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McMartin Preschool Pedophilia Case: Mother targeted by FBI Ted Gunderson
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By Stew Webb
During the 1980′s, the McMartin preschool trial was ongoing scandal that never seemed to end. Members of the McMartin family, who operated a preschool in California, were charged with numerous acts of sexual abuse of children in their care. Accusations were made in 1983. Arrests and the pretrial investigation ran from 1984 to 1987, and the trial ran from 1987 to 1990. After six years of criminal trials, no convictions were obtained, and all charges were dropped in 1990. When the trial ended in 1990 it had been the longest and most expensive criminal trial in American history.
Most of the public ended up with the impression that no actual sexual abuse of children actually occurred at all, that all the accusations and long prosecution over several years was just a byproduct of societal hysteria against rumors of satanic ritual abuse of children.
This public belief at the time could not have been further from the truth.
Truth is often much stranger than common societal beliefs and in this case of the McMartin Preschool Scandal, that is certainly the case. Why you might ask? The answer is simply that years later newly emerging evidence has shown without question that serious sexual abuse of children did occur at the McMartin Preschool, much of it was done in specially dug tunnels where children were subjected to satanic ritual sexual abuse.
As with any traumatic abuse of children sexual or otherwise, the young victims often suffer from shock, memory loss and confusion that any parent figure would mistreat them. A very sophisticated coverup was put in place, using a stalling strategy to drag the prosecutions out and to diffuse and muddle up any real evidence, while blocking any serious attempt to fully investigate the case. Only later on wee the tunnels dug up providing real evidence of the satanic ritual sexual abuse of the children.
And even after the trial ended. The efforts to coverup the evidence continued, being run by the FBI as just another cointelpro type action. And who was assigned to deliver this ongoing cointelpro? None other than defrocked, fired former LA FBI SAC Ted Gunderson.
Here is a description of how Ted Gunderson tried to keep the McMartin case covered up.
This is a story that needs to be told and a follow up on my two previous articles AIPAC and Abramoff Operated Child Sex Blackmail Ring and The Octopus Nothing is Secret about Murder for Hire schemes, Illegal incarcerations, Murder, Child sex rings and those who have made claims that where out and out lies about their own reputations. FBI Ted Gunderson had sex with 12 year old at Satanic Ritual in 1972
One such creature was former FBI-CIA Agent Ted Gunderson, a cover up artist for the AIPAC Bush Organized Crime Syndicate.
Let's examine some more evidence of the fictitious claims Gunderson made to infiltrate Whistleblowers, talk show hosts, witnesses, victims of Satanic abuse and the Patriot community-Truth tellers.
Recently Ted Gunderson's criminal cohorts have surfaced trying to slander this Whistleblowers reputation calling in talk shows and bringing up Gunderson's dirty name.
I know it is to burn up my time and try and discredit me on various radio shows and resurrect a dead Pedophile's reputation all because of one video tape on the internet where Ted Gunderson interviewed CIA Whistleblower Gene "Chip" Tatum, at a Florida convention in 1997. Ted Gunderson had no reputation except that of a Bush Organized Crime Stooge, he would do interviews of a few known Whistleblowers to give himself credentials in the True movement so he could identify others and report back to his superiors at the FBI and CIA who paid him for the names of those he collected.
We need to first examine the fictions on Gunderson's resume to get to some more facts about the scamsters and con artists and Trolls to understand how FBI-DHS-AIPAC Cointel Pro operatives work. If you will examine the author and lecturer section carefully Gunderson, tries to make one think he was the investigator on the McMartin Preschool (Nahattan Beach, CA.) which is a total lie.
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Jacque McGauley letter to Ted L. Gunderson
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 12:23
Ted Gunderson,
Fifteen years after I kick you out of my house I am still receiving creditor calls trying to collect your overdue bills! It is yet another telephone bill and the rent for your so called "Office" which is really a SMALL post office box on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. You do not have a physical address or I would have served you a subpoena long ago.
Don't the gold bars you stole from Mary and Ken Scheibe of Las Vegas cover your bills?
Quit telling everyone the condo you stole from the Scheibe's is yours!
And you have some phony video for sale about MY case that you had NOTHING to do with! And you are selling my Tunnel Report from the McMartin Preschool case.
You are NOT authorized to sell that report.
I doubt you have the real report anyway.
I own that report and have the legal papers to prove it.
The next time you hear from me it will be through my lawyers!
Get all of my stuff OFF the Internet and where ever else you have it for sale or I will SUE you!
You have built a totally FAKE reputation out of blatant lies and fallacies you just dreamed up.
But the worst of it is the MONEY you embezzle from people-vulnerable victims and worse-defenseless old people.
How can one Con artist reap so much destruction and his victims don't act?
If you are a victim of ted l. gunderson's so called investigative services and other scams…write to me. It is way past time to go after him!
Jacque417@aol.com
And be warned, STOP selling material you stole from me!!!!! Jacque McGauley
The McMartin Tunnel Drawing from Jackie McGauley
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From: Jacque Mcguley McMartin Preschool Mother & Whistleblower
TunnellReport@aol.com
stewwebb@sierranv.net
McMartin Preschool Case, Government Plant CIA Ted L. Gunderson
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 20:40:51 EDT
This is all OK, but I would rather not make all of my public appearances public anymore. I took all of that off the top of my head and it may not be accurate to the nth degree and I would not want anyone coming after me for that…Could you take off all that stuff? I'd appreciate it. Thanks, JackieTelevision appearances: Good Morning America, KNX 1984 special, no other guests, Hollywood CART, emergency care givers conference, Long Beach Connie Chung news magazine show, New York Maria Shriver, NBC, news magazine show, New York Kelly And Company, Detroit, Michigan KCET Public Broadcasting public service announcement MacNeil/Lehrer interview with Michael Kay MacNeil Lehrer, special on McMartin case after trial, Ilyce Meckler Oprah Winfrey Show, 1984 Maurey Povich Show 1992 Geraldo Show, Geraldo Show Interview, Manhattan Beach Geraldo ABC special Now It Can Be Told, Geraldo Hard Copy Inside Edition Sally Jesse Raphael 20/20, news magazine, 48 hours Fifth Estate, Canada TV special on Child Abuse, The Netherlands CNN ABC News NBC News CBS News KCOP News KNXT News KTTV news KTTV special reports KLOS radioTom Lykis Show ABC Radio, Ray Breem, twice ABC Radio, Michael Jackson KABC Radio Gloria Allred Show KABC Radio Steve Edwards KFWB News RadioConferences: Affirming Children's Truths Conference 1985 (Jan Hollingsworth, Dr Roland Summit) Sunny Von Bulow Foundation, ACT, Believe the Children conference 1983 Ontario, California Police Conference on Ritual Abuse MADD National Organization for Women APSAC-San Diego APSAC San Diego with Gary Stickel Eugene, Oregon annual conference (have to look up the exact title)? North Carolina Police conference, Wilmington, NC San Francisco NACCP Conference, Excellence in Children's Law, co speaker with Dr Summit USC Presentation to Journalism students UCLA presentation to Archaeological studentsPrint Media: Lear's Magazine People Magazine L.A. Times Herald Examiner Beach Reporter, Local Newspaper Easy Reader, Local Newspaper Daily Breeze, South Bay (So. CA) newspaper Emergency Room Magazine San Jose Mercury News San Jose Mercury News Magazine (Sunday Supplement) San Francisco Chronicle, special report Boston Globe New York Times Random Lengths Long Beach Press Telegram Courage to Heal, second edition Tim Tate, Children for the Devil, England Treating Abuse today Journal of Psychohistory SMARTNEWS, personal interviewAcknowledged by Jan Hollingsworth, Florida, Author Unspeakable Acts, book and TV movie Kathleen Fallor,MD John E.B. Myers, JD David Finkelhor, MD, New Hampshire Ritual abuse study 1986 David Chadwick, MD, San Diego Roland Summit, MD, UCLA Gail Goodman, Cathy Snow, Robert Geffin, studies on RA Ken Wooden, Child Lures John Walsh and Jay Howell, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Mike Durfee, MD,L.A. Health Dept Stephen Kay, Head District Attorney, Los Angeles Joe Klass-Polly Klass' Grandfather Gloria Steinam Gloria Allred Susan Kelley Claire Reeves, MASA Outstanding Service to Children award, 1987Memberships ACT, Affirming Children's Truths-creator, produced conferences Charter Board Member of Believe the Children Coalition of Victim's Equal Rights, charter board member(COVER), Doris Tate, pres. now run by the United States Justice Department ISSMPD honorary member APSAC American Professional Society on the abuse of children
Official statement of the AMA on False Memory
I have been asked many times to provide a copy of the official statement of the AMA on False Memory This is a valuable paper to have in any argument regarding this issue.
Jackie McGauley McMartin Preschool Mother & Whistleblower 6-16-2003
Recognition of the Reality of Dissociative Amnesia: Statements by Professional Organizations Most major associations that have examined this issue recognize that full or partial forgetting of genuine memories of abuse can occur.
American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV)
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-VI) recognizes memory problems to be a common feature of five post-traumatic conditions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociative Amnesia, Dissociative Fugue, Dissociative Disorder Not-Otherwise-Specified, and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Code No. 300.12 (Dissociative Amnesia) "Dissociative amnesia is characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness…. The reported duration of the events for which there is amnesia may be minutes to years. . . . Some individual with chronic amnesia may gradually begin to recall dissociated memories" (pp. 478-9). Code No. 300.14 (Dissociative Identity Disorder): "Individuals with this disorder experience frequent gaps in memory for personal history, both remote and recent. . . . There may be loss of memory not only for recurrent periods of time, but also an overall loss of biographical memory for some extended period of childhood" (pp. 484-5).
World Health Organization, International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9)
See Code Nos. 300.12 (Psychogenic amnesia; hysterical amnesia); 300.14 (Multiple personality, dissociative identity disorder; 300.15 (Dissociative disorder or reaction, unspecified)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Center for Health Satistics, International Classification of Diseases, DHHS Pub. No. (PHS_ 94-1260
American Medical Association, Council on Scientific Affairs. (1994). Memories of Childhood Abuse. CSA Report 5-A-94. Chicago: Author. This statement was formulated in response to the growing concern regarding memories of sexual abuse. The validity of some memories of sexual abuse, as well as some of the therapeutic techniques which have been used have been debated. The APA states that it is concerned that the passionate debates about these issues have obscured the recognition of a body of scientific evidence that underlies widespread agreement among psychiatric treatment in this area. "We are especially concerned that the public confusion and dismay over this issue and the possibility of false accusations not discredit the reports of patients who have indeed been traumatized by actual previous abuse." Major points:
* Sexual abuse of children and adolescents lead to severe negative consequences and is a risk factor for the development of many classes of psychiatric disorders. * Children who have been abused cope with the trauma by using a variety of psychological mechanisms. "These coping mechanisms may result in the lack of conscious awareness of the abuse for varying periods of time. Conscious thoughts and feelings stemming from the abuse may emerge at a later date." * Human memory is a complex process about which there is a substantial base of scientific knowledge. * Implicit and explicit memory are two different forms of memory. This distinction between explicit and explicit memory is fundamental because they have been shown to be supported by different brain systems. * "Some individuals who have experienced documented traumatic events may nevertheless include some false or inconsistent elements in their reports. In addition, hesitancy in making a report, and recanting following the report, can occur in victims of documented abuse. Therefore, these seemingly contradictory findings do not exclude the possibility that the report is based on a true event." * Memories can be significantly influenced by questioning especially in young children. * There is no completely accurate way of determining the validity of reports in the absence of corroborating information. * Advises "an empathic, nonjudgmental, neutral stance towards reported memories of sexual abuse." * Psychiatrists are urged to base their treatment plan on a complete psychiatric assessment and the full range of the client's clinical needs. "A strong prior belief by the psychiatrist that sexual abuse, or other factors, are or are not the cause of the patient's problems is likely to interfere with appropriate assessment and treatment." * Many individuals who have experienced sexual abuse have a history of not being believed by their parents, or others in whom they have put their trust. Expression of disbelief is likely to cause the patient further pain and decrease his/her willingness to seek needed psychiatric treatment. Similarly, clinicians should not exert pressure on patients to believe in events that may not have occurred, or make other important decisions based on these speculations." * The intensity of debate about these topics should not influence psychiatrists to abandon their commitment to basic principles of ethical practice. Notes that psychiatrists should refrain from making public statements about the veracity or other features of individual reports of sexual abuse.
See: Report on memories of childhood abuse. American Medical Association Council on Scientific Affairs. (1995, April). International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis, 43(2), 114-7. American Psychological Association, Working Group on Investigation of Memories of Childhood Abuse: Final Report (1996) (issued on February 14, 1996) Final conclusions included:
1. Controversies regarding adult recollections should not be allowed to obscure the fact that child sexual abuse is a complex and pervasive problem in America that has historically gone unacknowledged. 2. Most people who were sexually abused as children remember all or part of what happened to them. 3. It is possible for memories of abuse that have been forgotten for a long time to be remembered. 4. It is also possible to construct convincing pseudomemories for events that never occurred. 5. There are gaps in our knowledge about the processes that lead to accurate and inaccurate recollections of childhood abuse.
Questions & Answers About Memories of Childhood Abuse URL: http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/mem.html
British Psychological Society, Report of the Working Group on Recovered Memories. (1995). Recovered memories. Leicester, UK: Author. Executive Summary The working party was charged with reporting on the scientific evidence relevant to the current debate concerning Recovered Memories of Trauma and with commenting on the issues surrounding this topic. After reviewing the scientific literature, surveying relevant members of the British Psychological Society, and scrutinizing the records of the British False Memory Society, the formed the following conclusions:
1. Complete or partial memory loss is a frequently reported consequence of experiencing certain kinds of psychological traumas including childhood sexual abuse. These memories are sometimes fully or partially recovered after a gap of many years. 2. Memories may be recovered within or independent of therapy. Memory recovery is reported by highly experienced and well qualified therapists who are well aware of the dangers of inappropriate suggestion and interpretation. 3. In general, the clarity and detail of event memories depends on a number of factors, including the age at which the even occurred. Although clear memories are likely to be broadly accurate, they may contain significant errors. It seems likely that recovered memories have the same properties. 4. Sustained pressure or persuasion by an authority figure could lead to the retrieval or elaboration of 'memories' of events that never actually happened. The possibility of therapists creating in their clients false memories of having been sexually abused in childhood warrants careful consideration, and guidelines for therapists are suggested here to minimize the risk of this happening. There is no reliable evidence at present that this is a widespread phenomenon in the UK. 5. In a recent review of the literature on recovered memories, Lindsay and Read commented that "the ground for debate has shifted from the question of the possibility of therapy-induced false beliefs to the question of the prevalence of therapy-induced false beliefs." We agree with this comment but add to it that the ground for debate has also shifted from the question of the possibility of recovery of memory from total amnesia to the question of the prevalence of recovery of memory from totally amnesia.
A copy of this report can be obtained from: The British Psychological Society 48, Princess Road East Leicester LE1 7DR United Kingdom Http://www.bps.org.uk/
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). (1997, June). Childhood Trauma Remembered: A Report on the Current Scientific Knowledge Base and Its Applications for Professionals. Northbrook, Illinois: Author. (Details and Order Form)
This document addresses childhood trauma, traumatic memory, the memory process, clinical issues and forensic implications pertaining to the ongoing debate on this subject. International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies also recognizes dissociative amnesia in their practice guidelines for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). See: Foa, E. B., Keane, T. M., Friedman, M. J. (Eds.). (1999).Effective Treatments for PTSD: Practice Guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Northbrook, Illinois: International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. (Available from their website at http://www.istss.org/
State of Kentucky, Attorney General's Final Report of the Task Force on Child Sexual Abuse (1995)
In reviewing this issue, the Task Force looked at research studies which revealed that up to 60% of child sexual abuse survivors report incomplete, or a total absence of, abuse-specific memories at some point after victimization. Research has also shown that this type of delayed recall is often associated with more violent and terrorizing cases of abuse. See also, Governor's Office of Child Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Services. Myths and Realities about Child Sexual Abuse http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/gov/domviol/myths.htm
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Jacque Subpena to testify in the McMartin Pre-Schools Case
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Ted L. Gunderson embezzled over $30,000 from me.
By: Jackie McGauley TunnellReport@aol.com
McMartin Preschool Mother/Whistleblower 18 November 2003
ALEX JONES, GCN RADIO BANNED ME
Why are those who seek to reveal the antics of an obvious crook being silenced?
I can, and have, documented that Ted L. Gunderson embezzled over $30,000 from me.
I know a large number of people he has also taken large amounts of money from.
I know many people from whom Ted takes credit for their work. I have names, I have talked to these people.
Better yet, check the Hall of Records in any County he has been in for all of the lawsuits that have been filed against him. It boggles the mind.
I can document that he lies about his accomplishments, on his resume.
Why was he SAC of the FBI in Memphis immediatly after the Martin Luther King assasination?
In Dallas immediately after the John F. Kennedy assasination and Los Angeles immediatley after the Robert Kennedy assasination?
Is this a coincidence?
Do a check on the Department of consumer Affairs for his PI license.
I checked, it was not there.
Why did he file bankruptcy in 1983 and dissolve his company 'Ted L. Gunderson and Associates'?
My case, The McMartin Preschool Case, where hundreds of children were molested, is a laughing stock because of the stupid lies Ted is allowed to broadcast.
Is that how he "helps" children?
He DID NOT "work" the McMartin case. He DID NOT "work" the Klaas case. He DID use a team of psychics on the MacDonald case. He DID spend his own money to do his own investigation then demand compensation.
How many other cases is he claiming he was hired on when he was not?
I have letters from a psychic, Fred Hanson, proving that Ted was head of security at the U.S. Olympics for Hanson's group of -PSYCHICS- United Sensitives of America (USA).
Ted runs a clinic is Tiajuana, Mexico that has claimed to cure not only glaucoma, cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer's, autism but now Mongoloidism, too!
Tiajuana is just south of Palm Springs where old people go to retire-they are his main target.
He is a con man-pure and simple.
Why isn't he in jail?
Why do people keep referring to him as an expert on Satanism?
How is this helping the Peterson case?
The same as it did my case?
Look up the history on Cointel Pro, Counter Intelligence Program.
Just look at this idiot.
His Ex wife, Jocelyn told me Ted was diagnoses paranoid schizophrenic. His son, Ted L. Gunderson Junior is severely psychotic and must be on strong medication.
A malady that seems to run in his family.
Doesn't this smack of QUACK to you?
Check the site "quackwatch.com" for information on Sierra Clinics which Ted was a partner.
Then there is the "gold Mine" Shaloko, then there is the Anglo-American Management Corp. where Ted was going to import English, then Swedish nurses to the U.S.
He asked me to put one up in my spare room in 1990.
I could go on and on…and so could many others who have been scammed by him.
Why is this crook being "protected" now that others are saying what they know?
How many more vulnerable people will lose their hard earned money to this carpetbagger?
Jacque McGauley
June 16, 2002 Radio Interview Stew Webb & Jacque McGauley Guests
It is a must hear www.gcnlive.com archived in 2 days at www.M2Ktalk.net
The Floyd Report with Jeremy Floyd.
CIA Ted Gunderson Patriot Spy, topic of discussion.
Jacque McGauley, McMartin Preschool Fame tells all, how
Ted Gunderson drove her to bankrupts, forged her signature on her credit cards and forgery of others signatures on her credit cards totaling over $10,000.
Ted Gunderson ran up $20,000 in phone bills and never paid a dime.
How Ted Gunderson Claims he paid for the tunnel dig, and never did and forged his Income Tax Return by writing off the dig. (IRS ALERT)
How Ted Gunderson and his Sierra Clinic steal and kill little old ladies, then steal from their estate.
How Ted Gunderson robbed the estate of Mary & Ken Schibe of Las Vegas, then Ken Schibe was suffocated.
Shortly before the suffocation Ted Gunderson took $3 million in Gold bars from Ken Schibe's Bank Box.
The family claims Ted Gunderson stole the $3 million.
Stew's investigation shows CIA Ted Gunderson was caught stealing $150,000 more from the Scribe estate and was ordered to repay the estate at $1,500.00 per month from Gunderson's $62,500.00 a year FBI early retirement.
Now Gunderson's partner in crime controls the Schibe estate because Mary suffers from Alzheimer's.Gunderson was let go from the FBI for holding satanic ceremonies in his FBI offices in 1979.
Further Jacque discussed Gunderson's involvement with Michael Riconosciuto and the Cabazon/Wackenhut Indian reservation in Indio, California and how ABC news reporter Danny Casalaro was killed shortly after contacting Gunderson and Riconosciuto.
Ted Gunderson Income Tax Evasion Frauds
Ted Gunderson income tax evasion where Gunderson wrote off $9,080.00.00 of his income tax the McMartin Preschool dig that Gunderson never paid a dime. Jacque McGauley got a donation from a Christian Minister who paid the dig. (Gunderson Fraud)
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Ted Gunderson broke Jacque McGauley's finger threatening her to keep her mouth shut about the McMartin case. McGauley was a mother of one of the children at the preschool and then reported what was going on to the Police.
Gunderson also had poisoned Jacque McGauley
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Ted Gunderson illegally used Jacque McGauleys social security number and signed her name and used her mail box and never paid the bill. (Fraud and theft)
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Ted Gunderson steals Jacque McGauley's credit cards and runs up $30,000.00 worth of debt. (Fraud and theft)
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Use of ultrasound in the antenatal space
Shashikant L Sholapurkar
Obstetrician and gynaecologist, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
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Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
Joanne Ficquet
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Royal United Hospital NHS Trust, Bath, UK
The first practical medical ultrasound machine was pioneered in the antenatal practice. Next, the rapid progress in the antenatal care and research demanded/propelled major advances in ultrasound technology and vice versa. Today, ultrasonography has become a part of pregnancy journey, emotional experience and bonding. Affordable pocket-sized ultrasound scanners and remote image transmission technology hold a new promise in rural areas. Point-of-care ultrasound by midwives for fetal growth and wellbeing is a growing domain. This article discusses current challenges and potential developments pertaining to the role of ultrasound in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy in different resource settings.
The specialty of obstetrics pioneered application of ultrasonography to clinical practice in the 1950s and subsequently was the driving force behind the major advances in medical ultrasound technology (Campbell, 2013). Utrasonography has transformed the care in pregnancy as well as how pregnancy is conceptualised and experienced by women (Gammeltoft, 2007). When asked to name three leading improvements in obstetrics and gynaecology in the 20th century, a former President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, replied, 'Ultrasound, ultrasound and ultrasound' (Campbell, 2013). This article discusses current and potential applications of ultrasound in the antenatal period, along with different models of integrating and delivering ultrasound services together with the increasing role of midwives in the context of recent advances.
Obstetrician Ian Donald from Glasgow is credited to have designed and used the first practical ultrasound machine in clinical practice in 1958 (Campbell, 2013) (Figure 1). Since then, rapid progress has occurred in ultrasound technology from static to real-time scanners using grey scale high resolution imaging. Doppler technology was incorporated with colour, power and pulse wave imaging. Current high-specification ultrasound scan machines (HSUM) generally include colour/power Doppler, 3D imaging and advanced software for several medical/obstetric applications (Figure 2). Ultrasound delivers no ionising radiation and hence is safe to the smallest embryo with standard usage. Moreover, it is significantly less expensive than comparable imaging technologies like computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Furthermore, HSUMs are small enough to house in small clinic rooms. However, the operator has a greater degree of control, making ultrasonography more operator dependent than other forms of imaging. This clearly has implications for education, training, qualification and quality control. A minimum of a combined screening scan (11–14 weeks) and a fetal anomaly scan (18–20 weeks) are now part of routine antenatal care.
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5 Key Factors That Lead to Liking Someone
What factors would you say lead to liking someone? Let's examine the research and spotlight 5 key factors that may affect who you attract and are attracted to.
I find the pyschology of 'liking' very interesting.
Liking refers to fondness and affection for another person. Research has revealed 5 key factors that lead to liking someone.
Sometimes we might not be aware of why we are drawn to certain people more than others but when you look into it, it's somewhat fascinating.
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1. Similarity
The more similar to us we perceive someone to be, the more likely we are to develop a fondness for that person. In addition, the more similar people are, the likelier it is that their fondness for one another will last a long time.
People like tend to like others who share similar backgrounds, attitudes, personality traits, economic status and even names or birthdates as themselves.
With ongoing relationships though, it's hard to distinguish the effect of perceived similarity on liking from the effect of liking on perceived similarity. In other words, thinking someone is similar to you can make you like them more. But when you like someone, you'll also start seeing more similarities between the two of you.
Also, both actual similarity and perceived similarity have a large affect on overall attraction. In a study involving romantic partners, to be more attractive a partner just had to be perceived as similar, even in instances where that similarity was not actually supported by facts.
In another study among married couples, those that were most satisfied in their relationship perceived greater similarity with their spouse than was truly present.
2. Proximity
For decades, researchers have consistently found that one of the most powerful predictors of attraction is proximity (physical distance).
We tend to like people whom we encounter frequently more than those we do not encounter often. We also tend to like familar people more than unfamiliar people.
Data suggests that as long as we initially feel neutral or positive about a person, being around them will increase our liking for them.
The mere-exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.
In social psychology, this effect is sometimes called the familiarity principle. This effect has been demonstrated with many kinds of things including words, Chinese characters, paintings, pictures of faces, sounds etc.
Think back to a time when you were thrown into close quarters with a stranger. Sometimes, we forge deep connections with people who we happen to see repeatedly, and they transform from strangers to lifelong friends.
3. Self-disclosure
We tend to initially like people who disclose personal information to us, and we tend to disclose more to people whom we initially like, both in person and through social media.
This is one factor I've noticed a lot personally. I think self-disclosure contributes to relationship development because it demonstrates a level of trust, security and openness. When people are willing to tell you about themselves it makes you feel like they are genuine and are being truthful with you.
In one experiment, participants engaged in an online chat with either their friend or a stranger. An interviewer communicated one of three types of responses to another individual's self-disclosures: reciprocal self-disclosures, compliments or neutral deflections. Both reciprocal self-disclosure and compliments generated greater liking than did deflection.
Interestingly, the effects of response types on attraction did not differ between friends and strangers. This example illustrates how important the way we respond to people who disclose information about themselves to us is. Showing empathy and being responsive to their disclosure increases liking!
4. Situational Factors
The situations in which we encounter other people greatly affect how much we like them. It has been suggested, for example, that we like people when we experience rewards while in their presence. In addition, a shared humorous experience seems to be a powerful way of forging closeness with a stranger.
The famous playwright Oscar Wilde once said, "Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship."
5. Physical attractiveness
Perhaps this is the first one that came to mind when you thought of factors that lead to liking someone.
Well it's true, people of all ages, even babies, prefer to look at and be near attractive people. People are strongly influenced, at least in initial encounters, by the physical attractiveness of their partners.
Perceptions of physical attractiveness tend to be shaped by popular culture, the media and again, familiarity. People who are attractive are also seen as having a variety of positive characteristics. For example, more attractive people are seen as more sociable, altruistic, and intelligent than their less attractive counterparts.
Perhaps it is because of this interelatedness that physical attractiveness tends to be a more important factor in our dating decisions than traits like personality, education and intelligence, as research shows.
However, here's an interesting note about physical attraction: According to research, we don't necessarily want partners who are extremely attractive - we just want partners who are attractive enough. This is one reason why we might not consciously realize the importance of physical attractiveness.
Ultimately though, no matter our personal level of attractiveness, or that of our partner, as we get to know, like, and respect each other more, attraction naturally grows. The longer people know each other, the less important physical attractiveness becomes to beginning and maintaining a long-term relationship.
So those are 5 key factors that lead to liking someone. Thanks for reading.
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Riding the Alaska Railroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many. We had the opportunity to ride the railroad and experience the legendary Vista Dome experience first hand. We'll highlight what's better; the GoldStar Service or the Adventure Class in our full Alaska Railroad review.
Welcome aboard the Alaska Railroad! The popular mainline stretches all the way from Seward to Fairbanks, covering a distance of 470 miles. Throughout its passage, the railroad connects communities from Alaska's interior to the Southcentral region.
The Alaska Railroad is a staple for any trip to Alaska and for us it was a must-have, must-do for our Denali National Park itinerary.
Completed in 1923, the Alaska Railroad is more used today than it ever has been.
It took only nine years to create this massive railroad, and was inaugurated by President Warren G. Harding on his visit to Alaska.
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In 1943, the railroad was expanded, adding 12 more miles to the total length. Today, it goes all the way to Whittier, a small town surrounded by natural beauty and scenic views. The railroad is open all year round, although the schedule is different in every season.
It's bustling with visitors in the summer months, from May to September, but that crowd gets smaller from September onward as Alaska starts getting colder.
When booking yourself a seat, you'll find it's pretty simple as you can book from the Alaska Railroad Corporation.
It's also possible to book a seat from companies affiliated with the corporation, such as Denali Rail Tours, The Wilderness Express, and Princess Rail Tours.
Keep in mind that there's one departure every day, so I'd suggest booking your ticket well ahead of time.
The Alaska Railroad starts from Seward and reaches the state capitol Anchorage in 4.5 hours. From there, it moves on to Talkeetna, which is a 3-hour ride. The time between Talkeetna and Denali is another 4.5 hours.
Denali is known internationally for its beauty and stunning views. However, don't be surprised if you don't spot the Denali Mountain peak from the National Park Station since it's only visible from that distance for a few weeks every year.
The highlight feature of Denali is the National Park. If you plan on seeing the whole park in one go, hop on the shuttle to take you around the park. Or, if you're with a group or family, take the van tour for a more private tour.
Another way to explore the park is by renting a bike, but if you're feeling really adventurous and want to take in the beauty of Denali from above, book a flightseeing tour.
From the bird's eye view of a plane or helicopter, you'll be able to appreciate the sprawling beauty of the tundra, vegetation, and glaciers underneath.
It's an experience of a lifetime – no exaggeration there.
Some tours even let you land on a glacier. If you like the sound of that, you'll definitely want to check out our Via Travelers YouTube video where our helicopter lands on the Yanert Glacier.
How cool is that? It was exceptionally cool – I mean, we were on a glacier, it doesn't get any colder than that!
If you plan on spending more time near the water, you can go rafting in the Nenana River. You can either choose a guided tour where the guide commands the boat or book a tour where everyone gets hold of a paddle to navigate the boat themselves.
Whichever you choose, the view of snow-capped peaks from the middle of the water is bound to make you feel at peace. If you have the chance to spend a little time in and around Denali and absorb the tranquility, check out these best places to stay in Denali while you are there.
Once you've soaked in enough of Denali, hop back on the railroad and head to the last stop – Fairbanks.
It's a 4-hour train ride that takes you through nature, including alpine forests and snow-dusted mountain ranges.
Make sure you get the window seat and charge your phone's battery fully because you're going to want to capture a snap of every glacier and mountain you pass by.
There's also a great chance that you'll spot some of Alaska's wildlife right outside your window.
Among all routes, the one between Anchorage and Seward is considered the most visually pleasant, but every route on this railroad is infinitely more breathtaking than your everyday train ride.
If you want to cover Denali and Fairbanks, take the Denali Star. It's a 12-hour route making the journey every day in summer from Anchorage to Fairbanks, while another train makes the return journey at the end of the day. No matter if you're coming or going, while you're sitting in your carriage, gazing out of the window, you'll find yourself surrounded by nature on all sides.
To give yourself a break from sitting, head over to the Denali National Park or catch a bite at the stops in Talkeetna and Wasilla.
If you're lucky enough to be visiting the park on a clear day, you might catch the sight of Denali Mountain, which is the tallest mountain in North America.
Getting back on the train your journey will take you past the Poplar River. Other key sights along the way include the Savage River and the Mountain Vista.
The views get even better at sunset, and there are few sights I've seen in this world more moving than watching the sun setting behind one of the peaks.
If you're planning to take a day trip, another good route is via the Glacier Discovery train, since it offers a convenient round-trip, taking you from Anchorage to Whitter.
The train stops at Girdwood for some time allowing you to take pictures or fortify yourself with a snack and some coffee before continuing your trip.
This route, just like the one taken by the Denali Star, is also framed with views of the trees, lakes, rivers, and mountains that are just otherworldly in terms of beauty.
It's not very often that you find all the most stunning elements of temperate, sub-arctic, and arctic nature in one place, but that's what makes the Alaska Rail Road unique.
As for the trains themselves, they're very comfortable, which is great since your butt will be planted on one for a while.
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You can choose between Adventure Class or GoldStar Services, depending on the route you're taking.
We took the GoldStar Service and it was completely worth it. It was the experience of a lifetime that I certainly will never regret taking. The views from both the top-level service with the glass roof as well as the bottom level for full-service dining were extraordinary.
Plus, the trains have wheelchair access, non-smoking cars, and baggage service in Fairbanks, Talkeetna, Anchorage, and Denali.
If you want to book your ticket or check the fare, all the information regarding the route and your train is available on the Alaska Railroad website.
Also, you can check the train schedules for different seasons to avoid any disappointment, since some routes are only available every other day during winter.
The construction of this mighty stretch of railroad began in 1903 when the Alaska Central Railway built a 50-mile railroad starting from Seward. The plan was to help connect northern Alaskan settlements to her southern seaports, and ferry lumber, minerals, and animal goods south via the railroad.
In 1910, the railway was extended up to 71 miles from Seward while the Alaska Central Railway was rebranded as the Alaska Northern Railway Co.
Three years later, in 1914, the US Congress agreed to finance the further extension of the railroad to Fairbanks, Alaska's largest city, located in the center of the state.
At the time, the project was estimated at 35 million dollars, and the Alaska Northern Railway Co.'s headquarters were then established in Anchorage, the state capitol.
By 1923, the railroad was fully constructed.
President Warren Harding marked the completion of the project by driving the final railroad spike into the ground. Following the American railroad tradition, this final spike was made from solid gold.
By the 1930s, Alaskan industry had increased rapidly, thanks in majority to the railroad and the business that came with it. There was now just enough money and population in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Seward to keep the railroad in business.
It wouldn't be until 1938 that the railroad saw its first year of profits. These profits would continue to grow with the outbreak of World War 2 as America used the railroad to help supply Canada with arms and war material, as well as her own forces once she joined the fight. The railroad played a major role in transportation during the war, and its legacy was secured by that horrific period.
In 1943, the corporation built two tunnels via the Chugach Mountains to give the railroad access to Whittier.
At that time, Whittier was an important town since it was a vital military port and the Alaska Railroad was imperative in supporting the war effort. The very next year, Whittier opened another railroad port as steam engines were replaced by faster, more reliable, diesel machines.
The end of the war saw profits decline as the need for war materials had essentially evaporated.
1966 marks the year when the last steam engine left the railroad, with all engines now running on diesel.
In 1981, the railroad formed an agreement with the career centers in Anchorage and Fairbanks school districts to initiate a tour guide program for high school students.
The aim of this program was to train the kids how to host passengers on trains, as the state was seriously considering buying the railroad and using it as a tourist attraction. Just three years later, the Alaskan railroad took a step towards the classiness that it exudes today.
In 1984, the railroad accepted contracts for the double-decker luxury coaches.
The next year, the state of Alaska acquired the railroad as state property. In the years that followed, the railroad was often blocked due to flooding and other weather elements, but it was always cleared and journeys resumed nonetheless.
In 2002, the Alaska railroad generated 11 million dollars in revenue for the first time. Also, the authorities started a program to use software technology to reduce noise production and diesel emissions.
The most successful year in the history of the railroad was 2003 when revenue of 14.5 million dollars was generated.
Today, the railroad serves as a communication channel between the adjoining towns and is frequented by thousands of tourists visiting Alaska every year. Many regard it as the best way to get a view of Alaska's breathtaking interior – I am among those visitors.
With that, I'll be signing off. Hopefully, the glorious natural views you'll see from these Alaskan railroad routes tempt you into coming to this stunning state – I have a funny feeling they will.
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Offering its own two beaches and the further beach area of Playa Binigaus this area has much to offer. The two main beaches run the length of the resort in front of the hotels and apartment's. Between the buildings and the beach a concrete boardwalk runs the full length of the resort and allows access onto the beach via timber boardwalks and ramps down onto the sand. The main resort area is built along the line of the beach and is all on one level with plenty of raised crossing places and kerb drops at regular intervals the main area is very easy to get around using scooters and power chairs. Behind the main resort on the hillside are developments of villas and apartments, if you are staying in this area please consult with us for recommendations to deal with the inclines.


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The U.S. Consumer Financial Project Bureau (CFPB) announced in early November, 2017 that it has filed a lawsuit against Freedom Debt Relief, which is the largest debt settlement services provider in America. In the lawsuit, the CFPB alleges that the Freedom Debt Relief Company, who claims they can resolve debts for less than you owe and in a faster time than making minimum payments, mislead customers about its fees and that the debt relief company also charges consumers without settling their debts as promised. The lawsuit further contends that Freedom Debt Relief, often times, makes its customers negotiate their own settlements and fails to inform them of their rights to funds that they deposited with the company.
In response to the allegations in the CFPB lawsuit, Freedom Debt Relief claims that they plan to "vigorously contest" the lawsuit claiming that the federal regulator doesn't understand its business practices. The company made a statement this week that Freedom Debt Relief's business practices are both legal and ethical and offer an important service to its clients. The co-Chief Executive of Freedom Debt Relief says that the company will contest the U.S. consumer agency's lawsuit.
The CFPB lawsuit that claims the San Mateo, California based company and its co-Chief Executive acted unlawfully and is seeking civil penalties, as well as, compensation for affected consumers. Among additional accusations in the lawsuite, the consumer protection agenct claims that Freedom Debt Relief charges a fee to consumers when creditors stop collection efforts even if Freedom Debt Relief didn't do anything. Also, the CFPB says that Freedom deceived consumers about their clout with creditors by claiming they would negotiate with creditors that the company knew didn't negotiate with debt-settlement companies. While it is unclear how the lawsuit will play out in court, one take away from the matter is that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is serious about cracking down, and even banning, debt settlement companies that don't help consumers actually get out of debt.


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Have you ever wondered why centralized servers sit in the middle of our online conversations? Seems ridiculous, doesn't it? Why would we let a corporation moderate how we communicate with each other? Do we really want an Internet that treats us as the product rather than the participant?
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For the love of all that is, please take care of yourself this finals season.
This isn't going to be another article telling you to buy overpriced adult coloring books or huff lavender essence until you turn blue in the face. I am simply going to lay out some facts, and you, the reader, are free to do whatever you want with this information.
Sleep is important. Yes, I am sure you have heard this in every TED talk ever, but that is because it is so important. NIH guidelines say that we should be getting seven hours of sleep a night at least. As in, that is barely passing and you should be getting significantly more.
This isn't always feasible during finals, though, especially if you have three exams back to back the next morning. But try and nap throughout the day. Research suggests that sleep is when memories get encoded and preserved for future retrieval, so getting some shut-eye can actually help you remember all those organic chemistry reactions.
Napping is also much better than trying to screw over your body clock by sleeping in on other days. You cannot make up your sleep debt by sleeping more on weekends. Instead, while you may feel rested, it can lead to a cycle of going to bed later and later. Also, while it may meet your requirement for that day, it doesn't reduce the damage your body took on all those days you didn't sleep.
Lack of sleep can also cause a whole host of other problems, like heart disease, depression, or high blood pressure. These can contribute to stress by making you feel horrible and much less productive. When you are running on nothing but caffeine and anxiety, it can also trigger preexisting heart conditions.
So, I know most of you will either ignore this completely or forget it within five seconds, but I can hope that this will inspire some people to at least take a few more naps. You are only human and you need rest.
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VarCT Diagnostics technology is founded on discoveries made in the search for malaria vaccines. Malaria parasites multiply in red blood cells. To avoid being filtered through the spleen, the parasites express proteins anchoring infected red blood cells to the vascular lining. One such protein, VAR2CSA binds parasites in the placenta by recognizing a distinct type of chondroitin sulfate A, named oncofetal CSA. By catching growth factors and promoting cell motility, oncofetal CSA ensures that the placenta can grow fast and invade uterine tissue. Fast growth and invasiveness are features shared between cancer and placenta.
Recent research has discovered that expression of oncofetal CSA indeed is a common factor shared by the placenta and most types of cancers. It has been demonstrated that VAR2CSA binds to cancer cells of epithelial and mesenchymal origin, as well as to cells that have undergone epithelial- to mesenchymal transition. Oncofetal CSA has not been detected on any normal cell type investigated to date, which makes oncofetal CSA a very promising target for e.g., detection and capturing of circulating tumour cells (CTCs), as well as other diagnostic applications.
Oncofetal CSA can also be utilized for targeting of anti-cancer drugs, a concept that is explored by VAR2 Pharmaceuticals. A recombinant form of VAR2CSA, rVAR2, has been developed to be used as the backbone for development of both therapeutic and diagnostic products. Our proprietary rVAR2 proteins bind with high affinity and specificity to the oncofetal CSA, which we have utilized to develop protocols for enrichment of CTCs from cancer patient blood samples. The data at hand suggests that using rVAR2-based binding of CTCs enables the capturing of a wider – and proposedly more relevant for diagnosis of cancer – population of circulating cancer cells. This holds a promise for that rVAR2-based CTC isolation could become a broadly applicable tool for early screening and detection of cancer, enabling choice of the best possible treatment and unprecedented outcomes for the patients.
Patents covering the use of rVAR2 and oncofetal fCSA for diagnosis of cancer have been issued in the USA, EU and Australia. Prosecution is ongoing in other major markets.
Despite significant advances in the treatment of cancer over the last decades, the number of people dying of the disease reached 8.2 million globally in 2012 (latest data from the World Health Organisation) and is expected to increase in the future.
It is well-known that the chance of surviving cancer is better when the disease is detected early and therefore new diagnostic methods enabling early diagnosis are in demand. Many attempts have been made to develop simple and minimally invasive methods for cancer diagnosis, by analysing relevant biomarkers in the blood or other body fluids (liquid biopsy). Such methods could potentially enable earlier diagnosis of cancer, or even be applied for screening people at risk of developing cancer, in a cost-effective way.
The two main liquid biopsy approaches in development are sequencing of circulating tumour DNA and isolation and analysis of CTCs. The two approaches have their unique merits and are likely to be complementary strategies in future cancer diagnosis. Other approaches for liquid biopsies are also under investigation.


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IT Staffing: The High Price of Age Discrimination
By Sarah D. Scalet
Senior Editor, CIO |
DOES THE I.T. WORLD DISCRIMINATE against older workers? rodney struhs thinks so. Although he is almost two decades away from qualifying for full
Social Security retirement benefits, he thinks his age has kept him from finding full-time work for more than a year since his Y2K gig ended. In his first six months of job hunting, Struhs, 47, received only one or two calls, despite listing nearly two decades of experience as a project manager. Then he made some changes to his rŽsumŽ, opting to include only 10 years of experience. "As soon as I shaved off 10 years, I got seven or eight calls in the first week," he says. But the job hunt didn't end. "The interview is pretty much done as soon as they see how old you are. They'll come out with a great big smile, and as soon as they see you the smile disappears," says Struhs, who was willing to relocate from Salt Lake City. "The guys over 50 tell me it gets worse."
Countless IT veterans have written to CIO with tales similar to that of Struhs's. One article on CIO.com brought out an army of them: Within days of being asked "Do CIOs Discriminate Against Older Workers?" about 200 readers had posted answers; a majority of them gave a resounding yes.
The IT industry has long been fighting such accusations in the court of public opinion. The stories make gripping headlines. Everyone worries about getting old, and everyone has read about Web divisions domineered by nose-ringed newbie programmers. Skills-hungry IT departments retort that with hundreds of thousands of IT jobs unfilled, no sane businessperson would discriminate; they fall back on legal ambiguities, blame the high-tech sector or dotcoms for the problem, and say to workers like Struhs, "Send me your rŽsumŽ!" But it's naive to simply assume that age discrimination only happens elsewhere, and it's bad business if any workers?especially those with years of experience?are getting left behind. CIOs need to take active steps to eliminate age discrimination and prevent the damage it can cause.
A Bad Reputation
The I.T. industry can't cover its lack of gray hairs. According to the most recent numbers available from the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), a trade organization in Arlington, Va., workers age 55 and older make up only 6.8 percent of the IT workforce, compared to 11.7 percent of the workforce overall. Given the explosion of technology jobs in the past 20 years, some discrepancy is understandable, but the report also indicated that professionals may be leaving the field. Twenty years after graduation, only 19 percent of computer science graduates still work in IT. The question is, Are they choosing to leave?or are they forced out because of stereotypes and assumptions? (These people cost too much. These people don't fit into corporate culture. They're hard to manage. They lack energy. They don't want to learn new skills; they can't learn new skills.)
Back when articles with headlines like "Too Old to Write Code?" came out, Congress requested a study that onlookers hoped would answer that question once and for all. But in late 2000, when the Washington, D.C.-based National Research Council's report was released, its conclusion about the older IT workforce centered on the word inconclusive. The report confirmed that the IT workforce is younger than other industry employees with comparable education. More ambiguously, IT workers age 40 and older are more likely to lose their jobs than younger ones but equally likely to find new jobs in a similar length of time?although they tend to take pay cuts. The report, calling for more research, didn't answer the bigger question of why those differences exist. "It may be the result of illegal age discrimination," says study director and senior scientist Herbert Lin. "It may also be the result of employers' actions that are perfectly legal that nevertheless create the perception of discrimination."
That distinction agitates the agitators, like Norman Matloff, a University of California at Davis computer science professor who has become the most vocal advocate for IT's elders. Matloff calls the report a whitewash that wrongly focused on the narrow definition of illegal ageism.
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In some states, to prove age discrimination, lawyers must show that a company intended to discriminate, explains Tom Osborne, a staff attorney for the Washington, D.C.-based AARP Foundation Litigation, the legal branch of the AARP. In other kinds of discrimination cases, lawyers need only prove that a company did something that resulted in discrimination, intentional or not. In other words, if a company cuts costs by firing its highest-paid programmers, and if those workers happen to be over age 40, the company has not necessarily broken the law.
That doesn't mean the company made the best decision, and we're not just talking about karma. CIOs need to ask themselves tough ethical questions about how they value experience versus the latest skills or the lowest salary. Besides, no company wants the bad press of a lawsuit, or the chance of losing it. Jurors?themselves aging with every moment spent on jury duty?tend to be sympathetic to these plaintiffs. Pittsburgh attorney John Stember recalls one recent case where merely the threat of a lawsuit was enough to convince a utility company not to fire a midlevel IT employee in his 50s.
Different but Equal?
Talking about age in the workplace is like asking a CIO how much money she makes. Even after one 57-year-old programmer raved about the extremities of birth dates at his company, his CIO refused to comment. Many executives are understandably reluctant to have their names tied to the debate and insist that if discrimination is happening, it's happening elsewhere. "I've always felt that in this career field, there is no discrimination," says Steve Bromet, CIO of Consolidated Stores in Columbus, Ohio, where the 100-person IT staff consists of students to sixtysomethings. "Older folks like me have an important role to play."
When age-related issues arise, finger-pointing ensues?at recruiters, human resources departments, managers or even executives. Attorneys say it's crucial that the CIO set a good example. "I suppose you could put out memos saying, 'Don't do this,' but I don't know that it does a lot of good," AARP's Osborne says. "It has to come from the top down. If they say one thing but there's a wink there and a nod here, the lower parts of the company are going to pick up on that. But if they see that there's a consistent policy to hire the best that they can get, I think that's what will happen."
The problem with all this is that even CIOs who rave about their older workers make such clear age-based distinctions that one can't help but remember the old quip about stereotypes existing because they're true. CIOs such as 42-year-old Steve Morin at TAC Worldwide Companies, a Boston-area staffing services provider, refer to their "younger workers with hot skills" and "older workers with old skills but a heck of a lot of experience and wisdom."
There's a fine line between making unfair assumptions and making the best use of skills that workers tend to have, but Morin and others bridge it by putting together teams of, er, differently abled workers. Steven Steinbrecher, the fiftysomething CIO of the county of Contra Costa outside San Francisco, asks project managers to team (older) workers who excel in back-end legacy skills with (younger) ones who excel in newer, front-end tools such as Internet and ERP extraction. The results can be frustrating, but Steinbrecher thinks the knowledge team members gain from one another is worth it.
But business experience comes with a price. "A lot of companies decide that one way to cut costs is to take somebody who's making $80,000 a year, kick them out the door and bring in somebody making $40,000 a year," says H. Michael Boyd, program manager of human resources strategies research at IDC (a sister company of CIO's publisher, CXO Media). The money they save, though, is irrelevant if a project fails?as he believes many do?because of a lack of experience.
Train to Retain
Business experience may come naturally with time, but the newest technical skills don't. Even advocates for seniors?as they lament H1-B visas to bring in talent from overseas?admit that some older workers simply have outdated skills. "When skills are current, all ages are equal," says William Payson, president and CEO of Campbell, Calif.-based Senior Staff Job Information Exchange, which has a database of 20,000 IT workers over age 35 who are looking for work (www.seniortechs.com). Unfortunately, making a business case for training or retraining can be difficult because no one agrees who should take responsibility, who should be trained and what the most effective methods are. Tom Wilson, manager of training services for the IT consultancy CTG, headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., says training is seen as a "necessary evil"; businesses know they have to invest in it but wish they didn't. Some executives say they can't afford to retrain; others say they can't afford not to.
David Molchany, the CIO of Fairfax County in Virginia, is one of the latter. "If we find someone who's a good fit but who we have to train to learn a complementary technology to their own skill set, then we will do that," he says. At Contra Costa County, Steinbrecher has moved star legacy performers to "the other side of the fence." And at Fingerhut Co., a direct marketing and online retailer based in the Minneapolis area, CIO Gary Bledsoe has had success putting Cobol and C programmers through a six-month transition into object-oriented development.
IDC's Boyd notes that "it's always, always less expensive to educate somebody than to try to hire somebody" and that employees just out of school tend to need more managerial hand-holding. Many CIOs consider training an effective recruiting and retention tool; in a survey on CIO.com, 48 percent of IT professionals said their companies had increased training budgets for exactly those reasons. Bledsoe notes, deliberately, that his workers are "as loyal as they get."
The mobility Bledsoe alludes to helps older workers, points out Rich Brennen, managing director of the Chicago-based executive recruiter Spencer Stuart, and not just because they're perceived as more stable. "Years ago, clients looked at employees in terms of 10-, 15- or 20-year career paths, and today that is certainly no longer true," says Brennen. "Clients tend to look at workers from a standpoint of, Can I get five years out of that person? From that perspective, it no longer matters whether they're 25 or 65."
Nevertheless, a loosening of the staffing market?in April the ITAA cut its estimates on the staffing shortage from 850,000 open IT positions to 425,000?only spells more trouble ahead for applicants and employees closer to 65. As a general rule, discrimination occurs less in tight job markets. "The dust hasn't settled on this," says Pittsburgh attorney Stember. As America's population ages and the need for business-savvy IT workers continues, CIOs can't sit back and assume that a memo to the HR department will ensure that age discrimination isn't happening. They need to take a hands-on approach to make sure that their company isn't the one in the embarrassing anecdotes. Someday, their own jobs may depend on it.
How are you making use of IT veterans? Tell Senior Writer Sarah D. Scalet by e-mailing her at sscalet@cio.com.


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Q: React function not rendering I have a simple function that tests the flags on the user's account, but the return statements inside the function are not rendering on screen. The console will read out 2 GOT HEREs, but nothing appears under Notifications header.
I have implemented a very similar function on another part of the site, so I am a bit confused on how this function doesn't render as intended?
Dashboard.js:
import React, { Component } from 'react';
import fire from '../../config/Fire.js';
import { Link, withRouter } from 'react-router-dom';

class Dashboard extends Component {
    constructor(props) {
        super(props)
        this.checkFlags = this.checkFlags.bind(this);
      }

    componentDidMount(){
    fire.auth().onAuthStateChanged( user => {
        if (user) {
            //Grab user flags
            var userFlags = []
            fire.database().ref('/users/' + fire.auth().currentUser.uid + '/flags').once('value').then(function(snapshot) {
                snapshot.forEach(function(data) {
                    userFlags.push({ key: data.key , val: data.val() });
                });
            });

            this.setState({
                userFlags: userFlags
            })
            }
        });
    }

checkFlags(){
        if(this.state.userFlags){
            this.state.userFlags.map((flag) => {
                if(flag.val === true){
                    if(flag.key === "unverifiedEmail"){
                        console.log("GOT HERE")
                        return(

                                        <button
                                            className="s-btn-inv"
                                            onClick={this.verifyEmail}>
                                            Send verification email</button>

                        )
                    } else {
                        return(Loading flags...)
                    }
                } else {
                    return(No notifications at this time!)
                }
            })
        } else {
            return(Loading notifications...)
        }
    }

render() {
        return (

Notifications:

                { this.checkFlags() }

          )
         }
}
export default withRouter(Dashboard);

Fire.js:
import firebase from 'firebase';
import 'firebase/database';
import 'firebase/storage';

const DB_CONFIG = {
    apiKey: "xxxxx",
    authDomain: "xxxx",
    databaseURL: "xxx",
    projectId: "xx",
    storageBucket: "xxx",
    messagingSenderId: "xxxx"
  };

const fire = firebase.initializeApp(DB_CONFIG);

const storage = firebase.storage()

export {
  storage, fire as default
}

A: Your map function does not return anything. So no elements will be returned from your checkFlags function. Add return here:
return this.state.userFlags.map((flag) => {

Just be aware that this returns an array of results. So seeing as GOT HERE was logged twice, your return would be [, ]

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Home International News Assassination of Fakhrizadeh Has Its Own Implications
Assassination of Fakhrizadeh Has Its Own Implications
Unknown terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist today. Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javed Zarif condemned the nuclear scientist's assassination as a "terrorist act". Terrorists reportedly bombed a car before opening fire at Fakhrizadeh's car.
Iranian media reported Fakhrizadeh died of injuries in hospital after armed assassins fired at his car. According to reports, Fakhrizadeh's assassination took place in Absard in Tehran's Damavand county.
Fakhrizadeh's bodyguard was reportedly killed. The high-level nuclear scientist is referred to as "Iran's Robert Oppenheimer" and is known as the "father" of Iran's nuclear program.
Unfortunately, the medical team did not succeed in reviving (Fakhrizadeh), and a few minutes ago, this manager and scientist achieved the high status of martyrdom after years of effort and struggle," Iran's armed forces said in a statement.
Iran has called on int'l community—and especially EU—to end their shameful double standards & condemn this act of state terror. Iranians say that they have serious indications of Israeli role—shows desperate warmongering of perpetrators.
In January, US forces killed Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps. Now,Mohan Fakhrizadeh a top Iranian nuclear Scientist has been assassinated, and Iran believes Israel is responsible. This killing has its own implications and may unleash a new wave of sponsored terrorism. Countries jockeying for power and World domination may start a cold war killings to realize major national interests. Such actions are despicable and no one will come out as a winner.
India too must realize that taking cue from such acts Pakistan terrorists may too start targeting Indian nuclear, missile and Space scientists. Even China may start supporting such Pakistani attempts. So we need to be fully prepared in protecting our assets. Also we need to tell the world that any such attempt by any power on this earth will be immediately and heavily retaliated with our entire might.
Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has been assassinated. Western countries have remained silent about this barbaric and shameless act. Imagine if a leading scientist from the US or the UK was assassinated, what kind of tsunami of public condemnation would that cause?
Strength is the lifeline that safeguards national security and dignity. Now that the US regards China as its opponent, who knows what kind of rouge method it will use to gather allies against China? It's unlikely that when Joe Biden assumes office he will reverse the general trend of increasing tension between China and the US.
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Can Nightmares Kill You? No, But They Could Hurt Your Health
There's an interesting reason why people think they're deadly.
By Sammy Nickalls
Dream Diary is a series exploring dreams, nightmares, and what happens when they bleed into real life. Here, we debunk the rumor that nightmares can kill.
Waking up in a cold sweat, heart pounding, can feel disturbing at best and life-threatening at worst. A truly wicked nightmare can send you into survival mode for a few seconds upon waking up as you make sure that awful dream was, indeed, just a dream.
But can nightmares kill you? Some articles over the last several years have made loose connections between nightmares and a rare condition called sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome, or SUNDS. SUNDS can lead to sudden cardiac death during sleep and cases have been reported and studied in southeast Asia, most notably associated with the death of 100 Hmong men in the '80s.
It's no wonder stories like these have persisted over the years: The concept of nightmares being able to kill you is so terrifying because it seems so possible when we think of our most heart-pounding nightmares.
Can nightmares kill you?
Luckily, Kimberly Fenn, an associate professor of psychology at Michigan State University and director of the university's Sleep and Learning Lab, assures us that this isn't possible. "Nightmares are quite common, and although they are disturbing to the sleeper, on their own, they cannot kill you," she told Teen Vogue.
As for SUNDS? Fenn says it's found "primarily in men of young to middle age" and is often associated with heart damage. "There are also many studies that have shown a genetic link," she added. "By this, I mean that individuals who have died from SUNDS are more likely to show either specific alleles of some genes or mutations in certain genes. … The general public tends to think that genetically based diseases occur on a single gene, [but] that is quite rare; most are rather complex and involve multiple genes."
In other words: You don't have to worry about SUNDS when your head hits the pillow at night. "In short, although the exact pathophysiology of SUNDS is still unknown, it is a genetically based biological disorder and is not the result of nightmares or dreams," Fenn said.
"[SUNDS] is super rare," adds Shelby Harris, a clinical psychologist specializing in sleep medicine medicine and in treatment of nightmares and insomnia. "I've never even seen it, and I worked in a very busy sleep center in New York for years and specialize in insomnia and nightmares."
So take a big deep breath and let it out, OK? Nightmares can't kill! But if you're getting them often enough that they're interfering with your life, they can still pose problems.
How nightmares can be harmful to your health
Dreams, both good and bad, are an inevitable part of life. "In the sleep field, we like to think of dreams as your brain's natural filing system," Harris, who's also the author of The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia, told Teen Vogue. "It [has dreams] to try and make sense of what's going on in our lives and how to make files of things to remember and what it can shred."
Dreams, she continued, are just "jumbled versions of this information."
"Nightmares occur typically because of something negative that happens, and our brain [then tries to figure out] 'How do I deal with this issue if it happens again?'" Harris explained. "The problem is, we [usually] wake up from the nightmare, and as a result, our brain doesn't get to make a complete file of the incident or shred what it wants to get rid of."
This is what can lead to the dreaded repeated nightmares, she continued: "When we go back to sleep, we have more nightmares to do the exact same filing. And then we wake again, and so on and so forth. We never get to complete the file and close the cabinet!"
The issue with repeated nightmares is not in the nightmares themselves (although I can personally confirm that recurrent nightmares are the actual worst); rather, it's in the number of sleep interruptions. "Persistent and recurrent nightmares can have consequences, and recurrent sleep disturbances can lead to other psychiatric or physical sleep disorders," Fenn said. "In fact, the DSM-5, which classifies all mental health disorders, outlines diagnostic criteria for 'nightmare disorder.'"
The numerous sleep disturbances that come with recurrent nightmares can feed into anxiety and depression, though as Fenn highlights, that relationship can go both ways: "Individuals who suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to have nightmares, and nightmares likely exacerbate symptoms of anxiety and depression."
If that wasn't enough, Fenn added that consistently poor sleep "is associated with reduced immune function, increased stress and the associated consequences, and changes in endocrine function."
What to do about your recurrent nightmares
While nightmares are a relatively normal occurrence, if they're happening so often that they're affecting your sleep quality or quantity, it's worth looking into your options, said Fenn. "Most often, nightmares occur due to life events, drugs/medications, or stressors," she said. "Effectively managing the underlying issue should reduce the nightmare incidence."
If the nightmares have no obvious cause, Fenn recommends practicing good sleep hygiene (check out our guide here!).
But if you are becoming scared to sleep and nothing seems to be working, "definitely seek help from a sleep doctor," Harris recommended.
"Not all sleep doctors are good with this stuff," Harris added. "Many are specialists in sleep apnea, [so] make sure you talk with someone who has experience in nightmares."
Above all, remember: You are not alone. If your nightmares are feeling unmanageable, it's OK to ask for help by talking to a trusted loved one. And if you ever wake up from a nightmare feeling scared and alone, remember that you can always send Crisis Text Line a message at 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
Keywords sleep healthMental HealthDream Diary


Breaking into the health and fitness industry, particularly in NYC, takes a lot of patience, persistence, and progress. Besides studying like crazy for your certifications and credentials, working your way up in a world of highly established and experienced individuals takes a humble understanding and a hunger to learn from the best. To truly "break into" the fitness industry, a newbie like me needs to push the ego aside and realize that this is a completely different ball game.
Growing up, I was fairly inactive. (Okay, that's generous.) I was the type of girl who would come home from theater rehearsal, and plop down in front of the TV for hours waiting for the pizza delivery to arrive. I'd then proceed to wolf down 5 slices. Luckily for me, my metabolism decided to be a doll and I remained relatively tiny. Because my body didn't LOOK very different, I always assumed exercise was unnecessary and only for those wanting to lose weight. It wasn't until I started to move and experiment with fitness that I realized how amazing my body could FEEL when being active.
At first, I stuck mainly to the cardio room at the gym — as most ladies unfortunately do. But, as my interest in different types of exercise increased, so did my experience. Once I finally stepped foot in the weight room, I never looked back. Lifting weights became my obsession, and a time that I could unwind — and also feel pretty damn badass. It was intoxicating.
As I became bogged down with schoolwork, internships, and part-time jobs to cover the cost of living in the greatest city in the world, the "me" time in the weight room slowly disappeared. But all the meanwhile, I still followed and looked up to fitness professionals on social media sites, particularly NPC Bikini competitors. To me, these girls had the perfect combination of a beautiful physique and a positive outlook on fitness. They'd spend time at the gym lifting heavy weights, and then refuel with super clean food. The bodybuilding lifestyle that I was witnessing was extreme, and one I never thought I could maintain.
One day however, I decided to let go of my fears and just do it. I quit my bartending job, organized my priorities, and registered with the National Physique Committee to compete in my first bikini competition. And then I competed in my second. And I won.
During this time, I also started to work with a fitness start-up that partnered with many of NYC's top studios and trainers. While transforming my own body and lifestyle for my competitions, I had the opportunity to watch from the sidelines and learn the back-end of the NYC fitness industry. Naturally, the wheels started turning and I began to crave the energy and excitement for fitness that I saw in these individuals. I no longer wanted to be behind-the-scenes. I wanted to be one of these trainers. I wanted to do what I love by filling my day with fitness, while simultaneously helping and motivating others to achieve their goals and feel their best.
It would have made a lot of sense to continue competing and just focus on being a bikini competitor, but the entire process began to feel a bit selfish. I was concentrating only on my own fitness goals — meanwhile, people were constantly reaching out to me for questions and advice on my transformation. I needed a change. I needed to give back. I needed to switch the focus.
So I did. My new goal wasn't to step on stage in a bikini; it was to be a trainer.
While studying for my Personal Training Certification, I made it a point to take as many classes as possible and meet as many people in this industry as I could — network, connect, and sweat with the people who've inspired me to change my career. Through this path, I was introduced to CityRow by one of my mentors and friends, Jared Stein. At CityRow I'm not only learning how to teach the studio's signature class, but am really focusing on how to expand my abilities as an instructor and truly connect with my clients.
In addition to learning the true form of instructing, I've also learned to be willing and open to try EVERYTHING. No one likes the bodybuilder who shuns CrossFit or the spin instructor who shuns yoga. The fitness industry is so wonderfully diverse that in order to truly find your style and "break into" the industry, you must be well rounded and understanding.
Everyone I've met thus far has inspired me in some way or another. And that is what makes me so blessed to become a part of this industry: these instructors haven't just taken me through some good workouts — they have truly pushed me to chase after my dreams.
Yes, I am new to this industry. Yes, I am learning something new each day. But I know that I'll be able to reach my goals, and in turn, help you reach yours.
An NYU graduate with a degree in Marketing and Business, Alex Silver-Fagan spent her college years working in a variety of different industries, but ultimately found her true passion within fitness. Alex is now an ACE certified personal trainer, National Level NPC Bikini Competitor, and fitness model. Her training philosophy emphasizes using health and fitness as a platform to embrace one's true strength and abilities. Pushing boundaries, feeling strong, and squatting heavy.


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