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\section{Introduction}

Transfer of coherences and entanglements along a qubit-network is one of the important aspects of the
quantum information processing.
We investigate the efficiency of the transfer of coherences and entanglements along the spin-chain in a
dissipative environment. To this end, we use a fluctuation-regulated quantum master equation (frQME) to
include the higher order effects of the drive and the dipolar interactions. We show that for the coherence
transfer there exists a set of optimal conditions on the drive parameters. For the entanglement transfer,
the efficiency of the transfer shows the existence of an optimal condition involving the drive amplitude and
the system-bath coupling. This transport problem becomes trivial in presence of a SWAP-gate. In this work we
tried to simulate the mentioned gate in presence of a dissipative environment.

Sometimes dipolar interaction among our Rydberg system prevents flow of information of excitement.  This
phenomenon is known as Rydberg blockade. Blockade mechanism relies on the strong interaction between
different parts of a system. Blockade has been shown in cold atoms\cite{Schlosser_2001},
photons\cite{Birnbaum_2005} and electrons\cite{Fulton_1987},\cite{Averin_1986},\cite{Ono_2002}.
\cite{Urban_2009} has demonstrated a single neutral rubidium atom (Rydberg excited) blocks excitation of a
second atom that is located more than 10 µm away. They have observed probability of double excitation going
down below 20$\%$. Also \cite{Gaetan_2009} has demonstrated Rydberg blockade between two atoms trapped atoms
(by optical tweezers) at 4 µm  distance. They have shown experimentally that two-atom's collective behavior
enhances single-atom excitation.

Fast two-qubit quantum gate using neutral atoms has been implemented \cite{Jaksch_2000}. Their gate
operation time is much shorter than the external motion of the atoms in trapping potential. Their
requirement of large interaction energy is provided by dipole-dipole interaction between Rydberg atoms.
Optically excited strong dipolar coupled atoms results dipolar blockade. This has been used for coherent and
entanglement manipulation for cold Rydberg atoms \cite{Lukin_2001}.

Ultracold Rydberg atoms can produce blockade effect \cite{Schlosser_2001}. The opposite effect of blockade
is known as anti-blockade effect. Antiblockade has been demonstrated using Autler-Townes double peak
structure \cite{Ates_2007}. They have used an optical lattice created by CO2 lasers for antiblockade. Also
laser excited three level Rydberg gas shows antiblockade \cite{Amthor_2010}. One dimensional array of
Rydberg atom with van der Waals type interaction also shows blockade and antiblockade under periodic
modulation \cite{Basak_2018}.

Quantum state has been transferred on spin-$\frac{1}{2}$ one dimensional chain with Heisenberg coupling
\cite{Banchi_2011}. They have shown that the interaction strength controls the amount of transfer, for
low strength there is only Rabi like oscillations, for intermediate coupling there is no transfer and strong
coupling shows intrachannel transfer. Also the amount of entanglement per block of certain length on a long
spin 1 Heisenberg chain has been calculated in thermodynamic limit \cite{Orus_2008}.

We discussed frQME in section 2. Our model system, SWAP operation and its fidelity optimization are discussed
in section 3. Then we discuss our results in section 4.

\section{frQME }
\label{sec:4}

We present a brief derivation of FRQME \cite{Chakrabarti_2018}.  In open quantum systems, one assumes the
thermal fluctuation happens in a thermal reservoir and can be represented by a suitable chosen local
environment Hamiltonian that represents a driven-dissipative system. Hence,  the general form of the
Hamiltonian for the system and the local environment (in frequency unit) can be represented as

\begin{equation}
\mathcal{H}(t) = \mathcal{H}_{\text{S}}^0 +  \mathcal{H}_{\text{E}}^0 +  \mathcal{H}_{\text{SE}} +
\mathcal{H}_{\text{S}}(t) + \mathcal{H}_{\text{E}}(t) \label{4.1}
\end{equation}

where $\mathcal{H}_{\text{S}}^0$ is the time-independent Hamiltonian of the system,
$\mathcal{H}_{\text{E}}^0$ is the time-independent Hamiltonian of the local environment, $
\mathcal{H}_{\text{SE}}$ is the coupling Hamiltonian between the system with its local environment having
strength $\omega_{\text{SE}}$,  $\mathcal{H}_{\text{S}}(t)$ is the external drive Hamiltonian applied on the
system with amplitude $\omega_1$ and $\mathcal{H}_{\text{E}}(t)$ is the fluctuations Hamiltonian for local
environment. $\mathcal{H}_{\text{E}}(t)$ is chosen to be in eigenbasis ${| \phi_j \rangle}$ of
$\mathcal{H}_{\text{E}}^0$, as it is assumed that the fluctuations should not drive the lattice away from
equilibrium.  Hence,

\begin{equation}
\mathcal{H}_{\text{E}}(t) = \sum_j f_j (t) |\phi_j\rangle \langle \phi_j | \label{4.2}
\end{equation}

where $f_j (t)$'s are independent, Gaussian, $\delta$-correlated stochastic variables with zero mean and
standard deviation $\kappa$, i.e. $\overline{f_j (t)} = 0$ and $\overline{f_j (t_1) f_j (t)} = \kappa^2
\delta(t_1 - t_2)$.

If we consider the whole dynamics of our system with its environment, we can write the evolution using
Liouville-von Neumann equation,
\begin{equation}
\frac{d}{dt} \tilde{\rho} (t) = - i [H (t), \tilde{\rho}(t)]\label{4.3}
\end{equation}
where $\tilde{\rho}(t)$ is the density matrix of system-environment combined in interaction representation
and $H (t)$ is the total Hamiltonian in interaction picture too.  We take trace over environment variables
to get dynamics (system density matrix) of the system from time $t$ to $t+\Delta t$,
\begin{equation}
\tilde{\rho}_S (t+\Delta t) = \tilde{\rho}_S (t) - i \int_t^{t+\Delta t} dt_1 Tr_E [H_{\rm eff} (t_1),\tilde{\rho} (t)]\label{4.4}
\end{equation}
where, $H_{\rm eff} (t)$ is the interaction picture representation of $\mathcal{H}_{\rm eff} (t) =
\mathcal{H}_S (t) + \mathcal{H}_{SE} (t)$.  Partial tracing over environmental degrees of freedom kills the
commutator involving $H_E (t_1)$.  Using the time evolution operator of the system-environment duo, we can
write the density matrix at time $t_1$ as $\tilde{\rho} (t_1) = U (t_1,t) \tilde{\rho}(t)
U^{\dagger}(t_1,t)$.  We simplify our notation by using $U(t_1)$ instead of $U(t_1,t)$.  Hence, from
Sch{\"o}dinder equation we can write,
\begin{eqnarray}
U(t_1) &=& \mathcal{I} - i \int_t^{t_1} H(t_2) U(t_2) dt_2 \nonumber\\
&=& \mathcal{I} - i \int_t^{t_1} H_{\rm eff}(t_2) U(t_2) dt_2 - i \int_t^{t_1} H_{E}(t_2) U(t_2) dt_2\label{4.5}
\end{eqnarray}
One assumes $t_1 - t << \frac{1}{\omega_1},\frac{1}{\omega_{SE}}$ and neglects the effect of $H_{\rm eff}$
in the time interval from $t$ to $t_2$; i.e. we can approximate $U(t_2)$ by $U_E (t_2)$. Hence we can write
\eqref{4.5} as,
\begin{eqnarray}
U(t_1) &\approx & \mathcal{I} - i \int_t^{t_1} H_{\rm eff}(t_2) U_E(t_2) dt_2 - i \int_t^{t_1} H_{E}(t_2) U_E(t_2) dt_2  \nonumber\\
&=& U_E(t_1) - i \int_t^{t_1} H_{\rm eff}(t_2) U_E(t_2) dt_2 \label{4.6}
\end{eqnarray}
where we used $U_E(t_1) =  \mathcal{I} - i \int_t^{t_1} H_{E}(t_2) U_E(t_2) dt_2$.

We substitute \eqref{4.6} in \eqref{4.4} to get,
\begin{eqnarray}
\tilde{\rho}_S (t+\Delta t)&=& \tilde{\rho}_S (t) - i \int_t^{t+\Delta t} dt_1 Tr_E [H_{\rm eff}(t_1), U_E(t_1) \tilde{\rho} (t) U_E^{\dagger}(t_1)] \nonumber\\
&& - \int_t^{t+\Delta t} dt_1 \int_t^{t_1} dt_2 Tr_E [H_{\rm eff} (t_1), H_{\rm eff} (t_2) U_E(t_2) \tilde{\rho}(t)U_E^{\dagger}(t_1) - U_E(t_1) \tilde{\rho}(t)U_E^{\dagger}(t_2) H_{\rm eff} (t_2)] \nonumber\\ &&+ O(H^3_{\rm eff})\label{4.7}
\end{eqnarray}
where we ignored the terms with cubic or higher powers of $H_{\rm eff}$, denoted by $O(H^3_{\rm eff})$.
Using Born approximation the density matrix of system-environment duo can be factorized in its subsystems,
i.e.
\begin{equation}
\rho (t) = \rho_S (t) \otimes \rho_E^{eq}\label{4.8}
\end{equation}
where $\rho(t) =  \overline{\tilde{\rho}(t)}$. The Born approximation with the nature of the environmental
fluctuation provide the regulator in the second order under an ensemble average as
\begin{equation}
\overline{U_E(t_1) \tilde{\rho}(t) U_E^{\dagger}(t_2)} = \rho_S(t)\otimes \rho_E^{eq} e^{-\kappa^2 |t_1 - t_2|/2} \label{4.9}
\end{equation}
We perform coarse-graining procedure \cite{Cohen_1993} after substituting \eqref{4.9} in \eqref{4.7} to get FRQME,
\begin{eqnarray}
\frac{d}{dt} \rho_S (t) = &-& Tr_E [H_{\rm eff} (t), \rho_S (t) \otimes \rho_E^{eq}]^{sec} \nonumber\\
&-& \int_0^{\infty} d\tau Tr_E [H_{\rm eff}(t),[H_{\rm eff}(t-\tau), \rho_S (t) \otimes \rho_E^{eq}]]^{sec} e^{-|\tau | / \tau_c} \label{4.10}
\end{eqnarray}
where $\tau_c = 2/\kappa^2$.  Here we have ignored the fast oscillating terms as part of secular
approximation, denoted by the superscript "sec".  As $H_{\rm eff}$ contains drive term, it produces
drive-induced-dissipation (DID) in second order.  Also \eqref{4.10} is in GKLS form hence it's trace
preserving and completely positive. Just to mention, time-scale separation is also assumed, i.e. $\omega_1
\tau_c << 1$ and $\omega_{SE} \tau_c << 1$.

\section{Description of the system and SWAP operation}
\label{sec:7}

Our problem of finding optimal drive for transferring coherence or entanglement on spin-$\frac{1}{2}$ chain
become trivial if we can find drive for SWAP gate.  In this work we are considering spin chain with dipolar
coupling in NMR,  for which the the rotating wave approximated Hamiltonian depends on the Larmor
frequencies. Hence we will divide the implementation in two regimes, i.e. when the Larmor frequencies are
nearly same and they are far off, namely on- and far-resonance respectively.  These two regimes are
determined by inverse of coarse-grained time scale, $\Delta t$.  Not to forget due to environmental
fluctuation we will loose some information during this process.

\subsection{For two qubits having different Larmor frequency}\label{subsec:7.2}

First we discuss the case when Larmor frequencies of the spin-halves are far off.  Hence the secular
approximation to first order Liouvillian leads to dropping first quantum terms alongside second quantum
ones, i.e. it reduces to Heisenberg coupling Hamiltonian as if spin-chain is lying along $z$-axis,  i.e.
$\hat{\mathcal{H}}_J =  2\pi J \cdot I_z \otimes I_z \label{eq:7.2}$. The pulse sequence for a Heisenberg
coupled spin chain was known \cite{Madi_1998}
and corresponding unitary operator for the sequence is

$\mathit{\tilde{U}} = \begin{pmatrix}
 -i & 0 & 0 & 0\\
 0 & 0 & i & 0\\
 0 & i & 0 & 0\\
 0 & 0 & 0 & i\\
\end{pmatrix}
$.

We modified the sequence by two $\frac{\pi}{4}$ pulses along $z$-direction at two ends,  as shown in Fig.
\ref{fig:SWAP}. We get unitary operator for corresponding pulse sequence as, $ \mathit{U} = e^{- i
\frac{\pi}{4}}\cdot \mathit{U}_{swap}$, where

$ \mathit{U}_{swap} = \begin{pmatrix}
 1 & 0 & 0 & 0\\
 0 & 0 & 1 & 0\\
 0 & 1 & 0 & 0\\
 0 & 0 & 0 & 1\\
\end{pmatrix} $ and the pre-factor represents a global phase factor.

\begin{figure}[h!]
	\centering
	\includegraphics[width=0.9\textwidth]{figure-1.pdf}
	\hspace{1mm}
	\caption{Modified pulse sequence of SWAP gate  for non-identical qubits with dipolar coupling}
	\label{fig:SWAP}
\end{figure}

Now consider a chain of three dipolar coupled spin halves. Imagine initially $|\psi_-\rangle =
\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} (|10\rangle - |01\rangle)$ is shared between first and second spin and third spin is in
$|0\rangle$ state,  i.e. initial state $|\psi_i\rangle = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} (|10\rangle - |01\rangle)
\otimes |0\rangle$. We are trying to send $|\psi_-\rangle$ state between second and third spin,  i.e.  final
state $|\psi_f\rangle = |0\rangle \otimes \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} (|01\rangle - |10\rangle)$.  Hence we can use
SWAP gate between first and third spin for the job.  So, effectively we have transported $|\psi_-\rangle$
state to second and third spins.  Here the effects of nearest neighbour couplings can be neutralized by a
short-lived $\pi$-pulse at the mid point of the evolution along $x$- or $y$-direction on second spin
\cite{bax_1984}.

\begin{figure}[h!]
\raisebox{3cm}{(a)}\hspace{-1mm}
{\includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth, keepaspectratio]{figure-2-a.pdf}\label{fig:Fidelity}}
\raisebox{3cm}{(b)}\hspace{-1mm}
{\includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth, keepaspectratio]{figure-2-b.pdf}\label{fig:Concurrence}}\\
\raisebox{3cm}{(c)}\hspace{-1mm}
{\includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth, keepaspectratio]{figure-2-c.pdf}\label{fig:Efficiency}}
\raisebox{3cm}{(d)}\hspace{-1mm}
{\includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth, keepaspectratio]{figure-2-d.pdf}\label{fig:WJ_Fidelity}}

\caption{Concurrence between 2nd \& 3rd spin, Fidelity of expected state and efficiency as a function of
drive power ($\omega_1$) and characteristic time ($\tau_c$) of the bath (scaled to system-environment
coupling strength $\omega_{SE} $).  (a) Fidelity of $|\psi_f\rangle$, (b) Concurrence between 2nd \& 3rd
spins, (c) Efficiency of SWAP gate, (d) Fidelity of $|\psi_f\rangle$.  These simulated results are for
Larmor frequencies of the spins as $\omega_0^1 = 2\pi \times 10^4$ kHz, $\omega_0^2 = 2\pi \times 10^3$ kHz,
$\omega_0^3 = 2\pi \times 5 \times 10^2$ kHz, strength of system-environment coupling $\omega_{SE} = 2\pi
\times 10^2$ kHz.  (a), (b) \& (c) are for
$\omega_D = 2\pi \times 150$ kHz and and (d) is for $\omega_1 = 2\pi \times 150$
kHz.}

\label{fig:Hei_SWAP}
\end{figure}

Fig.\ref{fig:Hei_SWAP} shows we can get very high efficiency as well as fidelity of expected state (and
hence high entanglement transfer) when drive's power ($\omega_1$) and dipolar coupling strength ($\omega_D$)
are similar to system-environment coupling strength ($\omega_{SE}$) and for certain characteristic time of
bath ($\tau_c$) for this case too.  Also environmental effects induces additional decoherence.

\subsection{For two qubits having the same Larmor frequency}\label{subsec:7.1}

Now we consider the case when the Larmor frequencies of the spin-halves,dipolar coupled, are same.  Hence if
the chain is lying along $x$-axis, so the coupling Hamiltonian is  $\hat{\mathcal{H}}_D =  2\pi J \cdot (I_z
\otimes I_z - \frac{1}{4} (I_+ \otimes I_- + I_- \otimes I_+) -  \frac{3}{4} (I_+ \otimes I_+ + I_- \otimes
I_-))\label{eq:7.3}$.  To construct the pulse sequence in Fig.  \ref{fig:DI_SWAP} we have considered
zero-quantum terms of the coupling as secular approximation to first order Liouvillian, for this case which
corresponds to dropping second quantum terms from the above Hamiltonian.  In this case, the unitary operator
is  $\mathit{U} = e^{- i \frac{3\pi}{4}}\cdot \mathit{U}_{swap}$. Note, here we need to drive just one of
the coupled spins.

\begin{figure}[h!]
	\centering
	\includegraphics[width=.9\textwidth]{figure-3.pdf}
	\hspace{1mm}
	\caption{Pulse sequence of SWAP gate for identical qubits with dipolar coupling}
	\label{fig:DI_SWAP}
\end{figure}

Now consider the similar situation as discussed in subsection \ref{subsec:7.1} but the Larmor frequencies
are far off, i.e.  initially $|\psi_i\rangle = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} (|10\rangle - |01\rangle) \otimes
|0\rangle$ is shared between three dipolar coupled spin-halves and we apply pulses on first and third spins
corresponding to SWAP gate between them to get the final state $|\psi_f\rangle = |0\rangle \otimes
\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} (|01\rangle - |10\rangle)$.  So, effectively we have transported $|\psi_-\rangle$ state
to second and third spins.  Here also one can neutralize nearest neighbour couplings' effect by short-lived
$\pi$-pulse(s) along $z$-direction on second spin (as earlier). Here we have used frQME
\cite{Chakrabarti_2018} to incorporate environment effect.

\begin{figure}[h!]
\raisebox{3cm}{(a)}\hspace{-1mm}
\includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth, keepaspectratio]{figure-4-a.pdf
\raisebox{3cm}{(b)}\hspace{-1mm}
\includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth, keepaspectratio]{figure-4-b.pdf
\raisebox{3cm}{(c)}\hspace{-1mm}
\includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth, keepaspectratio]{figure-4-c.pdf
\raisebox{3cm}{(d)}\hspace{-1mm}
\includegraphics[width=0.4\textwidth, keepaspectratio]{figure-4-d.pdf

\caption{Fidelity of expected state and efficiency as a function of drive power ($\omega_1$), strength of
dipolar coupling ($\omega_D = 2\pi J$) and characteristic time ($\tau_c$) of the bath (scaled to
system-environment coupling strength $\omega_{SE} $).  (a) Fidelity of $|\psi_f\rangle$, (b) Concurrence
between 2nd \& 3rd spin, (c) Efficiency of SWAP gate, (d) Fidelity of $|\psi_f\rangle$.  These simulated
results are for Larmor frequencies of the spins as $\omega_0^1 = 2\pi \times 10^4$ kHz = $\omega_0^3$,
$\omega_0^2 = 2\pi \times 10^3$ kHz and strength of system-bath coupling $\omega_{SE} = 2\pi \times 10^2$
kHz and pulses are applied on first spin.  (a), (b) \&
(c) are for $\omega_D = 2\pi \times 150$ kHz and (d) is
for $\omega_1 = 2\pi \times 150$ kHz.}

\label{fig:DI_SWAP_sim}
\end{figure}

Fig.\ref{fig:DI_SWAP_sim} shows we can get very high efficiency as well as fidelity of expected state (and
hence high entanglement transfer) when drive's power ($\omega_1$) and dipolar coupling strength ($\omega_D$)
are similar to system-environment coupling strength ($\omega_{SE}$) and for certain characteristic time of
bath ($\tau_c$), though there is decoherence due to environmental effects. But when the Larmor frequencies
of the concerned spins are far off, secular approximation gives different Hamiltonian.  Hence the above
pulse sequence does not work as SWAP gate. Note,if we use short lived pules, we can ignore the pulse
durations compare to the time delays in between the pulses,  both the cases SWAP gate operation time
requires same amount of time, $\frac{7}{2J}$.

\section{Discussion}

Quantum gate operations, like its classical counterpart,  have specific optimal clock speed
\cite{Chanda_2020}.  They showed that to get maximum fidelity the frequency of Rabi oscillation
($\omega_1$ here) work as effective clock speed and it is identical to single- as well as multiple-qubit
gates.  This work and we have used FRQME, though other known decay terms can be incorporated in this
analysis also \cite{Keldysh_1965}, \cite{Muller_2017}.

Two level system (TLS) under an external drive gives rise to Rabi oscillation in first order. In the second
order, there are two instances when the drive act ($t_1, t_2$ and $t_1 > t_2$) with them being secular pair.
It is assumed the environment evolves under fluctuation and dephases in between $t_1$ and $t_2$ which is
incorporated by taking ensemble average \cite{Chakrabarti_2018}.  Hence we get drive induced dissipation
(DID) as an additional contribution. Also this formalism predicts a complex susceptibility kind of
contribution, where real part provides decay/absorption and imaginary dispersive one provides shift.

For any gate operations, one generally uses sequence of pulse sequences with different amplitude, frequency
and phase.  Here SWAP gate is constructed as a sequence of narrow square pulses of fixed parameters. For
each of these pulses, one can construct a suitable superoperator $\hat{\hat{\Gamma}}$ in Liouville space
\cite{Chanda_2020}. Sequential application of respective $\hat{\hat{\Gamma}}$'s will lead to the final
density matrix. This approach is particularly suitable for numerical evaluation of the propagator.
Otherwise, one can use the Dyson time-series for the pulses to calculate the final density matrix.

Complexity of multiqubit system is far more than that of single qubit's.  It is known that the overall
operation time of a specific task in quantum computation on a multiqubit network is limited by the strength
of the qubit-qubit coupling (J), as time required for an arbitrary transitional-selective pulse is
\cite{steffen_2001}. To be adequately selective, a square pulse must have a duration $\tau_p$ which is
inversely proportional to J, i.e.  $\tau_p \gtrsim  \frac{1}{J}$. This in turn indicates that the drive
amplitude, $\omega_1$ must be less than or of the order of J ( to keep the flip angle constant). Therefore,
to achieve maximum fidelity on such a multiqubit system, one must satisfy the condition $\omega_1^{opt} \sim
\omega_{SE}  \leq J$.

\section{Conclusion}

We have presented a scheme for implementing SWAP operation on a chain of dipolar coupled spin halves in
presence of environmental decoherence.  The pulse sequence, that implements SWAP operation,  depends on the
Larmor frequencies of concerned spin halves, on which the gate operates, and coarse-grained time scale,
$\Delta t$,i. e. let $\Delta \omega_0$ be the difference Larmor frequencies, if $\Delta \omega_0 \cdot
\Delta t < 1$, we use pulse sequence for identical qubits, otherwise we use sequence for non-identical
qubits  We got maximum fidelity of transfer when drive amplitude and dipolar coupling strength is of the
order of system-environment coupling strength, namely  $\omega_1 \sim \omega_{SE}$ and $\omega_D \sim
\omega_{SE}$.  One can use SWAP operation as a building block of transport problems, which is important in
quantum information processing.  Hence we get maximum fidelity of transport when drive amplitudes and
dipolar coupling strength is of the order of system-environment coupling strength.

\section*{Acknowledgments}

GD gratefully acknowledges Council of Scientific \& Industrial Research (CSIR), India, for a research
fellowship (File no: 09/921(0327)/2020-EMR-I).

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Q: Search box web part query suggestion display 2 questions pertaining to the search box web part display:
1) I have configured the search box web part to show query suggestions. My issue is when I type for example "ca" I not only get suggestions that start with "ca" but also contains "ca".
suggestions displayed:
Jefferson Capital
Southern California
Capital One
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How do I go about changing the query parameters to show suggestions that begin with...? In this example I would only want to display Capital One and Cavalry?
2) Also the query suggestions (srch-AutoCompContainer) is overlapping the search box web part. I can't seem to figure out how to move the container down to display the suggestions under the search box web part. Any pointers?

A: I figured out the answer to my 2nd question. I used f12 to figure out the css page being used. Located the class in SPD and made the following change:
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But I am still looking for an answer to my first question.

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Richard Bernal is a professional economist with over 40 years of experience. He was educated at the University of the West Indies, the University of Pennsylvania, the New School for Social Research, and the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and he holds the degrees of B.Sc., M.A., M.I.P.P., and Ph.D. Dr. Bernal was a member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) from 2008 to 2016. Previous to the IADB, he was director-general of the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (RNM) for eight years with responsibility for trade negotiations for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. He was principal negotiator for the Forum of Caribbean States (CARIFORUM) in the negotiation of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement and CARICOM's lead negotiator in the World Trade Organization and the Free Trade Area of the Americas negotiations. Dr. Bernal was Jamaica's ambassador to the United States and its permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) from 1991 to 2001. When he demitted office, he was the fourth-most-senior ambassador in Washington and dean of the Caribbean Diplomatic Corps. He has testified before several committees of the U.S. Congress (House and Senate) and the U.S. International Trade Commission on issues of concern to the Caribbean. He has conducted meetings with prime ministers, presidents, heads of international organizations and CEOs of multinational corporations and banks, and he has been deputized by Jamaica's prime minister, minister of finance, and minister of foreign affairs. Prior to his diplomatic posting, Dr. Bernal was CEO of a commercial bank. He has also worked in the Bank of Jamaica (central bank) and the Planning Institute/Agency of Jamaica and as an adviser to the minister of finance on external debt management and stabilization and adjustment policy. For seven years, he taught international and development economics at the University of the West Indies, and he is honorary professor at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies of the University of the West Indies. Dr. Bernal has published over 100 scholarly articles, as well as opinion pieces in the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and Miami Herald. His books include Globalization, Trade and Economic Development: A Study of the CARIFORM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013); Dragon in the Caribbean: China's Global Re-Positioning: Challenges and Opportunities for the Caribbean (Ian Randle Publishers, 2014); and The Influence of Small States on Superpowers: Jamaica and U.S. Foreign Policy (Lexington Books, 2015).


God has a voice, an audible voice, that can be heard like I would hear you if you and I were in the same room and you called me. God used His voice to create heaven and earth. He used it when He spoke to Adam and Eve after they had done what they should not have. God used His voice to call Noah, Abraham and Moses to accomplish His purposes. There's even a verse that describes God as rejoicing over His people with singing (Zeph 3:17).
When we skip over to the New Testament we see God using His vocal chords again in a number of places. He speaks at the baptism of Jesus and at the transfiguration of Jesus. All of this to show, that God has a voice and He knows how to speak out loud.
Have you ever been in a situation where you wished God would speak out loud to you? Perhaps you had a difficult decision to make. Maybe you were wondering about which school to go to, what to do with your relationship, what to do to beat your addiction or why your child/parent/sibling was sick? Maybe you simply felt weak and broken and wondered if there was anything left to live for. Or you heard Jesus calling you, and you just wanted Him to tell you exactly where and how He would like you to serve.
'So why doesn't God use His voice when I need it most?' you might ask. I have wondered a few times why God didn't talk to me like that. Sure, God puts things on my heart all the time. But sometimes I'm stubborn and then God impressing my heart with things is a much lengthier process then for example just an audible 'Zippora I want you to this or that'-message from the Father would have been.
But recently, a thought came to me that I had not considered before. Jesus was very close to the Father. At times He would spend entire nights in prayer. Jesus intimately knew the Father, and the Father intimately knew Jesus. They were (and are) one. So if anyone, in his deepest agony should hear God speaking to be encouraged, it should be Jesus, right? If ever there was a time where it would be expected, it would be when the beloved Son asks the Father a simple question: 'Father is it possible to take this cup away from me and stay within your will?' What was the answer to this question?
When Jesus is in Gethsemane, sweating blood, knowing He's about to be sold out to people who will humiliate, abuse and then kill Him, as He's kneeling down to pray about it, what was Heaven's response?
No voice from the sky this time. No singing angels. Here is Jesus, at His breaking point, and He doesn't get to hear the voice of God either. Just like the rest of us. It doesn't deter Him though. We see Jesus taking a short break, only to return to his knees and repeat the same question. 'Father, is there a way for me that's not this one?' Still no voice. But as Jesus returns to prayer, something else happens. God sends an angel from heaven to strengthen Jesus. After this we see Jesus getting up, gathering His friends and ready to face His nightmare.
The silence was no reason for Jesus to give up and walk away from God. He didn't conclude that because He couldn't hear God speak like He had before that God no longer cared. He returned to prayer and found strength and courage there. God had spoken to his heart. And for sinful broken people like me here is our lesson: Overcoming our worst fears, and getting the answer to life's questions on this side of eternity, is not in God's audible voice, or an immediate response. It's about understanding, that prayer is much more than speaking to your empty bedroom. Prayer is access to the throne of the only wise God. It is about surrendering our will to God and allowing Him to give us strength. It is about not giving up after your first prayer and not letting go until He blesses you. It is about knowing where He has led you in the past so that you can trust Him to lead in your future.
May this account of Jesus' suffering remind us that He is our example in all things. If Jesus could go through all that, strengthened through prayer, without getting any audible directions, then through His strength, you and I can have victory in our situations through prayer also.
In prayer God will speak to our hearts, though perhaps not audible, just as valuable. Isaiah 41:10.


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The country where suicide is a crime: How one man ended up in prison for trying to kill himself in Nigeria
By Stephanie Busari
Last year Ifeanyi Ugokwe was arrested and locked up for weeks. His crime: he tried to take his own life.
After weeks of being hungry and jobless, the 25-year old says he reached breaking point after a security guard pushed him to the ground while he was searching for work at a building site.
"I was tired of walking around that day. And I was determined to work there… so I tried to force my way in, then he pushed me, and I fell down flat on the floor," Ugokwe told CNN.
"I started begging him because I was tired, I really needed that job because I needed to eat."
Humiliated, Ugokwe went to a nearby lagoon and jumped in.
After being rescued by passing fishermen, Ugokwe says he was handed over to police officers who arrested him and put him in jail.
Attempting suicide is a criminal offense in Nigeria, under Section 327 of the Criminal Code Act, and carries a penalty of up to one year in prison. A holdover from when Nigeria was a British colony, the law was abolished in Britain under the Suicide Act of 1961, which happened after Nigeria gained its independence in 1960.
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Ugokwe says he's speaking out about his attempt to take his own life despite stigma around the subject in Nigeria because he doesn't want people to suffer as he did.
When he woke up on the fisherman's boat, Ugokwe says he was angry that his attempt had failed.
Following his arrest, Ugokwe was held at a cell near the Lagos lagoon, in the country's economic capital, before being transferred one week later to another cell on the Lagos mainland.
Ugokwe says he was unaware that attempted suicide was a crime in Nigeria.
"When they put me in the cell, the first thing that came to my mind was what did I do? I didn't kill anybody. I did not steal. What am I doing here? What did I do wrong? It's my life, not (the) government's life," he said.
Shortly after his arrest in February, Ugokwe appeared before a magistrate to determine whether he had committed an offense. His case was postponed and he was transferred to another facility on Lagos Island.
It was there he met Imanuella Ojeah, a criminal lawyer and a member of the Elevation Church in Lagos, whose volunteer prison unit makes weekly trips to local prisons.
"I remember he seemed tired of life. He begged me to get him out of that place. He told me… I am not mad. I am just depressed and don't have money to eat," Ojeah told CNN.
Ojeah and her team represented Ugokwe at his next court appearance at Sabo Magistrates Court, a few weeks later, in April 2017. They were asked if someone was willing to act as a guarantor for Ugokwe and look after his welfare if he were released.
Ojeah found someone from the Elevation Church who agreed to look after Ugokwe and the magistrate dismissed the case.
Although Ugokwe found freedom, the legal process around these types of cases is lengthy and complicated for people suffering from serious mental health issues, says health law expert Cheluchi Onyemelukwe who is campaigning to abolish the suicide law in the country.
"What happens in the legal process is the police arrest you, put you in a cell, and then charge the matter to court and you are arraigned before a magistrate who determines whether it appears an offense has been committed," she says.
As in Ugokwe's case, the survivor is then remanded to jail to wait for a trial date. If found guilty, they may be imprisoned for a maximum of one year.
Although jail terms for suicide survivors are rare, Onyemelukwe says it is the process of arresting and taking them through a legal process that is particularly cruel.
"I believe it doesn't reflect who we are as Nigerians… it is inhumane and I know that we can do better than that. I think it is probably the worst possible thing that you could do to somebody who finds themselves in that sort of situation," she said.
"People who are thrown into a cell right after… wonder why the suicide wasn't successful. It makes people that I have spoken to feel helpless and feel like there really isn't a reason to go on."
Ugokwe says he contemplated suicide again while in jail because of the conditions he was held in.
"The worst part of it was not just that they put me in prison, it was that they locked me in a cell with crazy people. I was with mentally disturbed people. Most of the people there were talking to themselves and jumping around."
In jail, Ugokwe says he and other inmates were forced to take pills.
"At first, when they brought the pills to me, I refused… there was nothing wrong with me, but then I was beaten and forced to take the pills.
"Those pills had terrible effects on me… all I want to do is sleep and eat."
A spokesman for the Lagos division of the Nigerian Prisons Service, which operates prisons in the country, denied Ugokwe's allegations.
"Allegations and incidents of force-feeding, beating and or forceful admission of medication on inmates are false and do not occur in any prison within the Lagos Command," Rotimi Oladokun told CNN in an emailed statement.
"The Controller of Prisons, Lagos Command has no tolerance for such excesses and will not condone such under his command," he added.
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem told CNN that although attempted suicide is criminalized in the country, the state does not recommend that anyone should be locked up.
Suicide rates are usually underreported in Nigeria because of the stigma associated with it. However, the World Health Organization estimates that there are 9.5 suicides per every 100,000 people in the country.
Some common causes are depression and anxiety linked to high levels of poverty.
A 2017 WHO report found that Nigerians have the highest incidences of depression in Africa, with around 7,079,815 suffering from depression, a figure that represents 3.9% of the population.
In 2015, Lagos State amended its law to recommend hospital treatment for those who have attempted suicide.
But the law has yet to be changed at a national level and is not currently being considered for review, according to health law expert Onyemelukwe.
"We are guided by what the law says," Kazeem says. "But in the hierarchy of offenses, this is a simple offense, and the recommended action is hospitalization.
"The law does not say anyone should be incarcerated. Attempted suicide is not a crime. It shows some form of disorder which needs medical attention."
Kazeem added: "My office has not prosecuted anyone. The state government does not prosecute attempted suicide victims. We are not aware of any prosecutions, if it was brought to my attention, we would advise against it."
Kazeem said police officers do have prosecutorial powers in Lagos State and he could not speak to whether such a trial went ahead in Ugokwe's case.
However, Kazeem acknowledged that more training was needed for police officers.
"We are going to do that education process. They are doing the wrong thing if they lock up victims," he said.
CNN made several requests for a comment from the Lagos State Police Commissioner but did not receive one.
There are frequent reports in local media of survivors being arrested and tried for attempting suicide.
In July this year, a 27-year-old man was charged in court with attempting suicide in June.
Other African countries like Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Gambia, and South Sudan also outlaw suicide.
Onyemelukwe says the suicide law, a legacy of the colonial era, has no place in Nigeria today.
"I want Nigerians to see real people who have attempted suicide and have survived and realize that these are people who could be our friends, our brothers, our sisters, our mothers, our fathers.
"Attempted suicide in itself is a risk factor for contemplating suicide. In fact, it is the predictor of the fact that somebody will commit suicide. We are in a place where all of these laws deserve a second, a third, a fourth look until we change it," she added.
She believes police need to be given the power to refer survivors for treatment rather than arrested and put through the legal system.
"The person doesn't have to spend any time in prison," she says.
Life has started to get better for Ugokwe in recent months. He's found friends he can call on when he's feeling sad but he's still trying to get back on his feet.
Thinking back on his time in jail, Ugokwe says he wouldn't want anyone to go through what he experienced.
"No one deserves that," he said.
"At that time, I needed love. I didn't need to be put in prison and punished for something I don't even understand."
This article was originally published by CNN.
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Volume 10, Number 5, October 2017, pages 322-324
Large Dermoid Cyst Presenting as Recurrent Pancreatitis
Emmanuel Oforia, Daryl Ramaia, b, c, Denzil Etiennea, Madhavi Reddya, Ghulamullah Shahzada
aDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Academic Affiliate of The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Clinical Affiliate of The Mount Sinai Hospital, 121 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
bDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, St George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada, West Indies
cCorresponding Author: Daryl Ramai, Department of Anatomical Sciences, St George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada, West Indies
Manuscript submitted June 16, 2017, accepted July 21, 2017
Short title: Dermoid Cyst Pancreatitis
doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr876w
Abstract ▴Top
Pancreatic dermoid cysts are rare and benign congenital abnormalities of germ cell origin. They occur equally in males and females without age predilection. Though radiographic imaging aids in the diagnosis, most times they are inconclusive and require fine-needle aspiration cytology for confirmation. We report the first case of a dermoid cyst presenting as recurrent pancreatitis in a 49-year-old male. Computed tomography scan, followed by magnetic resonance imaging, showed a complex cystic mass lesion adjacent to the pancreatic tail. Endoscopic ultrasound noted a large heterogeneous cystic lesion with hypoechoic wall layers in the tail of the pancreas without invading surrounding structures. Fine-needle aspiration cytology revealed numerous mature squamous cells consistent with a pancreatic dermoid cyst. We discuss the history, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic dermoid cysts.
Keywords: Dermoid cyst; Pancreas; Pancreatitis; Endoscopic ultrasound; Fine-needle aspiration
Introduction ▴Top
Dermoid cysts are rare congenital abnormalities of germ cell origin. Dermoid cysts of intrapancreatic accessory spleen have been reported in the literature; however, large dermoid cysts of the pancreas itself are very rare. Pancreatic dermoid cysts are benign and are usually detected as an incidental finding on abdominal imaging for other indications. To our knowledge, there are less than 40 reported cases of dermoid cyst originating in the pancreas. Herein, we report a case of a 49-year-old man with a history of pancreatitis who presented with complaints of abdominal pain. He was found to have a large dermoid cyst which incited recurring symptoms of pancreatitis.
Case Report ▴Top
A 49-year-old man with a past medical history of diabetes mellitus type 2, asthma, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pancreatitis 2 years prior, presented to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain for 2 days duration. Abdominal pain was in the epigastrium, and characterized as sharp, intermittent, and radiating to the left abdomen, back and groin. He reported an initial association with nausea and non-bilious, non-bloody vomiting. He denied associated fever, chills, weight loss, hematochezia, melena, or changes in bowel habits.
Physical examination revealed mild tenderness at the epigastrium without guarding or rebound tenderness. Laboratory findings included a white blood cell count of 6.2 × 103/µL (normal range: 4.8 - 10.8 × 103/µL), hemoglobin 13.4 g/dL (11.0 - 15.6 g/dL), hematocrit 41% (34-45%), and platelet count 168 × 103/µL (130 - 400 × 103/µL). Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine were normal at 12 mg/dL (7 - 26 mg/dL) and 1.1 mg/dL (0.6 - 1.1 mg/dL), respectively. Liver chemistries were normal. Serum lipase was elevated to 412 U/L (normal range). Serum triglyceride was 64 mg/dL (normal range). CEA and CA19-9 were also within normal limits.
Computed tomography (CT) scan of abdomen and pelvis showed an 8.2 × 2.4 × 3.6 cm fluid collection adjacent to the tail of the pancreas suspicious for a pseudocyst. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a complex cystic mass lesion that could not be separated from the pancreatic tail. It demonstrated an irregular nodular wall and fluid component in the central portion measuring approximately 6.5 cm in the largest longitudinal diameter and 3 cm in the transverse diameter. The patient underwent an upper endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine-needle aspiration (FNA). EUS noted a large heterogeneous cystic lesion with hypoechoic wall layers, which measured 56.8 × 45.5 mm in the tail of the pancreas (Fig. 1). The lesion did not invade surrounding structures; however, a sluggish flow in the splenic vein was observed, likely due to splenic vein thrombosis. FNA revealed a muddy yellow fluid aspirate, drained until the cyst collapsed. Immunohistopathology revealed numerous mature squamous cells, morphologically consistent with a pancreatic dermoid cyst (Fig. 2).
Click for large image Figure 1. Endoscopic ultrasound showing a large heterogeneous cystic lesion with hypoechoic wall layers measuring 56.8 × 45.5 mm in the tail of the pancreas.
Click for large image Figure 2. Microscopic examination shows mostly mature squamous cells in the background of acellular and degenerative material morphologically consistent with keratin debris (a: × 20; b: × 100; c: × 40; d: × 20).
Discussion ▴Top
Dermoid cysts are mature cystic teratomas composed of tissue derived from all three germ layers [1]. They are divided into three classes, namely, 1) mature or benign, 2) immature or malignant, and 3) monodermal or highly specialized. Dermoid cysts, also known as mature teratomas, are mostly cystic with a predisposition toward ectodermal layers. Microscopically the cyst wall is lined by a single layer of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with underlying connective tissue. In some instances, gross structures from ectodermal, endodermal, and mesodermal germ layers such as cartilage, bone, hair, teeth, sweat glands, thyroid tissue, etc. can be identified [2].
Pseudocysts are the most common cystic lesions of the pancreas and develop as a complication of acute pancreatitis. On the other hand, dermoid cysts are true cysts of the pancreas, constituting about 0.5% of all pancreatic cysts [3]. Anatomically, the pancreas is the rarest site of presentation, while the ovaries are the most common. However, these cysts have been reported in other areas of the body such as the testis, cranium, brain, mediastinum, omentum, retroperitoneum, and sacrococcygeal regions [2, 4]. According to a review of published cases of pancreatic dermoid cysts, there is no gender or age predilection, and the most common presenting symptoms are abdominal or back pain [5]. Of these published cases, dermoid cysts were mostly found in the head and/or body of the pancreas, with only five cases involving the pancreatic tail [2, 4, 6-8].
Pancreatic dermoid cysts are diagnostically challenging. Most patients with pancreatic cysts are asymptomatic, and lesions are discovered incidentally upon imaging for other indications. Symptomatic patients complain of non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, weight loss, anorexia, fatigue, fever, and back pain [1, 2, 9]. CEA and CA19-9 serum markers are traditionally used to evaluate for neoplasms of the pancreas. In cases of dermoid cysts, these tumor markers are usually normal, as observed in our patient [2, 4]. However, one study reported persistent elevation of serum CA19-9 [10]. Another study found elevated CEA levels following aspiration of cyst contents, though no malignant cells were identified [11]. Thus, the use of CA19-9 and CEA has poor diagnostic utility in pancreatic dermoid cysts.
The radiologic appearance of pancreatic dermoid cysts depends on their composition. The more adipose tissue, fat-fluid levels, and calcium contained within the cyst, the more indicative of a mature teratoma which is better detected by CT scan than ultrasonography [12, 13]. On CT scan, adipose tissue appears hypoattenuated and calcifications are readily detected, which is highly suggestive of a dermoid cyst. However, on ultrasonogram, the fat within the cyst appears hyperechoic, and calcified areas are seen as areas of high intensity with acoustic shadowing [9, 13]. The current recommendation requires use of FNA cytology to confirm the diagnosis of dermoid cyst [2].
While the malignant degeneration of dermoid cysts has never been reported, it is estimated that 7-10% of other retroperitoneal teratomas are malignant [14]. Furthermore, of all excised pancreatic cystic lesions, 70% have been reported as malignant or premalignant [15]. Thus, despite its benign nature, surgical resection remains the gold standard of treatment. Given the preoperative diagnostic challenge and history of recurrent pancreatitis symptoms, our patient was referred for surgical resection of the cystic lesion.
Pancreatic dermoid cysts are rare congenital abnormalities of germ cell origin. We report the first case of a dermoid cyst presenting as pancreatitis in a 49-year-old male. His clinical presentation and laboratory values were indicative of acute pancreatitis. Imaging, followed by FNA cytology, confirmed the presence of a large dermoid cyst of the pancreas. Heavy alcohol consumption and gallstones remain the leading cause of pancreatitis. However, when pancreatitis is suspected without any known etiology, clinicians should consider pancreatic dermoid cyst as part of the differential diagnosis.
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Although Americans United's emphasis is always on educating clergy, lay leaders, and congregants in the hopes of heading off violations of the "no-politicking" law, there are, unfortunately, instances every year of blatant violations of the law. Some of these are due to a lack of knowledge about the law, but most are not. A large Religious Right group, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), has been prodding pastors to openly violate the law. Every election year, ADF hosts a mis-named event called "Pulpit Freedom Sunday" during which pastors are urged to endorse or oppose candidates during sermons.
In cases of clear violations of the law, Americans United has in the past sent complaints to the Internal Revenue Service. In recent years, we have urged the individuals who have contacted us with examples of pulpit politicking to file their own complaints, pointing them to a form on the IRS website that can be used for this purpose. The idea is to show the IRS that this issue is of concern to a growing number of Americans and that they want to see the law enforced.


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Q: Android, how to render two (close) controls - a single selection (spinner) and a multiple one (ListView) - visually similar? I need to implement - for my Android app - two user controls quite similar, and very close each other in the UI layout: a single selection control, and a multiple one.
I know the Android solution is to use a Spinner (for single selection) and a ListView (for multiple selection).
I ask: is there a way to let them look more visually similar? By default, a Spinner has a down-arrow symbol on the right, which a ListView has not. And, the Spinner is dismissed on an item selection, while the ListView must be closed with the [back] button on the phone.
I just don't want to confuse my user: I feel (and suppose users, too) that the attribute "single/multiple" selection doesn't account for such a different UI and usage...

A: I do accept Raggedtoad solution: I will stick with the Android convention of using a Spinner and a ListView separately, though I find this solution quite sub-elegant... :-)


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La gara di nuoto dei 100 metri rana maschili dei Giochi della XXXII Olimpiade di Tokyo è stata disputata tra il 24 e il 26 luglio 2021 presso il Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Vi hanno partecipato 49 atleti provenienti da 38 nazioni.

La competizione è stata vinta dal nuotatore britannico Adam Peaty, mentre l'argento e il bronzo sono andati rispettivamente all'olandese Arno Kamminga e all'italiano Nicolò Martinenghi.

Record
Prima della competizione il record del mondo e il record olimpico erano i seguenti:

Nel corso della competizione non sono stati migliorati.

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Illegal Drugs (2)
Opioids or Opiates (2)
(-) Public Health Professionals (6)
People with Mental Health Problems as Population Group (31)
People with Substance Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group (26)
Adolescents as Population Group (20)
Young Adults as Population Group (19)
People with Alcohol Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group (18)
Older Adults as Population Group (14)
People with Co-Occurring Disorders (12)
College Students as Population Group (10)
Females (2)
People At-Risk as a Population (1)
(-) Military & Veterans as Population Group (3)
(-) Mature Adults as Population Group (2)
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Behavioral Health Barometer, Volume 5
The National report presents indicators as measured through the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services. State reports provide a snapshot of substance use and mental health in the United States.
This report presents national data about the prevalence of behavioral health conditions. This data includes the rate of serious mental illness, suicidal thoughts, substance use, and underage drinking. The report also highlights the percentages of those who seek treatment for these conditions. The state-level Barometers contain valuable insight into the behavioral health needs and the unique challenges faced by communities across the country. This analysis can help public health authorities and others determine the best ways of meeting behavioral health care needs and disparities among various communities.
A Snapshot of Behavioral Health Issues for Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Boys and Men: Jumpstarting an Overdue Conversation
This brief highlights issues specific to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander males. It provides clinicians with data on the prevalence of depression, suicide, and substance use disorders within these populations.


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Gmina Raniżów is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Kolbuszowa County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the village of Raniżów, which lies approximately  east of Kolbuszowa and  north of the regional capital Rzeszów.

The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 7,185.

Villages
Gmina Raniżów contains the villages and settlements of Korczowiska, Mazury, Poręby Wolskie, Posuchy, Raniżów, Staniszewskie, Wola Raniżowska and Zielonka.

Neighbouring gminas
Gmina Raniżów is bordered by the gminas of Dzikowiec, Głogów Małopolski, Jeżowe, Kamień, Kolbuszowa and Sokołów Małopolski.

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Problem: You run an ice cream stand. After 10 days of sales, you discover that you either make a lot of money or nearly go broke. As you analyze sales, you feel that temperature and rain might be two important determining factors. On rainy or cool days, fewer people buy ice cream.
As shown in Fig. 399, you set up this table showing sales, temperature, and whether or not it rained.
The LINEST function can return the values M1, M2, and b that best describe your sales model.
1) LINEST is going to return three values. Select a range of three cells that are side by side, as shown in Fig. 400. The first argument is the range of known sales figures. The second argument is the range of temperatures and rainfall.
2) Hit Ctrl+Shift+Enter to calculate the array formula. As shown in Fig. 401, enter a prediction formula in column D to see how well the formula describes sales.
The results are so-so. The prediction in D6 is right on the mark.
The predictions in D11 and D12 are off by $20 each – an error of 10 percent.
3) The LINEST function can return additional statistics that will tell you how well the results match reality. To get the statistics, add a fourth argument of TRUE. Enter the function in a five-row range, as shown in Fig. 402.
Personally, I only somewhat paid attention in statistics class. One of the key indicators that I look at is the R-Squared value. This ranges from 0 to 1, where 1 is a perfect match and 0 is a horrible match. The 0.88 value here confirms that the prediction model is pretty good, but not perfect.
Additional Details: Regression models try to force actual results into a straight-line formula. The fact is that life may not fit in a straight-line formula. Since I created the spreadsheet, I know that the actual data in the ice cream model uses a formula of (Temperature – 50) x $2 if raining and (Temperature – 50) x $6 if not raining. In this example, Sally was correct that ice cream sales are dependent on rain and temperature, but even a powerful regression engine could not predict the absolutely correct formula.
Summary: The LINEST function will automate the process of performing a least-squares method to fit a line to a series of actual sales using a multifactor regression.


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WCL Previews Promotions
It is going to be a fun-filled summer at West Coast League ballparks in 2016. Fans will not only get to experience outstanding action on the field, but all 11 teams have fantastic promotions scheduled throughout the season. A few highlights include bobblehead giveaways, an appearance by the World Famous SD Chicken, and a number of postgame fireworks shows.Take a look below to see the promotional highlights for each WCL team.
Bellingham Bells: The Bells will be hosting three nights throughout the season celebrating "Bellingham Baseball Through the Decades"-three opportunities to honor all of the various teams and individuals who have contributed to Bellingham's rich baseball history. The dates are June 22 (2000's), July 8 (1990's) and July 24 (1980's). The team also has three fireworks nights scheduled for June 7, July 3, and August 3.
Kelowna Falcons: The BC Burn Fundraiser game has become a great tradition for the Falcons. Each year the Kelowna Fire Department sells the park out with all gate sales donated to the Burn Fund. The firefighters come with their trucks and equipment, in addition to bouncy castles, giveaways and prizes, making for a great atmosphere. The Falcons will also continue to offer free admission to their home opener.
Victoria HarbourCats: Santa Claus will take a quick vacation from the North Pole to stop by Royal Athletic Park on June 25 to help the HarbourCats celebrate Christmas in June. Fans will also get to enjoy multiple postgame fireworks shows, including on June 30 (Canada Day Eve Celebration) and August 6. Man's best friend is invited to the stadium on June 26 for Bark in the Park Night.
Walla Walla Sweets: The Sweets have over ten giveaway nights (caps, water bottles, t-shirts, lunch bags, bobbleheads, winter toques, a trip on the Victoria Clipper ship, $1000 cash prize, and more) scheduled for this summer. Plus they are going to have a throwback night to the 1973 Padres, Dog Days of summer where fans can bring their furry best friends to the ballpark, and to top it off five fireworks nights.
Wenatchee AppleSox: A brand new all-you-can-eat ticket+meal option is now available in the form of the AppleSox Fan Pack at Paul Thomas Sr. Field this summer. The Fan Packs make for a great group outing option at the ballpark for only $20 per person. On top of the new Fan Pack option that is available for any home game, the AppleSox will once again have their annual postgame fireworks show on July 3.
Bend Elks: This season the Elks are introducing a brand new promotion called Strike Out Hunger. For every strikeout a Bend Elks pitcher records at home, Consumer Cellular – a team sponsor – will donate to Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO). A running tally of strikeouts will be kept for fans at Vince Genna Stadium and a donation will be made to this great program by the end of the season.
Corvallis Knights: The Knights are celebrating their 10th season in Corvallis with a ton of great promotions. The iconic World Famous SD Chicken will return for his third visit to Goss Stadium on Saturday, July 9, when the Knights host the Yakima Valley Pippins. The Knights will also have Andrew Susac Bobblehead Night as part of the team's Salute to OSU Baseball on June 25.
Cowlitz Black Bears: The Black Bears are proud to be hosting the WCL All-Star Game on July 19. The annual "Dash 4 Cash" will be on Thursday, June 30. $1,000 in cash will be littered on the field for kids 14 and under. July 2 will be Military Appreciation Night, where all active or retired military, police, and fire personnel will be admitted free to the game and the spectacular post game fireworks show.
Gresham GreyWolves: The GreyWolves launch their inaugural season in style with season ticket packages starting as low as $300. The team has eight home games right out of the gate from June 3-11 at their home park, Oslund Field at Mt. Hood Community College. This Saturday, May 14, the team will host a FanFest at Oslund Field from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where the team mascot will be unveiled.
Kitsap BlueJackets: The very popular $2 Tuesdays will return this season for the BlueJackets. Fans can enjoy $2 GA tickets, $2 hot dogs, and specially priced cold beer at every home Tuesday game throughout the season. The team will also debut a patio seating area behind home plate that will run between both dugouts, offering a brand new exciting and up-close view of the action.
Yakima Valley Pippins: The Pippins will have Super Scott T. Bobblehead giveaway on August 3 as part of Fan Appreciation Night. The Pippins have five postgame fireworks shows scheduled and have many additional giveaways nights planned including hats and Pippins-branded jersey lunch bags. The Mariner Moose will make his second appearance at Yakima County Stadium on Father's Day, June 19.
ABOUT THE WEST COAST LEAGUE
The West Coast League is the premier summer collegiate baseball league west of the Mississippi. The 12-year-old, 11-team, professionally operated wood-bat league located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest features pro prospects from major conferences across the nation and an unparalleled history out west of great fan and player experiences in addition to the best summer weather in North America. In 2015, 59 players with WCL experience were selected in the MLB June draft, and more than 200 WCL alums appeared in affiliated professional baseball including 25 in the major leagues, such as home-run leader Chris Davis (Baltimore), NL Rookie of the Year runner-up Matt Duffy (San Francisco) and rising star pitcher Josh Osich (San Francisco). Overall member attendance exceeded 400,000 in 2015. The 2016 54-game campaign opens Friday, June 3.


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2018 is a special year for the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo. 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of this incredible event. For 70 years, international education professionals have been attending this essential gathering of like-minded friends and colleagues. And while today's technological, political, and social issues are very different and more complex than 70 years ago, our shared commitment remains: to serve students and scholars and build global understanding through international education and exchange.
It is with a sense of celebration; reflection on the growth and accomplishments of our field; and a vision for the future that I am thrilled to formally invite you to attend the 2018 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo in Philadelphia!
This year's conference theme, Diverse Voices, Shared Commitment, emphasizes the value and power of all voices from within, across, and beyond the field of international education. We celebrate the occasion to hear distinct perspectives throughout the conference, and reaffirm our collaborative commitment to move our field forward through the next 70 years.
Over the past 18 months, I've had the pleasure to serve as chair of NAFSA's 2018 Annual Conference Committee (ACC). I have had the privilege of working with an outstanding ACC team to develop a deep and diverse range of educational opportunities for this year's conference in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the only city in the United States to be designated a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage City.
The NAFSA Annual Conference is a unique forum of attendees from many professional and geographic perspectives and backgrounds. Despite differences, conference attendees share a very strong commitment to the core values of international education: providing a welcoming and supportive environment for the success of generations of globally mobile and globally minded students, scholars, faculty, and other stakeholders.
Our NAFSA Annual Conference provides a vigorous program of practical, solution-oriented, knowledge-building events for all levels of international education professionals and leaders. Preconference workshops provide cutting-edge training; session topics have been drawn from nearly 600 proposals to create venues for learning and discussion; and special programs on peace and global learning offer depth and dialogue. Poster fairs provide an opportunity for one-to-one conversations and idea sharing. And, the NAFSA 2018 International Education Expo provides an unparalleled forum for international education and exchange services, products, and partnerships.
New this year at the conference we will host a special Photovoice display in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This innovative research method will display approximately two dozen photos from two different photovoice projects: "What is Love? Perspectives from Cuba" and "Envisioning Home: The Philadelphia Refugee Mental Health Photovoice Project as a Story of Effective Relationships." I hope you'll take some time during the week to view the displays from these two projects.
Finally, be sure to explore the opportunity to network with other experienced professionals in the field from around the world; learn techniques and skills employed by others; and grow as a professional. In the midst of the uncertain political climate, the NAFSA Annual Conference will prove to be a shining high point of the year, bringing together all of us who believe in the value of international education and the better good of our students and scholars.
I very much look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!
Julie Sinclair is associate director of the Office of International Studies in Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University, and the chair of NAFSA's 2018 Annual Conference Committee.


After the premiere in De Bijloke in Ghent on the 22th of February the CrissCrossEurope band started the European tour. The project CrissCrossEurope introduces top musicians from the young jazz scenes to each other and to the audience, this year led by none other than percussionist Marliyn Mazur. The musicians from various countries rehearse for a week in absolute artistic freedom and with this ad hoc band they tour along the best jazz venues in Europe. With this short compilation we look back at a great CrissCrossEurope tour!


Depression really does not spare anyone. It does not matter what your societal status is, how popular or unpopular you are, how many people love or detest you, you can always be a victim. Although thankfully the taboo around the dreaded 'D' word seems to be slowly fading away, it is still a far cry from being considered as normal as battling a physical health condition.
Access to the internet and the blooming era of various platforms of social media may have played a crucial role in educating and empowering people to own their battle scars and talk about how they are feeling inside their head while having a smile plastered on their face.
His second tweet was even more heartbreaking where he compared deactivating his Twitter account to being as close to death as he could get.
Although the tweets may have been deleted now, the netizens were quick to take screen grabs of the same. Such posts from the actor hinted towards the fact that he might be suffering from depression.
His depressing tweets attracted a lot of concern from the Twitter users, who displayed unwavering warmth and support for the actor.
Surprisingly, this is not the first time that the Mohabbatein actor has taken to Twitter to talk about fighting mental health conditions. In June 2018, he had posted a series of Tweets which pointed towards his deeply-troubled life.
If you or a loved one is suffering from a mental illness get help.
On the work front, Uday was last seen in Dhoom 3 in the year 2013, where he played the character of Ali Akbar.
In the last few years, many Bollywood celebrities have been quite brave and open about their vulnerable yet very private battles with depression. From Deepika Padukone to Shaheen Bhatt, the celebs do not shy away from talking about their mental health conditions anymore. We sincerely hope that the actor fights his demons bravely and comes out victorious.


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Businesses that show commitment to sustainability inspire greener customers
Environmentally friendly toothbrushes found to impact energy conservation.
Avi Bick and Sarah Lubik earn 2016 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Awards
Beedie School of Business faculty Sarah Lubik and Avi Bick have been named winners of the 2016 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award. The prestigious award is the highest teaching honour of its kind at the Beedie School.
Georgia Straight: SFU entrepreneurship guru Sarah Lubik knocks down silos to promote social enterprise and social innovation
The following article was published in the Georgia Straight on August 17. By Charlie Smith.
Blaize Horner Reich receives prestigious consulting Academic Fellow Award
Blaize Horner Reich, RBC Professor of Technology and Innovation, and former Dean of the Beedie School of Business, has received the prestigious Academic Fellow Award by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) for 2016.
Beedie PhD candidate wins prestigious Academy of International Business award
Beedie School of Business PhD candidate Ebru Ipek was the winner of the "That's Interesting!" award at the prestigious 2016 Academy of International Business (AIB) conference.
Beedie's Co-Laboratorio Peru initiative facilitates planning dialogues
Series of working sessions discuss collaborative governance in Peruvian natural resources.
SFU Beedie School of Business receives Net Impact's Gold Chapter standing
Net Impact has announced the 2016 Gold standings for Net Impact chapters, awarding Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business the prestigious Gold standing. These standings, based on the chapter's performance this past academic year, represent the most outstanding chapters in the Net Impact network. This year, just 38% of over 300 Net Impact chapters worldwide achieved Gold standing. "Of our network of over 300 chapters worldwide, Net Impact's Gold chapters represent the brightest, most […]
Top of the charts: Beedie professors top Google Metrics list
The music industry has Billboard, the business world has Forbes 500. Now, ranking successful academic papers has been made possible by Google Metrics – and Beedie School of Business professors Jan Kietzmann and Ian McCarthy rank as stars in business and management. Kietzmann and McCarthy's seminal paper, Social Media? Get Serious! Understanding the functional building blocks of social media, is the highest ranked paper over five years in the Business, Economics and Management category of […]
Bocconi Campus Abroad program builds cross-cultural connections
The Beedie School of Business continues to build strong ties in international business education through the Bocconi Campus Abroad program. For three weeks in July a cohort of 29 students from the Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in Milan traveled to Vancouver to take a condensed course in marketing with a select number of Beedie students. The Bocconi Campus Abroad program has been active for nine years, with a different topic being co-taught by two Bocconi […]
Jack Austin Centre: Why China is undergoing State-owned Enterprise reform
As China's economy slows to a medium-high growth forecast, the government has revealed plans for structural reforms around State-owned Enterprises (SOEs). Though these reforms offer opportunity for the Chinese economy, they are not without potential pitfalls.
Commitment to community earns Kamal Masri Surrey Leader award
A dedication to community engagement and a passion for experiential learning have earned Beedie School of Business lecturer Kamal Masri a Surrey Leader Community Leaders Award.
Graduate Certificate brings Ben Britton's invention closer to market
When Ben Britton took the stage at the Hong Kong-Canada National Investment Pitch Competition on June 3 in Calgary, he presented with the confidence of a professional. He knew his product, he knew his market, and he knew he could sway the judges to hand him the $50,000 grand prize – which they did – along with the opportunity to meet investors in Hong Kong.
Globe and Mail: Ending self-regulation in Vancouver real estate won't solve the market crisis
The following article was published by the Globe and Mail on July 4. By Andrey Pavlov and Tsur Somerville.
Sarah Lubik to advise on Government of Canada's Innovation Agenda
Sarah Lubik, Director of Entrepreneurship at Simon Fraser University, has been named one of Canada's ten Innovation Leaders who will help form the nation's Innovation Agenda.
HQ Vancouver: Why global gaming giants set up shop in Vancouver
Vancouver is home to some global-leading organizations in thriving industries: visual effects, performance apparel, and information and communications technology to name but a few. Yet perhaps somewhat surprisingly, given the prominence of the great outdoors in Vancouver's identity, one industry in which the city is a true global leader is gaming.
Globe and Mail: Entrepreneurs fuel school's startup agenda
The following is an excerpt from an article published by the Globe and Mail in the Business Education section on June 23. By Jennifer Lewington.
NHL Draft 2016: Drafting is educated guesswork
On the heels of the NHL draft, research from SFU Beedie School of Business professor Peter Tingling suggests that the draft tactics of NHL teams are often no better than randomly assigning players across the entire draft.
Charles Chang: Entrepreneurial instinct
A historic gift from SFU Beedie School of Business alumnus Charles Chang underscores the School's commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation.
SFU receives $10 million donation to establish new institute for entrepreneurship
Vega founder Charles Chang makes one of the largest gifts in SFU history.
First year Beedie "twins" find success on national stage
First year Beedie School of Business undergraduate students Stefanie Huffman and Kimberley Venn could pass for twin sisters. The pair not only share an uncanny resemblance, but also an inherent ability to think alike and work together – one that made them a force to be reckoned with at this year's Enactus National Exposition.
Success for Beedie alumni at BCTIA awards
Beedie School of Business alumni enjoyed success at the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) 2016 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs).
Keith Beedie receives honorary degree from SFU
Keith Beedie, founder and former president of the Beedie Development Group, was honoured by Simon Fraser University with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the summer convocation ceremony, held on June 7 at the SFU Burnaby campus.
Naqib Azad leaves legacy of social entrepreneurship at the Beedie School of Business
When Naqib Azad graduates from the BBA program at SFU's Beedie School of Business today, he leaves behind a legacy in empowering students to benefit society through social entrepreneurship.
Beedie School of Business celebrates global case competition successes
Business education in action takes to world stage.
Beedie undergraduates dominate 2016 Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Awards
Beedie School of Business undergraduate students comprised almost one third of the recipients at the 2016 Surrey Board of Trade's Top 25 Under 25 Awards.
Beedie celebrates 15 years of the Management of Technology MBA program
The Beedie School of Business has for many years positioned itself as a pioneer in its field, with innovative research and programs. One such pioneering program is the Management of Technology MBA (MOT MBA), the first program of its kind in Canada, which this year celebrates its fifteenth anniversary.
Undergraduate students market themselves through business education in action
Undergraduate students at the Beedie School of Business are learning how to market the most valuable commodity of all: themselves.
HQ Vancouver: How BC attracts global tech companies
Vancouver is home to an undeniably world-class, and growing tech industry. Industry giants such as Microsoft and Amazon have recently set up home here, and the list of homegrown global organizations that have chosen to remain within BC is impressive. Yet, like most industries, Vancouver still falls short of its potential in housing the headquarters of tech organizations. So what can be done to improve this record?
SFU names inaugural Tom Foord Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Vancouver entrepreneur Andrew Harries appointed to newly created position.
Beedie students strike gold at APEX Global Case Challenge
Beedie School of Business undergraduate students continued their impressive form at global case competitions in 2016, earning the gold medal at the prestigious APEX Business-IT Global Case Challenge, one of the world's premier management information systems case competitions.
Enactus SFU students win big at National Exposition
Beedie School of Business students' dedication to social innovation paid off at the Enactus National Exposition, as Enactus SFU took home the Capital One Financial Education Challenge award and reached the semi finals of the overall competition.
Vancouver Sun: Potluck has a Knack for finding casual workers
The following article about Beedie School of Business full-time MBA graduates Colin Stansfield and Anna Migicovsky was published in the Vancouver Sun on May 5. By Randy Shore, Vancouver Sun.
How to improve Canada's record in science innovation
SFU Beedie Professor Elicia Maine studies strategies to boost advanced material commercialization.
EMBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership facilitates international Indigenous connections
At Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business, students in the pioneering Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership program are set to benefit from a new partnership – one that will expose them to some of the world's top research in Indigenous governance and economic issues.
Burnaby Now: SFU biz students score with marijuana venture
The following article was published by Burnaby Now on April 28. By Cayley Dobie.
Welfare recipients judged negatively when making ethical purchases: study
Society believes that those on social assistance – or "welfare" – should not be paying a premium to purchase ethical goods instead of cheaper alternatives, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business.
CPA Innovation Centre: How technology affects mindfulness
Technology is increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, yet in addition to the positive effects that it is intended to have it can also have negative side effects – one of which is a significant detrimental impact on our attention spans.
Opportunity Fest parlays Entrepreneurship & Innovation focus into student success
At the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, a host of Entrepreneurship and Innovation programs are empowering students from a multitude of disciplines to harness their skills in order to create game-changing ventures.
Beedie alumni and faculty shortlisted for BCTIA awards
Faculty and alumni from the Beedie School of Business are featured prominently in the shortlist for the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) 2016 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs).
Sustainability success for Beedie MBAs at Net Impact competition
Graduate students at the Beedie School of Business savoured success in the field of sustainability, as they both hosted and competed at the third annual SFU Net Impact Sustainability Challenge.
Stephanie Bertels honoured with SFU President's Award for Leadership in Sustainability
Beedie School of Business associate professor Stephanie Bertels has been awarded the SFU President's Award for Leadership in Sustainability, recognizing her efforts in advancing the cause of sustainability both within and beyond the University.
BBA Jordan Schwartz presented with 2015 Dean's Student Service Award
The 2015 Beedie School of Business Dean's Student Service Award has been awarded to undergraduate student Jordan Schwartz, in recognition of the extraordinary impact he has made upon the Beedie community.
Beedie case competition success continues at UNICC
The Beedie School of Business continued its run of success at case competitions in 2016 with a third place finish at the University of Navarra International Case Competition (UNICC).
Beedie duo named on BC Business 30 Under 30 list
Beedie School of Business alumni Bryan Gallagher and Matias Marquez have been named on BC Business' prestigious 30 Under 30 list.
Graduate students earn podium place at PRMIA Risk Management Challenge finals
A team of MSc in Finance students captured the silver medal at the prestigious Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) Risk Management Challenge finals.
SFU Net Impact Sustainability Challenge 2016 offers real-world sustainability experience
Some of the brightest young minds from across the Pacific Northwest region will congregate at the Beedie School of Business in April to tackle sustainability issues in business at the third annual SFU Net Impact Sustainability Challenge.
Beedie teams earn top two spots in CFA Institute Research Challenge
Two teams of students from the Beedie School of Business took home the gold and silver medals in the regional stage of the CFA Institute Research Challenge.
Opportunity Fest 2016 highlights interdisciplinary innovation at SFU
Students from disciplines across Simon Fraser University and beyond are preparing to demonstrate their prowess in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation at the sixth annual Opportunity Fest.
Beedie Alumni Celebration: Ryan Beedie extols the virtues of family values
A strong sense of moral values passed down from father to son has stood Ryan Beedie in good stead throughout his career. Prioritizing doing the right thing over financial cost has ensured long-term success for the Beedie Group since Ryan's father, Keith, established it in 1954 – and Ryan has no intention of abandoning these values now.
Beedie alumni duo awarded CPABC honours
Two Beedie School of Business alumni have been awarded fellowship designations from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC).
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