When I first started blogging back in 2015 I didn't think people would read what I had to say. I was going through a hard time and writing was my way of centering myself. I closed that blog after three posts and focused on picking myself up. Then, a year later, I started this blog with a clear mind and mission to help others who may be going through anxiety or stress related issues by helping them understand their dreams and all the different life lessons I have learned along the way.
This is why I am extremely grateful for being nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you so much Intentergy. Your blog is full of love and light and I truly appreciate your nomination!
This award works as a way to pay it forward to fellow bloggers by nominating 15 bloggers and get to know each other a little more by listing 7 things about yourself.
I am half Dominican and half Mexican.
I was born In Heidelberg, Germany.
Spanish was my first language but I speak English fluently.
I love my little border terrier mix, Benji, and get separation anxiety whenever I have to leave him home alone. He literally follows me everywhere!
I was interviewed for an article on Woman Engineers for Diversity Magazine.
I used to be a Latin hip hop dancer for a performing group in Texas.
And now to pay it forward!! I am nominating these amazing bloggers! Their work is encouraging, educational and fun!! Please check out their amazing sites! You guys rock!!
1. My name is John (first name) Jr (suffix).
2. I do not believe in or support or identify myself or others by race, and so I am against race itself.
3. I do not identify with any particular social/ethnic/political/religious/et cetera group.
5. My native language is English but I think that it would be cool to know and be able to use another language so over the years I have tried off and on to learn another language (French, Esperanto, Spanish, German) alone, and I have never gotten past the beginning level and I never even reached the basic level in any of those languages because I always give up because I am the type of person that needs to learn something like this in person with another person I am comfortable with and can use it with.
6. I am a first born.
7. In 6th grade I played the baritone horn in band but I wanted to play either the guitar and/or piano but they did not teach either of those instruments back when I was in school, and so I quit band after 6th grade because of that and because my band director had anger problems or something which made me uncomfortable (he literally would yell, turn red, and knock our music stands down knocking our sheet music over the floor and then he would pick them back up).
You are welcome Meli The Dreaming Yogi.
Great job! I loved learning about you! Keep up the wonderful work!
Thank you 😊 I loved getting to know more about you as well!!


One of the most important visits to your Kids First pediatrician in Raleigh involves getting vaccines. Before sending the kids off to school, check your children's immunization records and get all the necessary vaccines. All children up to the age of 18 need vaccines. In the state of North Carolina, schools are required to check immunization records of all students before allowing children to attend. Records are checked before kindergarten and 7th grade, as well as the start of college. While you are scheduling an appointment for back-to-school vaccines, you should consider getting your child's sports physical done as well. All Wake County schools require physicals for all school-coordinated sports. At Kids First Pediatrics, we provide physicals for sports that meet all NCHSSA requirements.
What Vaccines Should My Child Receive?
Consult the vaccination schedule, which is recommended by the CDC. Vaccines can prevent serious and life-threatening diseases. Some of the vaccines that are necessary for children starting up a new year at school are required at age 2, 4, 5, 11-12, and 16. However, check the schedule for the exact immunizations required and to make sure that your child is caught up on everything.
Some parents question the purpose of annual vaccine. To ensure your child's health in school, sports, and activities, it is vital that you stick to the vaccine schedule. It is a common misconception that all the other kids at school are vaccinated. Disease outbreaks, though rare, are still possible, especially with all of the recent summertime traveling.
The measles disease was previously declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. However, since then cases of measles reached a record high in 2014. Cases were reported in 27 states, reaching a total of 668 cases, according to the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD).
As of July 20, there have been close to 9,000 pertussis (whopping cough) cases in 2015. These cases were reported in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
To protect the long-term health of your child, get those vaccines!
What if My Child Isn't Up to Date?
If your child is not fully up to date on their vaccination schedule, consult the CDC's Catch-up vaccine schedule. This schedule is modified to help children get back on track.
Is it Still Important for Older Kids?
Immunizing older children is exceptionally important. Though immunizations are required less often as a child grows up, there is still a risk of disease. One of the most important times to get immunized is at ages 11-12. The vaccines required for this age period include the Meningococcal conjugate vaccine, the Tdap vaccine, and the HPV vaccine. For some diseases, the protection gained from a vaccine dissipates over time. To prevent whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, and common causes of meningococcal disease, keep your older children's immunization schedules up to date as well.
Even though your family's schedule is filling up with the start of the school year, make it your priority to schedule an appointment for back-to-school immunizations. For more information about immunizations or our other pediatric services, contact us at our Raleigh, NC office.
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Research Seminar Series
Cervical cancer discovery offers major new clue to better understand the disease
By Nikki Gregory | 08 November 2022
Scientists have discovered that cervical cancer can be divided into two distinct molecular subgroups – one far more aggressive than the other – as part of the largest 'omics' study of its kind, led by researchers at UCL and the University of Southampton.
In a study published in Nature Communications, the team – which includes Kent bioscientists Dr Peter Ellis, Professor Mark Wass and Professor Martin Michaelis – say the breakthrough findings are a 'major step forward' in understanding the disease and provides a tantalising new clue in determining the best treatments for individual patients.
Cervical cancer is a major cause of cancer-related deaths in women and accounts for 528,000 new cases and 266,000 deaths worldwide each year. It is almost always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed from one person to another during sex.
Even in the UK, where NHS cervical screening has dramatically reduced cancer incidence and with the national HPV vaccination programme aiming to cut rates even further, around 850 women die every year from the disease.
Dr Ellis said: 'This research is really exciting. The findings show that there are two different types of cervical cancer – C1 or C2 – that have different properties and may require different treatments. This research therefore has the potential to make it easier to assign therapies to the right patients that are most likely to benefit from them.'
Professor Michaelis added: 'HPV vaccination programmes will hopefully continue to reduce the number of cervical cancer cases. However, as long as we cannot prevent every case of cervical cancer, we will have to keep working on the improvement of therapies, so that we can provide every patient with the best possible treatment.'
The research was primarily funded by the Debbie Fund, set up in memory of Deborah Phillips, who died of cervical cancer in in 2010, aged 48.
A full report is available at the University of Southampton's news centre.
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A Tuna Christmas
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents "A Tuna Christmas," A Christmas delight and the hilarious sequel to the classic, "Greater Tuna," this seasonal comedy is about Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas where local Radio station personalities report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest and the local production of "A Christmas Carol" that may be jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Tickets $17-22.
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents "To Kill A Mockingbird," the Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, Atticus Finch, in a story that is timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right. Tickets $17-27.
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents "Disgraced," a continuously engaging play about thorny questions of identity and religion in the contemporary world, with an accent on the incendiary topic of how radical Islam and the terrorism it inspires, have affected the public discourse. Tickets $17-22.
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents "Shrek The Musical," a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure based on the beloved characters you know from the film. Tickets $22-32.
Ain't Retirement Grand
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents "Ain't Retirement Grand," a new, upbeat, hilarious, musical that confirms retirement is grand and is for and about retirees, those about to retire, baby boomers, seniors and anyone who wants a fun time at the theater. Tickets $20-25.
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents "Noises Off," the classic comic play about a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called 'Nothing's On.' Tickets $17-27.
Little Women is a timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters' journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War, where together, Meg, Jo, Amy, Beth, Marmee and Father learn to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up.
The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time and is punctuated by a series of catchy, memorable songs, many of which have become classics.
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents Broadway's greatest musical farce, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a comedic musical romp through ancient Rome, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Shows Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2pm from 2/14-3/1.
Who Kidnapped Mrs. Claus?!
"Who Kidnapped Mrs. Claus?!" is an interactive, family-friendly holiday mystery.
Shows take place Fridays at 7:30pm, and Saturdays at 2pm & again at 7:30pm from December 6 – 21.
Feliz Nat-vidad
Join Nat Zegree as he whisks you away on a musical journey celebrating the best holiday music from around the world!
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Join the Flat Rock Playhouse for their 3rd annual A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! This year's show will include old favorites as well as new numbers not seen in past years. Bring the whole family to celebrate the season, and make this part of your family's holiday tradition.
Shows Wednesday through Sunday. Times vary by day, check the Flat Rock Playhouse website!
Journey with the Flat Rock Playhouse to Narnia, the iconic land of mystery and magic in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The classic coming-of-age story by C.S. Lewis begins on a rainy afternoon when four children discover a wardrobe that transports them to this magical world. With every step they take into this new, fantastical land, the children must learn the difference between good and evil and how to stand up for what is right. Will the strength of goodness prevail in the face of cold, heartless evil? Find out in this fantasy adventure for the whole family!
Fridays at 7pm
Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents 'The Addams Family, A New Musical'
Welcome to kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, a family dealing with the same challenges faced by any other family: the Addams kids are growing up. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents. In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they've managed to avoid for generations: change.
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on characters created by Charles Addams
Directed by Sarah Fowler
"Englishman in NC" – A Night of Sting & The Police
Following the success of his first concert series in 2018, NYC singer/multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Daniel Sage (who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the UN, etc.) presents another concert of his "Special Summer Concert Series" this year, "Englishman in NC", featuring a full band performing the hits and gems of Sting (& The Police as well). All concerts in the series (through October) also benefit local non-profit SAFELIGHT, that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. $25. FREE ADMISSION for All Kids! The Bo Thomas Theatre (at Blue Ridge Community College), 130 Eagles Ranch Drive, Flat Rock. www.DanielSage.com. www.Safelightfamily.org. Tickets also Available at the Door (the night of the Concert). (212) 779-1186.
Just in time for Halloween, the Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Turn of the Screw, based on Henry James' chilling horror story from 1898.
In The Turn of the Screw, the story follows a governess who, caring for two children at a remote estate, becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted. But is it all in her mind?
Smoke on the Mountain tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a traveling group making its return to performing after a five-year hiatus.
"Dance To The Music" – A Night of Soul & Motown
Following the success of his first concert series in 2018, NYC singer/multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Daniel Sage (who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the UN, etc.) presents another concert of his "Special Summer Concert Series" this year, "Twist & Shout", featuring a full band performing the hits and gems of Soul & Motown! Everything from Aretha to Ray, Temptations, Jackson 5, Otis, Sam Cooke, Sam & Dave, Prince, James Brown, & More! All concerts in the series (through October) also benefit local non-profit SAFELIGHT, that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. $25. FREE ADMISSION for All Kids! The Bo Thomas Theatre (at Blue Ridge Community College), 130 Eagles Ranch Drive, Flat Rock. www.DanielSage.com. www.Safelightfamily.org. Tickets also Available at the Door (the night of the Concert). (212) 779-1186.
The Hendersonville Community Theatre's Second Stage presents Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf"
This award-winning classic of the modern stage examines the complexities of marriage and betrayal. In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George's displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after-party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha's toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling.
Directed by Jim Walker
Cinematastic: The Music Of The Movies
Cinematastic: The Music Of The Movies will reimage the greatest hits from the Silver Screen to the Mainstream in a song and dance extravaganza. Cinematastic promises to whisk audiences away with the music of "Singing in the Rain", "Dirty Dancing", "Footloose", and more! Embark on an adventure with a John Williams Suite and the music from "Top Gun". Movie and theater buffs alike will be dancing in the aisles at this unforgettable production, crafted with love and pizazz, available only at The Flat Rock Playhouse with members of the Hendersonville Symphony.
Shows Wednesdays through Sunday. Times vary by day, check the Flat Rock Playhouse website!
The Legend of Johnny Cash Starring Philip Bauer
The Legend of Johnny Cash starring Philip Bauer has been named "The World's Greatest Tribute to Johnny Cash" by AXS TV. The show has been seen by sold out crowds in Australia, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and throughout the USA. Philip Bauer brings the sound and charisma of The Man in Black to life in this 90 minute stage show, backed by his four piece touring band.
W.S. Holland, Johnny Cash's only drummer, summed it up after playing for Philip, "It was spooky. He is the best I've ever seen."
The singer/songwriter has had his original songs played on over 300 country music stations across Europe. Throughout the 90's, Bauer played in bands performing his own music as well as his impersonations of various artists. This award winning entertainer was a proud member of the Oklahoma Opry Association where he was honored as the Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.
Philip was first asked to perform on national television on Charlie Daniels Talent Roundup on TNN. He has performed with many country music stars including Leann Rimes, David Frizzell, Vince Gill, Jim Ed Brown, and Toby Keith.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to relive the music and magic of the one and only Johnny Cash.
Flat Rock Playhouse presents "Rounding Third"
Rounding Third is a bro-medy about 2 coaches. Don is a coach who believes that winning is what is most important in baseball, and he is all about the game. Michael is his assistant coach, a businessman who believes that kids should have fun when they play baseball. These conflicting personalities instantly clash. Don's kid is the star pitcher of the team, and Michael's kid can barely remember to keep his shoelaces tied. In addition, there are extramarital affairs going on (though the truth of them is well-hidden), and Michael's job is not all that it seems.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm
Becca and Howard Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize.
Love, Linda (The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter)
Love, Linda is a one-woman musical about Linda Lee Thomas, the glamorous spouse and driving force behind renowned American songwriter Cole Porter, and tells the story of their unconventional 35-year marriage. Tickets $25. Held at the Asheville Community Theatre's 35Below Black Box Theatre.
"Twist & Shout" – A Night of The Beatles
Following the success of his first concert series in 2018, NYC singer/multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Daniel Sage (who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the UN, etc.) presents another concert of his "Special Summer Concert Series" this year, ""Twist & Shout" – A Night of The Beatles, featuring a full band performing the hits and gems of the best-selling band in history.. The Beatles. All concerts in the series (through October) also benefit local non-profit SAFELIGHT, that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. $25. FREE ADMISSION for All Kids! The Bo Thomas Theatre (at Blue Ridge Community College), 130 Eagles Ranch Drive, Flat Rock. www.DanielSage.com. www.Safelightfamily.org. Tickets also Available at the Door (the night of the Concert). (212) 779-1186.
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents "Bye Bye Birdie"
A campy musical send-up of the late 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Inspired by the phenomenon of Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army.
Musical Comedy Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams, originally produced by Edward Padula
Directed by Colby Coren
2nd Sundays at The Center, Sherry Lovett, Story Teller and Lillian Chase, Fiddler
In August we are featuring story teller Sherry Lovett and 13 year old fiddler, Lillian Chase,
CAI presents Sherry Lovett, storyteller, and renown 13 year-old musician Lillian Chase in an afternoon of traditional Appalachian words and blue grass music.
Sherry Lovett has been a middle school teacher, elementary media specialist, homeschooler, educational cooperative leader, teaching artist for Penland School of Crafts, workshop facilitator, and, through it all, a storyteller. Through haunting ballads, historic narratives, and wise and wonderful folktales, Sherry swirls together a magical stew to delight audiences from school assemblies to a variety of adult performances. She connects with her audiences through universal themes and delivers stories with beautiful language and graceful movements. Her mission is to inspire, encourage, entertain, and connect with people through the art of storytelling.
Sixth generation Western North Carolina native, Lillian Chase, may be young, but she's no stranger to old-time and bluegrass music. She began playing music at 6 years of age and now the 13-year old fiddler from Weaverville, NC has released her debut album. The CD highlights collaborations of the young fiddler with nationally and regionally known musicians she considers important mentors in her traditional music education. She has shared the stage with traditional music greats like Bobby Hicks, April Verch, Bruce Molsky, Riley Baugus, Pete Sutherland, and John Doyle, and many of these people appear on the album.
The recording was made possible for Lillian through an award from the Acadia School of Traditional Music & Arts. The music school recognized her work and interest in traditional music through their 2017 Young Artist of the Year award. The award's stated focus is to fund a young artist's first professional recording, and to help launch the musical careers of the best and brightest young musicians of the next generation.
Lillian received several awards in 2017, including the prestigious Wayne Henderson scholarship. Celebrated flat pick guitarist Wayne Henderson sets aside proceeds from his annual festival to give to up-and-coming acoustic artists, specifically for their study of traditional Appalachian music. The Houston Caldwell Scholarship, given by HoustonFest in Galax, VA, also selected Chase as a winner this year for traditional music study.
2nd Sundays @ The Center is a series of unique events tailored to the reflective spirit of Sundays. Relax in the warm and intimate setting of The Center and let yourself unwind as you listen to live music. Then, allow our professional storytellers to take you on a journey through time, evoking history, memory, and connection. Each month we bring you a unique program with story and music themed for an immersive experience.
"MOONDANCIN" – A Night of Van Morrison
Following the success of his first concert series in 2018, NYC singer/multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Daniel Sage (who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the UN, etc.) presents another concert of his "Special Summer Concert Series" this year, "Moondancin", featuring a full band performing the hits and gems of Van Morrison. All concerts in the series (through October) also benefit local non-profit SAFELIGHT, that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. $25. FREE ADMISSION for All Kids! The Bo Thomas Theatre (at Blue Ridge Community College), 130 Eagles Reach Drive, Flat Rock. www.DanielSage.com. www.Safelightfamily.org. Tickets also Available at the Door (the night of the Concert). (212) 779-1186.
Flat Rock Playhouse presents "All Shook Up"
Travel back in time to 1955 to a small, dreary cookie-cutter town where everything is about to change. A young mechanic, Natalie, dreams for adventure and love. Suddenly, a mysterious, leather-jacketed, guitar-playing, hip-swinging stranger shakes up the people of this small town as they discover romance, rock & roll, and riotous fun! This musical fantasy is built around songs made famous by Elvis Presley including hits like "Heartbreak Hotel," "Love Me Tender," "Don't Be Cruel," and, "Can't Help Falling in Love". Backed by a rousing Elvis score, this crazy and uplifting musical comedy will have audiences jumpin' out of their blue suede shoes! "This is a great big Broadway show that never loses its mind or its light touch, with the accent on fun. It's a roustabout's joyride." Journal News "A mixed-up merry-go-round of fun anchored by all those Presley tunes. Lightweight, to be sure, but it floats very nicely indeed." Associated Press
Rocky Mountain High: Ted Vigil is John Denver
Ted Vigil looks and sounds so much like John Denver, you'll swear you've been transported in time at this spectacular tribute show
The Hendersonville Community Theatre's Second Stage presents 'U Rang Durang?'
"U Rang Durang?" includes two of Durang's most popular one acts, For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls and 'dentity Crisis, combined together into one night of bizarre hilarity. These crackpot comedies both turn family upside down in a way that only Christopher Durang can.
For Whom the Southern Bell Tolls
In this parody of THE GLASS MENAGERIE, the fading Southern belle, Amanda, tries to prepare her hyper-sensitive, hypochondriacal son, Lawrence, for "the feminine caller." Terrified of people, Lawrence plays with his collection of glass cocktail stirrers. Ginny, the feminine caller, is hard of hearing and overbearingly friendly. Brother Tom wants to go the movies, where he keeps meeting sailors who need to be put up in his room. Amanda tries to face everything with "charm and vivacity," but sometimes she just wants to hit somebody.
'dentity Crisis
Recovering from a nervous breakdown, Jane is nursed and nagged by her relentlessly cheerful mother, and confused by her oversexed brother—who keeps changing into her father, her grandfather and her mother's French lover. Eventually all (including Jane's psychiatrist, who undergoes a sex change operation and swaps places with his wife) change characters again and become Jane herself—leaving her with no identity at all and pointing up the near impossibility of self-identification in our uncertain times.
Directed by Jonathan Forrester
Shakespeare and Friends presents the classic American play "Our Town" in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
For "Our Town's" residents of Grover's Corners, daily life proceeds at a predictable pace. The milkman arrives like clockwork, the neighbors perpetually gossip, and children contemplate their future. It's a simple plot line but somehow expresses all the joys and complexities of life. Two of these children, George Gibbs (Allen Law) and Emily Webb (Tara Sweeney) fall in love as adults and despite last minute nerves, get married.Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer, Tony and Academy Award winning play is a beloved theater classic.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm; Additional Thursday performances 6/20 and 6/27 at 7:30 pm
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand new "hardbody" Nissan truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Based on a true story.
The Hendersonville Community Theatre presents 'August Osage County'
This award-winning dark comedy centers on a tense family reunion in a small Oklahoma town. When the family patriarch vanishes, the Westons daughters return home to care for their afflicted, manipulative mother Violet. Armed with prescription drugs and paranoid mood swings, Violet reigns over the home as family secrets unfold.
Directed by Beth Norris
Three misfit teenagers come together to start a Speech & Debate team at school, protest the school's production of Once Upon a Mattress, and take down a possibly predatory teacher, but Loyalties shift and secrets are revealed in this dark comedy. Tickets $20. Held at the Asheville Community Theatre's 35Below Black Box Theatre.


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MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Assists The AP manager in AP. Includes, Customer Vendor Relations, and the AP disbursement group which handles all check disbursements, 1099 and tax related matters for 3 ERP systems.
Supervise, review, evaluate and schedule work for assigned staff.
Responsible for the management and execution of accounts payable processes, including check disbursements, ACH payments and vendor credit applications.
Develop and maintain procedural documentation for the accounts payable function.
Assure that procedural documentation is adhered to within the accounts payable function.
Responsible for supervising, developing, and managing accounts payable staff.
Create and Manage an effective and efficient schedule for processing activity, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staff development objectives, and achieving an exemplary level of internal guest satisfaction.
Assist with the 1099 and tax related reporting process.
Develop and maintain department KPI's to accurately assess the performance of the function, using informed data to report activity to department leadership.
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Responsible for review, resolution and timely reconciliation of all vendor account statement activity.
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Maintain and open line of communication with peers, department leadership, and supporting internal guests.
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Provide continuous feedback, and follow up on open issues, ensuring all payment issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Manage vendor relationships, payments and payment terms.
Manage monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information as it relates to accounts payable; ensure accuracy of accounts payable related items in the financial statements.
Provide accounting assistance to project managers, operations staff, and procurement related to accounts payable and vendor payments; respond to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.
Generate reports as needed for distribution internally and externally on a department-wide and casino-wide basis.
Create, maintain and facilitate a positive work environment.
Smile and engage Guests and Team Members with a positive professional demeanor.
Degree in Accounting or completion of a business school bookkeeping program preferred.
Three years of high-volume accounts payable experience required, including experience with data entry of invoices into AP system, coordination of the disbursement process, and vendor relations.
3 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume operation of similar scope preferred.
Three years extensive general ledger experience preferred.
Demonstrate advanced ten-key by touch and strong math skills.
Demonstrate proficient skill and knowledge of computerized accounting software application.
Demonstrate ability to work with and maintain confidential materials and information required.
Exhibit strong time management and organizational skills needed, with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure environment with speed and accuracy.


Are you or someone you love in need of bone grafting?
During the body's normal maintenance cycle, specialized cells in the blood continually enter your tissue to remove damaged cells and replace them with new, healthy cells.
Bone grafting material comes from several sources. Autograft bone is material that is taken from another point in the patient's body and transplanted to the desired site. It is a good graft material since it contains the patient's own cells, and carries no risk of disease transmission. The chief drawbacks are that it requires a second surgical procedures and enough harvestable bone that may not be easily available.


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Similar to private companies, small groups must fulfil 2 out of the 3 conditions in the immediate two preceding financial years:
Consolidated revenue must not exceed S$10 million
Consolidated total assets must not exceed S$10 million
Total number of employees of the group must not exceed 50
To qualify for the audit exemption, the individual subsidiary companies as well as the holding company, as a group, must fulfil the eligibility criteria of a small company.
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This is in accordance with the provision of Regulation 6 of the Societies Regulations issued under the Societies Act Chapter 311, Section 34 (the "Regulations") relating to the fund-raising appeal held by the Society.
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This is one of the Special Purposes Audit reports on the Claim under a particular Approved Project and under a particular Scheme administered by IDA based on the terms and conditions provided in the Letter of Offer between the company and the IDA.
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NOTE: This is a hundred percent (100%) full audit and the Independent Auditors' Report shall follow AGS 1, template 2D.
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License Audit Under the House to House and Street Collections Act, an HHSC license is required if one promotes a collection by way of appealing to the public, made using visits from house to house or of soliciting in streets or other places or by both such means, for money and other property.
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NOTE: The audited statement of account then must be submitted to the Commissioner of Police within two months of the expiry of the license.
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The Engagements to perform Agreed-upon Procedures Regarding financial information is referred to SSRS 4400. Auditor's Reports are on Factual Findings based on terms of reference outlined by the Government Agencies. The audit coverage shall cover at least 85% of the value claimed in the statement.
Administered government agencies for grants include, among others:
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• STPB • MICA
• MAS • IDA
5. Certification Audit for Confirmation of JTC Leases
It is part of SSRS 4400 to certify the investment quantum on Plant & Machinery and Building & Civil Works incurred by the licensee has complied with the lessor's lease terms with JTC Corporation.
6. Submission of the Value-added productivity (VAP) figures to the BCA
Under this requirement, all larger companies, from A1-B2 registered under Construction Workheads (CW) of BCA Contractors Registry must submit their VAP figures on an annual basis. Procedures in connection with the computation of the VAP figure is defined by the BCA.
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Karadzic sentence increased to life for Bosnia genocide
A panel of appeals judges in The Hague 'imposes a sentence of life imprisonment' after rejecting Radovan Karadzic's appeal against his original 2016 conviction
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Published 10:15 PM, March 20, 2019
Updated 10:26 PM, March 20, 2019
LIFE SENTENCE. Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic reacts at the court room of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague, Netherlands, on March 20, 2019, while waiting to hear the final judgement on his role in the bloody conflict that tore his country apart a quarter of a century ago. Photo by Peter Dejong/Pool/AFP
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – UN judges on Wednesday, March 20, ordered former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic to spend the rest of his life in jail for the "sheer scale and systematic cruelty" of his war crimes a quarter of a century ago.
Karadzic, 73, stood motionless and grim-faced in the dock as judges said they had upheld his 2016 convictions for genocide and war crimes during the conflict in Bosnia, and increased his original 40-year sentence.
The panel of appeals judges in The Hague "imposes a sentence of life imprisonment" after rejecting Karadzic's appeal against his conviction for atrocities including the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, head judge Vagn Joensen said.
Judges at the original trial "underestimated the extreme gravity of Karadzic's responsibility for the most grave crimes committed during the period of conflict, noted for their sheer sale and systematic cruelty," Joensen said.
Prosecutors had appealed for Karadzic's sentence to be increased.
Bespectacled and with his trademark mane of white hair swept back from his face, Karadzic said nothing as the verdict was read out.
Appeals judges repeatedly dismissed Karadzic's claims that he was not aware of orders by Bosnian Serb forces to eliminate Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica, and to indiscriminately target civilians in Sarajevo.
They rejected Karadzic's claims that he did not know a military directive he drafted and signed on the fate of Srebrenica called for Bosnian Serb forces to create an "unbearable situation with no hope of further survival' for inhabitants.
In 2016, Karadzic was found guilty on 10 counts including orchestrating a nearly four-year siege of the Bosnian capital Sarajevo, where more than 10,000 people died in a campaign of sniping and shelling, according to prosecutors.
He was also found guilty of genocide in the eastern Bosnian enclave of Srebrenica, where Bosnian Serb troops slaughtered more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys in eastern Bosnia, which was supposed to be under UN protection, and buried their bodies in mass graves. – Rappler.com
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Trade between UK and Bahamas skyrockets
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Trade between The Bahamas and the United Kingdom increased by 138 percent in 2018, making it the country's third largest trading partner behind China and the United States.
Trade between the two countries increased from $21.2 million in 2017 to $50.6 million in 2018, according to the Department of Statistics' 2018 Annual Foreign Trade Statistics Report.
"While the United States ($2.9 billion) maintained its position as The Bahamas' main trading partner, representing 83.7 percent of total imports, there was a significant amount of trade as it relates to imports between The Bahamas and China ($53.8 million) and United Kingdom ($50.6 million), which showed a substantial increase (138 percent) over 2017's $21.2 million," the report, that was released Wednesday, found.
"In terms of exports the United States ($371.6 million), Ireland ($29 million), Panama ($28.1 million) and Turks & Caicos Island ($18.8 million) were among the top partner countries, representing 70.9 percent, 5.5 percent, 5.4 percent and 3.6 percent of total exports, respectively."
The total balance of imports into the country also increased by 1.3 percent between 2017 and 2018, settling at $3.5 billion at year's end in 2018.
"The category of 'machinery and transport equipment' which totaled $675.1 million accounted for 19.2 percent of the imports in 2018. This category had a slight decrease from 2017, which totaled $774.9 million. This was followed by 'mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials' totaling some $583.6 million (16.6 percent of all imports) for 2018," the Department of Statistics noted.
"Other major contributors to imports were the categories of 'food and live animals' which totaled $580.3 million, representing 16.5 percent of total imports; 'manufactured goods' which accounted for 15 percent with a total of $529.3 million; and 'miscellaneous manufactured articles' which totaled $528 million, also representing 15 percent of all imports for 2018."
Total exports also increased in 2018 by 10.8 percent to $524.2 million.
"The major contributor to this increase was the category of 'chemicals' ($147.7 million), which showed an increase of 10 percent from 2017's total of $134.3 million. The category of 'mineral fuels, lubricants & related materials' also showed a significant increase from 2017's total of $72.7 million compared to $101.6 million for 2018," the report noted.
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The tribunal also blames SC for NRC crisis and said it has the potential of increasing 'vulnerability' and spawning an enormous humanitarian crisis.
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NEW DELHI – The People's Tribunal on Assam National Register of Citizen (NRC) on Sunday warned of serious implications if the NRC exercise is extended to the rest of the country. The tribunal said it (NRC) has the potential of increasing 'vulnerability' and spawning an enormous humanitarian crisis.
The tribunal's eight-member jury including many retired Supreme Court judges and a High Court Chief Justice, raised serious constitutional issues emerged during the NRC process, "severely indicting the judiciary's role".
The jury observed that the Supreme Court's "erroneous equation of migration with external aggression or invasion" in the judgment of present BJP Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal case has subsequently become a narrative to dehumanise 'migrants' and to infringe their fundamental rights. It also observed that it is a cause of worry that there are no signs of this humanitarian crisis abating.
The Jury made these observations in its interim report after a two-day hearing of the views and experiences of people excluded from the NRC list (published on August 31), and of legal leading lights including advocates, Aman Wadud, Gautam Bhatia, Vrinda Grover and Mihir Desai.
While underlining that the citizenship is the "right to have rights, is one of the most basic fundamental human rights in modern societies", the jury observed and said, "The fear of getting excluded from the NRC, being declared as foreigner and finally being sent to detention centre, has created a situation of permanent paranoia among the vulnerable communities, especially Muslims and Hindus of Bengal-origin living in the state of Assam."
Justice Shah said the jury reflected on four questions:
1. Has the NRC process been in conformity with the Constitution?
2. What has been the role of the judiciary in upholding constitutional processes and morality?
3. What was the humanitarian crisis? And
4. The implications of extending the NRC to the rest of the country.
The Jury divided the NRC process into two parts. First is the judgment of the Supreme Court in Sarbananda Sonowal Vs Union of India; and the second is the Supreme Court's role in "overseeing" the NRC process between 2013-2019.
It said both the phases raise important constitutional concerns.
In Sonowal's case (2005), the Supreme Court relied upon unverified – and now disproved – data to hold that migration amounted to "external aggression" upon India. It then invoked Article 355 of the Constitution to strike down legislation that would have placed the burden in a foreigner's case upon the state. The court thus established a constitutional requirement that the burden would always lie upon the individual accused of being a foreigner."
The second phase has also raised serious constitutional issues including "extensive use of sealed covers to determine the methods to establish legacies (family tree) under the NRC; the court itself undertaking what is essentially an administrative process i.e. the preparation of the NRC list. When the courts "take charge" of such processes, the system of remedies is virtually taken away; foreigners tribunals were created by an executive order of the Ministry of Home Affairs and cases then referred to the Foreigners Tribunals – by the Assam Border Police Force as well as the Election Commission – have been processed in an arbitrary manner without prior investigation or grounds for making such reference.
"The verification forms were often empty with just names and addresses. No grounds were furnished; Tribunals do not function independently and are not free from executive influence. Tenure and salaries are decided by the government, keeping the members under the supervision and control of the appointing authority. Also, two third of cases decided by Tribunals are by ex parte orders and, most often, the main grounds are not mentioned in the notice sent by the Foreigners Tribunals to the suspected persons."
On the role of the judiciary in upholding constitutional processes and morality, the learned members of the jury observed:
The judgment in the case of Sarbananda Sonowal erroneously equated migration with "external aggression" or invasion which, in effect, dehumanised migrants and infringed their rights to personal liberty and dignity. External aggression and internal disturbance thus became a narrative and influenced all subsequent proceedings under The Foreigners Act.
It underlined that "Judicial orders have set difficult conditions for release from detention camps – conditions that cannot be met by marginalised and vulnerable people. Despite the scale of the exercise, the judiciary's insistence on setting deadlines has increased the pressure on both the process and the people involved. "
On the unending humanitarian crisis, the eminent jury said it does empathise with the angst of the people of Assam but find it difficult to justify the human cost against this angst. It observed, "large numbers of people were asked to appear before the verification officers in faraway places multiple times to prove their citizenship credentials. In most cases, the verifications were held outside the home district. The people living in areas like char (River Island) suffered most."
The jury also took note of the suicide cases as the fear of getting excluded from the NRC, being declared as foreigner and finally being sent to detention centre, has created a situation of permanent paranoia among the vulnerable communities, especially Bengal-origin Assamese Muslim and Bengali Hindus living in the state of Assam.
It also observed that "women and children have borne a higher burden in the course of the process. Since underage marriage is common in the region, women become voters only after marriage." It underlined the loss of livelihood as a large number of poor and impoverished migrant labourers work at construction sites, as domestic help, or are involved in rag picking in various cities outside Assam who were required to return for the NRC process and were also subjected to its arbitrary mechanisms, their livelihoods have been severely affected.
The jury heard testimonies on the burdens placed on millions of impoverished and unlettered people:
• The burden of proof was shifted to the residents to prove that they were citizens,
• Documents related to birth, schooling and landownership, which impoverished and unlettered rural residents anywhere would find hard to muster, were insisted upon.
• Even when documents were produced, they were often refused for discrepancies, in the English-language spelling of Bengali names, or in age.
In its interim observations, the jury also warned the implications of extending the NRC to the rest of the country.
"The Central government has issued two notifications, both of which have the potential of increasing vulnerability. On 30th May 2019, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order that decentralized the power of establishing foreigners' tribunals. Prior to this order, only the Central government could institute tribunals that had the jurisdiction to determine the citizenship of individuals under the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964.
"After 30th May, even the state government, Union territories (UT) administration, district collector or magistrate can exercise this power. Thus the order permits various levels of government to set up tribunals in every corner of the country. This order could foment social strife and alter India's constitutional arrangements. Moreover, this order was passed without public debate or discussion in Parliament."
In the second notification issued on July 31, 2019, the government instructed the Registrar General of India (RGI) to update the 'National Population Register' (NPR) from April to September 2020.
The Jury said, "The NPR notification must be seen in the context of other legal provisions, and the possibility of its abuse. Its three-stage process could allow collection and maintenance of sensitive and unprotected data and, possibly, be used to target vulnerable individuals and groups. The National Population Register also violates the right to privacy."
Members of the jury said, "We worry because there are no signs of this crisis abating as a local border police constable can again, at any time, accuse them with being foreigners and refer their cases to a detention centre. Even after the final register, there are many demands for selective reverification."
During the course of the proceedings, the jury heard about the circumstances creating and enabling the NRC process; and the role of the government and the Supreme Court in this exercise. The tribunal also took note of the Centre's proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill, along with the Foreigners Tribunal Amendment Order, 2019, and the proposed extension of NRC and tribunals across the country.
The People's Tribunal jury, besides retired Supreme Court judges, Justice Madan B Lokur, Justice Kurien Joseph and Justice A P Shah (retired Chief Justice of Delhi High Court), comprised Prof Faizan Mustafa (vice-chancellor of NALSAR University of Law) , Syeda Hamid (former member of Planning Commission), Deb Mukherjee (former ambassador to Bangladesh), Gita Hariharan (founder-member of Indian Writers' Forum) and Prof Monirul Hussain (Chair Professor at the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research at Jamia Millia Islamia).
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