blue sky above. We cross the lagoon by boat, to a shoreline of mangroves and seagrass, and step onto a dock at the entrance to a canal.
"Take your life vest off and wear it like this," Balam says, putting his legs through the arm holes of the vest, as if it were a diaper.
"If you say so."
Balam jumps into the canal and I follow, and I immediately understand the Baby Huey getup. We're floating in the current like a couple of astronauts in space, limbs slowly twirling as our seemingly weightless bodies travel down the canal. Cue the opening horns of the score to 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Back on Route 15, I stop in at Mía Restaurant & Beach Club for baby back ribs rubbed with chili and tamarind, washed down with a glass of Château Gloria St Julien Bordeaux from the restaurant's wine cave—the biggest collection of fine wines in Tulum. It's as decadent as the beachgoers lazing in the sun not far from my table.
Head still swimming in that lovely Château Gloria, I decide to take the rest of my body for a little dip. The Caribbean is bathwater warm and crystal clear—in other words, perfect. I walk out for what seems like half a mile, and the water still only comes up to my waist.
Gelato at Origami
Refreshed and sun-dried, I'm ready to trade in the historical and ecological sights of the last few days for the fashion runway of Route 15. The women wear bikinis and sarongs, the men wear linen shorts and loafers, and everybody wears designer shades, brimmed hats made of straw, and suntans of golden bronze. Origami, a beautifully designed gelato shop, is the perfect place to have a seat and watch the catwalk. I have a Ferrero Rocher and crunch on the hazelnuts drenched in icy chocolate and cream while the fashion models play street chicken with Vespas and the delivery trucks distributing tanks of fresh water to the five-star eateries
If Route 15 is for the well-heeled, then Calle Centauro Sur is for the flip-flop set. It's a strip in the center of town, about two miles inland from the beach, where the more casual tourists and locals congregate. Call it the Brooklyn to Route 15's Manhattan. At Batey—a hip, open-air bar and music venue decorated with paintings of Miles Davis and the Beatles—I take a sidewalk seat and listen to a Mexican Elvis impersonator singing Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)." As I sip on a Don Julio Reposado, a patchouli-scented parade of 5 o'clock shadows and hot pink hair dye ambles by.
"Are you going dancing tonight?" a young man in a tank top, cut-off jean shorts, and tattered Chuck Taylors asks a friend sitting at the table next to me.
The bar at Mur Mur, in Tulum
"Are you?"
"I'm dressed and ready to go."
Back on Route 15, the revelers are stepping out as if their outfits are going to be scrutinized by bouncers holding clipboards and manning red velvet ropes. Thankfully, no such velvet ropes exist as I enter Rosa Negra for an indulgent meal of burrata, besugo sashimi with black salt and citrus, soft-shell crab tacos, and Pescadores—a fine craft beer made right here in Riviera Maya.
The food is as comely as the patrons, who are bopping their well-coiffed heads to a drum-and-bass DJ. But before I have a chance to pass judgment on an ambience that may appear a touch too buttoned-up, a live conga player steps in front of the DJ.
A rat-a-tat tat, bop ba-da ba-bop, dup du-duh dup du-dup!
The congas add a touch of that Carmen spirit—their organic vibrations reminding me that despite all the Manolo Blahniks and slinky black dresses, my T-shirt and flip-flops are welcome at the party. I shimmy my shoulders, take a swig of my Pescadores, and nod to the beat as I dig into my tacos.
A rat-a-tat tat, ba dop ba-da ba-dop, dup du-buh dup bu-dup!
For Oscar, United's turnaround is a journey
Our CEO, Oscar Munoz, sat down with Texas Inc. to discuss our turnaround strategy, stating it's a journey. Read the full interview here featured on the Houston Chronicle.
Ankit Gupta honored with Crain's 40 under 40 recognition
Network Planning and Scheduling VP Ankit Gupta can talk airline business for hours without losing steam. Just don't ask him to talk about himself; that's when he clams up. You'd think after being named to this year's prestigious Crain's Chicago Business "40 Under 40" list he'd be a little more inclined to wax poetic about his life and career, but no such luck.
Read more about why editors selected Ankit by visiting the Crain's website here. The full list of this year's honorees can be found here. The 40 Under 40 issue hits newsstands on December 3.
Security and technology in the air
Podcast produced in partnership with CSIS
This week on the Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast, Beverly Kirk is joined by Linda Jojo, Executive Vice President for Technology and Chief Digital Officer at United Airlines for a conversation on the transformation of technology in the airline industry and more on security in the digital age.
The best National Parks to visit all year round
National parks can be a refuge from the noise and hectic pace of everyday urban and suburban life — America's special places in nature. But during the summer peak season, they can be as busy as cities. Smart travelers visit between November and March when most parks are less crowded and accommodation choices are discounted. These national parks are especially worthwhile to visit and they're all close enough to major airports to make a three-day weekend getaway possible.
Yosemite, California
Fall and winter visitors to Yosemite National Park are treated to autumn leaves in the fall, snow-capped granite landmarks in the winter and replenished waterfalls in the spring. Tent camping can be cold, but hotel rooms in and around Yosemite Valley are widely available and Yosemite's historic lodge, The Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly Ahwahnee), hosts two big events in November and December: the Grand Grape Celebration and the Bracebridge Dinner (a recreation of Christmas in Olde England). Airport: Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Everglades, Florida
Many summer vacationers are among the one million annual visitors to Everglades National Park, but the best time to come is in late-autumn or winter. Southern Florida's temperatures are milder, it's far less humid, hurricane season is over and summer flooding of the prairies has receded — letting you see more fish and reptiles. You can also see more birds in the winter via airboat tours through the Everglades, America's largest tropical wilderness. Not to mention this "river of grass" is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve and a wetland of International Importance. Airport: Miami International Airport.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Another world lives beneath Kentucky in the world's largest network of caves known as Mammoth Cave National Park. You will walk beneath massive crystallized formations inside the caverns and may spot one of the eight species of bats that thrive in this environment. The caves are about 54 degrees inside year-round, as if regulated by a thermostat, so they are protected from the hot humid summers and freezing winter nights above them, making them a perfect place to visit any time of the year. Visitors to this southern Kentucky park will also benefit from this climatic predictability while taking any of eight cave tours. While cave tours should be at the top of your list of things to do here, this park also offers hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking and more. Airport: Louisville International Airport.
Haleakala, Hawaii
Your visit to Haleakala National Park may include a number of experiences, but witnessing the sunrise or sunsets are a must. Many visitors wake up early to drive to the Summit Visitor Center to view one of the best sunrises. But make sure to plan accordingly because the National Park Service now requires a reservation for vehicles to view the sunrise from the Summit District. Other activities on the 10,023-foot mountain include hiking one of the nine trails, guided horseback rides and bike rentals post-hike to coast most of the way down. An added bonus: Humpback whale watching season stretches from December to March in Maui. Airport: Kahului Airport.
Saguaro, Arizona
Saguaro, a type of giant cacti, serve many functions for desert wildlife — but they don't cast much shade. That's why winter is the best time to hike among them where they populate hillsides by the thousands in Saguaro National Park. The park is split in two, straddling the western and eastern boundaries of Tucson, with 165 miles of hiking trails. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a museum, zoo and botanical garden, is a must-see attraction on the edge of Saguaro NP West. Airport: Tucson International Airport.
Joshua Tree, California
The namesake of Joshua Tree National Park is an odd-looking tree that fits in well with the weirdly wonderful rock formations adored by photographers in this high desert park. Located between Palm Springs and the L.A. area, the park encompasses two major deserts and a mountain range, offering a profoundly contrasting appearance due to the two varying ecosystems. This park can be explored by car or by foot on one of the 27 hiking trails. A bonus to visiting in the winter is the desert wildflower blooms between February and April. Airport: Palm Springs International Airport.
Biscayne, Florida
Famous lighthouse at Key Biscayne, Miami
Most of Biscayne National Park is on water, not land, so the best way to see its coral reefs (among the world's largest) and the abundance of marine life (highlighted by manatees and sea turtles) is by renting a boat or taking a boat tour. Several marinas are found at the park's edges where you can do just that, as well as rent snorkeling or diving equipment for a closer look underwater, where you'll discover diverse and colorful aquatic life and multiple shipwrecks. Kayaking and fishing in Miami-Dade County are also popular. Airport: Miami International Airport.
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From players and personnel to thousands of pounds of equipment, it takes not only a game plan, but a team to get the San Francisco 49ers to their next game and back all within 24 hours. This process is a little thing in the airline business we call chartering. Learn more about how our Charter team gets professional sports teams to their away games and back on the newest episode of Big Metal Bird.
On March 8, 2018, we announced a new global relationship with Special Olympics, an organization we've partnered with for many years focusing on supporting the spirit of inclusion with our employees through local communities and through our Charity Miles Program. United's increased sponsorship includes support for major Special Olympics events, including the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary celebrations in Chicago, site of the very first International Special Olympics Summer Games in 1968, and the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.
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Our relationship with Special Olympics represents a continued effort to break down barriers and further build on the organization's remarkable legacy by engaging our customers and employees around the world. Working together, we created new training that specifically reflects insights from Special Olympics, including training scenarios with real-life situations that individuals with intellectual disabilities face when traveling. By the end of 2018, more than 60,000 United frontline employees will have participated in the new training modules that reflect Special Olympics insights as United takes steps to deliver a world full of inclusion.
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"Many years ago at an air show, I saw a T-shirt that said 'Chicks fly,'" said Orlando-based Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor and Chix Fix team coach Laura Spolar. "And I told my husband, 'Chicks can fly, but chicks can also fix!' A lot of people don't know that women are aircraft mechanics."
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2018 Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC). Of 69 teams at this year's AMC, only three were made up entirely of women, and Chix Fix was the only one representing a commercial airline.
"It's so important for us to show young girls and women that this is a career option for them," said Airframe Overhaul and Repair Managing Director Bonnie Turner, the Chix Fix team captain.
Chix Fix is made up of technicians from five stations. As a group, they only practiced together three times before the competition, but they bonded instantly.
"I feel like I've known these women my whole career," said Denver-based Line Technician Janelle Bendt. "It's been a lot of fun getting to know them and learning from them."
"As a team we just communicate really well; we all respect each other," said San Francisco-based Base Technician Katrina Oyer. "The biggest thing I've taken away from this experience is confidence. Working with these ladies is an eye opener. We really can do anything."
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Effective Date: 09/01/1993, Docket: RS92- 27-010, Status: Effective
Second Revised Sheet No. 82 Second Revised Sheet No. 82 : Superseded
Superseding: FIRST REVISED SHEET NO. 82
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (continued)
(g) among all interruptible transportation services
paying less than Transporter's maximum IT rate, based
on the discounted rate being paid.
(h) Volumes representing mid-month make-up of FT, FT-SG
or IT imbalances in excess of contract demand, not
otherwise authorized under 3.5(f), on a first
come/first served basis.
If Buyer has failed to tender any gas for transportation,
pursuant to a transportation agreement under Rate Schedule
IT, during the prior one-hundred thirty-five (135) day
period, then upon forty-five (45) days notice by
Transporter to Shipper, during which time Shipper
continues to fail to tender any such gas, Shipper's Gas
Transportation Contract under Rate Schedule IT shall be
terminated. Provided, further, that such termination shall
not occur if Shipper has been unable to tender any such
transportation gas as the result of an event of force
majeure as defined in Section 11.
A Shipper receiving service under Rate Schedule FT, FT-SG
or IT shall not lose its priority for purposes of this
Section 3.5 by the renewal, extension of the term of that
service or renegotiation of the existing contract.
Provided, however, any renewal or extension must be
pursuant to a rollover or evergreen provision of the
Transportation Contract.
Shippers receiving service under Rate Schedule FT, FT-SG
or IT shall not lose priority in utilization of
Transporter's mainline capacity for that service by adding
or changing Points of Receipt applicable to that service.
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from the new Point(s) of Receipt over a pre-existing firm
transportation Shipper receiving service from that
point(s); and (ii) a Shipper receiving interruptible
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from that point. Pre-existing priority under
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Children were captivated by "Pam the Storyteller" on Saturday morning, July 27 at the Eagle Bend Library. She shared her own story about dirt, mud, rocks, sand and adventure.
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Ask someone who owns a Nick Lucas special, if they imagined a guitar worth $20,000 today could have been purchased for $125 dollars new from the factory in the 1930s. Gibson Acoustic Guitars have proven to be a good investment over time, but none so much as those early limited-edition runs.
The master luthiers at the Gibson facility are seeking to change that. Today's equivalent of those special limited-edition runs is Gibson's Five Star Dealer exclusive custom models.
In order to help support our valued Five Star Dealer network as well as offer the guitar connoisseur a choice in collectable instruments, the Gibson development team builds a series of unique models each year that are only available to our Five Star network of dealers.
The exclusive Five Star Dealer guitars offered in 2011 are a master collection of pieces that cover the gamut from early classics to modern interpretations of Gibson icons, each with unique qualities designed to be assets in the collectible market.
For the historic 1930s series, Gibson Master Luthier Ren Ferguson set out to build the most authentic limited-edition reissues from Gibson's early classic period: the J-35, L-00 and L-1 models.
Each of these master works is hand crafted from a Red Spruce top in order to reproduce the vintage tone of the original 1930s models. The top braces are precision cut to match the originals, hand fit to the top by Ferguson using historic bracing patterns and techniques then set with Gibson's custom hide glue in his personal workshop. The L-1's back and back bracing is finished by Ferguson in the same fashion.
Inside each guitar collectors will find inscribed and dated "For Gibson by Ren Ferguson."
After the tops for each guitar leave Ferguson's workshop, the back and sides on the L-00 and J-35 are fashioned from Mahogany by the master craftsmen in Bozeman.
Each guitar dons a customary bone nut and saddle. The J-35 is finished in an antique natural lacquer, while the L-00 and L-1 bear the traditional '30s dark burst lacquer. And, for the first time since Gibson Acoustics have been made in Montana, all three include a period-correct silk-screened peg head logo.
These models, as with their counterparts from the last century, are exceptionally responsive due to their lightweight and traditional construction. They are crafted from the same woods, have slim, tall braces and traditional finishes which provides the perfect foundation for an instrument's personality to mature and blossom. We expect these guitars to exceed the connoisseur's expectations in tone, performance and value. The Historic Luthier's Choice run is available only to Five Star Dealers in the United States.
In this year's second offering, Ferguson and his team are highlighting the 60th Anniversary of the J-185 and the 75th Anniversary of the Advanced Jumbo. This anniversary run will be available to Five Star Dealers worldwide.
The J-185 model, one of Gibson's best kept and highly coveted secrets, was originally released in 1951. A relatively rare model, Ferguson celebrates this classic flat-top with a 60 -piece run. The anniversary model's Adirondack Red Spruce top, Quilted Maple back and sides, and traditional bracing pattern give this guitar a bold and powerful voice. This model is available in an antique natural or vintage sunburst finish. With only 60 guitars being produced, the J-185 60th Anniversary is certain to be as desirable to collectors as the originals.
When Gibson designed the Advanced Jumbo in 1935, they set out "to produce the best-sounding, most powerful flat-top to date." The 75th Anniversary Advanced Jumbo lives up to its ancestor's reputation as the standard by which every other flat-top is judged. The 75th Anniversary AJ features a premium Bavarian Spruce Top, considered one of the finest soundboard material woods ever used for instruments. The guitar's back and sides are crafted from Indian tonewood, handpicked by Ferguson for its exceptional reflective nature and superior resonance. Finished in a brand new "Montana Sunset" bursted-top, the guitar enjoys ebony-bound fingerboard and bridge, a Baggs Element pickup system, solid bone nut, saddle, and bridge pins for maximum tonal power, and an engraved 75th Anniversary truss rod cover. Only 75 guitars will be produced in this model.
Any connoisseur of rare special-run guitars knows how instruments such as these grow in value. For example, a 1930s AJ in good condition will Blue Book around $60,000. Other Master Works by Ren Ferguson have been known to command as much as $100,000.
Gibson is proud to have a network of dealer partners who recognize and appreciate the unique offering of these collectable instruments. With a select few Five Star Dealers worldwide and an even fewer number of guitars built with this level of hand craftsmanship, we look forward to seeing these guitars grow not only as exceptional players, but also as investments.
To find a dealer that carries any of these unique models, go to the Five Star Dealer page at http://www2.gibson.com/Support/5-Star-Dealers.aspx


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A practical and classic women's volleyball short, the ASICS Women's Spandex Court Short features technology to help you stay focused on the game and not your uniform. A basic women's volleyball short, the 4" inseam is modest and practical for play and the moisture wicking fabric keeps you cool and dry. A classic volleyball short for classic court play.
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It's hard to overstate the difference a child makes in your relationship. No detail of your lives remains untouched. There are the obvious things—you can't sleep when you want, you can't leave the house without a truckload of stuff, you can't even watch a ball game without interruptions during the best parts (why is it babies never cry during commercials?). There's also the laundry that piles up, the dishwasher crowded with bottles or breast pump parts, and the danger of lacerating your face trying to shave while holding a baby.
Should it surprise you, then, that this time can be a little stressful?
Doctors are now paying more attention to postpartum depression in mothers and fathers. While it's normal for mothers to become emotional in the week or two following birth, these symptoms should clear up pretty quickly, usually by the end of the first month. Some women, however, don't recover. They may actually feel worse over time. About 12% to 20% of women develop depression or anxiety following a delivery, and up to 10% of fathers suffer depression as well.
Parental depression affects children profoundly, causing developmental delays, social problems, and behavioral issues. Depressed fathers are much more likely to spank their children than fathers without depression, and they are less likely to play games, sing songs, or read to their children. On the other hand, for children whose mother is depressed, having an involved and nurturing father protects them from some of the negative effects of mom's depression.The most widely used tool to screen mothers for postpartum depression is called the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Recently doctors have begun using the same questionnaire to evaluate dads.


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NASCAR Nextel Cup
CARL EDWARDS – No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion (finished
1st) – "We unloaded on Friday, the Office Depot Ford Fusion was fast. I wish
we could've started the race right then, it was so good. I'm just really
proud of Bob and the guys and all the work they've been doing back at the
shop and making these cars go quick, and when we unload, because everyone
knows how tough it is to drive around here with a car that's not fast. So,
just had a good time – the only trouble we had during the day was the
throttle pedal was hanging up early but we came in and fixed that, I think
on lap 190 or somewhere in there, and from then on the car was just great.
We just fought back and had a great battle with Matt. Hated to see him lose
an engine. He easily would've been first or second today, and then there at
the end battling with Mark. Those restarts were a real stresser, but kind of
just decided to have fun with it. And Greg was pretty fast at the end, had
tires; I did not need another restart, I was pretty excited that it went
JACK ROUSH – owner, No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion – "I'm thinking, as I
watched this race unfold, what my impression of the Car of Tomorrow was and
how apprehensive I was early in the year with the way we had trouble getting
up to speed. We got behind testing, didn't do as much testing as some others
had, that was my fault because I didn't commission the test. So, we started
off with the Car of Tomorrow in a great weakness for us, and the car of
today being something that we thought would ride us through, and my biggest
concern now is whether the cars of today, we maybe haven't given as much
attention to as we might have throughout the year, are going to let us down
in the Chase. I've always got to be looking for something that is wrong. I
really have a lot of trouble with the fact that we broke that engine in
Matt's car tonight, because unless everybody else has a problem, that is
going to be one of things that will be hard to overcome throughout the
remaining races. The Car of Tomorrow, for us, is certainly coming of age,
and I look forward to those races, Phoenix and Martinsville, I don't know if
we have another one beyond that – oh, and not looking forward to Talladega
with it because I understand the drivers don't see very well out the back.
But there's going to be a lot of twists and turns in what remains, but for
today we're going to celebrate the fact that we had great cars, the Roush
Fenway Ford Fusions were certainly heard from today, and we look forward to
what the rest of the Chase is going to bring."
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LeBeau: 'If I'm coaching, it will be the Pittsburgh Steelers'
Dick LeBeau denied Wednesday that he will leave the Pittsburgh Steelers after the season, telling NFL Network, "With this defense, with this group of men, they'll have to run me out of here."
Defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau insisted Wednesday that if he coaches next season, it will be with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau insisted Wednesday that if he coaches next season, it will be with the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Don Wright/Associated Press)
ESPN reported over the weekend that LeBeau's contract expires after the season and he would strongly consider joining the Arizona Cardinals, who have many former Steelers assistants, led by head coach Ken Whisenhunt, on staff. The team also needs a defensive coordinator after firing Bill Davis earlier this month.
LeBeau didn't specifically mention the Cardinals scenario Wednesday, but he said, "I'm not thinking about leaving tomorrow, I'll put it that way."
"I promise you, if I'm coaching, it will be the Pittsburgh Steelers," LeBeau said as the team prepared for the Feb. 6 Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers.
LeBeau, 73, has been the Steelers' defensive coordinator since 2004, building one of the NFL's most-feared units. LeBeau is widely respected by Steelers players, who took a day off training camp to attend the coach's Hall of Fame induction last summer.
LeBeau had 62 interceptions, tied for eighth in NFL history, in 14 seasons as a Detroit Lions defensive back (1959-72). He entered the NFL coaching ranks with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973 and also was an assistant for the Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills. He has served two stints with the Steelers, as secondary coach (1992-94), then defensive coordinator (1995-96) the first time.
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We can change our behavior. Our very desires can change. How? There is only one way. True change—permanent change—can come only through the healing, cleansing, and enabling power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. He loves you—each of you! He allows you to access His power as you keep His commandments, eagerly, earnestly, and exactly. It is that simple and certain. The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of change!


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - IH Interpress Karaganda, Kazakhstan Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in IH Interpress Karaganda, Kazakhstan Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Russia & C.I.S. View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message change2012Joined: 30 Oct 2012Posts: 5Location: Istanbul, Turkey Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:59 am Post subject: IH Interpress Karaganda, Kazakhstan Hi. I have been offered a teaching position at this school (IH Interpress Karaganda, Kazakhstan) which I'm considering. I understand Karaganda isn't exactly a great city itself however I'm looking for a feedback for this school. Its an International House school so I hoping its a good place to work. Appreciate feedback about the school and living in Karaganda itself. Thanks. Back to top coledavisJoined: 21 Jun 2003Posts: 1838 Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject: I've never worked for IH myself, but what I can gather from the numerous threads on this forum is that IH branches differ. Some can be very good, some quite awful, but the sharing of an umbrella organisation is not particularly relevant from the employee's point of view. Back to top change2012Joined: 30 Oct 2012Posts: 5Location: Istanbul, Turkey Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:46 am Post subject: Sooo...should I be worried that there is not much feedback for this school which I will be working for soon? Back to top coledavisJoined: 21 Jun 2003Posts: 1838 Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:30 am Post subject: Don't blame me if I call this wrongly, but we usually get the horror stories if a place is bad - people don't normally bother to write in to say "it's ok" - so I would think that your chances are reasonably good. On balance.. Is there any chance of calling another native speaker there? Back to top NexusJoined: 08 Mar 2004Posts: 189Location: Moscow Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:07 am Post subject: I don't know the Karaganda school but I know a few people (not on this forum) who work in IH Almaty and Astana. I've never heard any major complaints other than having a busy workload and not getting paid very well (typical for all IH schools). They seem to have a reasonably good academic support system. It runs very much along the same lines as BKC-IH Moscow (some staff went from Moscow to set up IH KZ using the same model) so what you read about BKC would probably also apply ie good for a year to get set up and then go part-time / hourly paid while you look for better options. People seem to do pretty well for private work once on the ground. Back to top jonniboyJoined: 18 Jun 2006Posts: 751Location: Panama City, Panama Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:35 am Post subject: I'm working for IH Almaty. It's fine, good accommo, DOS and ADOS and support system and absolutely no problems with pay or anything like that. I'd some teething troubles including an incident with the cops on my first day which you can read about on another thread but the school spat bricks and got that sorted. Back to top change2012Joined: 30 Oct 2012Posts: 5Location: Istanbul, Turkey Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:15 pm Post subject: Thanks everybody for the response. Despite signing the contract and buying my air tickets, I ended up not going - thanks to a cyclone! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Russia & C.I.S. 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Great news. You and baby are doing so awesome!
You are smart to be aware of 'too busy' days. Ideally Mom and baby should get lots of rest and relaxed time together in these early weeks.
Great news. You and baby are doing so awesome!
You are smart to be aware of 'too busy' days. Ideally Mom and baby should get lots of rest and relaxed time together in these early weeks.
I wanted to pop in and give an update. LO is now 3 months and we are doing wonderfully! A week ago we were able to stop pumping alltogether. Little by little as babes has grown, she's become stronger and stronger and is now nursing like a champ and putting weight on beautifully! To all those mamas who are struggling with breastfeeding during these initial first few months...hang in there! All the struggle and effort will pay off! I am SO pleased with how things are now - it's like all of a sudden a switch went off - LO is nursing strong and I'm finally confident with my milk supply. As we were gradually weaning off the pumping / supplementing - I had baby weighed every week to make sure things were on track (that and making sure she had enough wet diapers) - things went well and week after week I was pleasantly surprised to see that her weight was continuing to go up even though supplementing was going down... last week was our first whole week with NO bottles / supplementing at all . . . and she gained almost 8 oz that week! She is now 14lbs 2oz and growing like a pretty little weed!
I was so worried that we'd be pumping and supplementing for ever . . . and couldn't see an end to it - but now . . . things are great! It was SO worth the effort and patience. Those first few months are challenging . . . but they do go by quickly! Hang in there mamas!!! ((hugs))
Life is Beautiful.
Wow that is great news kessy24! Thank you so much for the update and encouragement...you have done a great job!
Awesome job, mama! You had to be really patient and persistent to get this far. So much hard work on your part!
That's great mama! Way to go! And it's really nice of you to provide an update. So often mothers feel so alone when they are struggling to breastfeed in the beginning, hearing that others have been through the same experience and made it out the other side to a great nursing relationship can be so helpful.


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Well, as those who regularly visit the Forum know, it's been a busy December. We have had a Forum Software Package up-grade and things are a bit different than in the past.
As there have been many questions as to "Where is the Flea Market" and "I used to look here- for that", along with "My anti-virus software says the MOA is a reported attack site", I thought I'd put together a few of the threads that would help explain things.
Once again I would like to thank all those on the IT side of things and The Mod Team. I would also like to thank the Members for their Patience.
::<< EDIT >>:: I started this at around 06:35 this morning and all was going pretty well. Unfortunately some have chimed in with some fairly negative comments, these have been included. I'd only hope to guess that because of the unhappy members not being involved with this type of enormous challenge due to the interwoven complexities of the MOA site- it's just venting.
12-24-12 Flea Market update- It's up,(thanks Kurt) it's in the main forum area. It's for members only viewing so log in and take a peek. If your not a member, you can join and get the full benefits of the forum. Enjoy. The New in the Forum Flea Market
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....05-Flea-Market re. flea market
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....97-flea-market re. flea market
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....rket-no-access re. flea market
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....messages-again!!!! re. virus error and forum blocked messages
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....elling-members re. member communication
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....apatalk-access re. continuation of Tapatalk thread
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....95-Icon-colors re. forum icon colors
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....-style-choices re. forum "style" choices
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....-Forum-Blocked re. forum blocked
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?64925-Home-Page re. button to access Home Page from forum.
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....m-I-just-blind re. search function
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread....log-on-trouble re. forum log on trouble/virus warning/browser cookies.


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Corporate, magical and christmas background music includes clean piano, orchestral strings, sleigh bells, sound of Christmas music box. Best for commercial presentations with Christmas style theme, corporate videos, commercials, cinema, movie trailer or as web page music.
Here are the christmas tracks that are included in Christmas Backgrounds:
Christmas Celebration: 2:14
Christmas Slideshow : 2:12
Christmas Children : 2:14
Christmas Magic : 2:55
Christmas Musicbox : 0:52
Christmas Snow : 0:56
If you want me to re-adapt music or you need some special effects for your project, please, contact me by email: email@example.com not hesitate to contact me if you have any question. I will reply your question/request within 24hrs.


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Consumers opened up their wallets at the end of last year, as spending ramped up its contribution to economic growth, signaling that households' confidence may be rising, according to data released this week.
The U.S. Commerce Department reported that real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 3.2% in the fourth quarter, down from 4.1% in the third quarter, but still a solid result. Among major components of GDP, consumer spending, which is the backbone of the economy, contributed almost 2.3 points to fourth-quarter growth, up from almost 1.4 points in the third quarter.
—Charts and text by Ruth Mantell
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Message Board
Vicki Hinze Message Board
Talk about the novels, new and used books that Hinze has written!
Author Hinze's Book Reviews
Lady Justice
Bantam, Aug 2004, 6.50, 448 pp. ISBN: 0553583530 Being female and steely tougher than any man, Senior Secret Service Agent Gabrielle Kincaid of the Special Detail Unit not only relishes her nickname as the �Queen Bitch�, but thrives to enhance it. She believes that cold iron cerebral decisions keep an agent like her working undercover to counter terrorists alive. Currently, she works a case in the Carnal Cove, Florida area where biological co...
Lady Liberty
Bantam, Nov 2002, 6.50, 408 pp. ISBN 0553583522 She's called because she's come to symbolize everything that's good about America. She is Sybil Stone, the first female Vice President of the United States. Her current assignment calls for her to be in Geneva negotiating a peace treaty between former Soviet nations Abdan and Peris. Both countries have nuclear weapons and are prepared to use them unless Lady Liberty can broker a peace. Midway...


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San Juan Capistrano
Beach Cities (Orange County) : San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano is a city in Orange County in Southern California.
Get in
San Juan Capistrano is located between Los Angeles and San Diego along the California coast. It is easy to reach by car by taking I-5 to the Ortega Highway (State Route 74) interchange. Better yet, the train station is located right in the center of the historic downtown area.
Get around
Everything is within walking distance.
The historical downtown area along Camino Capistrano adjacent to the mission is lines with small shops. Among the prominent shops are ...
San Juan Capistrano is known for its wide variety of fine dining. Skip the fast food joints by the highway. There are half a dozen fine restaurants within 200 yards of the rail station. All the locals know that the best fish tacos anywhere are found at a little taco stand across from the mission, Pedro's Tacos.
No trip would be complete without a visit to the Swallows Inn, on Camino Capistrano near the Mission and the train station. It balances between being a cowboy bar and a biker bar and it loves its bad reputation, but you can take your granny there with no worries.
Attached to the Swallows Inn is a one-chair barber shop called the "Hair of the Dog." If you are in town in the afternoon, you can get a haircut and a beer.
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Our renowned Thai Cookery School has taught thousands of people from all over the world the art of preparing fine Thai cuisine. All participants will learn how to create stunning Thai meals whilst gaining insights into the fascinating culture and traditions of Thailand. During your class, your instructor will skilfully demonstrate the methods and steps of Thai cookery from ingredient preparation to cooking. Class participants will be encouraged to try grounding pastes, chopping up meat and vegetables, stir-frying, deep-frying and stewing food to create dishes of the highest quality and flavour.
Now you can take a little piece of Siam & The Oriental back home with you.
Located in the old wing next to the Authors' Lounge, The Oriental Boutique offers guests a full range of in-house amenities as well as exclusively designed products. Choose from signature polo shirts, state-of-the-art cutlery and tableware from The China House, as well as our much-desired cotton and silk bathrobes, and other distinctive art and luxury merchandise. Each original product has been carefully selected for the quality and opulence that Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is renowned for. Opening hours 9am – 8pm daily.
The experience continues at The Oriental Arcade offering the very best in luxury, fashion, art and lifestyle.


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Happy Valentine's Day! A day to celebrate love and loved ones. Rather than scrambling to get to your local drugstore to find a card or bouquet of flowers, check out these handy apps that do the work for you.
This is a tried and true greeting card app for any holiday, but especially Valentine's Day. There are a range of adorable designs, sayings and even templates that you can customize with your own photos. My personal favorite? "You're the ketchup to my mustard." Aww. (Free for iOS)
JustWink is another whimsical greeting card app that offers fun (and funny) designs, as well as the option to customize completely. You can even include your own hand-drawn signature to add more authenticity to the greeting. (Free for iOS and Android)
You may be too late to place that flower delivery, but with this app, you can send just as beautiful an arrangement via your mobile device. While you won't get the real feel and smell of flowers, you can still choose from a wide range of floral arrangements and flowers themselves to send a loved one a virtual bouquet of your own design. (Free for iOS)
This is a cute app that kids will enjoy playing around with. You can take a photo from your camera roll or use a new one and then cover the image with as few or as many hearts as you want. A cute idea for kids to make themselves and then send to the grandparents. (Free for iOS)
If you have an app that you'd like considered for Screen Play, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.


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liaison needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 84 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
Need SUPER HOT bull logo! You can go traditional or modern, just go big!
Casa El Toro
Texican Cantina
Desired Color Scheme:
Red & Black Only, no green
Desired Style:
traditional or modern mexican, tex mex
Accepted File Formats:
Clean Vector Formats ONLY!!! (.eps or .ai)
***DOWNLOAD VECTOR ELEMENTS/FONTS ANYONE IS FREE TO USE IN THEIR CONCEPT: Send us a private message and you'll receive an invitation to download the files from xdrive.com***
We are participating in a competition where we will temporarily open a real restaurant for one weekend for charity. There will be 9 other contestants.
We are going ALL OUT! We will be getting EVERYTHING done like a real restaurant - menus, decor, signage, etc. We want a logo that looks like it represents a real restaurant.
The contest will be held in a huge warehouse. The public will see menus from all contestants when entering about 50 feet away. We want "curb appeal" to draw them over...
Colors: Red, Black ONLY, no green
Icon: Angry Spicy-hot bull with ring in nose, smoke from nose maybe, Bull only, no other symbol
Style: Traditional Mexican-Style
We want to communicate fierce, robust food. Feel free to incorporate the state of Texas, star (on a very ambiguous scale not in the forefront)
While we don't want ANY copies, we do want a logo in the grand tradition of a real franchise-type place. Must be readable when small on a business card (see links below)
http://www.elchico.com (nice layered look)
http://www.lacubanitadallas.com (nice, clean look, like the framing)
http://www.ontheborder.com (has that "franchise" appeal)
http://www.tacobell.com (has that "franchise" appeal)
http://www.salsmexicaninn.com (has that "tradional feel")
http://www.chipotle.com (example of a MODERN take)
http://www.reata.com (the traditional "cattle brand" look)
We will be here all the way, providing fast feedback and guidance. Nothing funny or cartoony or playful...
Have fun, go wild - winner declared this time Friday the 22nd.
DOWNLOAD VECTOR ELEMENTS/FONTS ANYONE IS FREE TO USE IN THEIR CONCEPT: Send a private message and you'll receive an invitation to download the files from xdrive.com
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Pinnacle Park in 10th Year; Sees Strong Sales
May 15, 2013 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Pinnacle Park in 10th Year; Sees Strong Sales
Pinnacle Park Homes Inc., a park model and camping cabin manufacturer based in Ochlocknee, Ga., is expanding its work force to meet demand as the company marks its 10th year of operation.
"We are one entire quarter ahead in sales compared to last year and that says a lot since sales last year surpassed sales in 2010 and 2011,″ Andy Davis, sales manager, stated in a news release. "While the last three years were very good years for Pinnacle Park Homes, we can see 2013 being even better."
"Ten years is a milestone," noted Randy Stewart Jr., production manager and owner. "We are the same company with the same owners that started out 10 years ago. To make it this long we have changed with the needs of our clients. We are continuing to add new floorplans that meet the needs of campground owners."
Davis added, "With destination camping on the rise, we can only see orders increasing. With a growing backlog we cannot stress enough the importance that campground owners need to plan ahead and place their orders early," Davis said.
For more information contact Pinnacle Park Homes at (866) 574-5159 or visit www.pinnacleparkhomes.com.


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GeertH needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 113 designs submitted by 17 freelance designers.
FreeBIX (Free Belgian Internet Exchange)
FreeBIX is a Belgian Internet exchange point founded in 2003 and recently transformed into a autonomous non-profit organization.
As part of this transformation, FreeBIX is looking forward to a total rebranding to take the organization to the next level.
We want to attract other ISP (Internet Service Providers) to join the FreeBIX to exchange their traffic via peering.
We are calling upon the 99designs services to deliver us a new logo and website. We need our new design to be very light weight in regards to graphics, with a big focus on usability.
The new logo and website should express professionalism and a corporate look&feel; with high regard for a web2.0 experience.
If you require more information about the content, services or Internet Exchanges in general; please take a look at some of the IXP's from other European countries. http://www.ams-ix.nl http://www.de-cix.de http://www.linx.net
Please bear in mind that the logo must be usable for stationary, business-cards, letter-heads and other printed items. The logo must be delivered in CMYK colors in a vector-based format and we require the source-files for the winning artwork.
The FreeBIX Board will give daily updates, comments and ratings on the submitted designs so you easily know in what direction we want to go.
When the contest is over we most likely will use the winning designer for future design jobs such as business cards, letterheads and so on.
A home page that looks professional
A dash of web2.0 elements
Color scheme should be clean
A designer that is responsive
Light and open feel
Gender-neutral color palette
User friendly design
Different page looks including:
Content page (lorem lipsum) with a submenu.
Examples: http://www.interxion.com and http://www.ams-ix.nl
Don't Wants
Any knock off
A design with too many images
A template you've already designed
Too bright colors
Too dark colors
Loud, bright or obnoxious color scheme
Overly small design elements / confusing UI


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Incredible Story: Dramatic Rescue Of A Boy Revived After Being Sucked Out To Sea! (Survived A Drowning)
"The dramatic rescue of a 12-year-old boy, trapped underwater in the Pacific Ocean for 20 minutes after being pulled to sea by a powerful rip current," - MSN
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Institutional Review Board, Hospital for Special Surgery
November 07, 2013
The safety of study participants is our top priority. The trial is approved and periodically reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), which includes doctors, administrators, ethicists, and members of the general public. The safety of clinical trials is reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Before enrolling in a clinical trial, the investigator will explain the purpose of the trial, its expected benefits, any possible risks or side effects, and what your role will be. This is the time to ask questions! If you want to join the trial, you must sign the informed consent documents. You can leave a clinical trial at any time without penalty.
For further information, see Understanding Clinical Trials.
Amar S. Ranawat, MD
Sarah West
Matin Lendhey
The research question is, is there a statistically significant difference between blood metal ions, emerging from head-trunnion junction, in these two (large ceramic head and large metal head) groups?
Large ceramic heads: Study group
Large metal heads: Control group
We hypothesize that there is no difference between these groups. In other words, we expect no metal ions from the head-trunnion junction in either of these groups. Answering this question will shed light on large sized head type (either ceramic or metal) that is safe.
In this study, we will include 60 patients with 5 year follow-up
Inclusion Criteria:
a. Patients who received either large sized (32 or 36mm) ceramic head on highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) bearing (Cases) or received large sized (36mm) metal head on HXLPE bearing (Control) during THA.
b. Patients above 18 years old
c. All patients will be within the same post-op time frame (5 year post-op) and that ion levels will be tested 5 years post index surgery on all patients.
Exclusion Criteria:
• Patients with revision THA
Chitranjan S. Ranawat, MD


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Defense Event
Alternative Neutralization Techniques for In-Space Charged Particle Thrusters and Electrodynamic Tethers
David Liaw
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
1:30pm - 3:30pm
3316 EECS - Haddad Conference Room
Add to Google Calendar
About the Event
Over the last few years, there has been growing interest in a new class of space propulsion for smaller satellites in lower Earth orbit that utilize highly charged and accelerated nanoparticles (Nanoparticle Field Extraction Thruster or NanoFET) or liquid droplets (colloidal thrusters) to provide thrust. As with any electric propulsion system that emits charged particles, an issue to be examined is how to ensure charge neutral operation. Specifically, this work investigates potential methods to self-neutralize or use the surrounding ambient ionospheric plasma to avoid the complexity of an additional neutralization sub-system. Plausible options to neutralize NanoFET and colloidal thrusters with as little increase in complexity as possible are to emit equal amounts of oppositely charged particles by either (i) simultaneous emission from separate locations (ii) emission from a single location with periodic polarity change, or (iii) emission of a negatively charged nanoparticle beam into a background plasma that can provide an electron return current. Even smaller than the satellites that NanoFET and colloidal thrusters are envisioned for providing propulsion to are a class of satellites called femtosatellites. Femtosatellites require unconventional means of propulsion due to their low mass, power, and size budget, with one possible propulsion technique being electrodynamic tethers. An area of study for the electrodynamically tethered femtosatellite system is the electron emission scheme either through a field emitter array cathode or a thermionic cathode/hot filament. This thesis investigates all of these neutralization methods primarily through simulation.
Additional Information
Sponsor(s): Brian Gilchrist
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Own this phone? Submit your Review
i decided to go with vmobile a little more than a year and a half ago, after a run in with a contract carrier. i've been through quite a few phones in this time including a slider sonic, marbl, and a flasher.
so far, this phone has been the best option for me, aside from the slider sonic (rip)
-awesome reception (sprints coverage is pretty decent in my area)
-clear sound quality
-decent megapixel camera with photo editing
-standard phone tools (organizer, calc, stopwatch, etc.)
-supports real music tones
-awesome color scheme and keypad backlight
-led flash (which doubles as flashlight)
-sometimes while texting, the cursor is sent to a random place in the text - i've experienced this problem with kyocera phones in the past, especially those running this os
-random icons used for menu options (unchangable)
i've had the phone for a little over 2 months now, and i think it absolutely kicks arse. i have actually run into some problems with the display turning white and freezing up on me, which i understand happens to phones sometimes. i'll most likely contact kyocera for repairs/replacement unless vmobile offers a warranty exchange program.
but aside from that minor problem, the phone's been awesome to me. it's small and the color scheme/layout of the camera and red keypad backlight give meaning to the name cyclops. i get compliments on how neat the phone looks, and a few on how the phone looks like a toy (which makes me love it that much more).
all in all, i think this is one of the better phoens vmobile has put out. an awesome choice for anybody that likes to snap larger emospace-size pics and dislikes contracts.


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Product Annual, pharmaceutical analysis.#Pharmaceutical #analysis
pharmaceutical analysis
Table I: Review objectives.
In August 2001, FDA adopted and published the guidance for industry Q7A Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. This guidance was developed within the Expert Working Group of the International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). This guidance was incorporated as Part II of the European Community Guide to GMP (EU GMP Guide) in October 2005. Sections 2.5 and 12.6 of this guidance specify and refer to the performance of a product quality review (PQR) for active ingredients (2).
The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) is the group responsible for coordinating the scientific evaluation of the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicinal products undergoing official review via the centralized or mutual recognition procedures. EMEA also proposes changes in pharmaceutical legislation for approval by the European Commission. The EU GMP Guide is the document that provides the details supporting the principles of GMPs within the EU. In 2004, EMEA made available for public comment a draft revision of the EU GMP Guide proposing, for the first time, a requirement for a PQR. The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industry Associations (EFPIA), the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), and other organizations and individual pharmaceutical companies provided comments to this draft revision. The European Commission officially announced the finalized revision to the EU GMP Guide in November 2005 with an effective date of January 2006. Chapter 1 of the GMP Guide now contains a requirement to perform a PQR (3). The European authorities stated that the industry generally should have the requested information available but acknowledged that it would take some time to "develop and establish a system and associated procedures to implement this new requirement"(4). PQRs for 2006 were to cover at least a six-month period with full annual reports required from 2007 onward.
Tables I–V provide a summary comparing the GMP requirements and guidance for the PAR/PQR among the US GMP (211.180(e)), the EU GMP (section 1.5), and the ICH Q7A (section 2.5). The authors used three terms for this comparison. "Required" means that the review action or item is specifically written in the regulations or guidance. "Expected, not specified" means that the review action or item is expected by the respective authorities but not written in the regulations or guidance. This review "expectation" is based on written guidance contained in other documents from the respective authorities, recurring citations in FDA 483s (the form used by investigators to record observations of noncompliance with CGMPs) and FDA warning letters, or an industry standard that has been recognized by authorities. "Not specified" means that the review action or item is not a current expectation from the respective authorities.