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The world of technology, particularly medical technology, tends to be consumed with making us superhuman. It wants to enhance our abilities and prolong our lives, if not enable us to live forever. But new innovations give rise to new and tough choices, and a small but growing group of startups sees it as their mission to use technology, not to extend life, but to help people make and document some of the most difficult decisions regarding the end of it.
The story of a patient from her days as a student at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine particularly haunts Azalea Kim, co-founder of the startup TrueNorth. A 60-year-old woman, who had terminal cancer, came to the emergency room one weekend evening in dire condition. Because of a complicated family situation, Kim said, she arrived alone, without any family member to serve as an advocate and describe the kind of care she would want.
Although her medical record was overflowing with documentation, the doctors were unable to locate a health care proxy form that could also have provided guidance on the kind of procedures the woman would – and wouldn’t – have wanted in her final days. So, Kim explained, the doctors slipped into default mode, administering intravenous therapy, sending her to a radiologist, considering a surgical intervention and providing all kinds of aggressive and potentially unwanted care.
Partly motivated by that experience, Kim and two Harvard Business School classmates, Margaret Terry and Amy Flaster, launched TrueNorth. A recent graduate of the Healthbox startup accelerator in Boston, TrueNorth provides a free online service for patients to record their legal healthcare proxy (or power of attorney) and then share it with loved ones and healthcare providers.
The goal, the founders said, is for TrueNorth to encourage patients to tackle difficult end-of-life decisions and ultimately integrate with electronic medical record systems to make these forms available in the health and emergency contexts in which they’re needed.
A planning tool on MyDirectives prompts patients to indicate their preferences and values related to end-of-life care.
And it’s one of a handful of relatively new startups trying to use technology to help patients think through and share their end of life decisions. For example, along with TrueNorth, the Dallas-based MyDirectives exclusively offers support around health-related decisions, while startups Everplans and AfterSteps focus on medical planning services, along with a wider range of financial and legacy planning options.
According to Kim, just 25 percent of patients have documented a health care proxy or living will. And, other estimates indicate that even when a document exists, it can’t be located 35 percent of the time. These companies say their digital tools help ensure that patients’ voices are heard when they’re at their most vulnerable or can no longer speak for themselves.
For example, they can walk patients through their end-of-life prioritizes, enabling them to indicate that they most value being free from pain or not being a burden to their families. They also let patients specify the circumstances in which they’d want life-sustaining treatment, like heart machines and dialysis.
And their rise makes sense given the growth of the so-called “longevity economy” of services for the aging Baby Boomer demographic, increasing awareness among patients that they need to be more proactive about their health and the digitization of healthcare — not to mention major advances in medical technology.
As a study from the Pew Internet & American Life pointed out earlier this month, nearly 40 percent of American adults are caring for another adult or child with a serious illness. And, a big chunk of those adults are part of the workforce. According to MyDirectives, caregiving-related expenses cost employers $17 to $33 billion a year in lost productivity (canceled meetings, delayed product launches, etc.) and an additional $11 billion in healthcare costs because caregivers suffer from stress, depression and other conditions.
For end-of-life care companies, that means there’s an opportunity in targeting employers with a service that lets them improve care for their employees while hopefully contributing to productivity. For health plans, the pitch is that these services could help them attract and retain customers. And, in an era of rising healthcare costs, these services could also reduce the number of unwanted and often expensive procedures – an amount some experts peg at $6 billion a year.
That this topic isn’t exactly uplifting is not lost on these companies – Jeff Zucker, co-founder and CEO of MyDirectives acknowledged that many people don’t realize the ramifications of not having end-of-life documentation or just don’t want to deal with it. But he said his hope is that his company, which started its work in 2007 and launched its service last year, can help people think of end-of-life planning as a way to take control of their circumstances, minimize suffering and honor a person’s life.
Image by racorn via Shutterstock.
Another great use of technology – I was not aware of these end of life apps/software but they seem like they would be incredibly useful (providing all health care providers would have easy access to them, of course!).
I am the manager of HealthWorks Collective, the healthcare website in the Social Media Today network. I would love to repost this article for our readers. We have a series on Health Start-Ups and I think this would be a great addition. I would create a profile for you on our site and credit you as author, and would also link the post back to the original on gigacom. Please let me know if this is OK.
I can’t help but wonder if there isn’t a gray area that medical staff would consider intrusive or extreme and a family member would have considered it to be an option that may have extended the life of a loved one.
Does TrueNorth have an actual product available on the market right now? Plenty of nice problem statements on their site, but no screenshots or descriptions of the actual product. Iâ€™m unclear as to whether itâ€™s something I could proactively use as a patient vs. something a doctor would advise me to use.
Does TrueNorth have an actual product available on the market right now? Plenty of nice problem statements on their site, but no screenshots or descriptions of the actual product. I’m unclear as to whether it’s something I could proactively use as a patient vs. something a doctor would advise me to use.
A very useful post on end of life decisions. Thank you.

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The world of technology , particularly medical technology , tends to be consumed with making us superhuman . It wants to enhance our abilities and prolong our lives , if not enable us to live forever . But new innovations give rise to new and tough choices , and a small but growing group of startups sees it as their mission to use technology , not to extend life , but to help people make and document some of the most difficult decisions regarding the end of it .
 The story of a patient from her days as a student at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine particularly haunts Azalea Kim , co - founder of the startup TrueNorth . A 60 - year - old woman , who had terminal cancer , came to the emergency room one weekend evening in dire condition . Because of a complicated family situation , Kim said , she arrived alone , without any family member to serve as an advocate and describe the kind of care she would want .
 Although her medical record was overflowing with documentation , the doctors were unable to locate a health care proxy form that could also have provided guidance on the kind of procedures the woman would – and would n’t – have wanted in her final days . So , Kim explained , the doctors slipped into default mode , administering intravenous therapy , sending her to a radiologist , considering a surgical intervention and providing all kinds of aggressive and potentially unwanted care .
 Partly motivated by that experience , Kim and two Harvard Business School classmates , Margaret Terry and Amy Flaster , launched TrueNorth . A recent graduate of the Healthbox startup accelerator in Boston , TrueNorth provides a free online service for patients to record their legal healthcare proxy ( or power of attorney ) and then share it with loved ones and healthcare providers .
 The goal , the founders said , is for TrueNorth to encourage patients to tackle difficult end - of - life decisions and ultimately integrate with electronic medical record systems to make these forms available in the health and emergency contexts in which they ’re needed .
 A planning tool on MyDirectives prompts patients to indicate their preferences and values related to end - of - life care .
 And it ’s one of a handful of relatively new startups trying to use technology to help patients think through and share their end of life decisions . For example , along with TrueNorth , the Dallas - based MyDirectives exclusively offers support around health - related decisions , while startups Everplans and AfterSteps focus on medical planning services , along with a wider range of financial and legacy planning options .
 According to Kim , just 25 percent of patients have documented a health care proxy or living will . And , other estimates indicate that even when a document exists , it ca n’t be located 35 percent of the time . These companies say their digital tools help ensure that patients ’ voices are heard when they ’re at their most vulnerable or can no longer speak for themselves .
 For example , they can walk patients through their end - of - life prioritizes , enabling them to indicate that they most value being free from pain or not being a burden to their families . They also let patients specify the circumstances in which they ’d want life - sustaining treatment , like heart machines and dialysis .
 And their rise makes sense given the growth of the so - called “ longevity economy ” of services for the aging Baby Boomer demographic , increasing awareness among patients that they need to be more proactive about their health and the digitization of healthcare — not to mention major advances in medical technology .
 As a study from the Pew Internet & American Life pointed out earlier this month , nearly 40 percent of American adults are caring for another adult or child with a serious illness . And , a big chunk of those adults are part of the workforce . According to MyDirectives , caregiving - related expenses cost employers $ 17 to $ 33 billion a year in lost productivity ( canceled meetings , delayed product launches , etc . ) and an additional $ 11 billion in healthcare costs because caregivers suffer from stress , depression and other conditions .
 For end - of - life care companies , that means there ’s an opportunity in targeting employers with a service that lets them improve care for their employees while hopefully contributing to productivity . For health plans , the pitch is that these services could help them attract and retain customers . And , in an era of rising healthcare costs , these services could also reduce the number of unwanted and often expensive procedures – an amount some experts peg at $ 6 billion a year .
 That this topic is n’t exactly uplifting is not lost on these companies – Jeff Zucker , co - founder and CEO of MyDirectives acknowledged that many people do n’t realize the ramifications of not having end - of - life documentation or just do n’t want to deal with it . But he said his hope is that his company , which started its work in 2007 and launched its service last year , can help people think of end - of - life planning as a way to take control of their circumstances , minimize suffering and honor a person ’s life .
 Image by racorn via Shutterstock .
 Another great use of technology – I was not aware of these end of life apps / software but they seem like they would be incredibly useful ( providing all health care providers would have easy access to them , of course ! ) .
 I am the manager of HealthWorks Collective , the healthcare website in the Social Media Today network . I would love to repost this article for our readers . We have a series on Health Start - Ups and I think this would be a great addition . I would create a profile for you on our site and credit you as author , and would also link the post back to the original on gigacom . Please let me know if this is OK .
 I ca n’t help but wonder if there is n’t a gray area that medical staff would consider intrusive or extreme and a family member would have considered it to be an option that may have extended the life of a loved one .
 Does TrueNorth have an actual product available on the market right now ? Plenty of nice problem statements on their site , but no screenshots or descriptions of the actual product . Iâ€ ™ m unclear as to whether itâ€ ™ s something I could proactively use as a patient vs. something a doctor would advise me to use .
 Does TrueNorth have an actual product available on the market right now ? Plenty of nice problem statements on their site , but no screenshots or descriptions of the actual product . I ’m unclear as to whether it ’s something I could proactively use as a patient vs. something a doctor would advise me to use .
 A very useful post on end of life decisions . Thank you .


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Revisiting the aftermath of SORRY we heard from our boyfriends. I am sharing a six step process which should help you in dealing with the dilemma of hearing sorry in a relationship again and again. These relationship tips heard from the mouth of the wise old owl will help you figure out how to deal with the deed with minimum impact.
Perfect order of steps I should say :D. Its important to take time before getting to any conclusion.
Your Angle , His Angle And Truth Angle..
To listen is a gud step for sure..
Wow…so sorted it is to help one decide how to face the situation!!
The wise owl has very wisely decoded for us the aftermath of hearing sorry from your boyfriend in a relationship.
It is very importance to act with patience once your boyfriend has said sorry and think before you act.
Listening is the key here.
I totally agree with the fact that one should listen to what your boyfriend has to say for the greater good in the relationship.
The wise owl design is super cool. It literally decodes how to behave after your boyfriend has said sorry for some mistake of his in a wise manner.
After having heard sorry from your boyfriend, once must act in a thoughtful & responsible manner.
Very useful list to decide how to react once your boyfriend has said sorry. After your boyfriend has said sorry, keep cool and react responsibly people.
Very well put together article. Lovely designs complement the lovely thoughts here.
Very well thought and nicely presented post. After hearing sorry from the boyfriend, most of us are really lost on how to react.
This post tells us how to go about it in a well structured way.
All the points are so relatable if you have heard sorry from your boyfriend ever.
Understanding the deed from every angle should not be overlooked when you have heard sorry from your boyfriend.
The three angles to everything that happens in a relationship, (our own, his and truth’s angle) have helped me to understand things in a much better and new way.
Keeping your calm rather than losing mind after he says sorry is of much help for any relationship to grow. keep cam. breathe. listen. understand and stay focused.
The super cool poster of the wise owl with much amazing tips to be followed when boyfriend says sorry will definitely help us to be patient and understand the deed from every angle and figure out how to deal with the issue.
Very nice presentation of the article ..all the steps have been structured in proper series.
Very much helpful in maintaing the peace of mind once boyfriend has apologized. the wise owl has been presented in an amazing manner with cool graphics.. this article is surely going to help many girls out there struggling with the aftermath.
The wise owl has inspired me much to not to lose our mind when boyfriend has said sorry.
The six step process can surely help the relationship grow.
loved the cool poster of the wise old owl.
Everyone experiences the situations where an apology is necessary..if you think your boyfriend is worthy of forgiveness, accept his heart melting apology! amazing concept of the wise owl..the article is very much helpful in dealing with the delimma of hearing sorry time and again from your boyfriend!
The three angles to everything that happens in a relationship, have helped me to understand things in a much better and new way. truth’s angle is very apt and most important to be considered when boyfriend says sorry. one should always take a vow of silence to calm down and get back to rational mode before speaking. you should always to listen to what the boyfriend has to say and accept his sorry if he dint do any blunder!
Keeping your calm rather than losing mind after boyfriend says sorry is of much help for any relationship to grow. mixing other grievances with the present one amkes the whole situation even worse. keep cam. breathe. listen. understand and stay focused. sorry series2 is an amazing article!
very nice presenation of the article ..all the steps for how to keep calm when boyfriend has said sorry have been structred properly. very much helpful in maintaing the peace of mind once boyfriend has said sorry. the wise owl has been presented in an amazing manner with cool graphics.. this article is surely going to help many girls out there struggling with the aftermath of sorry woes from boyfriend.
The supercool poster of the wise owl with much amazing tips to be followed when boyfriend says sorry will definitely help us to be patient and understand the deed from every angle and figure out how to deal with the issue once boyfriend has said sorry. asking for some time for recovery mode is always the best way to not to lose mind when boyfriend feels sorry!
First of all let me tell you the wise old owl is too cute, and has a complete picture of all the drama boyfriends make up and emotionally black mail girls using the word “sorry”. I totally agree with these tips because only a calm mind can help one decide on things better and will not let anyone be carried away by a sorry.
The order of is just so perfect, sometimes we just forget about everything and when he says sorry but, that is not a good decision, because he can take advantage of this emotional behaviour and repeat the same, so one must follow these steps given by the wise old owl.
The wise old owl’s triangle is so true, yours, theirs and the truth, and following these six simple steps will make us wise and come up with a better decision and maintain a healthy relationship and not be carried away when boyfriend’s say sorry, “Be wise, think twice”.
Saying sorry will not make you feel low in front of others, but once you say that, it is your duty to make sure that the same is not repeated again, because the word sorry means a feel of regret and guilt, this specially applies to those boyfriends who thinks it’s possible to solve any problem by saying sorry.
Nice thought, listening the “sorry” from our boyfriend’s will make us melt and we forget the real problem, but doing this will create space for more, so it’s better to follow these six golden keys rules and stay happy.
Understanding a problem from every perspective is very important is very necessary to make a wise decision just a mere sorry by a boyfriend can be a temporary solution, but will not work good in the long run. One must never lose mind when boyfriends say sorry.
When we hear the sorry from our boyfriend we do not try to solve the problem, but instead compromise and melt after hearing the word, but there are chances for us to have misunderstandings about the same issue, so it’s better to follow these simple steps and minimize the further problems.
I totally agree with these six simple steps that you have listed out here, this is very necessary to have a good healthy relationship. This is actually a very good advice for all the couples, sorry can heal the heart once but if you accept it when your boyfriend says without following the above tips it can break your heart in the future.
Wow! These tips are super cool, one must follow these steps and this with their boyfriend also, in order to minimize the misunderstandings that might occur, but following the old wise owl’s advice can make us stay away from being hurt again and again and let the sorry word have minimum impact on our lives.
Its better go with truth angle, I feel. Truth is bitter but it might help in solving problems and prevents making relationship worse. In a relationship where boyfriends are involved, sorry works only if it means something. And truth might help a lot. Here, how not to lose your mind says something really helpful in boyfriend series- when he says sorry.
When boyfriends says sorry it is good to keep quiet for sometime (I know we feel like exploding, but they should have a chance too, right? We ought to play fair!) 😛 let him explain his point of view give him a chance of saying sorry. It is preferable to let boyfriends speak when they really feel sorry.
Understanding the deed from every angle is very important. This is so helpful. Sometimes neither yours nor your boyfriends’ sorry matters. What matters is how you understand the gravity of the situation. If not boyfriends, then you ought to be understanding when it comes to handling arguments. Also, a simple sorry can also save a relation!
I agree. It’s not wrong to ask for some time to recover. We are humans afterall. Doing it for lame reasons is stupid, ofcourse. Also, we should keep in mind when we need time to recover, boyfriends also need time. Even they have been through the same situation. Sorry and time always help.
Mixing other grievances might make the situation worse! Staying focused to one situation always helps! Also, there is no use bottling up that anger and venting it out all at once. It will freak out your boyfriends! Also don’t apologize when its not your mistake. Also don’t let that poor thing (boyfriend) apologize when its not his mistake as well!
Make plans to leave your boyfriend. Identify a safe haven, such as a domestic violence shelter or the home of a friend your boyfriend doesn’t know. When you decide to leave your boyfriend, you make the fake reality your boyfriend has constructed weaker. He may not change, but he might begin to recognize what his behavior did to you.
Look at your boyfriend’s controlling behaviors when he is not with you. Take the time to remember a specific event and take it apart, bit by bit. He wants to isolate you and make you fully dependent on him so he’ll urge you to quit your job or drop out of school. In effect, your boyfriend wants to define who you are. Your boyfriend has experienced a psychological disconnection in one of his four psychological functions–sensing, intuiting, feeling and thinking.
Conduct an experiment, but do so only if your boyfriend is not physically dangerous to you. Make a statement such as, “I feel like eating pizza tonight.” If your boyfriend says, “No, you won’t like it,” respond with, “What?” He should repeat, “No, you won’t like the pizza.” Say, “What?” When you respond with these non-arguments, you are refusing to validate what your boyfriend is telling you, says Tower of Power. At some point during a conversation like this, your boyfriend will realize what you are doing and will tell you to stop.

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Revisiting the aftermath of SORRY we heard from our boyfriends . I am sharing a six step process which should help you in dealing with the dilemma of hearing sorry in a relationship again and again . These relationship tips heard from the mouth of the wise old owl will help you figure out how to deal with the deed with minimum impact .
 Perfect order of steps I should say : D. Its important to take time before getting to any conclusion .
 Your Angle , His Angle And Truth Angle ..
 To listen is a gud step for sure ..
 Wow … so sorted it is to help one decide how to face the situation ! !
 The wise owl has very wisely decoded for us the aftermath of hearing sorry from your boyfriend in a relationship .
 It is very importance to act with patience once your boyfriend has said sorry and think before you act .
 Listening is the key here .
 I totally agree with the fact that one should listen to what your boyfriend has to say for the greater good in the relationship .
 The wise owl design is super cool . It literally decodes how to behave after your boyfriend has said sorry for some mistake of his in a wise manner .
 After having heard sorry from your boyfriend , once must act in a thoughtful & responsible manner .
 Very useful list to decide how to react once your boyfriend has said sorry . After your boyfriend has said sorry , keep cool and react responsibly people .
 Very well put together article . Lovely designs complement the lovely thoughts here .
 Very well thought and nicely presented post . After hearing sorry from the boyfriend , most of us are really lost on how to react .
 This post tells us how to go about it in a well structured way .
 All the points are so relatable if you have heard sorry from your boyfriend ever .
 Understanding the deed from every angle should not be overlooked when you have heard sorry from your boyfriend .
 The three angles to everything that happens in a relationship , ( our own , his and truth ’s angle ) have helped me to understand things in a much better and new way .
 Keeping your calm rather than losing mind after he says sorry is of much help for any relationship to grow . keep cam . breathe . listen . understand and stay focused .
 The super cool poster of the wise owl with much amazing tips to be followed when boyfriend says sorry will definitely help us to be patient and understand the deed from every angle and figure out how to deal with the issue .
 Very nice presentation of the article .. all the steps have been structured in proper series .
 Very much helpful in maintaing the peace of mind once boyfriend has apologized . the wise owl has been presented in an amazing manner with cool graphics .. this article is surely going to help many girls out there struggling with the aftermath .
 The wise owl has inspired me much to not to lose our mind when boyfriend has said sorry .
 The six step process can surely help the relationship grow .
 loved the cool poster of the wise old owl .
 Everyone experiences the situations where an apology is necessary .. if you think your boyfriend is worthy of forgiveness , accept his heart melting apology ! amazing concept of the wise owl .. the article is very much helpful in dealing with the delimma of hearing sorry time and again from your boyfriend !
 The three angles to everything that happens in a relationship , have helped me to understand things in a much better and new way . truth ’s angle is very apt and most important to be considered when boyfriend says sorry . one should always take a vow of silence to calm down and get back to rational mode before speaking . you should always to listen to what the boyfriend has to say and accept his sorry if he dint do any blunder !
 Keeping your calm rather than losing mind after boyfriend says sorry is of much help for any relationship to grow . mixing other grievances with the present one amkes the whole situation even worse . keep cam . breathe . listen . understand and stay focused . sorry series2 is an amazing article !
 very nice presenation of the article .. all the steps for how to keep calm when boyfriend has said sorry have been structred properly . very much helpful in maintaing the peace of mind once boyfriend has said sorry . the wise owl has been presented in an amazing manner with cool graphics .. this article is surely going to help many girls out there struggling with the aftermath of sorry woes from boyfriend .
 The supercool poster of the wise owl with much amazing tips to be followed when boyfriend says sorry will definitely help us to be patient and understand the deed from every angle and figure out how to deal with the issue once boyfriend has said sorry . asking for some time for recovery mode is always the best way to not to lose mind when boyfriend feels sorry !
 First of all let me tell you the wise old owl is too cute , and has a complete picture of all the drama boyfriends make up and emotionally black mail girls using the word “ sorry ” . I totally agree with these tips because only a calm mind can help one decide on things better and will not let anyone be carried away by a sorry .
 The order of is just so perfect , sometimes we just forget about everything and when he says sorry but , that is not a good decision , because he can take advantage of this emotional behaviour and repeat the same , so one must follow these steps given by the wise old owl .
 The wise old owl ’s triangle is so true , yours , theirs and the truth , and following these six simple steps will make us wise and come up with a better decision and maintain a healthy relationship and not be carried away when boyfriend ’s say sorry , “ Be wise , think twice ” .
 Saying sorry will not make you feel low in front of others , but once you say that , it is your duty to make sure that the same is not repeated again , because the word sorry means a feel of regret and guilt , this specially applies to those boyfriends who thinks it ’s possible to solve any problem by saying sorry .
 Nice thought , listening the “ sorry ” from our boyfriend ’s will make us melt and we forget the real problem , but doing this will create space for more , so it ’s better to follow these six golden keys rules and stay happy .
 Understanding a problem from every perspective is very important is very necessary to make a wise decision just a mere sorry by a boyfriend can be a temporary solution , but will not work good in the long run . One must never lose mind when boyfriends say sorry .
 When we hear the sorry from our boyfriend we do not try to solve the problem , but instead compromise and melt after hearing the word , but there are chances for us to have misunderstandings about the same issue , so it ’s better to follow these simple steps and minimize the further problems .
 I totally agree with these six simple steps that you have listed out here , this is very necessary to have a good healthy relationship . This is actually a very good advice for all the couples , sorry can heal the heart once but if you accept it when your boyfriend says without following the above tips it can break your heart in the future .
 Wow ! These tips are super cool , one must follow these steps and this with their boyfriend also , in order to minimize the misunderstandings that might occur , but following the old wise owl ’s advice can make us stay away from being hurt again and again and let the sorry word have minimum impact on our lives .
 Its better go with truth angle , I feel . Truth is bitter but it might help in solving problems and prevents making relationship worse . In a relationship where boyfriends are involved , sorry works only if it means something . And truth might help a lot . Here , how not to lose your mind says something really helpful in boyfriend series- when he says sorry .
 When boyfriends says sorry it is good to keep quiet for sometime ( I know we feel like exploding , but they should have a chance too , right ? We ought to play fair ! ) 😛 let him explain his point of view give him a chance of saying sorry . It is preferable to let boyfriends speak when they really feel sorry .
 Understanding the deed from every angle is very important . This is so helpful . Sometimes neither yours nor your boyfriends ’ sorry matters . What matters is how you understand the gravity of the situation . If not boyfriends , then you ought to be understanding when it comes to handling arguments . Also , a simple sorry can also save a relation !
 I agree . It ’s not wrong to ask for some time to recover . We are humans afterall . Doing it for lame reasons is stupid , ofcourse . Also , we should keep in mind when we need time to recover , boyfriends also need time . Even they have been through the same situation . Sorry and time always help .
 Mixing other grievances might make the situation worse ! Staying focused to one situation always helps ! Also , there is no use bottling up that anger and venting it out all at once . It will freak out your boyfriends ! Also do n’t apologize when its not your mistake . Also do n’t let that poor thing ( boyfriend ) apologize when its not his mistake as well !
 Make plans to leave your boyfriend . Identify a safe haven , such as a domestic violence shelter or the home of a friend your boyfriend does n’t know . When you decide to leave your boyfriend , you make the fake reality your boyfriend has constructed weaker . He may not change , but he might begin to recognize what his behavior did to you .
 Look at your boyfriend ’s controlling behaviors when he is not with you . Take the time to remember a specific event and take it apart , bit by bit . He wants to isolate you and make you fully dependent on him so he ’ll urge you to quit your job or drop out of school . In effect , your boyfriend wants to define who you are . Your boyfriend has experienced a psychological disconnection in one of his four psychological functions – sensing , intuiting , feeling and thinking .
 Conduct an experiment , but do so only if your boyfriend is not physically dangerous to you . Make a statement such as , “ I feel like eating pizza tonight . ” If your boyfriend says , “ No , you wo n’t like it , ” respond with , “ What ? ” He should repeat , “ No , you wo n’t like the pizza . ” Say , “ What ? ” When you respond with these non - arguments , you are refusing to validate what your boyfriend is telling you , says Tower of Power . At some point during a conversation like this , your boyfriend will realize what you are doing and will tell you to stop .


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tokenized: Source One Environmental ( S1E ) is the manufacturer and supplier of the Pipe Doctor no - dig pipe repair range , for permanent , watertight repairs without excavation . Pipe Doctor products have a proven track record in use of over 10 years and have been WRc approved for more than 5 years . The range includes Pipe Doctor for the repair of straight pipes , Pipe Doctor Rapid for a faster cure time on straight repairs , Pipe Doctor Radius for swept bends and Pipe Doctor Lateral for the repair of broken branch connections . Products are available to purchase in bulk or in handy kit form , containing all the consumables needed for a single repair , with pre - measured resin quantities for certainty on site . All equipment needed is also available to purchase from S1E and there is a professional , high - quality hire service for packers . S1E also provides an E&U Skills - certified training course in no - dig repair techniques . Source One Environmental was established in 2007 to introduce innovative technologies to the infrastructure repair and construction sectors and is owned by the US - based Fernco Group .


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One of the definitions of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again and expect different results. For some reason politicians and members of boards of education think that requiring more and more difficult tests and making these tests high stakes will improve the quality of education our students are receiving.
In the mid-seventies (yes that long ago), the State Superintendent of Schools instituted a testing program called Project Basic. The idea was that the kids would all have basic skills in reading and math before they graduated. It didn’t work. Then came MSPAP, this program was performance based and took hours to administer. That didn’t work either. But hey, we weren’t done yet. Next came the High School Assessments. These were high stakes. No pass, no graduate. Except that too many kids didn’t pass, so the bridge plans were born. The latest and greatest of this foolishness is the PARCC tests based on the Common Core Curriculum. About a year ago, the Maryland State Board of Education put into place standards for passing these tests. The goal was that the passing score would increase each year. But that “aspirational goal” has been put on hold since at the last administration only about 40% of the students passed the test. Now the State Board had said that it will be today’s current 6th graders who will be held to the standard for graduation. Until 2024, students will need to score at least a 3 on the tests for English and algebra on a scale of 1-5. A score of 4 indicates a student will be able to do college level work. The funny thing is that even though Project Basic, MSPAP, HSA, and now PARCC were all going to prepare students for college- the kids AREN’T getting better at being prepared for college work. Zero credit courses required for non-prepared students continue to enroll far too many undergraduates, costing them both time and money to learn what should have been learned in high school. Colleges report an increase in the number of freshmen needing to take these tests.
Maryland’s high school graduation rate is 80%, its pass rate on the PARCC is 40%. Obviously, there is a big disconnect.
There has been some discussion on the State Board about a bold NEW idea. Under this system, Maryland would award two different diplomas. One would recognize the student as college ready and the other one would recognize the student as “not-college” ready. There are two things wrong with this great NEW idea.
First of all, 50+ years ago Maryland had three different high school diplomas- academic, commercial/vocational, and general. The diplomas recognized the differing talents and aspirations of the students. Each diploma had different requirements depending upon what was required for the student’s goals. None of these diplomas addressed what the award was not. So, the idea is of multiple diplomas is not so new.
Secondly, labeling an award by what it is not is disrespectful to the students, their families and our community. I recently needed to install some lighting fixtures. I called an electrician. He did not go to college. He could install my fixtures. I did go to college; I couldn’t do it. Being vocationally trained is not embarrassing to an individual or family. Why are State Board members acting like it is.
Smarick, the Board Chair, is worried as well about the number of bridge projects being used by students in low-income districts in order to meet the standard.
Steiner believes “students will gradually begin to live up to the higher standard, but until that time the Board cannot set the standard too high.” “Politically,” he said, “it’s not conceivable in any state that a high school graduation rate would go below 70 percent.” Now that’s putting us in touch with reality.
Compromise is a good thing, or maybe not. Donald Trump has compromised the Office of the President by his immature and narcissistic behaviors. The teachers’ professional labor unions have compromised the education of the children for whose education they have been entrusted.
Years after No Child Left Behind was going to guarantee us all students would be on grade level by requiring repeated testing, our high school graduates are still entering college unprepared to do the work of higher education. They waste time and money taking zero credit courses teaching material that was supposed to be learned in high school. All the testing didn't do it.
Federal legislation was also supposed to bring us highly qualified teachers. That didn’t work out either and it is not unusual for principals to rate well over 90% of their teachers as excellent and almost no one as needing improvement. We are testing children in kindergarten to find out what they need in reading and math, but pay no attention to what they need in social skills and emotional health. Just what is kindergarten for? Illinois is looking for ways to cut the requirements to teach so that they can fill the teacher ranks with warm bodies, not so kids will be better taught.
We need to get back to our roots in education. Here is what I think that means. We pay teachers a decent salary but stop trying to bribe them with more money. Teaching has never been about money. Instead we show we respect their professionalism by allowing them to decide the pace of instruction and what the kids need. We reduce the paperwork so energy can go into instructional preparation and individualization instead of creating paper trails that do not help kids but do cover the behind of the school system. We hold teachers accountable for the emotional well-being of the children within the scope of what they can do. We let teachers develop relationships with kids so every child has another adult besides his/her parents who he or she can trust. And for those kids who can’t trust their parents, at least there is one responsible adult in their lives. Stop with all the testing. Any teacher worth her salt knows which students are keeping up, which ones are ahead of the pack and who are falling behind. A good teacher does not need a test to tell her that.
Can we stop compromising the education of children? Can so-called professional unions get their mojo back and start caring about the kids instead of their own well being?
In the 1960’s, during the Viet Nm war young people protested the draft by chanting “hell no, we won’t go”. Nancy Regan suggested we just say no to drug addiction. Perhaps it is time to return to the last century and stop all these compromises.
Well over half of our local and state tax money goes into the cost of public education. Why do we invest so much of our money in that one expense? Very early in our nation’s history it was determined that education was a necessary community cost to provide an educated informed electorate to make democracy function.
Now we are engaged in another great civil war. Testing, yet again, whether a nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure. How long can we go on hating the “other” and expect our democracy to survive. Make no mistake about it, humanity and our country have a very long history of hating and attempting to purge the “other” dating back to the original Americans, our native Americans. Abraham Lincoln toyed with the idea of sending enslaved people back to their land of ancestry. We pretended we did not notice that most of those people were now born in the U.S. In the earliest 20th Century we pitted the Irish against the Italians, and barred female Chinese from coming to this country in the hopes of reducing the number of Chinese in our country. During WWII we removed native born Japanese Americans to detention campus because we didn't trust them. We were fighting the Germans too but German Americans weren't locked up because they looked a lot like the rest of us. We have institutionalized discrimination again women, Jews, African-Americans- you name a group and we have hated them. We have not stopped until the present day. Currently the Muslims are up for discrimination. We have a government that is intent on targeting our differences instead of our similarities.
The problem is that presently our country is approaching the tipping point of becoming a majority minority nation. Our public schools are already there.
So, what are we going to do about how we educate our kids for this new reality. How do we get our children ready to live together in understanding. Failure to achieve this basic goal will tear our democracy apart. The primary purpose of the taxpayers financing education is to facilitate the functioning of a democracy. We need to get back to that.
What do we need to do? Every high school student should have a course on understanding our nation’s diversity. Kids that go to one dimensional schools should be given experiences with the “other”. It is hard to hate people you have had a burger with or solved a problem with. Familiarity does not only breed contempt, it can also forge understanding and the others' perspective.
Younger children should be allowed to accept differences in others. If we do not teach them to hate and fear early on, who knows they may not when they get older.
Our nation will survive failing algebra skills it will not survive failing understanding and empathy for each other. No less than our survival as a nation is at stake if we do not get our children ready to take over as the next generation of leadership.

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One of the definitions of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again and expect different results . For some reason politicians and members of boards of education think that requiring more and more difficult tests and making these tests high stakes will improve the quality of education our students are receiving .
 In the mid - seventies ( yes that long ago ) , the State Superintendent of Schools instituted a testing program called Project Basic . The idea was that the kids would all have basic skills in reading and math before they graduated . It did n’t work . Then came MSPAP , this program was performance based and took hours to administer . That did n’t work either . But hey , we were n’t done yet . Next came the High School Assessments . These were high stakes . No pass , no graduate . Except that too many kids did n’t pass , so the bridge plans were born . The latest and greatest of this foolishness is the PARCC tests based on the Common Core Curriculum . About a year ago , the Maryland State Board of Education put into place standards for passing these tests . The goal was that the passing score would increase each year . But that “ aspirational goal ” has been put on hold since at the last administration only about 40 % of the students passed the test . Now the State Board had said that it will be today ’s current 6th graders who will be held to the standard for graduation . Until 2024 , students will need to score at least a 3 on the tests for English and algebra on a scale of 1 - 5 . A score of 4 indicates a student will be able to do college level work . The funny thing is that even though Project Basic , MSPAP , HSA , and now PARCC were all going to prepare students for college- the kids AREN’T getting better at being prepared for college work . Zero credit courses required for non - prepared students continue to enroll far too many undergraduates , costing them both time and money to learn what should have been learned in high school . Colleges report an increase in the number of freshmen needing to take these tests .
 Maryland ’s high school graduation rate is 80 % , its pass rate on the PARCC is 40 % . Obviously , there is a big disconnect .
 There has been some discussion on the State Board about a bold NEW idea . Under this system , Maryland would award two different diplomas . One would recognize the student as college ready and the other one would recognize the student as “ not - college ” ready . There are two things wrong with this great NEW idea .
 First of all , 50 + years ago Maryland had three different high school diplomas- academic , commercial / vocational , and general . The diplomas recognized the differing talents and aspirations of the students . Each diploma had different requirements depending upon what was required for the student ’s goals . None of these diplomas addressed what the award was not . So , the idea is of multiple diplomas is not so new .
 Secondly , labeling an award by what it is not is disrespectful to the students , their families and our community . I recently needed to install some lighting fixtures . I called an electrician . He did not go to college . He could install my fixtures . I did go to college ; I could n’t do it . Being vocationally trained is not embarrassing to an individual or family . Why are State Board members acting like it is .
 Smarick , the Board Chair , is worried as well about the number of bridge projects being used by students in low - income districts in order to meet the standard .
 Steiner believes “ students will gradually begin to live up to the higher standard , but until that time the Board can not set the standard too high . ” “ Politically , ” he said , “ it ’s not conceivable in any state that a high school graduation rate would go below 70 percent . ” Now that ’s putting us in touch with reality .
 Compromise is a good thing , or maybe not . Donald Trump has compromised the Office of the President by his immature and narcissistic behaviors . The teachers ’ professional labor unions have compromised the education of the children for whose education they have been entrusted .
 Years after No Child Left Behind was going to guarantee us all students would be on grade level by requiring repeated testing , our high school graduates are still entering college unprepared to do the work of higher education . They waste time and money taking zero credit courses teaching material that was supposed to be learned in high school . All the testing did n't do it .
 Federal legislation was also supposed to bring us highly qualified teachers . That did n’t work out either and it is not unusual for principals to rate well over 90 % of their teachers as excellent and almost no one as needing improvement . We are testing children in kindergarten to find out what they need in reading and math , but pay no attention to what they need in social skills and emotional health . Just what is kindergarten for ? Illinois is looking for ways to cut the requirements to teach so that they can fill the teacher ranks with warm bodies , not so kids will be better taught .
 We need to get back to our roots in education . Here is what I think that means . We pay teachers a decent salary but stop trying to bribe them with more money . Teaching has never been about money . Instead we show we respect their professionalism by allowing them to decide the pace of instruction and what the kids need . We reduce the paperwork so energy can go into instructional preparation and individualization instead of creating paper trails that do not help kids but do cover the behind of the school system . We hold teachers accountable for the emotional well - being of the children within the scope of what they can do . We let teachers develop relationships with kids so every child has another adult besides his / her parents who he or she can trust . And for those kids who ca n’t trust their parents , at least there is one responsible adult in their lives . Stop with all the testing . Any teacher worth her salt knows which students are keeping up , which ones are ahead of the pack and who are falling behind . A good teacher does not need a test to tell her that .
 Can we stop compromising the education of children ? Can so - called professional unions get their mojo back and start caring about the kids instead of their own well being ?
 In the 1960 ’s , during the Viet Nm war young people protested the draft by chanting “ hell no , we wo n’t go ” . Nancy Regan suggested we just say no to drug addiction . Perhaps it is time to return to the last century and stop all these compromises .
 Well over half of our local and state tax money goes into the cost of public education . Why do we invest so much of our money in that one expense ? Very early in our nation ’s history it was determined that education was a necessary community cost to provide an educated informed electorate to make democracy function .
 Now we are engaged in another great civil war . Testing , yet again , whether a nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure . How long can we go on hating the “ other ” and expect our democracy to survive . Make no mistake about it , humanity and our country have a very long history of hating and attempting to purge the “ other ” dating back to the original Americans , our native Americans . Abraham Lincoln toyed with the idea of sending enslaved people back to their land of ancestry . We pretended we did not notice that most of those people were now born in the U.S. In the earliest 20th Century we pitted the Irish against the Italians , and barred female Chinese from coming to this country in the hopes of reducing the number of Chinese in our country . During WWII we removed native born Japanese Americans to detention campus because we did n't trust them . We were fighting the Germans too but German Americans were n't locked up because they looked a lot like the rest of us . We have institutionalized discrimination again women , Jews , African - Americans- you name a group and we have hated them . We have not stopped until the present day . Currently the Muslims are up for discrimination . We have a government that is intent on targeting our differences instead of our similarities .
 The problem is that presently our country is approaching the tipping point of becoming a majority minority nation . Our public schools are already there .
 So , what are we going to do about how we educate our kids for this new reality . How do we get our children ready to live together in understanding . Failure to achieve this basic goal will tear our democracy apart . The primary purpose of the taxpayers financing education is to facilitate the functioning of a democracy . We need to get back to that .
 What do we need to do ? Every high school student should have a course on understanding our nation ’s diversity . Kids that go to one dimensional schools should be given experiences with the “ other ” . It is hard to hate people you have had a burger with or solved a problem with . Familiarity does not only breed contempt , it can also forge understanding and the others ' perspective .
 Younger children should be allowed to accept differences in others . If we do not teach them to hate and fear early on , who knows they may not when they get older .
 Our nation will survive failing algebra skills it will not survive failing understanding and empathy for each other . No less than our survival as a nation is at stake if we do not get our children ready to take over as the next generation of leadership .


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There’s a town in Mississippi named Vardaman that calls itself the “Sweet Potato Capital of the World.” How has this gone uncontested, my fellow North Carolinians? If this magazine has taught us nothing else, it’s drilled into our heads that this state, our state, is the country’s leading supplier of sweet potatoes.
We create a lot with our rough-hewn tubers: hot sauce, vodka, beer. Without us, Thanksgiving would be less sweet — no sweet potato pie or sweet potato casserole. And if not for our public university system, there’d be no book about sweet potatoes. The University of North Carolina Press, you see, has created a collection of cookbooks, each eponymously named for a Southern staple like biscuits, bourbon, or buttermilk.
Sweet Potatoes — the 10th, and most recent, entry in the series — came about when UNC Press Senior Executive Editor Elaine Maisner asked chef and entrepreneur April McGreger what singular Southern food she’d like to write about. “Sweet potatoes,” McGreger said. After all, she is the daughter and sister of sweet potato farmers in Vardaman. Yes, Vardaman, Mississippi, the so-called “Sweet Potato Capital of the World,” and home of the Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival, where they crown a Vardaman Sweet Potato King and Queen. They sound like braggarts down there, don’t they?
McGreger moved to North Carolina — the real sweet potato capital — to study geology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Eventually, though, less interested in studying the ground than in working with the food that comes from it, McGreger started part-time at the acclaimed Lantern Restaurant in town. She worked her way up to pastry chef, a job she held for four years. Then, McGreger got the idea to launch her current venture, Farmer’s Daughter, which produces locally sourced, small-batch pickles and preserves. She markets her wares through a local community-supported agriculture service that makes deliveries in Carrboro, Durham, and Chapel Hill. How she found time to finish Sweet Potatoes, I don’t know.
But I’m glad she did, because the cookbook is so rich with wonderful recipes and food history that it’s almost enough to forgive McGreger for hailing from a misguided place like Vardaman. Almost.

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There ’s a town in Mississippi named Vardaman that calls itself the “ Sweet Potato Capital of the World . ” How has this gone uncontested , my fellow North Carolinians ? If this magazine has taught us nothing else , it ’s drilled into our heads that this state , our state , is the country ’s leading supplier of sweet potatoes .
 We create a lot with our rough - hewn tubers : hot sauce , vodka , beer . Without us , Thanksgiving would be less sweet — no sweet potato pie or sweet potato casserole . And if not for our public university system , there ’d be no book about sweet potatoes . The University of North Carolina Press , you see , has created a collection of cookbooks , each eponymously named for a Southern staple like biscuits , bourbon , or buttermilk .
 Sweet Potatoes — the 10th , and most recent , entry in the series — came about when UNC Press Senior Executive Editor Elaine Maisner asked chef and entrepreneur April McGreger what singular Southern food she ’d like to write about . “ Sweet potatoes , ” McGreger said . After all , she is the daughter and sister of sweet potato farmers in Vardaman . Yes , Vardaman , Mississippi , the so - called “ Sweet Potato Capital of the World , ” and home of the Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival , where they crown a Vardaman Sweet Potato King and Queen . They sound like braggarts down there , do n’t they ?
 McGreger moved to North Carolina — the real sweet potato capital — to study geology at UNC - Chapel Hill . Eventually , though , less interested in studying the ground than in working with the food that comes from it , McGreger started part - time at the acclaimed Lantern Restaurant in town . She worked her way up to pastry chef , a job she held for four years . Then , McGreger got the idea to launch her current venture , Farmer ’s Daughter , which produces locally sourced , small - batch pickles and preserves . She markets her wares through a local community - supported agriculture service that makes deliveries in Carrboro , Durham , and Chapel Hill . How she found time to finish Sweet Potatoes , I do n’t know .
 But I ’m glad she did , because the cookbook is so rich with wonderful recipes and food history that it ’s almost enough to forgive McGreger for hailing from a misguided place like Vardaman . Almost .


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Weeeellll…..it’s almost the end of January. How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions?
Then Christmas happened. Woohoo. Let’s add another five pounds!
The Christmas pounds are officially gone–am now working on the hearty East European pounds. Then gonna work on five more ….just cuz.
I don’t follow any specific plan. I try to make healthier choices, cut back on portions, cut out some of the bad stuff and just move more! It’s amazing what little changes can do!
Here’s a fresh, flavorful and healthful way to help you keep your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier—Shrimp Pad Thai with Zucchini “Noodles.” This shrimp pad thai is full of fresh vegetables and lower in carbohydrates than traditional pad thai.
Pad thai is a dish that’s common in Thai cuisine—especially street food. It’s made with rice noodles that are soaked in water, stir-fried, then combined with vegetables and proteins such as eggs, tofu, shrimp or chicken in a sweet-spicy sauce. Once you get all the ingredients prepped, shrimp pad thai comes together quickly making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Instead of rice noodles, I use spiralized zucchini instead. Zucchini contains a fair amount of water you don’t want diluting the vibrant flavors of this dish. After briefly stir-frying the zucchini, transfer to a sieve set over a bowl so some of the liquid drains out. (You want to be careful not to overcook the zucchini; it should still be slightly crunchy.) Cook the remaining ingredients, add the drained zucchini at the end and heat through.
A question I receive frequently about fish sauce is what to substitute if a fish allergy exists. You can substitute soy sauce or make your own “vegan” fish sauce such as this recipe from The Kitchn.
Shrimp Pad Thai, a classic Thai street food gets an update with zucchini noodles!
Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, sauté pan or wok. Add the zucchini and cook 2-3 minutes or until beginning to soften slightly. Transfer to a sieve placed above a bowl and set aside.
Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan, reduce heat to medium and add the eggs. Cook 1 minute or until set, stirring and breaking up the egg as you work. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add red bell pepper and carrot. Cook 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side or until cooked through and translucent.
Stir in the sauce. Bring to a simmer. Add scallions, zucchini and egg. Stir until heated through then add bean sprouts.
Serve immediately garnished with peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges.
Very awesome. I love Pad Thai and cooking with shrimp and fish sauce. Thanks for the recipe and for sharing!
Thanks Elaine!! Hope you enjoy!

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Weeeellll … .. it ’s almost the end of January . How are you doing on your New Year ’s resolutions ?
 Then Christmas happened . Woohoo . Let ’s add another five pounds !
 The Christmas pounds are officially gone – am now working on the hearty East European pounds . Then gon na work on five more … .just cuz .
 I do n’t follow any specific plan . I try to make healthier choices , cut back on portions , cut out some of the bad stuff and just move more ! It ’s amazing what little changes can do !
 Here ’s a fresh , flavorful and healthful way to help you keep your New Year ’s resolution to eat healthier — Shrimp Pad Thai with Zucchini “ Noodles . ” This shrimp pad thai is full of fresh vegetables and lower in carbohydrates than traditional pad thai .
 Pad thai is a dish that ’s common in Thai cuisine — especially street food . It ’s made with rice noodles that are soaked in water , stir - fried , then combined with vegetables and proteins such as eggs , tofu , shrimp or chicken in a sweet - spicy sauce . Once you get all the ingredients prepped , shrimp pad thai comes together quickly making it perfect for a weeknight dinner .
 Instead of rice noodles , I use spiralized zucchini instead . Zucchini contains a fair amount of water you do n’t want diluting the vibrant flavors of this dish . After briefly stir - frying the zucchini , transfer to a sieve set over a bowl so some of the liquid drains out . ( You want to be careful not to overcook the zucchini ; it should still be slightly crunchy . ) Cook the remaining ingredients , add the drained zucchini at the end and heat through .
 A question I receive frequently about fish sauce is what to substitute if a fish allergy exists . You can substitute soy sauce or make your own “ vegan ” fish sauce such as this recipe from The Kitchn .
 Shrimp Pad Thai , a classic Thai street food gets an update with zucchini noodles !
 Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl . Set aside .
 Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium - high heat in a large skillet , sauté pan or wok . Add the zucchini and cook 2 - 3 minutes or until beginning to soften slightly . Transfer to a sieve placed above a bowl and set aside .
 Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan , reduce heat to medium and add the eggs . Cook 1 minute or until set , stirring and breaking up the egg as you work . Transfer to a plate and set aside .
 Heat remaining oil over medium heat . Add red bell pepper and carrot . Cook 1 minute . Add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side or until cooked through and translucent .
 Stir in the sauce . Bring to a simmer . Add scallions , zucchini and egg . Stir until heated through then add bean sprouts .
 Serve immediately garnished with peanuts , cilantro and lime wedges .
 Very awesome . I love Pad Thai and cooking with shrimp and fish sauce . Thanks for the recipe and for sharing !
 Thanks Elaine ! ! Hope you enjoy !


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Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, is estimated to affect between 30 and 40 million Americans. However, most of those who suffer from bruxism are unaware of the condition. That is because the majority of teeth grinding occurs during sleep. For patients who grind the teeth at night, the condition is often diagnosed by a dentist when the patient is seeking treatment for other conditions that arise as a result of bruxism. Our cosmetic dentists can diagnose bruxism for Red Banks patients, as well treat teeth grinding and its resulting symptoms.
If any of these symptoms are present, a dental appointment should be scheduled in order to diagnose the cause. If our dentists suspect bruxism, a thorough exam will be performed and will include a discussion of the patient’s general health, use of medication, sleep patterns, and possible sources of stress, along with an examination of the teeth and jaw muscles. If the teeth show signs of wear or damage, our dentists will likely look for signs of TMJ problems or alignment issues, both of which are associated with bruxism.
Treating bruxism will be largely dependent on the cause of the condition. Cases of bruxism that are caused by medication or stress will likely require additional treatment by a physician or counselor. However, even in these cases, a dental mouth guard can be useful in preventing bruxism. This device can be custom-made to fit our patient’s teeth comfortably and securely. The mouth guard is then worn at night in order to prevent teeth grinding while the patient sleeps.
Patients who have dental conditions that have either resulted from or caused bruxism will also need to be treated. Our dentists offer thorough dental care including orthodontic treatment and TMJ treatment, both of which can help align the teeth and jaw to prevent teeth grinding. Tooth damage that has been caused by the grinding and clenching will also be treated appropriately. Restorative treatment for damaged teeth includes inlays, onlays, and dental crowns. These treatments serve to repair, strengthen, and protect the teeth.
If you have experienced any of the common symptoms of bruxism, schedule an appointment with one or our experienced dentists today. If a patient shows signs of bruxism, we will offer treatment to prevent teeth grinding and restore the teeth to their natural strength and function.

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Teeth grinding , medically known as bruxism , is estimated to affect between 30 and 40 million Americans . However , most of those who suffer from bruxism are unaware of the condition . That is because the majority of teeth grinding occurs during sleep . For patients who grind the teeth at night , the condition is often diagnosed by a dentist when the patient is seeking treatment for other conditions that arise as a result of bruxism . Our cosmetic dentists can diagnose bruxism for Red Banks patients , as well treat teeth grinding and its resulting symptoms .
 If any of these symptoms are present , a dental appointment should be scheduled in order to diagnose the cause . If our dentists suspect bruxism , a thorough exam will be performed and will include a discussion of the patient ’s general health , use of medication , sleep patterns , and possible sources of stress , along with an examination of the teeth and jaw muscles . If the teeth show signs of wear or damage , our dentists will likely look for signs of TMJ problems or alignment issues , both of which are associated with bruxism .
 Treating bruxism will be largely dependent on the cause of the condition . Cases of bruxism that are caused by medication or stress will likely require additional treatment by a physician or counselor . However , even in these cases , a dental mouth guard can be useful in preventing bruxism . This device can be custom - made to fit our patient ’s teeth comfortably and securely . The mouth guard is then worn at night in order to prevent teeth grinding while the patient sleeps .
 Patients who have dental conditions that have either resulted from or caused bruxism will also need to be treated . Our dentists offer thorough dental care including orthodontic treatment and TMJ treatment , both of which can help align the teeth and jaw to prevent teeth grinding . Tooth damage that has been caused by the grinding and clenching will also be treated appropriately . Restorative treatment for damaged teeth includes inlays , onlays , and dental crowns . These treatments serve to repair , strengthen , and protect the teeth .
 If you have experienced any of the common symptoms of bruxism , schedule an appointment with one or our experienced dentists today . If a patient shows signs of bruxism , we will offer treatment to prevent teeth grinding and restore the teeth to their natural strength and function .


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When it comes to equine hoof care, you may have noticed that men tend to run the show.
Sure, you’ll find the occasional female farrier, but they are few and far between. Take a look at barefoot hoof care (aka natural hoof care) however, and you’ll notice a definite trend toward women taking the reins.
Of course we, women, are also known for our care-taking abilities, and barefoot happens to be an option that requires both skill and great care. It’s a lifestyle, and as such, must be fostered with not only proper maintenance, but often nutritional and management changes as well. As a barefoot hoof care provider, it’s important to advise clients on all three.
And while trimming may be less physically demanding than shoeing, it is, by no means, for the faint of heart. It requires strength, skill, stamina, and an almost other-worldly patience. I say this from experience—I’ve been trimming my own four horses for the past eight years. But in my humble opinion, professional female trimmers have reached a whole ‘nother level of bad-assery, which is completely deserving of recognition.
On that note, I’d like to share a few of their stories.
Jenny Austin became interested in barefoot trimming after an experience with her own horse.
Though Larry would eventually develop an unrelated heart condition, which forced his retirement, Jenny remained vigilant about finding a way to “fix” his forward running feet. She began studying everything she could find related to hooves, and soon learned how to trim Larry herself.
Jenny went on to obtain her qualification with Australian Certified Hoof Care Practitioners, and has now been trimming professionally for six years.
Even though female barefoot trimmers are becoming commonplace, Jenny said she’s still come face-to-face with some of the old stereotypes. For example, when she had a contract for trimming Clydesdales at a tourist operation in Southern Australia, members of the public would often watch her trim.
Jenny finds it easier to work with the horse.
Christina Mendoza-Green of Dalton, Georgia has only been trimming professionally for four years, and has managed trim throughout two pregnancies and half of a third (reaching a completely new level of bad-assery, amirite?!).
Christina’s clients have told her they appreciate the fact that she is reliable, on time, and even reminds them of when their scheduled appointments are approaching.
“I am patient with the horses and always try to find a way to make them comfortable while I’m trimming,” Christina said. “And, of course, I think my clients like the positive changes we bring about from trimming well.
Even so, Christina relayed that she’s still experienced backlash from some in the farrier community.
Jen Kibler has also been trimming professionally for four years, serving the northeastern Ohio area. Jen’s experience, however, has been a little different.
Jen relayed that her favorite “Cinderella” trimming story deals with a big, handsome, chestnut gelding named John Coffey.
Jen took over John Coffey’s hoof care and, over the course of this past year, noted that his feet have gone through numerous positive changes.
Jen said even though the work is hard, these are the cases which keep her going.
As an equine massage therapist, Lu Garnas, of Belgrade, Montana, found it fairly easy to break into barefoot trimming. It was one of her clients who first suggested she learn to trim.
Lu has now been trimming professionally for ten years and even works with other women interesting in going into the field.
Jenny, Christina, Jen, and Lu make up just a small fraction of professional female barefoot trimmers, but their sentiments are likely shared by many. In a profession long dominated by men, they’re certainly making their mark and paving the way for more women to follow.
So I lift my glass in toast to badass barefoot trimmin’ women all over the world—may they keep swimming upstream and changing the world, one barefoot hoof at a time!

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When it comes to equine hoof care , you may have noticed that men tend to run the show .
 Sure , you ’ll find the occasional female farrier , but they are few and far between . Take a look at barefoot hoof care ( aka natural hoof care ) however , and you ’ll notice a definite trend toward women taking the reins .
 Of course we , women , are also known for our care - taking abilities , and barefoot happens to be an option that requires both skill and great care . It ’s a lifestyle , and as such , must be fostered with not only proper maintenance , but often nutritional and management changes as well . As a barefoot hoof care provider , it ’s important to advise clients on all three .
 And while trimming may be less physically demanding than shoeing , it is , by no means , for the faint of heart . It requires strength , skill , stamina , and an almost other - worldly patience . I say this from experience — I’ve been trimming my own four horses for the past eight years . But in my humble opinion , professional female trimmers have reached a whole ‘ nother level of bad - assery , which is completely deserving of recognition .
 On that note , I ’d like to share a few of their stories .
 Jenny Austin became interested in barefoot trimming after an experience with her own horse .
 Though Larry would eventually develop an unrelated heart condition , which forced his retirement , Jenny remained vigilant about finding a way to “ fix ” his forward running feet . She began studying everything she could find related to hooves , and soon learned how to trim Larry herself .
 Jenny went on to obtain her qualification with Australian Certified Hoof Care Practitioners , and has now been trimming professionally for six years .
 Even though female barefoot trimmers are becoming commonplace , Jenny said she ’s still come face - to - face with some of the old stereotypes . For example , when she had a contract for trimming Clydesdales at a tourist operation in Southern Australia , members of the public would often watch her trim .
 Jenny finds it easier to work with the horse .
 Christina Mendoza - Green of Dalton , Georgia has only been trimming professionally for four years , and has managed trim throughout two pregnancies and half of a third ( reaching a completely new level of bad - assery , amirite ? ! ) .
 Christina ’s clients have told her they appreciate the fact that she is reliable , on time , and even reminds them of when their scheduled appointments are approaching .
 “ I am patient with the horses and always try to find a way to make them comfortable while I ’m trimming , ” Christina said . “ And , of course , I think my clients like the positive changes we bring about from trimming well .
 Even so , Christina relayed that she ’s still experienced backlash from some in the farrier community .
 Jen Kibler has also been trimming professionally for four years , serving the northeastern Ohio area . Jen ’s experience , however , has been a little different .
 Jen relayed that her favorite “ Cinderella ” trimming story deals with a big , handsome , chestnut gelding named John Coffey .
 Jen took over John Coffey ’s hoof care and , over the course of this past year , noted that his feet have gone through numerous positive changes .
 Jen said even though the work is hard , these are the cases which keep her going .
 As an equine massage therapist , Lu Garnas , of Belgrade , Montana , found it fairly easy to break into barefoot trimming . It was one of her clients who first suggested she learn to trim .
 Lu has now been trimming professionally for ten years and even works with other women interesting in going into the field .
 Jenny , Christina , Jen , and Lu make up just a small fraction of professional female barefoot trimmers , but their sentiments are likely shared by many . In a profession long dominated by men , they ’re certainly making their mark and paving the way for more women to follow .
 So I lift my glass in toast to badass barefoot trimmin ’ women all over the world — may they keep swimming upstream and changing the world , one barefoot hoof at a time !


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What is Myki for Teams?
Myki for Teams is a enterprise focused version of Myki that allows enterprises to secure and manage their internal passwords, share passwords with other team members and create rules that improve password security across the organization. All while keeping the company’s sensitive data stored offline.
What are the advantages of using Myki for Teams over other enterprise password managers?
Myki for Teams stores your company's data offline (locally) and seamlessly syncs that data in a P2P manner across enterprise devices. Myki for Teams offers the same level of convenience that cloud-based enterprise password managers offer without the security implications of storing data in a centralized location on cloud servers.
As an admin, can i access a user's personal passwords?
No, every user has by default a personal vault that is completely segregated from the enterprise vault. Items in a user's personal vault are stored in a different database altogether that company admins cannot have access to as it is stored locally on the user's device.
How is the data relayed between admins in the company?
Every Myki user has an RSA2048 public/private key pair. The public key ledger of all users and admins in the company is synced between admins. Whenever an admin wants to sync data with another admin, the sending admin signs and encrypts that data using the public key of the receiving admins and transmits it to the other admin's devices. The receiving admin verifies the digital signature and proceeds to decrypt the message.
How are passwords shared with users in the company?
Similar to the way data is relayed between admins, admins are able to use the public key of any user in the company in order to encrypt passwords and relay them to these users. The receiving user verifies that the message is legitimate by verifying the digital signature of the admin before decrypting the message containing the passwords.
What happens if Myki servers get hacked?
Myki servers do not hold any passwords or sensitive data which means that there is no situation in which hackers can compormise user passwords by accesing our servers. A complete, catastrophic compromise of Myki servers can only result in a temporary interruption of the connection between users in the company. Users will still be able to access their accounts while we restore access to the servers as the credentials are stored locally.
Where does Myki for Teams store the company's passwords?
Passwords are stored on any Myki-enabled device that you enroll in your company. Admin devices store the complete Myki Vault. User devices store passwords that are assigned specifically to the users in question. This means that users only have physical access to items that they are elligible to access.
Myki for Teams stores encrypted enterprise backups on every admin endpoint. This means that multiple company admins that own multiple endpoints (computer, smartphone, tablet) will each maintain a backup on every device diversifying your backup locations which considerably reduces the risk of data loss. We also offer dedicated Myki Backup Servers that you can host on-premise or on private clouds that can be deployed on all popular operating systems with minimal effort.
Can we import passwords from an external source (file, password manager or directory)?
Yes, Myki supports a wide variety of import sources. Examples include CSV files, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure AD and competing password management solutions such as Lastpass, Dashlane, 1Password, Bitwarden and Keeper.Import steps are outlined during the onboarding process and can also be found at support.myki.com.
Can we export our data out of Myki?
Yes, Myki supports exporting all of your data in CSV format. We are against user lockdown habits.
Can Myki sync with Microsot Azure AD and/or Google Cloud?
Yes, you can sync users, passwords and groups. Myki also enables one-click password resets from within the portal.
What happens if a user loses his device?
Admins in the company can revoke access which wipes the vault on lost devices. Admins can also re-invite the user to join the company using his new device.
What happens if an admin loses his phone?
Admins can wipe the vault of other admins and re-invite them to the company. In the case where a single admin exists in the company, that admin can restore his access using a Myki Backup file that is automatically created on any other device the admin has Myki installed on. Companies using Myki Backup Servers can also restore access to admins from these backup servers.
Can users add passwords to the company vault?
Yes, users can assign items to the company vault from within the Myki apps and extensions. By default, assigned items need to be approved by company admins before being permanently incorporated into the enterprise vault. The user keeps access to the item that was assigned to the company but the item is now owned by the company which means that Myki admins can make changes to the fields and to the assignment rules of that item.
Can i assign a password to more than one person?
Yes, any item in the Myki Vault can be assigned to more than one user. Users can also be added to groups in order to simplify bulk actions.
Can i audit the password strength of users in the company?
Yes, Myki offers several reporting options amongst which is a Password Strength Dashboard that displays the overall strength of your organization based on the strength of passwords stored in the vault. You can filter these reports to identify specific weak passwords and users that are using these weak passwords.
A user group is a set of people who have joint interests, goals or roles. A group can be devoted to a particular function, technology, application or corporation. Myki admins can create user groups and add users to these groups. Items, Item Folders and Security Policies can then be assigned to these groups which will result in having every user in the group be affected by the assignment.
An item folder is a group containing passwords, cards and/or notes. Item folders can be shared with one user or with a group. You can also apply security policies and rules to item folders.
A security policy is an adaptive behavioral constraint that you can apply to users, items and groups that enforces additional security mechanisms on your organization. Security policies include location-based rules, time-based rules and IP-based rules.
Can i setup 2FA on accounts in the Myki Portal?
Yes. The portal supports adding 2FA secrets to items by pasting the secret into the portal. This enables Myki to auto-fill the 2FA token of that specific account in the browser.
Can 2FA enabled passwords be shared with multiple users?
Yes, passwords that have 2FA enabled can be shared with users, groups and can also be added to item folders which allows users to collaborate using the same credentials while they have 2FA enabled. This is a big advantage that is made possible by the unique decentralized architecture of Myki.
Can Myki auto-fill 2FA tokens on behalf of our users?
Yes, adding the 2FA secret to items stored in Myki allows Myki to auto-fill the 2FA token in the browser.

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What is Myki for Teams ?
 Myki for Teams is a enterprise focused version of Myki that allows enterprises to secure and manage their internal passwords , share passwords with other team members and create rules that improve password security across the organization . All while keeping the company ’s sensitive data stored offline .
 What are the advantages of using Myki for Teams over other enterprise password managers ?
 Myki for Teams stores your company 's data offline ( locally ) and seamlessly syncs that data in a P2P manner across enterprise devices . Myki for Teams offers the same level of convenience that cloud - based enterprise password managers offer without the security implications of storing data in a centralized location on cloud servers .
 As an admin , can i access a user 's personal passwords ?
 No , every user has by default a personal vault that is completely segregated from the enterprise vault . Items in a user 's personal vault are stored in a different database altogether that company admins can not have access to as it is stored locally on the user 's device .
 How is the data relayed between admins in the company ?
 Every Myki user has an RSA2048 public / private key pair . The public key ledger of all users and admins in the company is synced between admins . Whenever an admin wants to sync data with another admin , the sending admin signs and encrypts that data using the public key of the receiving admins and transmits it to the other admin 's devices . The receiving admin verifies the digital signature and proceeds to decrypt the message .
 How are passwords shared with users in the company ?
 Similar to the way data is relayed between admins , admins are able to use the public key of any user in the company in order to encrypt passwords and relay them to these users . The receiving user verifies that the message is legitimate by verifying the digital signature of the admin before decrypting the message containing the passwords .
 What happens if Myki servers get hacked ?
 Myki servers do not hold any passwords or sensitive data which means that there is no situation in which hackers can compormise user passwords by accesing our servers . A complete , catastrophic compromise of Myki servers can only result in a temporary interruption of the connection between users in the company . Users will still be able to access their accounts while we restore access to the servers as the credentials are stored locally .
 Where does Myki for Teams store the company 's passwords ?
 Passwords are stored on any Myki - enabled device that you enroll in your company . Admin devices store the complete Myki Vault . User devices store passwords that are assigned specifically to the users in question . This means that users only have physical access to items that they are elligible to access .
 Myki for Teams stores encrypted enterprise backups on every admin endpoint . This means that multiple company admins that own multiple endpoints ( computer , smartphone , tablet ) will each maintain a backup on every device diversifying your backup locations which considerably reduces the risk of data loss . We also offer dedicated Myki Backup Servers that you can host on - premise or on private clouds that can be deployed on all popular operating systems with minimal effort .
 Can we import passwords from an external source ( file , password manager or directory ) ?
 Yes , Myki supports a wide variety of import sources . Examples include CSV files , Google Cloud , Microsoft Azure AD and competing password management solutions such as Lastpass , Dashlane , 1Password , Bitwarden and Keeper . Import steps are outlined during the onboarding process and can also be found at support.myki.com .
 Can we export our data out of Myki ?
 Yes , Myki supports exporting all of your data in CSV format . We are against user lockdown habits .
 Can Myki sync with Microsot Azure AD and/or Google Cloud ?
 Yes , you can sync users , passwords and groups . Myki also enables one - click password resets from within the portal .
 What happens if a user loses his device ?
 Admins in the company can revoke access which wipes the vault on lost devices . Admins can also re - invite the user to join the company using his new device .
 What happens if an admin loses his phone ?
 Admins can wipe the vault of other admins and re - invite them to the company . In the case where a single admin exists in the company , that admin can restore his access using a Myki Backup file that is automatically created on any other device the admin has Myki installed on . Companies using Myki Backup Servers can also restore access to admins from these backup servers .
 Can users add passwords to the company vault ?
 Yes , users can assign items to the company vault from within the Myki apps and extensions . By default , assigned items need to be approved by company admins before being permanently incorporated into the enterprise vault . The user keeps access to the item that was assigned to the company but the item is now owned by the company which means that Myki admins can make changes to the fields and to the assignment rules of that item .
 Can i assign a password to more than one person ?
 Yes , any item in the Myki Vault can be assigned to more than one user . Users can also be added to groups in order to simplify bulk actions .
 Can i audit the password strength of users in the company ?
 Yes , Myki offers several reporting options amongst which is a Password Strength Dashboard that displays the overall strength of your organization based on the strength of passwords stored in the vault . You can filter these reports to identify specific weak passwords and users that are using these weak passwords .
 A user group is a set of people who have joint interests , goals or roles . A group can be devoted to a particular function , technology , application or corporation . Myki admins can create user groups and add users to these groups . Items , Item Folders and Security Policies can then be assigned to these groups which will result in having every user in the group be affected by the assignment .
 An item folder is a group containing passwords , cards and/or notes . Item folders can be shared with one user or with a group . You can also apply security policies and rules to item folders .
 A security policy is an adaptive behavioral constraint that you can apply to users , items and groups that enforces additional security mechanisms on your organization . Security policies include location - based rules , time - based rules and IP - based rules .
 Can i setup 2FA on accounts in the Myki Portal ?
 Yes . The portal supports adding 2FA secrets to items by pasting the secret into the portal . This enables Myki to auto - fill the 2FA token of that specific account in the browser .
 Can 2FA enabled passwords be shared with multiple users ?
 Yes , passwords that have 2FA enabled can be shared with users , groups and can also be added to item folders which allows users to collaborate using the same credentials while they have 2FA enabled . This is a big advantage that is made possible by the unique decentralized architecture of Myki .
 Can Myki auto - fill 2FA tokens on behalf of our users ?
 Yes , adding the 2FA secret to items stored in Myki allows Myki to auto - fill the 2FA token in the browser .


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Holy Thursday gives us the opportunity to reflect upon two powerful themes: Sacrament & Service. As we receive the Lord's Body and Blood may we be strengthened by Christ to serve one another.
Holy Thursday: The Mass of the Lord's Supper: If you are going to work hard, then you have to eat well.

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Holy Thursday gives us the opportunity to reflect upon two powerful themes : Sacrament & Service . As we receive the Lord 's Body and Blood may we be strengthened by Christ to serve one another .
 Holy Thursday : The Mass of the Lord 's Supper : If you are going to work hard , then you have to eat well .


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Note: AT&T uses the Yahoo Mail servers to provide its customers with webmail services. The instructions below show you how to add an email signature to your AT&T email account.
Once you are ready to set up your email signature, log in to your AT&T account using a web browser. At the top right, click the settings icon and select Settings.

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Note : AT&T uses the Yahoo Mail servers to provide its customers with webmail services . The instructions below show you how to add an email signature to your AT&T email account .
 Once you are ready to set up your email signature , log in to your AT&T account using a web browser . At the top right , click the settings icon and select Settings .


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Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth). (1869). Run to earth: a novel. Copyright ed. Leipzig: B. Tauchnitz.
Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915. Run to Earth: a Novel. Copyright ed. Leipzig: B. Tauchnitz, 1869.

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Braddon , M. E. ( Mary Elizabeth ) . ( 1869 ) . Run to earth : a novel . Copyright ed . Leipzig : B. Tauchnitz .
 Braddon , M. E. ( Mary Elizabeth ) , 1835 - 1915 . Run to Earth : a Novel . Copyright ed . Leipzig : B. Tauchnitz , 1869 .


text: Prairie Path Foot and Ankle Clinic is hosting a free clinic for kids ages 2-17 on Tuesday March 18th from 1:30-5:50. No appointment necessary and you do not need to be a current patient! Our doctors will be on hand to evaluate your child for any conditions that you feel need checking. There is no need to make an appointment unless there is a certain time you need to be seen at due to scheduling conflicts. Our clinic will be first come first served. Feel free to contact our office at 630-834-3668 if you have any questions.

tokenized: Prairie Path Foot and Ankle Clinic is hosting a free clinic for kids ages 2 - 17 on Tuesday March 18th from 1:30 - 5:50 . No appointment necessary and you do not need to be a current patient ! Our doctors will be on hand to evaluate your child for any conditions that you feel need checking . There is no need to make an appointment unless there is a certain time you need to be seen at due to scheduling conflicts . Our clinic will be first come first served . Feel free to contact our office at 630 - 834 - 3668 if you have any questions .