Kristina Buckley Kayel has been named the managing director of the Diamond Producers Association's North American division.
New York—The Diamond Producers Association now has a managing director for North America, naming former Van Cleef communications executive Kristina Buckley Kayel to the role.
Managing director is a new position for the DPA in North America.
The organization previously had a chief marketing officer, Deborah Marquardt, but she left in September after two years with the organization, as JCKOnline.com reported. The DPA declined to comment on the reason for Marquardt's departure.
Buckley Kayel joins Sarah Gorvitz, strategic communications and insights lead, Brooke Goodwin-Fullerton, strategic partnerships lead, and U.S. trade lead Grant Mobley on the DPA's team in North America.
For the past decade, Buckley Kayel worked as the vice president of communications, the Americas for Richemont-owned jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels. There, her oversight included media, digital, public relations and educational platforms.
Prior to that, she spent three months consulting with Bottega Veneta while finishing her MBA at SDA Bocconi, three years as the marketing director at Salvatore Ferragamo and about three years handling marketing and public relations at crystal company Baccarat.
Buckley Kayel will be based in the DPA office in Midtown Manhattan and report to DPA CEO Jean-Marc Lieberherr.


I remember it was bloody cold – minus 4 according to the car just before Alex (my very good friend @winkysmileyface), my dog and I bedded down for the night in a campsite just across the road from a pub somewhere in the North Downs. Despite the cold I was buzzing – hours before, whilst we sat in the warm pub over a pint and some dinner, I had pulled out my old net-book and loaded up a website that had the route we had walked that day, on a Google map, as well a few markers for some tweets and twitpics I had shared. It was 20th February 2010, and I had just shared the first Social Hiking map.
On my most recent hike, with Rich (@FlintyRich), I decided to record a series of mini-podcasts talking about how I actually use Social Hiking when out on a hike.
The podcasts cover a range of topics: starting a walk and switching on location source (and what Social Hiking does when you start sharing location), setting a map title using Twitter, adding media to your map, automatic peak bagging, tweeting with context to your hike, changing a map icon using Twitter and uploading gpx files and photos when you get home.
The main point I wanted to get across is that I did not need to visit the Social Hiking website at all throughout the day, I just used the apps and social media sites I would usually use to share thoughts, photos and audio on the walk, and Social Hiking has then compiled it all to create a live updating, media rich, map to help me share my adventure. Simples.
"Welcome to episode one of the Social Hiking podcast"…. so began my first ever podcast, recorded with my friend Nina (@smirnieoutdoors) in her house in Shropshire. The podcast itself, now it has been published, has gone down really well (the feedback has been beyond my wildest dreams), but it is hard to believe that, as we sat there in Nina's sitting room with our show notes and podcast sponsor, it was only two weeks before that I scribbled in my notebook: "podcast? guest co hosts? Nina?". This post is the story of what inspired me to decide to record a podcast and how it went from an idea to reality (at minimal cost). Hopefully it will interest, aid and inspire.
Over the last couple of weeks I have done interviews about Social Hiking – shareyouradventure.com for The Outdoors Station and BBC Radio Northampton.
Who is sharing your adventure with you?
Earlier in the week I was invited up to Nottingham by Phil Campbell to do an interview about Social Hiking – Share Your Adventure. I was joined by Chris (@pilgrimchris) who is a big user and advocate of Social Hiking and intends to use the site to share a pilgrimage on the famous Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
I have known Phil Campbell, in a Twitter sense, pretty much since I first started using 'modern' social media (he was the second person I followed on Twitter). Other than a very brief introduction a few years ago however, I have not actually met him face to face. This finally changed earlier this week when he invited me up to Nottingham for an interview about Social Hiking.
Several years ago I started an outdoor blog (mycountryside.org.uk) where I posted about the countryside, walks, trips and kit. This was followed a couple of years later by a web related blog (daylightgambler.com) about web development, social media and freelancing. At around the same time I built Social Hiking, a site that lets you share your outdoor adventures, and I began to get interested in how people share, now and in the future, their experiences outdoors on the web – this has lead me to build relationships with some great outdoor bloggers and people who create and share content. This collision between my outdoor and web worlds has caused a few problems!
The first problem is where do I post things? For example a review of a social network for sharing location specific photos: outdoor blog or web blog? A tutorial on setting up a blog to share outdoor experiences: outdoor blog or web blog? A post on the talk I did at innovex on the web, mobile apps and the outdoors: outdoor blog or web blog? You get the idea!
The other problem is updating: I was finding it harder and harder to keep up to date multiple blogs, I was losing the conversation as I jumped between blogs, and I was avoiding writing posts I wanted to write because they did not really fit with either blog.


Optical experiments on nanostructures such as molecules, one- or two-dimensional materials, are often performed with the nanostructures in close proximity of a substrate or some other polarizable media. In this case, the Bethe-Salpeter equation (BSE) can be used to calculate the optical excitations of the nanostructure by including the effect of the substrate via the screened electron-hole interaction. Here we show, that in such an approach, where the states of the substrate are not explicitly included in the BSE Hamiltonian but only enter through the screened Coulomb interaction, it is important also to screen the electron-hole exchange interaction. For the case of molecules like benzene physisorbed on the metallic Au(111) surface, the screening of the exchange interaction by the substrate redshifts the lowest optical transition by up to 300 meV. Furthermore, the screening of the exchange is essential in order to obtain the correct ordering of the size of quasiparticle and optical energy gap.


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Q: C++ - GetUserName() when process is run as administrator I have a simple C++ program that prompt the user name
#include <windows.h>
#include <Lmcons.h>
#include <winbase.h>

int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
{
    wchar_t username[UNLEN + 1];
    DWORD username_len = UNLEN + 1;
    ::GetUserName(username, &username_len);

    MessageBox(NULL, username, NULL, 1);
    return 1;
}

GetUserName() performs as expected in administrator accounts, meaning print the real user name.
However, when run as administrator in a non-administrator account, I get the administrator name, and not the the real logged user.
I believe this behavior is expected since it is documented in GetUserName():
If the current thread is impersonating another client, the GetUserName function returns the user name of the client that the thread is impersonating.
Question
Is there a way to get the real logged in user (the non-admin one), even if the process run as administrator?

A: I believe the question you want to ask Windows is "which user is logged into the current session".
To do this, call ProcessIdToSessionId() with your own process's ID to determine the current session ID.
Then call WTSQuerySessionInformation() with the WTSUserName option to fetch the user name.

A: The problem is not a thread which is impersonating. You're running the entire application under the administrator login. That's why Windows asked you to login with an administrator account, when you started it from a non-admin account.
Thus, the result you get from GetUserName() is correct. That name is the real logged-in user of your app.
If you wanted the other name, the standard solution is to start as a normal user, and have an "elevate" button which restarts your application with elevated privileges. Look as Task Manager, it does this if you want to see all running processes. At this point you can of course pass anything you want to the new process, including that user name.

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You have an interest in how medicines work. You want to learn about their actions in living systems. As the demand for new drugs continues, the need for specialists to discover and test them grows. Join our team of aspiring pharmacologists to learn how drugs are made, developed, and marketed. We'll introduce you into the world of medicine in an engaging and practical way. Explore the methods used to test the effectiveness and safety of new medicines. Get hands on experience in our modern Science Building with great teaching and research laboratories. You'll be able to use well equipped laboratories spread over five storeys of innovative facilities. You will work alongside researchers, academics, industry specialists and other students.
Our flexible programme introduces you to a range of Biomedical Science topics in your first year before you begin to specialise in Pharmacology for your remaining studies. If your interests change in the first year, then it's easy to swap to another Biomedical pathway. That's why we give you the chance to experience a range of modules before committing to the Pharmacology pathway. We believe in flexibility. We will guide you to find your passion to study what you really love.
While you explore various new and exciting areas in this degree, we will be with you all the way. You'll get a personal tutor, who'll support you in gaining subject-specific skills in scientific writing, data interpretation, and communication. Take advantage of peer support too in group workshops. Share your breakthroughs and discuss patient case studies. This programme is the stepping-stone into a wide range of scientific careers in the Health-care Industry. We also have students graduating to take up places at Medical School and on Masters and PhD programmes at top British universities. We are proud of our professional and aspiring pharmacologists, and we are very proud of our degree. You'll also gain plenty of transferable skills to enter broader fields like teaching or business if you prefer.
We are very proud of our professional and aspiring pharmacologists and of our course. So, if you are interested in a degree programme in which you will be learning current developments in pharmacology from experts in the field, on a course with good links to the pharmaceutical sector, then this is the course for you. Please get in touch with our Admissions team. We would like to hear from you.
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Pharmacology covers all aspects of drugs and their uses as medicines. You'll learn how new drugs are discovered and tested. You'll understand why they are effective in treating disease. You'll explore how they work at a whole body, tissue, and receptor protein level. Governments and companies spend billions of pounds on pharmacological research. The demand for well-trained pharmacology graduates is fierce. We'll teach you what you need to know to be a highly sought-after employee in the industry.
Your first year is about building a solid foundation in bioscience. You'll study alongside students from other disciplines. You'll obtain an initial grounding in chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, microbiology, and human physiology with pharmacology. You'll learn how to describe physiological processes in the body. This will be at cell, tissue, organ and organism level. Your theory will be backed up with extensive practical work to develop key laboratory skills.
In your second year, you start specialising. You'll start to look at the stages of drug development. You'll learn the need for clinical trials. Explore the controversial issues around trialling human volunteers. You'll uncover how medication keeps us in good health and how they save lives. You'll learn how pain relief drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin work in the body. Understand the process of chemotherapy for cancers. You'll hear amazing success stories as well as the limitations of existing therapies.
Work placement/study abroad option: Between your second and final year, you'll have the option to study abroad or do a work placement for up to a year. Not only will this give you an amazing experience to talk about but will also give your CV a boost. If you'd rather go straight to your final year, that's absolutely fine too.
In your final year you'll find that you have grown to love certain topics that you just need to delve deeper into. You'll learn how to find new targets for drug development. How could you treat Alzheimer's Disease? What role do our genes play in determining safe dosages of medicines for each of us? Then, you can select from all modules to focus your project on. You could look at important disorders such as diabetes and Parkinson's Disease. Or maybe you could look at the toxicity of Novel Psychoactive Substances. It's totally up to you. Just know, from hypothesis to conclusion, we are with you all the way.
You have 20 hours of contact time, with lectures and workshops taking up about 6-10 hours per week, while the remaining time is devoted to practical work. Throughout your degree, you will be assessed in a variety of ways. This will include exams, literature reviews, portfolios, lab reports, practical's and presentations. Coursework assessments are generally 50-100% per module.
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This is where the creative arts, science and health-related subjects are based. This means you'll share the campus with future nurses, scientists, artists and more. You can use the common rooms to relax with friends, work out in the 24-hour gym or have a drink in our on-campus pub or cafes. We also have restaurants for you to eat in or grab something on the go. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.
Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study.  Below you can see what modules you'll be studying in each.
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Human Physiology with Pharmacology 30 Credits Compulsory
This module has been designed to provide students with an understanding of human physiology, enabling them to describe physiological processes at cell, tissue, organ and organism levels. Topics covered will include: * Homeostasis and control mechanisms * Cell differentiation, basic tissues and musculature * Nervous system (electrical signalling, autonomic nervous system and central nervous system) * Cardiovascular system and blood * Respiratory system * Digestive system * Renal system * Endocrine system and reproduction * Immune system * Integrative physiology * Basic pharmacology including receptor theory and pharmacokinetics to show how medicines may be effectively used to treat disease. *Drug discovery, design and the process of drug development. The importance of clinical trials
Practical and Transferable Skills 30 Credits Compulsory
The content of this module is designed to develop: Practical laboratory skills in: o Safe laboratory practice o Accurate pipetting and measurement, making up solutions. o Measurement of pH o Sample preparation, staining and microscopy o DNA isolation and analysis o Cell counting methodologies o Chemistry methodologies to include purification, extraction, synthesis and analysis of biological molecules o Analytical techniques including centrifugation, chromatography, spectroscopy and electrophoresis o Use of dye-binding assays and standard curves in biological measurement o Microbiology skills including aseptic technique, viable counting, diagnostic methods o Enzyme activity assays and enzyme kinetic s methodology o Measurement of physiological parameters Transferable skills/Graduate attributes as follows: o Mathematics required for biological calculations, statistical analysis, scientific recording, presentation of data, scientific writing, use of literature and literature searching, referencing, avoiding plagiarism o Development of graduate attributes around research skills, professionalism, employability and enterprise.
Molecular Biology and Genetics 15 Credits Compulsory
The genetics component covers: Mendelian inheritance including meiosis and the production of primordial germ cells and gametes (oogenesis, spermatogenesis); linkage and basic human genetic epidemiology. The relationship of mutation to genetic variation and disease is included as well as an introduction to gene regulation. Molecular methods used to study DNA and inheritance are covered and the application of these methods to research, diagnosis and treatment of disease is discussed.
Core Biochemistry 15 Credits Compulsory
The module will provide an introduction to biochemistry and will also incorporate aspects of chemistry specific to the study of biological systems. Subjects covered will include: the structure of key macromolecules and how this relates to their function in a cell or organism; major catabolic and anabolic pathways and their integration including glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, the TCA cycle, substrate and oxidative phosphorylation, oxidation of fatty acids, storage and mobilisation of glycogen, triglyceride storage and mobilisation, proteins for energy; kinetics including Michaelis-Menton kinetics of enzymes and the calculation of key enzyme parameters; radioactivity and its application to the study of biochemistry, thermodynamics and its application to bioenergetics.
Cell and Microbiology 15 Credits Compulsory
The module will cover key areas of cell biology and microbiology: the nature of cells, how they grow, their organization and classification. Key topics covered will include the following: 1. How genetic information in cells is converted into functioning components. 2. The structure and nature of cells (prokaryotes and eukaryotes) with an emphasis on cell components and functions. a. The structure and components of bacteria and viruses with relation to their identification and disease causing ability. b. The basic principles of microbial growth. c. Microbes as infectious agents; transmission and control to include basic principles of public health and epidemiology. d. An introduction into fungi and their benefits and harm. e. An introduction into the organization and behaviour of eukaryotic cells.
Chemistry for Biologists 15 Credits Optional
The philosophy of this module is to prepare students for their future studies in the biological sciences. The module introduces the chemical and physical principles that underlie biological processes. Students on this module will learn techniques for characterisation and separation of biological molecules, perform physicochemical calculations appropriate to biological systems and understand how the structure and reactivity of functional groups relates to their biological function. Students will gain experience of computer software packages to draw and understand the structures and shapes of molecules of relevance in biology.
Molecular Structure and Reactivity 15 Credits Optional
The module covers aspects of : Organic, structural and physical chemistry appropriate for the biochemical and pharmaceutical sciences including: a study of the key organic functional groups, introductory kinetics and thermodynamics and their role in the biomolecular and pharmaceutical sciences and an introduction to the chemistry associated with basic pharmaceutics. This module will cover introductory chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, the structural basis of organic chemistry and the relationship of physical properties to chemical structure and organisation, the properties of solutions, buffers, electrolytes and associated properties (pH, pKa, LogP).
Bioscience Research Methods 15 Credits Compulsory
In this module the principles and methods that underpin ethical scientific research are explored. This knowledge provides a foundation upon which students can build in order to successfully complete their final year project and contributes to the professional development of the student as a bioscientist. A knowledge of research methods enables students to: build new sets of critical thinking skills that can be used to better comprehend the academic literature; and to test established theory as well as recognise new questions that need to be investigated. A very important aspect of this course is that it provides an overview of the reality of being a researcher and can therefore help students with their career choice.
Principles of Immunology 15 Credits Compulsory
Anatomy and physiology of the immune system: cells, primary and secondary lymphoid tissues, leukocyte circulation and key phenomena including; chemotaxis, opsonisation, phagocytosis, inflammation, antigen processing and clonal expansion. Natural immunity: role of phagocytic cells, the complement system, cytokines, chemokines and the acute inflammatory response. Hypersensitivity reactions. Adaptive immunity: antigen specificity of B and T cells. Antibody structure and effector functions. T cell subsets; antigen processing and presentation to T cells, the role of the major histocompatibility complex. T-helper cell subpopulations and cytokines in determining the immune response. Immunity to microbial pathogens including bacteria, and viruses. Vaccine design strategies. Inflammation: immunology of chronic inflammation; immunopathology of selected chronic inflammatory diseases. Anti-inflammatory therapies; steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Biology of Disease 15 Credits Compulsory
This module will examine the major non communicable disease affecting western human populations in the 21st century. This will include cardiovascular and respiratory disease, cancer, diabetes and degenerative disorders. Students will study the pathophysiology of the disease at both the cellular, tissue and systems levels. The contribution of genetics and environment to the incidence of the disease will also be explored. Selected examples of current topical diseases will be chosen, including those affecting physiological, cellular and biochemical systems and the influence of both internal and external factors discussed.
Pharmacology 30 Credits Compulsory
This module will describe the analysis of drug actions at receptors. Specifically terms such as affinity, potency and efficacy will be discussed through drug interactions with known receptors. Receptor signalling pathways will be explored and the role of targeting receptors in disease states will be described. The fate of drugs in the body (pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism) will also be considered because of their importance to the success of current therapeutics, and their influence on novel drug development. Drug treatment for specific diseases of the cardiovascular system, autonomic and central nervous system, and gastrointestinal system will be described. The chemotherapeutics of cancers and infectious diseases will also be studied as well as the physiological process and pharmacological treatment of pain. Limitations of existing therapies will be highlighted and new targets for drug development will be discussed in terms of the present understanding of the pathology and genetic basis of disease.
Genes and Genomes 15 Credits Compulsory
Chromosome structure, gene organisation and regulation of expression including basic intercellular signalling, epigenetics, transcription factors, differential mRNA processing and microRNA. Gene and gene family evolution. Repetitive DNA sequences. The elucidation of the organisation of eukaryotic genomes from DNA reassociation kinetics to the human genome sequence. Whole genome analyses and comparative genomics. Recombinant DNA technology and the manipulation of DNA. Introduction to databases and bioinformatics tools and resources for the analysis of biological sequence data. Methods for the analysis of DNA and RNA (including real-time PCR, DNA microarrays, mouse knockout technology, RNAi). Cytogenetics. Principles of population genetics, DNA polymorphism and human diseases. An introduction to pharmacogenetics, personalised medicine and molecular diagnostics.
Cell and Molecular Biology 15 Credits Compulsory
Functions of proteins in the cell. Relationship between protein structure and function. Protein structure and disease. Introduction to protein transport. Techniques for protein purification and characterisation: liquid column chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry. Proteomics. Signal transduction pathways in eukaryotic cells (including G-protein coupled pathways, pathways involving receptor tyrosine kinases, cytokine-activated pathways, cell death pathways) and how they affect cell proliferation, differentiation, motility and viability. Cell division and cell cycle regulation. Functional units of the cellular cytoskeleton and their dynamic organisation.
Biochemistry for Pharmacology 15 Credits Compulsory
The module will build on the core biochemistry studied at level 4. Metabolic pathways including those involved in carbohydrate and lipid assimilation, their integration with catabolic pathways and importance in selected metabolic states will be considered. Nitrogen metabolism will also be considered including the process of protein degradation. Selected metabolic pathways involved in disease will also be explored. In addition the role of selected vitamins and cofactors in metabolism will be addressed. Enzyme regulation and inhibition will be considered including the methods involved in their study, the determination of Ki values, and their importance in the treatment of disease.
Bioscience Work Experience 15 Credits Optional
This module provides opportunities for the student to reflect on the experience they have gained in undertaking paid or voluntary employment outside their studies, to analyse the personal and key skills that work experience has helped develop and to articulate the ways in which it has enhanced their career development. Suitable work experience would include: student ambassadors, UH mentoring schemes, voluntary work organised by the UHSU Volunteer Centre and any part-time work. Students will compile a portfolio of evidence, which will include: evidence of the work undertaken, e.g. a letter from the company, the student's role within the company and the nature of the tasks undertaken, a reflective evaluation on the ways in which the work experience has enhanced the student's employability, and a current curriculum vitae. This module will also offer an array of potential opportunities for continuing development of their personal transferable skills.
Project 30 Credits Compulsory
The Project provides the opportunity for extended, in-depth study on a selected aspect from those disciplines within the Bioscience Programme and may address one or more of the School's research objectives. Projects may be laboratory or non-laboratory based and the experimental work will be of 22 days duration but all students are encouraged to work on their project preparation from the beginning of their final year. All students have a University supervisor allocated to them in the level 5 module, Bioscience Research Methods. Tutorials with supervisors will include discussion on aims, objectives current theories, research design, data collection and analysis, and the structure of the report. Lectures/ workshop sessions provide support in aspects of analysis and presentation of results.
Applied and Integrated Pharmacological Science 15 Credits Compulsory
This module focuses on the manner in which clinical research and basic research impact each other particularly in pharmaceutical development i.e. 'bench to bedside' . An advanced understanding of clinical trial design, safety testing and toxicology and pharmacogenomics will be related to the testing of medicines in human clinical trials and the area of pharmacovigilance. Ethical questions arising from clinical trials design will be addressed. The influence of regulatory requirements on the pharmaceutical industry will also be highlighted. Students will apply problem based learning approaches to interpret data from preclinical and clinical studies in case studies of drug development. They will also gain an appreciation of the factors leading to the withdrawal of a drug from the market. Role play scenarios will be provided relevant to drug discovery and development where students will engage in group work.
Neurobiology and Disease 30 Credits Compulsory
Students will study the neurobiology of adaptations to environmental challenge at both the central nervous system level and peripheral systems. Neurophysiology investigates how a powerful armoury of experimental methods can reveal brain mechanisms involved in visual perception, movement, motivation and emotion, learning and memory, feeding, sleep and wakefulness. Neuroanatomy; major neurotransmitter pathways in the brain. Neural control of movement and posture by cerebral cortex, basal ganglia and cerebellum. States of consciousness, sleep and wakefulness, motivation and affect. Neurophysiological substrates of feeding and metabolic control. Control of autonomic and endocrine function. Plasticity; learning and memory as exemplified in the hippocampus; neural network models. Areas of study will include selected examples from pain sensation and adaptive responses to chronic pain, stress biology, the biology of reward including feeding control, respiratory control systems, cognition.
Translation of Science into Medicine 15 Credits Compulsory
Students will study drug discovery i.e. how basic research translates into pharmaceutical clinical drug development . This will include basic research techniques that are essential for the evaluation of structure-activity relationships of new chemical entities for translation into clinical drug development including drug design, drug screening (using in vitro and in vivo methods), pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and biomarkers. An advanced understanding of the basic science areas of pharmacokinetics, drug efficacy screening, drug metabolism and preclinical safety testing and toxicology will be covered. Ethical issues arising from pre-clinical testing and experimental design will be addressed. The module will apply the fundamental principles to evaluate approaches to the translation of new drugs as illustrated in case studies drawn from recent history in the pharmaceutical industry.
Therapeutic Pharmacology 30 Credits Compulsory
This module focuses on the molecular and biochemical aspects of disease and how drug therapies modulate this pathology. Current advances in understanding of the basis of selected diseases will be studied in relation to existing drugs and emerging therapies. The rationale for novel approaches which may lead to the development of new chemical and biological entities will be explored.
Year Abroad: Bioscience 0 Credits Optional
Learning and teaching methods may include taught courses, a research project, field studies or a mixture of these components. The Year Abroad will be for two academic semesters or their equivalent. The students will therefore follow a programme negotiated by the Associate Head of School or nominee and an equivalent representative of the host institution. Prior to commencement of the Year Abroad, the student, the programme officers from the University of Hertfordshire and from the host institution will agree a learning agreement and mode of attendance.
Sandwich Placement; Bioscience 0 Credits Optional
The sandwich placement will provide students with the opportunity to expand, develop and apply the knowledge, understanding and skills learnt in the taught years of the degree in a work-based situation. The establishment will appoint a work-place supervisor, and the student will also have a University supervisor. During the placement the student will return to the University to a one day Symposium which all placement students attend. During this day they will present a poster about their placement and attend talks on future employment. In particular, all students will spend a minimum of 36 weeks on placement. Applied Biomedical Students will spend a minimum of 36 weeks on a training placement in an approved diagnostic laboratory performing routine diagnostic tests. In the process they will: gain an understanding of the workings of a professional, clinical laboratory; develop the skills necessary to be an independent and safe practitioner; perform various analyses in order to demonstrate competence in the use of specialist laboratory equipment.
An opportunity for an amazing experience, which will help make you stand out from the crowd. With more and more companies working internationally, experience of living in another country can make a great impression on future employers.
This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a sandwich year abroad. The University has partnerships with over 150 universities around the world, including the USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and closer to home in Europe.
If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you'll pay no tuition fee to the partner university and no tuition fee to us either. We'll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.
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Please note Erasmus+ funding is only available until May 2023. For students starting their course in September 2022 and wishing to study abroad in 2023-24 or 2024-25, please refer to the Turing Scheme.
Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.
This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a work placement sandwich year. It's a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.
Our dedicated Careers and Employment team are here to help guide you through the process. Current employers and job titles are listed below:
GlaxoSmithKline: Data Management - Uxbridge
Guy's Hospital: Drug Research Unit - London
Imperial College: Toxicology Unit, Faculty of Medicine - London
Medical Research Council - Mill Hill
Medifix Adhesive Products - Luton
Mount Vernon hospital: Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust Institute of Reconstructive, Plastic and Burns Surgery Research - Middlesex
MRC: Human Genome Project - Hinxton
National Biological Standards Board - Potter's Bar
Roche UK - Welwyn Garden City
St. Bartholomew's & The Royal London: School of Medicine - London and St.George Medical School - London
St.George's Hospital: Analytical Unit - London
Syngenta Seeds - Cambridge
University of Hertfordshire: Biodeterioration Centre - Hatfield.
If you take up a work placement between your second and third year of study, at the University of Hertfordshire you'll pay no tuition fee for this year. We'll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.
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You'll get a personal tutor to guide you through your course, all the way to graduation.
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Our graduates can find employment in the pharmaceutical or clinical industries as well as in industrial, academic and charity-funded research. Some graduates go on to work in pharmaceutical sales, drug regulation, scientific communication or education.
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Throughout the month of June on the Build Your Own Brand episodes of the BRAND New You show podcast, all of the episodes were dedicated to helping you with the Discover step in the DICE process.
Specifically, how to become more self-aware by discovering your brand through self-reflection so you can uncover your natural preferences, your strengths, and in essence who you are at your core.
I recommended three assessments in these podcasts and a free worksheet you can use to document your findings along the way. If you took any of the assessments and worked through the exercises in the worksheet, you would be very close to discovering what makes you, you.
If you haven't downloaded the worksheet you can grab a copy HERE.
You can read about the assessments I recommended by clicking the links below.
First off, the personal branding statement goes by many names. I'm sure you've heard more than a few, a tagline, a slogan, an anthem, or a statement to name a few. Before we get started, I'll apologize now if I use the terms tagline and statement interchangeably, they are all the same thing.
Regardless of what you call it your personal brand statement, at a high level, provides a way for you to succinctly summarize who you are and how you add value. It can also provide you with a creative way for you to be remembered.
Your branding statement should say something profound, it should be easy to remember and it needs to place your brand front and center.
It will help you leave behind "a piece of you" after you meet someone, something that makes them remember you after you've left the building. A carefully crafted tagline should tell people who you are, and what you are all about.
Since I believe personal branding is the intentional act of telling the world who you are and how you add value, I agree your tagline is a very basic form of advertising.
So your personal brand statement is a short and striking, memorable phrase that advertises to your audience, who you are and how you add value.
Which begs the question, why on earth would you want a tagline for your brand anyway?
WHY DO YOU NEED A PERSONAL BRANDING STATEMENT?
Does a personal tagline or brand statement seem silly to you? It did to me too at first.
Then I decided to take a step back and ask myself if I had a personal brand statement when in the last year would I have used it to tell others who I am and how I add value?
Here are a few possibilities I came up with that may resonate with you.
Can you think of any other occasions where a personal brand tagline could come in handy? If so, head over HERE and let me know.
In addition to being a quick concise way to communicate who you are and how you add value, I believe a tagline or slogan can also be a big confidence booster for you.
Think about the last time you had to tell others about yourself. How did you answer? Did you fumble over your words? Did you use your job title in your introduction? Whatever approach you used, I'm guessing you quickly fizzled out and may have even fumbled with the words.
I'd also guess people didn't remember what you said, five minutes later.
Having a personal brand statement will not only provide you with a conversation starter but if done correctly it can instill a lot of confidence in your answer, which will be "felt" by the people who hear it.
Trust me, when you have a concise answer to the question "What do you do", you will become more memorable in the eyes of others.
So how do put this personal brand statement thing together? Well, as I mentioned at the beginning, if you've been following the podcast for the last few weeks, you've taken the assessments and you've downloaded and completed the strengths worksheet, believe it or not, you are much closer than you think.
For those of you who haven't yet listened to the other shows or downloaded the strengths worksheet, you'll need to put your visualization skills to work for the rest of this post.
You can download a copy of the personal brand statement worksheet HERE.
To build your personal brand statement, it will help to think about the process as a big funnel. Going through the exercises and using the worksheet to capture your findings, you already have a lot of inputs.
These inputs are in the form of the phrases you've collected for each assessment, your skills and traits (if you downloaded those worksheets) and feedback from your trusted advisors.
All of these inputs, we'll pour into the top of our funnel.
Our goal is to start with as much information about you as we can and filter it all down into a concise phrase. Your personal brand statement will take the shape of one complete sentence answering the following.
I am – Who you are, the title you give yourself.
I help – Who do you add value to? This is your audience.
On the first page of the personal brand statement worksheet, you'll list out all of the "data points" you've collected about yourself during the Discover step.
These data points include your values, your skills, your traits, the phrases from your trusted advisors and of course the final phrases from your strengths assessment worksheet.
Typically, you will use your skills and traits as adjectives in your personal brand statement and you will use your values as a double check of sorts against your final tagline.
To get started, fill out your top five values, skills, and traits from your previous worksheets. Yes, this is a little redundant but I have found writing these things down again, will help you remember why you selected them in the first place. This is especially true if some time has passed since you last visited these sheets.
Next, write out the phrases you identified at the end of the strengths assessment worksheet as well as the top phrases from your trusted advisors.
With page one of the Personal Brand Statement worksheet complete, the real fun begins as you start to combine all of these phrases into one comprehensive statement.
Now that you have your list of phrases, skills, traits, and values that best describe you, you will take a stab at creating the first draft of your personal brand statement.
Before you write anything down, look for commonalities between the phrases you've identified. If you notice similar phrases or commonalities, combine them into one phrase or sentence.
Your goal with the first draft is to narrow down everything from the first page into something more manageable. If you have 20 sentences, for example, your goal should be to cut them down to ten, without losing the gist of all 20 sentences.
You will repeat this a second and possibly even a third time. If you need more space then provided on the worksheet, just flip the sheet over and repeat on the back.
By the time you've narrowed down your personal brand statement three times, you're probably thinking to yourself, I can't narrow this down anymore. From experience at this point, I'm guessing you probably have between 3 and 5 sentences now, which is good, but it's probably also a lot to take in and remember.
So we need to go deeper. Our goal is to get to one sentence. Remember, your one sentence should include who you are, who you help, what you help those people understand or do so that they can experience some type of transformational change.
So as you write this statement, think about it in this order.
For the I AM portion, think about what it is you are known for or want to be known for (BTW – see how all of this stuff ties together).
Do you want to be known as a personal branding specialist, a podcast editor, or a speaker program manager? Whatever your thing is, this is the I AM part of your statement.
Next up is I HELP. We talked a few times now about what you want to be known for which is important for many reasons, especially as we move into the rest of the DICE process, but for the purpose of creating your personal brand statement, you must know who it is you help.
Sticking with the previous examples you might be a personal branding specialist who helps Millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers, etc. As a podcast editor, it seems natural that you would help your fellow podcasters and as a speaker program manager, you most likely help organizations or individuals.
The third part of your personal branding statement is where the excitement starts to begin. This is where you tell your audience, those people you just identified you help, what exactly it is you help them with, what they need to understand or do.
As a personal brand specialist, you might only help Gen Xers define and build their brand. A podcast editor most likely collects audio files, edits them and uploads them to a hosting service for their audience. A speaker program manager may help organizations find and books speakers for their upcoming events.
The final part of your personal brand statement is the most important. But it's not for you.
The part of this statement is aimed directly at your audience.
It's the benefit they receive from working with you, the transformation you want them to experience.
In your day job, say you are a project manager. The transformation you seek may be the launch of a new product line or maybe even the completion of a housing complex. The transformation depends completely on what you want to be known for, who you help and what you want them to understand or do.
Whatever the transformation is, it's important to remember the outcome is aimed at them, not at you.
For example, as a personal brand specialist, you may want your audience to find more fulfilling work or become more visible online so they are more readily found and recognized by recruiters and hiring managers as the expert in their niche.
As a podcast editor, you help your fellow podcasters free up their time and resources to work on producing additional content or news shows.
A speaker program manager may want to help organizations gain a reputation for putting on the best conferences with the best speakers.
Do you see how the SO THAT portion of your personal branding statement can draw in your targeted audience?
How it can make them more intrigued by what you do which will lead to additional questions and the opportunity to further explain how you can help them.
It might take you awhile to work through your personal brand statement, it usually does. Once you have what you believe is your finished product, read it out loud. As a sniff test, ask yourself the following questions.
Do you think it accurately describe you and how you add value?
Can you say it with confidence?
Can you give examples of times when you've put your tagline to work?
If you've answered yes, congratulations. You've just created your personal brand statement.
If you're not quite there yet, go ahead and tweak it. But remember, the more you think about it, the harder it will be for you to come to an acceptable resolution.
If you are stuck, bring in a friend to help. Read your personal brand statement to them and ask for their input. I've always found asking for the opinions of others to be helpful. That's why I'm a big fan of masterminds.
If you've got your statement down and looking for another challenge, try to narrow down your tagline down to 3 words. How's that for a challenge.
If you have any questions about it or would like for me to review your personal brand statement send me an email at ry@nrhoten.com. Good luck.


We've been variable with regards to Ovie Ejaria around here. Some of us on the site loathe him, some are less strict on him, and some love him.
However following last night's latest mediocre display from the Liverpool loanee, we have to say it's become clear after five+ months at Ibrox he is not remotely developing as an attacking or creative midfielder and that 'experiment' has failed.
Ejaria once said in his Liverpool youth days that he saw himself as a goalscoring midfielder – and that he'd work on getting more attempts in the onion bag.
Well, it ain't happening fella, and it's making his selection curious.
As a purely ball winner and metronome, he is actually rather good. He's strong on the ball, mostly, and usually manages to find a team mate at the end of it.
But only in his own half or modestly into opposition territory.
When it comes to advanced attack, he barely has anything to deliver, is unable to feed the flanks, is mostly dancing around the edge of the area and then laying the ball off before drifting back, and ultimately is not able to affect the final third on a meaningful level.
Which, ultimately isn't his fault – he just hasn't grown as that kind of midfielder. As mentioned, though, he is very decent at the deeper work – breaking up play, using his body to shield and protect the ball and supply nearby mates with possession.
But this then raises a problem – Steven Gerrard is ultimately playing with three defensive midfielders – a midfield which has three gritty, harrying ball winners by trade, while trying to turn one of them into an AM, one into a CM, and keep one doing what they do best.
And Ejaria's game isn't conducive to good play where he's being forced into, and it renders the midfield imbalanced when he's there.
Last night it was Jack, Coulibaly and Ejaria – that's three of effectively the same players, asked to do different roles, with only one in position.
Now, we know Gerrard craves a new AM – he's said to be looking at Everton's Kieran Dowell and of course he lost Graham Dorrans. There's Carlos Pena but we'll cover that in another piece.
So ultimately creativity at the apex of midfield is chronically absent.
Ejaria has not grown into the player he probably thought he would and Gerrard hoped he would, and it leaves us with a slot we have no real valid player for.
Unless, of course, we change formation.
We'll see what Stevie concocts at the weekend.
I wish he would give Halliday the chance as the attacking midfielder. That's his his natural position. He is the only 1 that will play a forward pass or have a decent shot on goal. I can't understand why he's constantly overlooked and only played out of position. If Rossiter is fit then he should be playing, I know he is a defensive mid aswell but compared to the rest he's far quicker, dictates tempo, drives the team forward and is far better than coulibaly and ejaria. Can we not send ejaria back in January? He's woeful and genuinely not needed as CDM.
I think we could do worse than try to convert Jack into a number 10. I think he's our most technical midfielder, his strength, close control and passing is superb. When he breaks forward from deep, it nearly always turns into something decent, although he often drops back into position straight after. Could he be more effective than Ejaria if he stayed forward? Wouldn't be hard, to be honest. Personally, if his main job was finding a way through defences, I think he'd get a load of assists and goals, just don't think he sees it as his main job/does most work from deep.
I was never the biggest fan of Halliday and I think he is at best a good squad player! - But I'd play the boy over Ejaria every single day of the week. Much more of an attacking threat, more heart, can score goals, can hit freekicks, will never give up...Yes,I'd like to see someone better than Halliday with real quality but for the moment it's a crying shame Halliday is sitting on the bench watching Ejaria do nothing!
Same with Wallace watching Flanagan being ripped apart week in week out. I think that's a disgrace..
We are playing with 3 gritty ball winning midfielders , really .Why is it then we don`t dominate midfield and allow thugs from the other teams to bully us .Witness Shinnie last night a limited footballer who just kicks and fouls his way through the game ,yet we let him boss it .Ejaria is a nothing player who doesn`t tackle , falls over a lot and cannot pass forward .Last season Ross McCrorie dominated these games and as a result we won 3 and drew 1 with a far poorer team.Give the boy a chance I say.
He lacks in courage, for me. Has he got skills? Yes, most definitely. But he lacks that courage to get stuck in and take a few midfielders and defenders on. It's true, he doesn't tackle enough. The boy needs man-managed, because I think he's got it in him, to be better. He just needs to grow some cohojnes. But to be fair to him, he's not the only one, guilty of that.


Snakeskin has come along way since its 90's heyday and made a big comeback in 2018 – and looks set to continue in 2019. This print has become a fashionista favorite and has long since over-taken leopard as the stylish animal print of choice.
If you're still mulling over the idea of adding this motif to your wardrobe, we suggest easing into fashion's favorite pattern with a pair of shoes.
They instantly add a stylish edge to any outfit and are easier to style than lots of other animal prints. To elevate your go-to casual look of jeans and a simple top, add a snakeskin bootie to add some texture, color and edge to the outfit. Our favourite plus size model and blogger, Lauren Nicole demonstrates than jeans and a white top can be elevated with a great pair of snakeskin booties. We've recreated her look with a bright aviator jacket to add a further pop of color to the outfit.
Snakeskin shoes unlike their zebra and leopard counterparts look luxe whatever the price. That's great news because that means you don't have to break the bank to invest in a pair. The classic stone and black python print is a safe option if this is your first foray into snake territory. A bootie with a high percentage of black also lends itself to working with lots of different outfits.
Our stylists have put together six of their favorite snakeskin shoes to suit a different style personality. Whether you're already looking ahead to summer and want a pair of sandals to elevate your all-white look, these orange snake sandals will be perfect. If you're looking to add a statement bootie to a sea of black ones you already own, we recommend these multi-color booties. If you want a classic pair that's not-your-average, we recommend the cut-out ankle pair by Chloe.
If your goal is to look stylish, sophisticated and put-together, snakeskin shoes are a no-brainer. Need some help finding a pair that's right for you? Book a style session with one of our expert stylists in Miami and New York here.


While text messaging as made communication easier, it has also provided companies with the means of promotion. Other people can also send spam through unwanted texts. Over the years, Apple has kept on improving the security features provided by the iOS. So, if you want to block text messages on iPhone then follow the steps below!
You can block a specific phone number (or numbers) from sending your texts, calling you, or even trying to Facetime with you. You can do all of this through your iPhone alone and there is no need to install third-party apps.
You need to start by going to your stock Phone app.
Tap on your Contacts menu.
Select the person you wish to block.
You'll happen to see the 'Block this Caller' option.
A popup will ask you to confirm the action. Go ahead and choose Block Contact.
Now, you won't be able to receive any calls, messages, etc. from the person you've blocked. The contact will not disappear from your contacts list. And you can unblock the person whenever you want.
But how to block texts messages on iPhone from unknown people or unknown phone number? Well, let's go ahead and talk about that.
Tap on the message you received from a spammer.
Tap on details. You'll see it in the top right corner.
Go ahead and tap on the "i" icon.
You'll see the Block This Caller option by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
Now, the unknown person won't be able to send you messages, make phone calls, etc.
But how to block text messages on iPhone when both methods don't work? For this, you'll need to contact your carrier. Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and other wireless carriers normally have phone spam tools. A spam tool will enable you to add an email address that is used in order to send you text messages, you can also add in a phone number, and block it. You should find the option to create your own block list by going to the provider's online portal (the same place you pay your bills from, etc.) and signing up to create such a list.


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Club To Launch 'Wanderers Rewards' To Thank Season Ticket Holders For Exceptional Loyalty
To recognise the exceptional loyalty shown by Bolton Wanderers season ticket holders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has today announced details of its brand new Wanderers Rewards initiative.
With most season ticket holders waiving their right to a pro-rata refund from last season's incomplete schedule and the fact that over 8,000 supporters purchased season tickets for the current campaign, the Bolton Wanderers Board wants to show its appreciation and recognition to the lifeblood of our club.
Wanderers Rewards is a loyalty scheme for our season ticket holders, which will remain in place for seasons going forward.
Season ticket holders for the current campaign will be the first and most valued members of Wanderers Rewards and will be rewarded for their loyalty with exclusive benefits being applicable between now and when supporters are allowed to return to the University of Bolton Stadium to cheer on Ian Evatt's men in person.
Bolton Wanderers Chairman Sharon Brittan said: "Every season ticket holder this season will forever be remembered by our football club for the exceptional loyalty they have shown us during a very difficult year.
"By committing your support, against what has been a very uncertain backdrop, you have helped the club to recruit new players and compete in Sky Bet League Two.
"Although you are granted access to iFollow for all our home league matches, we truly appreciate, like us, that you are very keen to watch the matches inside the stadium when it is safe for you to return.
"Unfortunately, at this moment in time, there is no clear indication of when supporters can attend games in person and we will continue to work alongside the EFL to lobby the Government.
"Therefore, we hope membership of Wanderers Rewards will go some way to show to you how much we value your love of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Thank you for your ongoing support which means so much to us."
Exclusive benefits for current Wanderers season ticket holders will include:
A discount, no less than 10%, will be applied against a 2021/22 season ticket. The level of discount will be factored according to when supporters are permitted to return this season and will be confirmed at the end of the current campaign.
Supporters will be issued with an exclusively designed season ticket card to recognise the loyalty and commitment to Bolton Wanderers this season and membership of Wanderers Rewards.
15% discount on all purchases in Bolton Central.
20% off all accommodation and all food in Bolton Whites Hotel*.
Priority access for any matches where admission is restricted.
A free digital version of the matchday programme for each home league game this season.
All junior season ticket holders will get FREE membership of the soon to be relaunched Junior Whites.
Recognition of your loyalty with your name displayed in a special 'Wall of Fame' in each stand of the University of Bolton Stadium.
A range of discounts with our corporate partners and other local businesses within our community to be announced shortly.**
We also pledge to host two exclusive family events where season ticket holders will be able to meet the Chairman, Head Coach and players so we can thank you for your loyalty in person.
Further details on each benefit will be announced in due course.
*not to be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer.
** we want to drive as much business to the local areas as possible, therefore If you are a local business, who would like to get involved with Wanderers Rewards, please contact our Sales Department via email at sales@bwfc.co.uk.


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Athens State University Selects QuickLaunch Platform to tackle Identity Management Challenges
Chicago, IL – 15th Oct - QuickLaunch, a leading provider of Identity management and Single Sign-On Solutions in the US higher education industry, is delighted to announce that Athens State University has chosen QuickLaunch for Identity Solutions. As a part of this collaboration, QuickLaunch will provide its award-winning solution to Athens State University.
Students at the Athens State University will now be able to access multiple applications such as Banner, Blackboard and more using a single set of credentials, thanks to QuickLaunch Single Sign-On. They will also be able to cut IT help desk costs massively because of QuickLaunch Self-Service Password Reset tool.
Athens State University will ultimately deliver a superior user experience to its students by using the following:
QuickLaunch Identity Provider- Identity Provider helps own a trusted and secured identity source on cloud.
QuickLaunch Single Sign-On- Single Sign-On is a tool which enables users access multiple applications with a single set of credentials.
QuickLaunch Password Manager- Password Manager is a self-service tool for managing passwords without relying on helpdesk services.
QuickLaunch CAS Protocol Server (CPS)- CPS helps convert encrypted passwords to plain text, clear pass and supports CASified applications.
"We are glad Athens University selected us to tackle their Identity Management challenges and we are excited to kickstart this partnership.", said Neeraj Kainth, CEO, QuickLaunch.
About Athens State University:
Located in Northern Alabama and founded in 1822, Athens State University is a public institution with a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,025. Athens utilizes a semester-based academic calendar and deals in over 50 different degree programs taught by understanding and quality faculty.
Athens is the premier destination for the students seeking the highest quality education at the most affordable cost. It offers schedules to meet the needs of the students whether it be day, night, weekend or distant courses.
To learn more visit: http://www.athens.edu/


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Jarkel Joiner lifts Ole Miss over No. 18 Memphis
Jarkel Joiner scored 20 points and Matthew Murrell added 19 as host Ole Miss handed No. 18 Memphis its third consecutive loss, 67-63, in a nonconference game Saturday in Oxford, Miss.
The Rebels (6-2) made 23 of 29 free throws, compared to 23 of 37 for the Tigers (5-3).
Memphis' DeAndre Williams scored 13 points and Earl Timberlake added 11. The Tigers ranked No. 9 before losing to Iowa State 78-59 on Nov. 26 in the NIT Season Tip-Off, then falling at Georgia 82-79 on Wednesday night.
Timberlake scored the Tigers' first five points of the second half to forge a tie at 32.
Murrell snapped a tie by making a 3-pointer and a free throw.
Memphis responded by scoring six straight points as Alex Lomax's 3-pointer gave it a 38-36 lead.
Jaemyn Brakefield made two free throws to tie the score and each team took the lead twice.
Murrell scored eight straight points to help the Rebels take a 51-45 lead midway through the half.
Lomax made a jumper, but Ole Miss made five free throws to increase the lead to 56-47.
Tyler Harris made two free throws for the Tigers, but Luis Rodriguez's jumper gave the Rebels a 62-51 lead with 2:22 left.
Harris' 3-pointer and Williams' three-point play cut the lead to 62-57 with 1:53 remaining.
Murrell made two free throws, but Timberlake made two free throws and Harris had a layup to pull Memphis within 64-61 with 45 seconds left.
Nysier Brooks made three free throws for Ole Miss in the final 14 seconds.
The score was tied four times before Joiner's three-point play gave the Rebels an 18-15 lead.
He scored 13 consecutive Ole Miss points and Robert Allen added a basket as the Rebels took a 30-26 halftime lead.
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Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders among people in the United States. This condition should always be taken seriously, because it easily disrupts a person's life, causes health issues, and interferes with the individual's ability to function. There is effective treatment for depression available.
An estimated 3.1 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the United States had at least one major depressive episode.
There are varying degrees of depression among both adults and children. While some people's depression keeps them from getting up in the morning and even poses a threat to their life through suicidal thoughts, milder forms of depression are also more than just feeling sad. People with depression don't "just have the blues" or feel lazy or unmotivated; they struggle with a mental illness which they are unable to control without depression treatment.
Statistics of Depression
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) estimates that:
6.7% of All U.S. Adults
An estimated 16.2 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represented 6.7% of all U.S. adults.
8.5% of Women Have Depression
The prevalence of depression was higher among adult females (8.5%) compared to males (4.8%).
10.9% of People Between 18 and 25
The prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode was highest among individuals aged 18-25 (10.9%).
10.5% of People of Two or More Races
The prevalence of depression was highest among adults reporting two or races (10.5%).
Teens and children suffer and need depression treatment as well. NIH reports that:
12% of 12-17 Year Olds
An estimated 3.1 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represented 12.8% of the U.S. population aged 12 to 17.
19.4% of Adolescent Females
The prevalence of depression was higher among adolescent females (19.4%) compared to males (6.4%).
13.8% of Adolescents of Two or More Races
The prevalence of depression was highest among adolescents reporting two or more races (13.8%).
Types of Depression
Depression is categorized based on causes of the disorder, symptoms, and severity. There are many different types of depression, but some of the more common types are described below, as well as the prevalence of each.
is depression that correlates with the seasons, occurring during the winter months when there is less sunlight. Sufferers of this type of depression find themselves withdrawing socially, feeling lethargic, needing more sleep, and gaining weight. Seasonal affective disorder is estimated to affect 10 million Americans today. (Psychology Today)
Perinatal depression, or postpartum depression
occurs among new mothers shortly after giving birth. This depression causes extreme anxiety, exhaustion, and feelings of sadness, making it an even greater challenge for the new mother to care for her baby. CDC research shows that nationally, about 1 in 9 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression.
Persistent depressive disorder
is a depression that lasts for a long period of time – more than two years. This disorder causes depressive symptoms that vary in severity, even in the same individual. The distinguishing characteristic of this type of depression is the length of time it affects the individual. Persistent depressive disorder affects approximately 1.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year or about 3.3 million American adults. (Anxiety and Depression Association of America)
is a type of depression that occurs along with psychosis, or some sort of delusion or hallucination. This type of mental illness is more difficult to diagnose and treat because of the co-occurring disorders associated with it. It is estimated that nearly 20 percent of people with major depression also have symptoms of psychosis. (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
is a combination of depression and manic episodes. The individual with bipolar disorder will swing between feeling very low and depressed to feeling high and euphoric. While different from other types of depression, bipolar disorder is just as serious, and often harder to manage. An estimated 2.8% of U.S. adults had bipolar disorder in the past year, and an estimated 4.4% of U.S. adults experience bipolar disorder at some time in their lives. (Harvard Medical School)
Depression and Substance Use Disorders
One major complication that commonly arises in connection with depression is substance use. In fact, studies estimate that about 20 percent of Americans with an anxiety or mood disorder such as depression have an alcohol or other substance use disorder, and about 20 percent of those with an alcohol or substance use disorder also have an anxiety or mood disorder (Anxiety and Depression Association of America). It is often difficult to determine whether a person's depression or substance abuse came first because these two conditions occur together so often and each has the ability to exasperate the other.
An individual who struggles with depression feels their life is out of control and hopeless, filled with mental, emotional, and even physical pain and uncertainty. These individuals often self-medicate with drugs or alcohol, trying to make themselves feel better. On the other hand, many substances actually cause symptoms of depression, and sometimes it is the substance abuse that comes first and leads to depression.
Regardless of which disorder occurs first, treatment for co-occurring disorders must address both conditions at the same time, since this is the only way to break the cycle and offer real help.
It is very difficult to recover from depression without first telling someone about the troubling thoughts and feelings, but most people who suffer from depression feel embarrassed about their condition and try to keep it a secret. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, at least 37% of adults with major depressive episodes do not receive treatment for depression. When it comes to adolescents, the numbers are even more critical: 60% of adolescents with major depressive episode do not receive treatment.
Help for depression is available and it is effective. Medications are used to stabilize the patient and ease some of the symptoms of depression. Then, through therapy and counseling, the individual must learn how to manage their depression recovery and other mental health illness, to keep it from controlling their lives any longer. The assistance of a strong support system, either in the form of support groups, solid family connections, or extended counseling, is important for long-term healing.
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Is every meal a battle? Are you discouraged by the treatment options available to you? Are you feeling like you can't handle what anorexia is doing to your teen? Have you lost confidence in yourself as a parent? Do you want to help your child, but you feel powerless against anorexia?
If you are the parent of a teen who has been diagnosed with anorexia, my Peacemeal Program is for you. Specifically, this one-on-one coaching program addresses the challenges you encounter when you decide to refeed your teen at home. Whether you are fortunate enough to have great local treatment options, or you live in an area where experts on eating disorders are hard to find, nothing could have prepared you for the extreme resistance you face when you try to get your teen to eat.
I know what you are going through because I am the mom of an anorexic teen. I have experienced the power that anorexia can have over a teen, and I understand how impossible it feels to feed someone who is absolutely terrified to eat. I have been through the refeeding and weight restoration process with my daughter, and I have the tools to help you.
It used to be that parents were blamed for causing eating disorders. Not only did you not cause your teen's anorexia, you are in the best position to help her. In fact, recent evidence-based research shows that parents make a big difference in the recovery of their anorexic teens.
That is great news, but it isn't enough. You know you are important to your teen's recovery, and more than anything, you want to help her. The problem is: you don't know what to do or how to do it, and you can't seem to find any clear answers.
That is why I created the Peacemeal Program. During our sessions together, I will teach you how to apply the latest cognitive psychology-based tools to navigate the ups and downs of your teen's anorexia. You will learn how to get your teen to eat without losing your cool, how to make treatment decisions with confidence, and how to support your teen's full recovery with love and compassion. Right now you may be feeling scared, overwhelmed, and helpless; but you have more power, strength, and capability than your current feelings are leading you to believe. If you are ready to empower yourself and take charge of your teen's recovery, schedule a free consultation here.


I'm a Shameless Fortnite Camper. "Of course, stealthing is just one way to play. It has its downsides. No one likes to die while they're hiding in a bush, or even pretending to be a bush. It's humiliating. But this is the life I've chosen." Lol, it me!
Next:"Our popup studio setup is designed to provide the client stakeholders with the mental space for data-wall walkthroughs and home cooked meals — not just aligning to the deliverables — but exposed to the intent behind the process.


Proposed eight-story hotel would replace collapsed building on throughblock lot fronting Chambers and Reade Streets. On February 8, 2011, Landmarks considered Fishman Holdings' proposal to build a new eight-story hotel on a now-vacant lot at 87 Chambers Street in Manhattan's Tribeca South Historic District. The through-block lot has frontages on Chambers and Reade Streets and is located between Church Street and Broadway. In 2008, Landmarks approved Fishman Holdings' plan to convert the lot's dilapidated store-and-loft building into a hotel. In 2009, however, the building partially collapsed and Buildings ordered that the entire structure be demolished. The current proposal closely adheres to the massing of the previously approved project.
According to David West, of Goldstein Hill & West Architects, the new building would rise six stories and then set back fifteen feet before rising two additional stories. The set-back floors and rooftop mechanical equipment would only be visible from limited vantage points. The building's ground floor frontages would feature metal and glass storefronts, and cast-iron columns salvaged from the collapsed building would be incorporated into the Reade Street frontage. The upper floors would be divided into four bays and clad in limestone with granite accents. The Chambers Street and Reade Street facades would feature different fenestration. The hotel's entrance lobby would be located along the Reade Street frontage, with retail or restaurant use on the ground floor along Chambers Street. The overall building height would be one foot taller than the previously approved proposal.
The Historic Districts Council's Nadezhda Williams found the proposal "contextual in style, materials and massing," but suggested that the penthouse and rooftop mechanical equipment be reduced. Manhattan Community Board 1 submitted a letter recommending that the massing be reduced to comply with the plan approved in 2008.
The Commissioners generally approved of the project's massing, but objected to the facade and window details. Commissioner Fred Bland suggested that the architect restudy the proportions and vertical arrangement of the windows on both facades. Vice Chair Pablo Vengoechea said the building needed "more richness in terms of texture and articulation," pointing out that the proposed eight-inch cornice was insufficient and that the Reade Street fenestration needed more variety. Commissioner Joan Gerner said the building needed "more articulation and depth," rather than having it look as if details had simply been applied to the facade.
Fishman Holdings will return with a revised design.
LPC: 87 Chambers St., Manhattan (11- 5830) (Feb. 15, 2011) (Architect: Goldstein Hill & West Architects LLP).


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Q: Compiling issues with VS and DotNet 3.0 unexpected Error CS0023 I refactoring an application and have upgraded from core 2.2 to 3.0 and all of sudden I'm getting Compiler Error CS0023 codes when I build
I have never seen this issues before does anyone have a solution?
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Anti-Heroin Chic
It's November. It's dark. I'm plugging Vitamin D and my happy light like it's nobody's business. It's also six days shy of the two-year marker of when Bruce died all too suddenly. On my darn birthday.
The following summer, I took off north for a couple of months. I had been awarded a month-long writing residency through Alderworks Writers & Artists Retreat. Let me tell you, a month holed up in a cabin is balm for the soul. I read a lot, books like Carmen R. Gillespie's The Blue Black Wet of Wood and Karen A. Tschannen's Apportioning the Light. I read poetry by Emily Wall, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, Joanna Lilley, Gord Downie of Tragically Hip fame, Margaret Atwood, Carlos Reyes, Gary Snyder, C.D. Wright, James Wright. I read books on grieving, books by Pico Iyer and started to read Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way.
But I also wrote. A lot. I sifted through the winter's writing, buried the poems that were too dark, unformed and worked with those that maybe flashed a bit of spark. My intent was to assemble a collection of poems on bereavement and accomplished that. A manuscript tentatively titled Clutter & Scree emerged from those efforts. It shuffled from the table I worked at in a little cabin to the entry in a writing contest with this little niggling thought that this collection wasn't fully ready or vetted. The poems felt too raw, too close, and frankly, on the other side of hitting submit, I wasn't quite certain I wanted such a narrowly focused collection to my name.
To say I miss Bruce is a gross understatement. For 25 years we savored this amazing life together, covered so much wild space, and still, two years out, I feel adrift. I never felt unmoored with Bruce, in fact, quite the opposite. So to abandon the intent of Clutter & Scree came to make perfect sense. A year later, a second draft emerged from the ashes of Clutter & Scree. Curating the House of Nostalgia (Sheila-Na-Gig Editions) will publish in the spring. Bereavement may skirt the shadows of my writing, but I don't want it to be the sole focus, the motif, of a body of work.
So I offer my sincere gratitude to editor James Diaz for including a couple of my poems in Anti-Heroin Chic's November issue, Grief & Loss. Both are poems that emerged from this grieving path that wanted to see the light of day. And they are in such fine company. It's November. It's dark. And there's comfort in reading this issue slowly and with intention.
From Anti-Heroin Chic: Our grief and loss issue is now live. Thank you to everyone who shared a piece of their heart and their loss with us. Beyond all else, in reading each of your pieces, it helped us to grieve and to mend, our hope is that it helped you as well, and now, the world.
Sheila-Na-Gig Editions
Three years of writing, these poems have sprouted in the wildest of unlikely places. They caught the sun and breeze in the windows of a Dyea cabin and later wintered taped to the walls of an empty room. They have been shuffled, torn apart and revisioned. Last weekend I signed a contract with Sheila-Na-Gig whose editor Hayley Mitchell Haugen will see them through to publication. I am so grateful and look forward to reading, in final form, Curating the House of Nostalgia, Spring 2020.
Writerly friends, the application period is open for Alderworks Alaska Writers and Artists Retreat. Apply! Apply!
Manzano Mountain Review
Manzano Mountain Review is an online literary journal out of central New Mexico. Thank you to its editors Justin Bendell and Kristian Macaron for publishing my ramble of a road trip poem drafted along the Cassiar a few summers ago. If you're into wilderness writing, "Road Trip" is in good company. Savor.
Sparks of Calliope
Thank you to Sparks of Calliope's editor Randal Burd for walking into November with "Solar Flare," my riff on Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese." It is here I am in fine company as fellow poet and AWS editor Ray Ball has published her poem, "Return." In the spirit that the writing community can sometimes mirror Alaska in the idea of ample ground and many connections, Randal Burd is poised to release his new collection of poetry with Kelsay Books, Memoirs of a Witness Tree, in spring 2020.
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Q: Changing 'Div' Property from HTML I'm using StackEdit (Which is amazing!).
It has a feature to export HTML file of the document.
The document uses The CSS File which is the default.
For instance, I downloaded HTML file with the following code:
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<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>New Markdown document</title>
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What I want to do is change the background color if the 'div' element with ID: "container" without changing any other property of his.
I only have access to the basic template which is this:
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How can I do that the simplest way?
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*I can only edit the template.

*I want to change the color into f6f7f9.

*I want any other properties of the elements to be kept.

Updates
Tried your suggestions on the sample code above:
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<title>New Markdown document</title>
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Written with StackEdit.

It doesn't work, it changes the whole look of the document.
You can try by creating a local HTML file and see. -> I was wrong. It works!

A: if you are only able to edit the template, use inline styling like this:

<%= documentHTML %>

or since your template is the whole page, you can add custom styles in the head and use !important directive to override any other custom styling.
example:
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A: Add the style background-color:yellow; to the container div.
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A: try this one
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A: Try this:
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Tonia Yard, Finance Manager
I am a native Pittsburgh girl, but I haven't lived there in 25 years. I spent nine years in Charlotte, North Carolina, before relocating to Cleveland for my husband's job. We have spent the past 16 years living in Hudson and raising our three children. Our family has loved our time in Hudson, with its excellent schools and the friendliest people around.
Our favorite thing to do is explore the park systems, especially the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and its numerous hiking trails. We can be found there several times a week! We also enjoy the many concert venues, both large and small, and checking out new restaurants and breweries. We're avid travelers and love anything sports-related – golfing, football, hockey and baseball!
Our son is a sophomore at Hudson High School and enjoys playing on the golf and hockey teams. Both of our daughters are in college now, one a freshman at Clemson University and the other a junior at University of South Carolina.
I have recently become involved in 100 Women Strong Ohio, a charitable organization that pools together resources for locals; it's important to me to work with an organization making a positive impact in our community.
Margie Biggar, Director of Employee Engagement
Lynne Brenner, Guide
Suzanne Dannemiller, Guide
Annie DePerro, Project Manager
Peg Furnas, Director of Operations
Kristen Joyce, Project Manager
Margy Judd, President & Owner
Caroline Merk, Guide
Jeff Moreau, Project Manager
Anu Ramakrishnan, Guide
Cari Ross, IT Manager/Project Manager
Bari Teamor, Guide
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Caroline Weingart, Director of Settling-In Services
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The RO 90 DX Festool Sander could easily become the most versatile tool in your shop. Equipped with 1/2 horsepower, the RO 90 Festool Sander is prepared to tackle nearly any sanding task. Easily switch between sanding modes with the flip of a dial. Switch from circular pad to delta-shaped pad in seconds with no tools required. The lightweight, ergonomic design makes sanding, even overhead, effortless.
Imagine flipping a switch and your Rotex Festool Sander engages its gear-driven mode. This will allow you to transform rough surfaces with startling power, stripping stubborn paints and other coatings, and making you the master of all materials. The aggressive mode delivers material removal similar to that of a grinder. This will shave off hours of sanding and achieve astonishing results.
Flip the switch again and now you're operating in Random Orbit mode. Create sensationally smooth finishes with ease. Sit back in amazement as you gaze at the results you achieved with ease. Connected to a Festool dust extractor, work in a near-dust-free environment.
Flip the switch one last time to convert the Rotex Festool Sander from using a circular pad to a triangular delta-shaped pad in seconds (no tools required). Reach into corners and tight crevices. The gear driven orbit gnaws through the toughest materials and finishes. The lightweight, compact design eliminates fatigue.
If you could only own one sander, the Festool Rotex multi-mode sander should be the one! Why? Because the Rotex is capable of operating in several modes, making it arguably the most versatile sander on the planet. Back that up by Festool's commitment to manufacturing products of the highest level of quality backed by a three-year warranty, and there's little reason not to consider adding a Rotex to your tool arsenal.
Includes: New SYS 2 T-Loc Systainer, StickFix Soft Round Sanding Pad, StickFix V93 Delta Sanding Pad, Edge Protector, Plug-It Power Cord, and instruction manual.
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Andrew explains the Festool RO90 Sander for prepping Nancy on her Kayak build and sanding process.
I had read a lot about rotex sanders. Lots of praise. I did not see it for me though as only a avid "hobby" woodworker. I had a ETS 150/3 for those large flat surfaces that I needed really well finished. The rotex seemed too focused on its aggressive abilities and I perceived its random orbit abilities redundant with the 150. Well, I have to admit I was wrong. I was undertaking some refinishing projects and thought the rotex would be helpful for that work. It was/is, no doubt excellent for that use; but what I have been floored by is the downright finishing value of this unit for new wood projects. Not just the random orbit feature but the triangle attachment for detail work. It is my go to unit for anything but large flat surfaces. Amazing tool. Truly three sanders in one. In that context, one of the best price points of any festool; and I have many festools. The small size (90mm) is more a feature than a liability. As for balance problems that some seem to cite as a problem; I disagree. At first if you are used to a "palm" style sander, I can understand this critique. However, like Festool routers that have a bit of a different handle once you figure it out, it makes sense. You can't go wrong with this unit. I can honestly say this surprised me. I thought when I bought this it would be the first festool I would take back under the 30 day warranty. Boy was I wrong. Buy it. Enjoy it.
I have wanted this tool for the last six months. I am an avid woodworker that enjoys building furniture and rebuilding/refinishing antiques. I have owned the big brother Rotex 150 for about 5 years. It is easily my most used Festool in my collection. The 90 allows me to sand into corners; work on narrower areas, and handle aggressive sanding tasks. This tool has another use that I did not expect - with the special polymer abrasives and mild paste cleaning products - it cleans tile and grout like no other tool! Because of the small head, sanding rust off of garden tools and equipment is effortless. Well worth the price!
I am not one of those "Festool Fanatics", having typically purchased my tools at the local big-box home improvement stores. That said, if this sander is representative of their product line I plan to consider Festool for future tool purchases. This sander might seem small, with just a 90mm (3 1/2") pad, but it's ridiculously powerful. Put 60 or 80 grit on it, and hope that you have a good-sized dust collector, because it chews through wood like a beaver. At the same time, the finish is oh-so-fine with the higher grit abrasives. My only wish is that Woodcraft carried a wider variety of their abrasives because Festool offers a *lot* more than are sold here. The only reason for 4 stars at this point in time is that I've not owned it long enough to speak for its durability. If it's still doing its job a few years later, it deserves 5 stars.