Facing the job market can be daunting for recent college graduates. Student loan repayment, monthly rent, and other expenses can mount quickly, and the shift from campus life to culture outside university walls might make sudden financial changes feel insurmountable. However, there are many jobs available today that allow recent graduates to keep their schedules flexible as they adjust. Many companies are offering remote job opportunities, and this type of work can be helpful for post-undergrad students who are transitioning from academics to working professionals.
Students with a bachelors degree in education may be able to find jobs in the virtual teaching sector. Online education is growing by leaps and bounds all over the world, and experienced students can work with a variety of children. Early education training may especially be in demand, as many private schools are including virtual learning as a part of their curriculum. Students may need a teaching certification as well as a BA in this area, but qualifications are typically different for each opportunity.
Literature, journalism, and creative writing majors may find their talents appreciated in the web content field. While this niche used to be mostly confined to blogging, the market has expanded considerably, and writers are in demand to write informational articles, product descriptions, how-to guides, and even to manage commercial social media accounts. Being able to create fresh, engaging content in a variety of tones can allow post-graduate students to work from almost anywhere, from a home office to their local coffee house.
Graduates with a degree in nutrition or sports medicine may be able to help those who need to lose weight or build muscle, and they can accomplish this by creating remote videos, a website, or communicating with their clients via social media or video meetings. They can discuss dietary needs, the proper workouts needed to build certain muscle groups, and create different nutritional plans for clients depending on their specific needs.
One reason this remote job might be especially lucrative is because of all the conflicting nutritional information people encounter online. For example, one website might say that a daily serving of fruit is required as part of a healthy diet, while another might say fruit contains too much natural sugar for those with type two diabetes or individuals who are trying to cut sugar out of their diet completely. Having a qualified personal nutritionist on hand may help those who feel lost gain a foothold on their dietary needs.
Students who have earned a bachelors degree in art and design may be able to take advantage of growing opportunities in the field of graphic design. As the small business sector continues to grow, managers and owners are more eager than ever to have unique and eye-catching art on their websites. This remote job allows the artist to work almost wherever he or she wishes and submit their work remotely. Building a solid list of freelance clients can be especially lucrative, as it may give the artist a consistent supply of work.
Graphic artist graduates may also find remote work in the advertising sector, where small businesses may be looking for a unique company logo for their brand. In fact, Maryville University notes that "Businesses and organizations everywhere have adapted their models and strategies to take full advantage of the growing opportunities the digital landscape presents, making visual communication more valuable than ever." Indeed, creativity and the ability to imagine innovative designs that define a business can boost an artist's freelance reputation and expand his or her clientele.
Individuals with a linguistic degree may be able to find remote work as a translator, especially for business owners who are dealing with customers who may not have learned English as a first language. Spanish, French, and Japanese-speaking people are numerous in many business sectors in the US, so real-time translation services via video may be a lucrative remote job opportunity for language specialists.
Mobile technology is more important to people than ever, and many businesses rely on it for a variety of daily operations. When mobile phones, apps, computer software or websites fail, postgrads with a computer or information technology degree can step up and offer solutions from the comfort of their own home or anywhere else they may be.
Mobile IT services may vary widely, which means those who work in this remote job will probably face new challenges each day. They will also be following in the footsteps of successful communications entrepreneurs like Chris Sacca, who runs more than 60 wireless and mobile companies and is now the CEO and founder of Lower Case Capital, a business funding and advisory company. He's an excellent example of a young entrepreneur who used his natural talents to build a stable, profitable business in a niche that continues to grow and change.
It can be difficult for recent college graduates to transition from college to the working world, especially when it comes to balancing their finances. However, jobs in the remote and telecommuting sector are growing, and each graduates special training and talents can lead them into a rewarding and profitable career.


Bishop Airport officials announced last week that American Airlines was adding a new route out of their hub in Charlotte, NC to Flint. Daily service is scheduled to begin on September 4, 2019. Tickets go on sale today for flights on their 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets with the possibility of adding larger planes pending demand.
According to charlottenc.gov: "Charlotte is one of the 25 largest cities in the U.S. and the largest city in North Carolina. Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte and its resident county are named in honor of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of British King George III during the time of the city's founding.
Nearly 800,000 live and work in the Charlotte community and the City provides services to much of this population. The City's focus areas are Housing and Neighborhood Development, Community Safety, Transportation, Economic Development and the Environment.


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State Street Announces Changes to 2 High Yield Bond ETFs: Portfolio Products
Also, United Capital added SpiderRock And iCapital Network strategies to its investment platform.
By Emily Zulz | March 04, 2019 at 10:43 AM
(Photo: Bloomberg)
State Street Global Advisors announced several enhancements to two high yield bond ETFs with a combined $8.8 billion in assets.
A 1:3 reverse share split will be implemented to reduce trading costs for the SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK), effective April 1.
In addition, the SPDR ICE BofAML Crossover Corporate Bond ETF (CJNK) will change its index strategy and name, and decrease its expense ratio by 25 basis points, also effective April 1. The new fund name will be SPDR ICE BofAML Broad High Yield Bond ETF and the new underlying index is ICE BofAML US High Yield Index. The ticker will remain the same. The expense ratio will fall from 0.40% to 0.15%.
According to Noel Archard, global head of SPDR product, "JNK's increased share price will appeal to investors who favor its large trading volumes and optionality, and with CJNK's lower expense ratio and new index strategy, we are able to offer diversified, low cost exposure to investors who view high yield as a strategic asset class in buy-and-hold portfolios."
The 1:3 reverse share split for the SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF raises its share price to approximately $105, helping to reduce trading costs for clients seeking liquid exposure to high yield bonds.
BizEquity Launches Advisor-based, AI-enabled Prospecting Service
BizEquity launched a new patent-pending artificial intelligence engine and lead service called Franklin.
With Franklin, BizEquity has made a new lead generation and intelligent routing service to prospect and engage with business owners through business valuation knowledge exchange.
An FPA/CNBC report finds that 78% of business owners expect to fund their retirement through the sale of their business. However, reports from IBISWorld show that 98% of business owners don't know the value of their company, often due to the time and cost restraints that are associated with the process.
According to Michael Carter, founder & CEO of BizEquity, Franklin will help advisors help business owner clients "understand their net worth and how to plan for tomorrow."
Franklin links business owners to the right advisory services – for instance financial planning, accounting, succession, and retirement – that are positioned and trained to properly assist them.
To do this, Franklin leverages a database that has more than 40 million businesses and over 55 million contact records. Franklin will leverage this data to partner with some of the largest media companies in the world to connect advisors to business owners that need valuation guidance.
United Capital Adds SpiderRock And iCapital Network Strategies
United Capital Financial Advisers added strategies from SpiderRock Advisors, LLC and iCapital Network to its investment management platform to create a "sophisticated suite of defensive strategies in the U.S.," the firm says.
United Capital has invested heavily in its investment management platform to provide defensive strategies to help safeguard the financial life goals of its clients as they face the headwinds of market volatility in 2019 and beyond.
The firm identified a demand for additional defensive strategies to complement United Capital's wide selection of tactical asset allocation strategies.
SpiderRock offers options overlays which aim to provide additional income and mitigate investment risk. Its options strategies, which will be managed by SpiderRock as a sub-adviser for United Capital, are a suite of customizable strategies that can overlay existing portfolios.
iCapital Network's strategies offers access to institutional-quality alternative investment strategies such as private equity and hedge funds in a number of different structures. They provide access to uncorrelated assets that offer the potential for return enhancement, diversification, or capital preservation when added to a traditional portfolio of stocks and bonds, helping to reduce volatility.
Third-party advisors who use United Capital Investment Management through FinLife Partners are able to access these strategies as well.
AssetMark Integrates Redtail Data to Streamline Client Onboarding
AssetMark, Inc. announced the integration of Redtail data with its platform to simplify the client onboarding process.
By allowing advisors to pull in client data directly from their Redtail accounts, the new feature will expedite the account setup process and provide a centralized hub for advisors to more easily manage existing clients.
The integration will allow advisors to open individual or joint accounts in a fraction of the time it currently takes by directly populating client data from their Redtail CRM. In-house testing shows that the average search and import time with Redtail integration is 30 seconds, compared to about four minutes inputting the information manually.
The integration will also enable advisors to store their Redtail login information so they're automatically connected when they log in to the AssetMark advisor portal. AssetMark advisors will also have access to exclusive pricing on Redtail.
Roofstock Launches Roofstock One, A Radically Simple Way to Invest in Real Estate
Roofstock launched a new investment offering that allows investors to buy shares of single-family rental homes and enjoy potential economic and tax benefits of rental home ownership, without any of the responsibilities of being a landlord. Financing, insurance, leasing, property management and asset management are all in-place and handled by Roofstock.
Through the Roofstock One marketplace, investors can purchase shares in fully-managed rental homes that represent beneficial ownership of real property. The marketplace will Initially offer shares in homes in the Atlanta and Indianapolis metro areas that have been identifed for their investment potential.
For those homes being offered as part of the launch, Roofstock One is electing to retain a minimum 10% ownership interest in each fractional property for at least a year to demonstrate investor alignment.
—Read the last portfolio product roundup here: Fidelity Investments Launches Fund Focused on Founder-Led Companies: Portfolio Products
Emily Zulz
Emily joined the ThinkAdvisor team as a reporter in the summer of 2014. She previously worked as a reporter for The Daily Journal in Kankakee, Illinois for a year and as a reporter and editor for The Daily Eastern News in Charleston, Illinois for two and a half years. Prior to joining ThinkAdvisor, Emily worked on Groupon's editorial team in Chicago as a fact checker for three years. She graduated cum laude with a BA in journalism from Eastern Illinois University, and she has been the recipient of two journalism awards for her news reporting at daily newspapers.
Negative Fee ETF Is a Credit Negative for Asset Managers: Moody's
Bernice Napach | May 20, 2019
Salt Financial's Low truBeta U.S. Market ETF "furthers the relentless march towards fee compression in the fund industry," Moody's says.

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Santiago Contreras, Hausladen Fruchthandelsgesellschaft, on the market for exotic fruits
"The avocado proves to be a permanent fixture"
With the end of autumn and colder temperatures approaching, these days more and more exotic fruits are ending up in the shopping carts of consumers, who in the summer months have access to the abundant seasonal and regional fruit selections. Probably the most popular of the exotic fruits is the avocado, which continues to be doing great and is still selling well in summer. But fruits such as mangos and papayas are also enjoying growing popularity in the German trade. We spoke about the current season to Santiago Contreras from the import department of Hausladen Fruchthandelsgesellschaft.
Sales of air freighted mangoes affected by lockdown
"Currently, we are at the peak of the Brazilian Kent mango season. The quality and taste of the product is very good and the supply is sufficient. We will still be receiving goods from Brazil until the end of December." At the same time, the first Kent mangos from Peru will be loaded at the end of November, these should arrive in Europe in week 51.
Peru is a problem child this season, according to Contreras: "The situation in Peru is tense, because it hasn't rained sufficiently for months. This is exacerbated by the La Niña phenomenon and the correspondingly lower temperatures." La Niña is a climate phenomenon that is part of a natural-global climate cycle. It has two extremes: a warm phase, known as El Niño, and a cold phase, known as La Niña. This cold phase occurs when strong trade winds from the west cause sea temperatures to drop.
"In Peru, this affects the coastal zone in the north, where Peruvian agriculture is concentrated, and in particular the regions of Piura, Lambayeque and La Libertad, where the water reservoirs are almost empty. The hydric stress for the plants could be dramatic if it does not rain in the next two weeks". In this case, fruits of the 9/10/12 sizes can be expected almost exclusively. "In addition to the shortage of large varieties, the fruit would also ripen earlier. Producers would then be forced to harvest and export earlier."
Christoph Buchner last year, during a visit to the mango plantations in Peru (FreshPlaza report).
The market for mangos is relatively stable: "This is mainly due to the fact that the bulk of the shipped goods is marketed via the food retail trade, which has had stable sales in this product group until now, and during the first lockdown as well. In the case of air-shipped mangos, sales and the market are affected, but the volumes from the source are not too large to be strongly affected by the restricted market." There are Kent mangos from Brazil on the German market, as well as the first air-freighted mangos from Peru.
Stable papaya market
"The market for papayas is also stable at present, with sufficient volumes coming in from Brazil. Quality and taste are good. Demand is lower between May and October, but increases significantly during the cool months and reaches its seasonal peak in winter."
Formosa papayas from the Struwwelpeter brand
Chile dominates avocado sales
The avocado market is currently dominated by Chilean deliveries, followed by Mexico and Colombia and to a lesser extent Israel, Spain and Morocco. After a very difficult transition from Peru to Chile, the market is now well supplied. Since Mexico exports larger quantities to Europe than usual, there is pressure on small calibers. This should subside as soon as demand from the USA increases again in mid-December.
Andreas Buchner during a FreshPlaza visit to the Munich site in summer 2019.
Due to the limited air freight capacities, production has been self-regulating so far: "Logistics continues to suffer from fluctuations and remains uncertain. Some airlines have taken their daily connections out of service. Some routes are flown three times a week, others not at all. This makes for volatile prices and these are rising even more due to the upcoming pre-Christmas period." Passenger flights from South America to Europe have dropped by 73% compared to 2019. This decline in cargo area is creating fierce competition on existing flights and driving up prices, he explains.
Exotics in the summer months
Avocados are among the few exotic products that can stand up to the "summer fruits" in summer and are able to keep their volume stable: "The avocado has managed to become a year-round perennial. The mango market, on the other hand, traditionally drops after Easter. This year, demand remained very high until the summer vacations (July) and is now rising again."
Exotics from the EU?
The cultivation of exotics in Spain is becoming increasingly important - will this become a problem for overseas goods in the future? Contreras does not believe so: "Spanish avocados or mangos are only available in a rather short time frame. The Spanish fruits can compete with those from other Mediterranean countries and complement each other, but it is not advisable to focus on just one origin." Diverse influences like on- and off-seasons, storms, environmental disasters and the growing market also in countries like China, require to import various origins permanently to be flexible and reliable.
Interest in exclusive mangos and tropical avocados is growing
"Kent, Keitt and Palmer continue to be the most prominent mango varieties in Europe, but less well known Israeli varieties such as Omer, Noa and Shelli are also being marketed more and more. Nam Dok Mai and Ataulfo are delivered exclusively by air and are also very attractive," Contreras confirms. "Consumers are increasingly better informed about their food, which is why these varieties continue to gain in importance."
There is also a lot going on with avocados: "Thanks to their size, tropical avocados like Carla from the Dominican Republic and Brazilian varieties like Margarida, Breda, Geada, Fortuna (and others) are arousing consumer interest." Some of these exotic varieties already dominate their home market and are now slowly finding their way to Europe. Nevertheless, the Hass-Avocado remains the most imported variety.
It is difficult to predict how the year will end: "With the lockdowns and restrictions everywhere in the EU, it is almost impossible to make any forecasts. Traditionally, there is a slight decline in food retail sales between Christmas and New Year. This year we expect a normal Christmas and an increase in demand between the years as fewer people can go on vacation."
Santiago Contreras
Hausladen Fruchthandelsgesellschaft mbH
Tel: 089 72014 0
verkauf@hausladen-frucht.de
www.hausladen-frucht.de
Publication date: Wed 25 Nov 2020
2020-11-30 "The potential reopening of the hospitality industry in January or March would not play a major role"
2020-11-27 West Bengal wholesalers not allowed to store more than 25 tons of potatoes and onions
2020-11-26 "We can only hope that the sector will recover quickly, returning to its usual levels"
2020-11-25 "The avocado proves to be a permanent fixture"
2020-11-24 Wholesale markets also seeing pandemic-related changes
2020-11-23 Lockdown affects business at Vienna wholesale market
2020-11-20 "Avocado demand dropped so low that we stopped picking in the orchards"
2020-11-19 Johannesburg Market: biggest fresh produce trading floor in Africa
2020-11-18 Wholesale market sees greater demand for healthy foods
2020-11-17 "Chinese chestnut prices under pressure, but Nashi pears are very pricey"
2020-11-16 Increased interest from consumers during lock down
2020-11-13 The Rungis market awaits Sicilian produce
2020-11-12 "Every year we are being offered five varieties that claim to be the new Pink Lady"
2020-11-11 "Thanks to the sales from our stocks we are able to fully utilize our employees, even in the lockdown"
2020-11-10 Wholesale fruit market reopened at Koyambedu
2020-11-09 "The geopolitical situation does not help stimulate citrus sales"
2020-11-06 Tours of Melbourne Wholesale Markets resume after COVID-19 lockdowns
2020-11-05 2nd lock down will be very different from the first - then Brexit
2020-11-04 Slight dip for UK fruit and veg wholesaler Minor, Weir and Willis
2020-11-03 "We have to salute those merchants who, during the crisis, worked hard to feed the people"


I recently got a little 'caught up' in an article I was reading on a train journey to London that covered the rise of turmeric in certain health circles. This particular article was concentrating on the spice being added to certain skin care serums (which was a new one on me!).
At the root of the multitude of turmeric benefits is curcumin – a chemical that contains high amounts of special anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants.
So what are the health benefits of curcumin?
How does it manage to turn turmeric into a 'miracle spice'?
Curcumin is a chemical or curcuminoid that is found inside a selection of plants, it has a vibrant yellowish colour.
It's primarily found in turmeric, which is a strong medicinal spice that is from the same family as ginger. More often than not, you find turmeric in powder format which is used to give certain foods a good boost in their flavour (it's a popular spice to add to curry dishes).
Curcumin is known to have the ability of blocking the activity of several enzymes in the body that are well known for causing inflammation situations.
A recent study went as far as saying that aspirin and ibuprofen were nowhere near as effective as curcumin when it came to dulling down inflammation. Therefore, curcumin can be great for improving the symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma.
We covered the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of curcumin above, and it's these positive properties that makes it a great ingredient for skin creams!
Many tests have concluded that curcumin can neutralize free radicals, which in turn prevent cell damage in the skin and improve the healing time of cuts.
Certain medical professionals now believe that curcumin can relieve the symptoms of psoriasis, scabies and radiation-induced dermatitis.
High blood sugar is serious stuff, and if it's not handled in the right way, it can swiftly bring on diabetes symptoms which range from fatigue to unintentional weight loss. If this condition is allowed to persist, it can eventually lead to nerve damage and even loss of vision.
A recent study by the International Journal of Endocrinology Metabolism came to the conclusion that curcumin can reduce the symptoms of high blood pressure.
Apparently it can cut down the body's glucose production, which in turn decreases inflammation, and increases the secretion of insulin from the pancreas.
Those of you that are regulars to this site, will already know that what you eat can have a powerful effect on cancer growth within the body.
Did you know that Curcumin is able to have an effect on enzymes which are directly linked to cancer development?
Stroke, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are all linked to the formation of blood clots and platelet aggregation.
Research suggests that curcumin modifies eicosanoid biosynthesis – this is process that has been directly linked to numerous different forms of inflammation. It can also inhibit platelet aggregation, which again, leads to blood clot formation.
It's well known that one of the main risk factors for heart disease is higher levels of cholesterol.
The University of Indonesia held a study back in 2008 that came to the conclusion that curcumin reduced levels of both total and bad LDL cholesterol.
If you have any thoughts or opinions on the subject we have covered above, please leave them in the comment section below.
Healthy Travel Options – Why Travel in an RV?
I came across this subject on a television show about a month back and I just had to make a mental note of it, so I could include the topic on this site – why travel in an RV?
Granted, it sounds like a strange subject for me to cover, but it's a fascinating health angle – apparently, traveling by RV may be one of the healthiest – and least stressful – ways to travel.
I'll level with you here – I'm a tall guy and therefore I'm not the biggest fan of road trips or camping (tents are nowhere near big enough for my comfort needs!). But, the idea of taking a road trip is still romantic and exhilarating, even though I know I'm not going to be that comfortable during it!
I do love the idea of just jumping in a vehicle and setting off to discover the vast and varied landscapes my country has to offer.
We'd all agree that airplanes and airports are popular destinations for those of us looking to take a holiday, right?
Yep – a LOT of people go through these areas on an hourly basis. This is the reason so many airports, and the airplanes that land/depart from them, are riddled with germs.
A recent study by a popular insurance quotes website resulted in some shocking facts coming to light – airport check-in kiosks and water fountain buttons were way more 'infested' than any place you can find in your home (and that includes the bloody bathroom!).
When you board the plane, you are then in danger of the disease-ridden fold-down tray table (yep – the one you eat off!!!). Apparently most of these trays are covered in eight times the amount of bacteria you'd find on the lavatory flush button.
Have I managed to put you off your food yet?
People who cook for themselves, end up with a healthier diet than those who opt to eat out (as I pointed out above – it's a FACT!).
In an RV, equipped with a kitchen, you're able to avoid the typical pitfalls of eating on the go.
Fast food is everywhere, you're starving and you have little time – what ya gonna do?
Bang up a Burger King or a slice of Pizza etc – it's quick, it's easy and most of the time…it don't cost that much!
On a RV trip you are free to stop off at any grocers or farmer's markets you want. Get back to your traveling base and whip up a healthy meal for the family.
Recent studies show us that simply looking at, and being in nature, brings peace to the brain. Sure, it sounds a little 'hippie' and 'new age', but there is a lot of truth behind it.
Some experts have even gone as far as saying that nature, and the views it provides, can boost your mental health long-term and may even help protect against mental illness.
So get out on that open road and take in the beautiful natural landscapes that your country offers – it's good for your mood, and good for your mental health!
I don't know about you, but I struggle BIG TIME to fall asleep on a long plane journey. Maybe it's down to my height? Maybe I work myself up too much and I'm too bored?
No idea what it is really – but sleeping naturally comes hard to me (and many others) when I'm on a plane!
In 2014, Expedia released results of a report they had carried out on Airplane Etiquette – it was a kind of survey. They claim that after they asked 1,000 Americans about on-board behavior…just over 15% of them admitted to using 'cheeky methods' to get some shut eye on plane journeys.
Well, that's my way of politely saying medication or alcohol.
I can level with this, as I've done it many times before in the past.
You'll never have this problem on a RV journey – you can always sleep in a bed, and you can even take your own pillow along if you want to!
Simply pull over in a safe area, or even a cheap campsite, and get a good night's sleep before you carry on with your adventure.
But when it comes to getting to your destination, and meeting certain deadlines, the stress starts to seep through.
These types of holidays give you zero control over your plans or pace – never a calming influence on your general mental health.
Take back control and be in charge of your own adventure for once – get up when you want, eat when you want, travel when you want…and control your own vacation for once!
Do you enjoy RV breaks?
Do you have any RV tips you'd think would benefit this article?
If so, please consider leaving them in the comment section below.
Surely few people these days can claim to be unaware of how bad eating processed foods can be. A diet laden with large amounts of processed food is likely to reduce the chances of good health and increase the amount of body fat.
This article gives you the worst processed foods list so you know what to avoid.
Drinks high in sugar are one of the worst sources of sugar in most people's diets.
When you consume large amounts of sugar it increases your cravings for more sugary foods, and eating large amounts of sugar can ultimately lead to many diseases not just obesity. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure are just a few of the associated illnesses.
Meat, in general, can make up part of your healthy diet, processed meats, on the other hand, will not. Processed meats will often contain additives to make them last longer on the shelves, as you might have guessed these additives aren't a great addition to your diet.
Cakes and cookies are delicious to eat, but we know full well they're not a good dietary choice. They contain a little in the way of nutrients and are very calorific. Add to that a lot of refined sugar and trans fats, making these treats something to avoid.
The nutrients that at one point were contained in the wheat flour has all but been removed in the refining process, leaving you with no nutritional benefits.
Whole grain bread is a better choice.
Yogurt is a healthy choice, right? Not necessarily, many yogurts that make claim to be healthy are actually packed full of sugar.
Often extra sugar is added to make up for the reduced fat content, and if the yogurt has been pasteurized the good bacteria will have been removed.
Ice cream is low in nutrition and high in sugar, so clearly a bad choice for a healthy diet. Larger portions also don't help matters, but it's just so tasty.
A healthy alternative would be to make your own with less sugar or adding sweetener instead.
Eating chips or fries has long been associated with increasing weight, and unfortunately, there isn't a way to make them healthy. A better alternative is raw carrot or nuts.
The roasting or frying of potatoes causes a carcinogen to form and is best avoided, though boiling doesn't cause this to happen.
You would think that drinking fruit juice is a healthy option, but unfortunately, they contain high levels of sugar and therefore need to be reduced or removed from consumption.
Processed cheese is often made from un-fermented dairy by-products and may not contain any actual cheese. Other ingredients may include sugar, salt, and food coloring, which make it easy to see why this isn't a good thing to add to your diet.
This sweetener may appear to be a healthy option, but in reality, it contains more fructose than you would expect. Fructose has been linked to an increase in the likelihood of developing diseases such as diabetes.
Pizza is an obvious unhealthy food which is high in calories and made with ingredients which are frequently processed. If you want a healthy pizza make your own, using better ingredients than your local pizza parlor would.
Another obviously bad food, which is popular because it's very tasty and very cheap. It is, however, a false economy, you will pay later with worse health and a higher chance of chronic disease.
The rise in the use of refined vegetable oils has been linked to increases in cancer rates. Better to use olive, avocado or coconut oil.
These sugary treats aside from being packed with sugar, contain refined wheat flour and other low nutritional value ingredients. Unfortunately, a high sugar food such as this doesn't reduce hunger it just increases your body's demand for more sugar.
Dark chocolate is a good alternative snack.
Margarine has been created to mimic butter as closely as possible without actually being butter and as a consequence is packed with lots of bad things. These include refined vegetable oils and trans fats which you'll want to steer clear of, better just to buy butter.
Coffee by itself can actually have a beneficial effect on your health, containing antioxidants and can reduce your chances of getting diabetes. As long as you don't add sugar and cream it's not an unhealthy choice.
There has been a recent increase in the sale of low carbohydrate junk foods, which unfortunately contain little in the way of nutrition, but contain a lot of bad refined ingredients instead. Best to avoid them.
What Makes Processed Foods No Good for Us?
They are designed to taste great first and foremost, which means chemicals are used to create a nicer eating experience.
As you can imagine, these chemicals are unlikely to be nutritionally good for you. A cocktail of chemicals which is used to create an unnatural flavor isn't really likely to also be a healthy choice too.
Not only are processed foods low in nutrients, but they're unlikely to contain any natural source of fiber either, with many vitamins and minerals being removed during the refining processes also.
Refined carbohydrates tend to be a common feature of processed foods, and high levels of carbohydrates from an unnatural source do clearly not make for a healthy diet.
Processed foods normally also contain high levels of sugar, trans fats, and refined vegetable oils. None of these ingredients are something you should be indulging in for a healthy lifestyle.
Overall it seems clear, that eating large quantities of processed foods will lead to a much less healthy and likely shorter life.
I Hate That Bloody Mirror!!!
Just one problem – you have no real idea where to start…and HOW to start!
This might be the very first time you've tried to shed that beer belly and get healthy. Sure, things didn't exactly go to plan last time, or any other time you've tried it…but you're convinced you are going to succeed this time…this time you are making a STAND!!!
So, you slam into Google, and find website after website that promises a six pack within a fortnight…without dieting, without exercise…without doing ANYTHING!!!
Let's not beat around the bush here – we're all grown ups and we know why we are in this shape…and what foods we've eaten to get ourselves to this point!
You are fully aware that lean protein and vegetables are good for you – you are also aware that enjoying a beer with friends is a very important part of life (we all need to let off steam occasionally!).
Choose your food thoughtfully and make sure you eat enough. If you start putting exercise in your life AND start eating small amounts – it will work against your efforts.
Your metabolism will slow down to conserve what fuel your body does have, your energy levels will dip, you will struggle to reach the results you are after.
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When you get home from work take a couple of minutes to lay out your workout clothes for the following morning/day/whatever time you exercise.
Have it all ready to go – water, whatever you need to exercise comfortably, and then set your alarm for the next morning (if you choose to exercise in the mornings!).
Do all this before you start to unwind after getting home from work. This forces you to just get up and do it, and not have to take the time to find everything or make excuses for why you can't.
Even if you manage to get out and run six days a week, the real key to lifelong fitness is to simply be more active – move more and eat less!
Just leave the car where it is for once – if the weather's fine – walk (have you seen the price of petrol these days?). Try making a conscious effort to walk whenever and wherever you can.
I recommend picking up one of those fitness watches/bracelets – track yourself and see if you manage to hit 10,000 steps a day (don't go for a FitBit – get a cheaper alternative rip-off for under $15!!!!).
There's no point making plans to get healthier if you are staying up until one in the morning playing Call of Duty – long term health depends strongly on the amount of sleep you get.
On top of this – too little sleep can also impair weight loss efforts due to raised cortisol levels.
Aim for at least seven hours a night.
Yep – thirty days, that's how long it will take you to create a healthy habit. And if you can stick to something for as long as that…the chances are you'll get into a routine of making better choices naturally and without thinking about it later on.
Just aim for sticking to it for thirty days – regardless of what obsticales are put in your way.
Do you still have any concerns regarding the health journey you are about to take?
Have you tried to get healthy before and failed miserably?
If you have ANY questions regarding the subject we have covered here today, please leave them in the comment section below.
We all experience bad weeks, that eventually lead to the point where we don't really want to get up and handle the day in front of us – life is challenging, that's what makes it interesting (most of the time!).
But what happens when you get this feeling every time you wake up?
That uncomfortable feeling that seems to grip every inch of your body – what's the point? Why bother?
Depression is a serious issue – just ask anyone who has suffered from it.
But they bring the side effects – and the news surrounding antidepressants hasn't exactly been positive over the last decade or so…has it?
In this article we will be taking a look at options for a more natural treatment for depression and anxiety.
Now, I'm not a doctor, or even a medical professional – these treatments are based on information I have gathered over the years.
I'm not promising miracles here – but they have been known to bring out brilliant results in some cases (and they're completely natural!).
Before we go into this herb – I should point out that there are dangers involved when mixing it with a selection of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications.
If you are considering using this option for depression – please, please, please check with your doctor first IF you are using medications!
There are actually records stretching back hundreds of years involving St. John's Wort being used for depression. A recent study (around the 2010 mark!) in Europe concluded that it has effective properties that fight depression and a lot less side effects than regular medications.
It is worth pointing out that this report was only handling people with 'moderate' depression.
Indian Cherry, or Ashwagandha, is a herb that has been used for hundreds of years by Indian practitioners.
It apparently naturally aids the thyroid and adrenal glands, in turn helping you handle the stress levels you feel. It's also pretty good at creating a calming effect over the central nervous system – killing off anxious feelings.
Ashwagandha is also known for it's sedative effects, resulting in many people taking it to handle depression-related insomnia.
If your depression levels are bringing on unnatural feelings of anxiety, Yoga could be a great way to find some peace!
Our bodies contain a stress hormone called cortisol and many Yoga experts believe that certain poses can help reduce this hormone.
Yoga is a great way to improve and strengthen the link between mind and body – helping you feel more in control of your emotions and your primary thoughts.
For more information on Yoga poses for beginners, check out this video here.
Does Exercise Help Anxiety and Depression?
Yes, in the past I have personally found exercise to improve my mood when the whole world seems to be coming at me from all sides!
You don't have to run miles and miles every day – a simple half an hour walk will improve your overall state of mind.
A recent study from the University of Toronto concluded that even moderate levels of exercise are great from stopping various forms of depression setting in, and taking over your life.
Sometimes, something as simple as having someone to listen to you is enough to stem the tide of depression.
A psychotherapist is trained to listen and can support you in having more positive thoughts throughout your week.
Psychotherapists can put you through a course of Cognitive therapy – an effective way of locating negative thought patterns then changing their path, leading them to less harmful parts of the brain.
With consistent questioning and challenging, psychotherapists can alter these damaging thought patterns and even change the setup of your brain to a more positive one.
Now it's over to you – have you had any experience with using natural treatments for depression?
I've also heard that music therapy and Meditation/Mindfulness can help – do you have any personal experience with these?
We would love to hear about your experiences with handling depression, please consider leaving them in the comment section below.
This is probably one of the most important articles we have published to this site since it's launch…and we really should have got around to it much, much sooner!
Most of you have probably already noticed that we promote a handful of select health products on this site, here is one example.
Now, we only promote well known products that have been tested by ourselves or our writers – we are able to stand behind these options without any sort of worries.
Well, these products are stand alone products, designed to provide a solution to your health problems, with money back guarantees included.
They ARE NOT MLM PRODUCTS!
In this article we will be taking a look at the dangers of MLM setups – a marketing industry that seems intent on taking over the health niche…with overpriced and frequently ineffective products.
If you have ANY sort of interest in diving into the health MLM setup – READ THIS ARTICLE FIRST!
When you join a MLM opportunity you are signing up with a company to become their independent distributor.
As a distributor, you don't just make money selling the product itself, but also from signing other people up who also sign other people up…and you make commissions on this 'downline'.
As you can already see – we have moved away from the actual health product and are now concentrating on roping new distributors in (building a downline!).
What is The Difference Between MLM and a Pyramid Scheme?
Hundreds of thousands of MLM 'distributors' will try their hardest to tell you otherwise…but they are only desperately trying to cover their own asses!
In most cases, a large majority of these distributors are already in over their head and are clinging onto their bank account overdrafts as we speak – they NEED you to sign up underneath them!
Seriously guys – what does that chart shape look like to you?
Yet this is the shape of every working MLM setup…and they still try to convince you it is not a pyramid scheme!
MLM companies may sell products such as dietary supplements and health options – BUT their main source of income comes from mass recruitment.
So you have an interest in the subject of health and wellness – cool, so do I!!!!!
Try and make some money off this interest?
Yeah, why not, you have a good knowledge and it would be great to work around a subject you enjoy, right?
Unfortunately a simple Google search into 'start a online health business' will bring up a tidal wave of opportunities that are not right for you.
Oh, they'll say they're right for you – but they're not.
These opportunities will be MLM based – they near enough taken over certain sectors of the health niche.
If you take up one of these 'business opportunities' you won't ever own a business.
The marketing side of your business needs to be run by YOU and YOU ALONE!
MLM distributors who love to call themselves small business owners are full of the brown stuff – they don't have any control over the four points I have covered above.
This is the saddest part of choosing a health and wellness MLM setup – people won't like you.
I know that sounds a bit strong, but it really is true.
How popular are hustlers? Do like like being badgered into buying something whenever you speak to certain individuals?
But that's what you become when you take on health products from the MLM sector – a hustler.
A desperate individual who NEEDS to flog more products or rope more people in…just to make their initial investment back…or just to get out with their head above water.
Did you know that over 99% of MLM distributors make a loss and less than 1% make the lifestyle changing money they all advertise with?
EVERY multi level marketing (MLM) opportunity will require some sort of payment for you to join – period.
But why are you paying for the opportunity to work…when you can get started for FREE?
Seriously, you can build your very own business in the health and wellness niche, for FREE!
If you are interested in learning how to succeed in this business without having to use your credit card – you may want to check out the education these guys offer here.
The correct foods can form a barrier for your body against illness, and can also help you recover quicker if you do experience bad health.
Surely you are going to 'get it' this time?
In this article we are going to be taking a look at a great selection of foods that are good for your immune system.
Eat right, feel right and boost your body's first line of defence!
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I was more than surprised to find out that your body's fight against illness starts off in your mouth – did you know that saliva is packed with powerful antimicrobials like lysozyme, alpha-amylase and lactoferrin?
It's a pretty hard task for ANY germs to get past this initial line of defence – those tough cookies that do manage it…end up having to take on our stomach's hydrochloric acid.
If they are hard enough to win that battle – they then have to take on our digestive system which holds special proteins and chemical compounds.
Finally the germs will reach our own personal army of good bacteria – our final, powerful, line of defence.
This line of defence is what we need to feed – we need to keep this bacteria in tip-top condition!
A well thought out, and healthy balanced diet, that supports your immune system, is your best defence in avoiding sickness bugs in the first place.
The foods that are covered in the infographic above are great examples of what you need to eat to keep your good bacteria in order and boost immunity.
If you have any questions regarding these foods OR you would like to add a food to this list, please use the comment section below.
What Are The Health Benefits of Beetroot?
Today we will taking a look at an ancient, prehistoric super-food that naturally sprouted up along coastlines in North Africa, Asia, and Europe.
So, what are the health benefits of beetroot and why should we include it in our daily diets?
Beetroot contains a large amount of nitrates which supply the body with lots of natural energy – great for those of us that like to take part in cardio or sport.
They are ram-packed with quality fiber which helps look after our digestive systems (taking on bad stomachs, diarrhea, constipation and even colon cancer!).
Beets also help keep our mind's sharp due to the amount of natural potassium they contain – helping to transmit nerve impulses.
Expectant mums are advised to eat beetroot due to the folic acid content of the veggie – great for the development of embryos and prevention of spina bifida.
The 'purple veggie beast' is also topped up with a load of the mineral calcium – vital for developing and maintaining strong bones.
On the vitamin side of things – beets are very high in the vitamin C. This vitamin is great for taking on colds and infections and keeping the immune system in tune. Vitamin A is also present in the foodstuff – high levels of vit A can aid clear eyesight and also keep your skin cells healthy.
Beetroots also contain an antioxidant named Betalain which protects cells from damage and helps with the prevention of cancer.
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What are your thoughts and opinions on beetroot?
Do you have a favorite beetroot recipe?
I couldn't help but notice that many health conscious individuals like to throw about antioxidants as a kind of buzzword…but most of the time they don't really know what the word means!
In this article we will be taking a look at the functions of antioxidants, their benefits and general facts, in infographic format.
The body seems to be a lot better at creating these free radicals (i.e. in most cases, free radicals far outnumber the naturally occurring antioxidants).
So, we really need to try and find some external sources of antioxidants if at all possible – try our hardest to level the playing field (between free radicals and antioxidants!).
If you found the infographic on antioxidants interesting, please feel free to share this article wherever you see fit (sharing is caring after all).
If you have any thoughts or opinions on the subject of antioxidants, please leave them in the comment section below.
These days, the typical 'rat race' of everyday life seems to frequently stand in the way of being able to cook a healthy meal at home. Simply put – not many of us have the time!
It's sad but true – fast food and convenience options often win the day, with most of us struggling to find the time to fit in breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We all seem to forget that the food choices we make can drastically affect our heart health, energy and appetite control.
Put down that bag of chewy gelatin-filled disasters – if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth AND look after your heart why not try a couple of slices of fresh watermelon?
A top source of antioxidants and fiber, it also contains high levels of lycopene – which has been linked to a lower risk for heart disease and cancer.
Watermelon is also a top provider of vitamins C and A, along with potassium and magnesium.
Like watermelon, tomatoes are rich in lycopene as well as vitamin C, and are easy enough to throw into any old dish!
I often find that simple pasta is a good way to go – there are so many easy sauces that can be made with fresh tomatoes and oregano. Tinned tomatoes are always a quicker and cheaper option, but stick to fresh if you can!
I only ask the question as I am not the biggest fan of this food…but it is a great choice for heart health at the end of the day!
Avocados are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats and are a good source of potassium. Now, potassium is a pretty awesome mineral when it comes to heart health because it is particularly good at controlling your blood pressure.
On top of this they contain high levels of carotenoids which are often linked with a decreased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Eat up ALL of Your Greens Please!
You always used to hear your mum bang on about them often enough during dinners…and this was for a reason!
Collard greens are pretty awesome!
They have a tiny calorie count and are very high in vitamins K, A and C, as well as folate, manganese, calcium and fiber. These vitamins and nutrients allow your blood to clot normally therefore helping to prevent calcification of your arteries.
Such as simple little snack – I'm often amazed at the amount of people who choose to ignore the health benefits of this tasty little blighter!
Easy to munch on right out of the bag or simply sprinkle over any old salad – walnuts improve your heart functions through their high levels of healthy omega-3 fats and antioxidants.
Don't worry about the calorie stigma attached to nuts – just two ounces of walnuts a day can improve blood vessel function among people with diabetes AND provide protection for the heart.
This Sounds a Little Fishy – Salmon!
Salmon is a great food option for those looking to keep their heart in 'tip top' condition. I recently read through a study that pointed to the fact that regular consumption of fish can lead to a 30 percent lower risk of developing coronary heart disease over the long term.
You see, cold water fish (salmon) contains really high levels of omega-3 fats which are known to lower blood pressure and can help prevent irregular heart rhythms.
Even as a kid, peas to me have always been the easiest vegetable to get through on a plate. They are simple enough to sneak into just about any groovy dish you can think of!
You don't even have to go for the the more expensive organic options – the frozen versions are actually flash-frozen at the peak of ripeness!
High in fiber and good for the heart – try slipping them into one of your home cooked dishes this week.
By now, most of us should be aware that obesity is not exactly great for the health of your heart…right?
Whole grains will help in your fight to keep your heart healthy AND help with the battle of your bulge!
Remember – overweight individuals are more likely to suffer from heart disease and heart-related complications. Oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day off in a heart-friendly manner.
So you've read my suggestions above – which of them is your favourite? Which of them has already been added to your diet? What heart healthy foods do you think I should add to this list?
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Гарри Билли Уинкс (; 2 февраля 1996 года, Хэмел Хемпстед, Англия) — английский футболист, полузащитник итальянского клуба «Сампдория».

Клубная карьера

«Тоттенхэм Хотспур»
Уинкс является воспитанником «Тоттенхэма». Впервые к основной команде стал подтягиваться в концовке сезона 2013/14. 27 июля 2014 года подписал с «Тоттенхэмом» свой первый профессиональный контракт.

27 ноября 2014 года дебютировал за «Хотспур» в групповой стадии Лиги Европы, поединком против сербского «Партизана». Вышел на поле на 87-ой минуте, заменив Паулиньо. 6 июля 2015 года подписал новый контракт сроком до лета 2018 года с возможностью продления и получил игровую футболку с номером 29.

27 августа 2016 года дебютировал в английской премьер-лиге поединком против «Ливерпуля».

16 сентября 2016 года Гарри пролонгировал соглашение с «Тоттенхэмом», поставив подпись под контрактом, связывающим его с клубом до 2021 года. 19 ноября 2016 года Гарри впервые вышел в стартовом составе воспитавшего клуба в рамках английского первенства и сумел отличиться дебютным голом в чемпионате, поразив ворота «Вест Хэма» во втором тайме столичного дерби.

Карьера в сборной
3 ноября 2016 года Уинкс впервые был призван под знамёна национальной сборной Англии в возрастной категории U-21, за которую чуть позднее дебютировал в поединке против сверстников из Франции.
Дебют в главной сборной состоялся 8 октября 2017 года в отборочном матче со сборной Литвы, где Гарри отыграл весь матч.

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Category Archives : Our 2016 Mentors
Guest Mentor – Kate Shugar
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Originally from Hickory, NC, where she began her dance training at the age of three, Kate Shugar graduated from the Honors Program at Columbia College, where she pursued the...
Mentor – Darrel "Friidom" Dunn
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Darrel "Friidom" Dunn; Performer, Producer, and Motivational Movement Artist and Speaker. He is a promoter in the next generation of future movers and artist. Growing up in Dallas, TX...
Mentor – Emma Mesrobian
Emma Mesrobian has received her Bachelors in Dance from Cal State Long Beach. The love and passion she has for dance is endless. She was the co-founder and artistic director...
Mentor – Allison Costello
Allison Costello is a diverse mover whose interest lies in unlocking the creative doors and allowing a flood movement to take over. Although she started late, Allison was determined...
Mentor – Yasmine Lindskog
Yasmine Lindskog is a performer, choreographer, and dance instructor. She has been trained in modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz, pointe, and tap. She came to California to pursue her career...
Mentor – Zoe Rappaport
Zoe Rappaport is a dance-artist based in Los Angeles and New York City. Grounded in the belief that movement was born to bring people together and communicate beyond words, Zoe...
Mentor – Mollie Wolf
Mollie Wolf is a mountain woman from Colorado currently living in Los Angeles. She has studied extensively with professionals in the post-modern, hip hop, African, and jazz dance communities. These interwoven influences...
Mentor – Cyrian "The Dancer" Reed
Cyrian Reed " The Dancer" AKA SUGA LUMP is one of the most innovative, sophisticated, graceful, and soulful dancer and choreographer in the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. She...
Mentor – Liezel Marie
Liezel Marie, also known as Liz for short, has been involved in many dances and performances within the hip hop community. She started out as an intern at LACHSA...
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Kimberlee took her first dance class at the young age of four, it was a mommy and me class. She loved it so much her parents continued to enroll...


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Former FEB-student Sven Schmit (22) is pursuing an international academic career. After finishing his master programme at Cambridge in England, he will start his PhD at Stanford University mid September. What's his secret for getting into these internationally renowned universities?
You're starting a PhD-program at Stanford University soon. What will you be researching?
You are currently studying for your Masters (MASt) at Cambridge University. What program are you in?
Your academic career started at FEB. What did you learn here that is still of use in your career now?
What inspired you to study abroad?
Do you have any advice for current students who are interested in an academic career?
'It is hard to give general advice. I like to say that you should always try, even though you think your chances are slim. I, for one, never thought I would be admitted at Cambridge or Stanford. Also, it is very important to start looking around early, especially if you want to go abroad. Deadlines are often very early and the application process can take a lot of time.
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Mike Pompeo has ties to one of America's largest anti-Muslim organizations.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he wants to replace former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with current CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
President Donald Trump's decision to nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state has alarmed America's top Muslim advocacy organizations, whose leaders say Pompeo's past statements about Muslims, and his ties to hate groups, indicate a serious bias against Islam.
After Trump tweeted Tuesday about his plans to replace current Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Pompeo, several advocates pointed out that Pompeo has long had a "toxic relationship" with American Muslims ― so much so that in 2016, he won a top award from Act for America, an organization the Southern Poverty Law Center considers an anti-Muslim hate group.
Hoda Hawa, director of policy and advocacy for the Muslim Public Affairs Council, called Pompeo a "divisive" figure whose confirmation would further erode American Muslims' trust in their government.
Scott Simpson, a spokesperson for Muslim Advocates, expressed similar concerns.
The White House did not respond to a request for comment for this story.
Pompeo's tense relationship with American Muslims goes back to his days as a tea party representative for Kansas' 4th District. In a 2013 speech on the House floor, Pompeo falsely accused Muslim leaders of being silent after the Boston Marathon bombing.
"Instead of responding, silence has made these Islamic leaders across America potentially complicit in these acts, and more importantly still, in those that may well follow," Pompeo said in that speech.
In reality, American Muslim leaders swiftly and unequivocally condemned the attack, just as they've done for other acts of terrorism before and since the Boston Marathon bombing.
Robert McCaw, director of government affairs for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, told HuffPost that Pompeo has "made no attempt to make amends" for this false allegation.
McCaw said he fears that Pompeo's "toxic" relationship with American Muslims would impede his ability to build lasting relations with Muslim-majority countries as secretary of state.
"All Americans, especially American Muslims, need a Secretary of State that is willing to push back" against the "rising tides of anti-American sentiment and Islamophobia that is spreading overseas in response to the Trump Administration's American First and anti-Muslim policy agenda," McCaw told HuffPost.
A combination photo shows Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, left, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 8, 2018, and CIA Director Mike Pompeo on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, 2018.
Pompeo has also been criticized for his ties to Brigitte Gabriel and Frank Gaffney, two prominent anti-Muslim activists.
Gaffney is the head of the Center for Security Policy, a D.C.-based think tank that promotes the conspiracy theory that Muslims are seeking to supersede the U.S. Constitution with Islamic religious law, or Sharia ― even though no national Muslim organization has ever called for such a move. According to The Atlantic, Pompeo spoke at the CSP's "Defeat Jihad" summit in 2015 and has appeared on Gaffney's radio show more than 20 times.
Gabriel is the founder of Act for America, one of the nation's largest grassroots anti-Muslim groups. In the past, Gabriel has claimed that practicing Muslims cannot be loyal citizens of the United States. Her group has successfully lobbied state legislatures to introduce bills banning "foreign" law in U.S. courts. Last year, Act for America organized nationwide "March Against Sharia" protests against the nonexistent threat of Sharia law.
Pompeo has repeatedly spoken at Act for America's national conferences, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. He also reportedly sponsored an Act for America legislative briefing at the Capitol in 2016.
In a post on Act for America's site, Gabriel said Pompeo has been a "steadfast ally" since the day he was elected to Congress. She said that in 2016, the group gave Pompeo its "highest honor," a National Security Eagle Award.
Pompeo testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2018.
Still, McCaw said American Muslims have a fundamental "lack of faith" in Pompeo's commitment to ensuring their safety abroad. He also doesn't think Pompeo, who has expressed support for refugee resettlement bans in the past, will challenge Trump's travel ban. The ban is directed at people from eight countries, six of which are Muslim-majority. The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments over the third iteration of the ban in April.
"Pompeo must make amends for his past Islamophobic actions and stances. However, there is not enough time before his confirmation hearing to gain CAIR [or] the Muslim community's support for his nomination," McCaw said.
Christopher Mathias contributed to this report.


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Pagoda, To-ji Temple
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The pagoda of the To-ji temple, Kyoto Japan. The temple was first built during the reign of Emperor Kammu (781-806 CE) and the pagoda added in 826 CE. It was subsequently destroyed by fires but then restored. It is the largest pagoda in Japan.
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Liberia (CCPR 27-08-2018)
The Committee considered the initial report of Liberia (CCPR/C/LBR/1) at its 3500th and 3501st meetings (CCPR/C/SR.3500 and 3501), held on 9 and 10 July 2018. At its 3519th meeting, held on 23 July 2018, it adopted the following concluding observations.
Concluding observations
C. Principal matters of concern and recommendations
Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The Committee is concerned about (a) the criminalization of same-sex sexual conduct between consenting adults and attempts to increase penalties and prohibit same-sex marriage; and (b) reports that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals are stigmatized and are subject to de facto discrimination in the enjoyment of a range of rights on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. It is also concerned that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals experience violence, arbitrary detention and police abuse of authority, a state of affairs that is exacerbated by underreporting of, and lack of effective investigations into, such human rights violations, whether inflicted by State or non-State actors. Moreover, the Committee expresses its concern at reports of harassment and reprisals against defenders and associations advocating for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals (arts. 2, 6, 7, 9, 20, 22 and 26).
While acknowledging the diversity of morality and cultures internationally, the Committee recalls that State laws and practices must always conform to the principles of universality of human rights and non-discrimination. The State party should, as a matter of priority, decriminalize same-sex sexual conduct between consenting adults and explicitly reject any form of social stigmatization, discrimination or violence against persons based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It should also:
(a) Remove any barriers to the enjoyment of rights by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals;
(b) Facilitate access to justice by victims, including by strengthening trust between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals and State authorities;
(c) Ensure the investigation, prosecution and punishment of any act of violence motivated by the victim's sexual orientation or gender identity and ensure the systemic collection of data about such acts;
(d) Guarantee in practice the security as well as the rights to freedom of expression, assembly and association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals, defenders and organizations;
(e) Undertake education campaigns, in consultation with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex representatives and civil society organizations, on non-discrimination, inclusion and diversity.
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Q: HTML Tables Cell Switching I can't find out how to do this...
I have a cell in a table that I want to have stacked so that when someone types in a number in a text box an image shows up but if they type in another number, text shows up in the same cell instead of the image. I know this might involve some java-script as well. Something along the lines of this:
if textinbox = 1
    CellInTable = Image
    Hide xyzText

if textinbox = 2
    Hide image
    CellInTable = xyzText

(pseudocode)
The text box is in a different cell of the table and not the same cell and 90% of my JS is called from another file. Any ideas? thanks!

A: I wrote a litle code for you, I think that this is what you meant, as your description wasn't that clear...
The HTML:

    <input type="text" id="number" style='width:100px' />

The Javascript (used jquery):
$("#number").keyup(function() {
    var img;
    switch($("#number").val()) {
        case "1":
            img = "http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/Smile.png";
            break;
        case "2":
            img = "http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Teeth.png";
            break;
        case "3":
            img = "http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Angry.png";
            break;
        default:
            img = false;
            break;
    }
    if (img) {
        $("#cell").html("");
    } else {
        $("#cell").html("");
    }
});

To see it working: http://jsfiddle.net/M8E5f/3/

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Williams' four greatest seasons in F1
Race, Historic
Damien Smith
So an era ends. Once upon a time, you'd have expected some of thunder clap, or even some sort of seismic shift, upon hearing news that Sir Frank Williams is no longer a Formula 1 team owner. But it says much about how low the team has fallen that confirmation on Friday that the Williams team has found a buyer was met mostly with sad resignation and a shrug of the shoulders. After 43 intensive years, in which the team won nine constructors' titles, seven drivers' titles and 114 grands prix, Frank Williams has bowed to the inevitable.
The sale to private investment firm Dorilton Capital does at least guarantee the Williams name won't disappear from the grid – for now – and it's no coincidence the deal follows hot on the heels of the team joining the other nine current teams in signing the new Concorde Agreement. Inking that all-encompassing financial deal that binds F1 together was vital to Williams finding new investment, because it confirmed a higher value for the company that remains fully locked into grand prix racing. Dorilton Capital will now benefit from the improved share of revenues that are due to follow under the new Concorde, too.
But what happens to this wonderful, historic team beyond the immediate future is anyone's guess. For now, let's remember what Williams means to F1 by looking back at the key years in its illustrious history – before the rot set in.
1979: Bravo, Frank
The first world titles were captured in 1980, but it was the previous season that really established Williams as a bona fide major player in F1. For years Frank Williams had struggled for a foothold on the grid, lacking the budget and technical depth to rise far beyond what used to be known cruelly as a 'start line specialist': turn up, take the start money and anything else is a bonus. Few took him seriously.
But by 1979, a new iteration of Frank's team – and surely his last chance of finally making it stick – was gaining pace. In team co-founder Patrick Head, whom Frank met during his short-lived partnership with Walter Wolf, he finally had a safe pair of hands who could engineer a winning car. That car was the FW07, in essence a beautifully conceived and improved version of the Lotus 79 ground effects 'missile' in which Mario Andretti had won his title in '78. By mid-season, reliability gremlins had been ironed out and at Silverstone, a true power circuit, Jones beat Jean-Pierre Jabouille's Renault turbo to pole position by sixth tenths of a second – with nothing more than a Cosworth DFV. A water pump leak led to piston failure in the race, but no matter: veteran team-mate Clay Regazzoni was there to pick up the pieces and deliver Williams a first victory – on home soil too. "Bravo, Frank," purred Clay to the gathered press afterwards.
From there, Jones won four of the next five races. Too late to stop Jody Scheckter and Ferrari from winning the title, but suddenly there was no doubt: Williams had arrived.
1987: Mansell vs. Piquet
A Honda engine deal finally gave Williams an opportunity to work with turbo power in 1984, but it took time for the Japanese manufacturer to hone the V6. Steady progress, particularly in 1985, led to the wonderful FW11 in 1986 as Nelson Piquet switched from Brabham to join Nigel Mansell. Either could have been champion, neither was, as Alain Prost snatched the crown in Adelaide after Mansell's dramatic tyre failure. But even the great Frenchman wouldn't get a look-in during 1987.
Mansell was faster, taking eight poles to Piquet's four, and six wins versus three. But a string of second places kept the Brazilian in the hunt after he'd escaped a serious accident at Imola's fearsome Tamburello turn – the corner where Ayrton Senna would die seven years later. Some say Piquet was never the same after that shunt, but it says much for his ambition, work ethic and underrated ability that he emerged as champion. Of course, it helped that Mansell threw his FW11B into the tyres in practice at Suzuka and was ruled out from the end of the season, but still: Piquet deserved his third title.
1992: Finally… it's Mansell
The loss of Honda after 1987 was a huge blow, but only in the short-term. The banning of turbos in favour of normally aspirated engines from 1989 offered a new opportunity, as Williams teamed up with Renault and its peach of a V10, the evolution of which would dominate the 1990s.
In harness with a range of so-called 'driver aids' – traction control, ABS, active suspension – the FW14B represented a new benchmark for F1 performance. The collaboration between Head and brilliant chief designer Adrian Newey, hired from Leyton House (March), delivered Mansell the perfect car for his finest season.
Ten race victories, six team one-twos, 15 out of 16 pole positions and a car that led 80 per cent of the season's laps. Those are the bare statistics that Williams racked up in 1992 with Mansell and Riccardo Patrese, as Nigel earned the title that had eluded him for so long. What a shame, then, that he didn't defend it: 'Red Five' upped sticks and headed to IndyCars for '93, unhappy that Prost was on his way.
1996: Hill hits the summit
Prost's fourth title, Senna's death at Imola in '94, stoic Damon Hill stepping up to the plate, then Michael Schumacher nerfing him out of an Adelaide title decider… Williams was central to a dramatic, and at times traumatic, F1 narrative for most of the 1990s. But when Schumacher left Benetton for Ferrari in '96, Hill's path was clear to deliver relatively untroubled titles for himself and the team – only for Damon to find out towards the end of the summer that he was losing his drive. Typical Williams.
In Frank's defence, Hill didn't play it too cleverly by driving poorly in 1995 and handling new-deal negotiations badly. He sent in his manager rather than handling it himself, and it backfired when Frank decided to hire Heinz-Harald Frentzen in his place for 1997. The 1996 season finale brought a lump to our throats – and Murray Walker's – but for the third time in the decade, a Williams world champion would not defend his crown. Nothing was ever straightforward with this team.
The final titles followed in 1997, as Jacques Villeneuve made the most of Newey's last Williams. Thereafter, the team moved on to BMW power in the new millennium, but the relationship had wilted and died by end the end of 2005. Ever since, the team has been a proud 'indie' operation, relying on customer engines and too often pay drivers to see it through. The team that once flew so high now has much in common with Tyrrell, Lotus and Brabham. The Williams name remains for now, but it won't be the same without Frank – and as a private investment firm enters stage left, with no obvious connection to motor sport, you can't help wondering how long it will be before another great name is left as nothing but a memory.
Which of these four was Williams' best year?
Gallery: Williams F1 through the years
On this day in... 1992
Williams family to leave F1 team
Williams at 40, part 3: World-beating weaponry
David Coulthard: "Leclerc has probably had one of the biggest pay rises of anyone in motorsport"
The last time Le Mans ran in September was 1968
Mario Andretti: "The Old Man offered me twice the money I was getting from Colin"
11 Brits who raced for Ferrari in F1


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Q: .htaccess file changes disappear This is what happens in a Wordpress (Woocommerce) site I've been asked to investigate.
1) I make a modification to .htaccess and save it.
Here's output of the ls -command
% ls -l
ll
-r--r--r--  1 user group   248 Sep  7 11:31 .htaccess

2) Just a moment later
% ls -l
-r--r--r--  1 user group   235 Jul 20 09:42 .htaccess

The changes have disappeared. Note the changed date in the file (apparently it is copied from somewhere).
What is causing this? And how do I stop it from happening?

A: As I see, the file has read only for all. Could it be that it is deleted and a new file is added? See this answer, read only files can be removed with rm
To be procise: a plugin, server feature or some other custom code (maybe in functions.php?).
You could analyze the file by checking what updates are made to it using tail or watch
You could check who or what last modified the file (applies to user changes)
Normally if you disable all plugins step by step and exclude each of them, then it's something with the server.

A: I was having a similar problem recently. It turned out it was due to a code injection in the /wp-includes/nav-menus.php file. There was a Base64 malware code injected that was causing my .htacess file to chmod itself to 444. Something called some kind of darkleech malware. See this link for more, maybe it's what's happening in your case as well: https://blog.sucuri.net/2015/03/pseudo-darkleech-server-root-infection.html


Winchester Interconnect is a highly acquisitive organization. Since 2012, the company has acquired 14 manufacturing companies and continues to strategically expand by acquiring companies that fit with its unique culture of empowerment, accountability, and collaboration.
With the footprint, sophistication, and technical capabilities of a large company, and the agility of a start-up, Winchester is a strong partner for manufacturing businesses. We generally review opportunities with revenue up to $100 million and as low a $5 million with varying profitability. If a business is not profitable we look for a strong path to profitability in the short term. Ideally, a potential acquisition will have overlap with Winchester's existing markets.
If you are open to the idea of selling your business, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss potential options with you. We are able to quickly determine our interest level and potential value. Please contact Stephen Eccles, Vice President of Sale & Marketing.


The most popular colours for Peugeot cars available for sale in Spalding are silver, black, blue.
85% of available Spalding Peugeot cars are offered by trade sellers, whereas 15% are private sales.
4 new car listings for this search have been found in the last calendar day, compared with 4 in the last 72 hours and 5 in the last week.
The standard deviation of used car prices for the results of this search is 1,560.


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10:49 Nov 19th 2019
Financial advisers remain supportive of the UK's growth economy, according to a new survey by Great Point Investments
A survey of financial advisers on Enterprise Investment Schemes has found that the level of use has been consistent despite concern that rule changes brought in by the government as part of its Patient Capital Review would stifle the market. In the survey conducted by Great Point Investments, 56% of the advisers questioned said the number of clients using EIS has stayed the same in the last 12 months. 67% of advisers also said they expect to see the same level in the use of EIS by clients in the next 12 months. 10% said they expect to see an increase and 23% said they expect a fall.
Asked about the impact of the PCR and introduction of new rules, advisers said they have been more inclined to look for proven track record with established EIS funds (49%). This was followed by an increased focus on diversification at both manager level (31%) and asset class level (31%). Advisers also said that PCR had made them less inclined to recommend single company investments (22%) yet more inclined to recommend EIS funds (14%).
Commenting on the results, Great Point Investments MD Dan Perkins said: "This survey clearly shows that EIS continues to be an important part of the wealth planning mix for advisers and their clients. The rule changes have changed the risk profile of EIS and this has brought a sharper focus on investing in genuine growth businesses.
"For clients that want to supplement their pensions, are comfortable with the high levels of risk associated and are looking for a genuine wealth creation tool, EIS offers a great platform for investors and also provides a much-needed alternative source of funding for Britain's small businesses."
Among the advisers surveyed, 43% said the typical investment made into EIS in the last 12 months was £20,001 – £100,000, which in Perkins' view demonstrates that the world of early stage venture capital investing is now not just the preserve of the super wealthy – something that can only be a good thing for the entrepreneurial engine of the UK economy. The survey further identified that the average number of clients IFAs had with current investments in EIS was 15%.
When asked if they agree a change of government would see greater support for investment into the UK's growth companies, the majority of respondents (62%) disagreed, with only 8% believing that a change would be good and the balance remaining neutral.
Perkins added: "Advisers appear to be concerned about the future of tax efficient investing if there were to be a change in government. However, one could consider this concern to be unfounded, given that EIS has successfully contributed to the growth of the UK economy for the last 25 years and received broad cross-party support throughout that period.
"For every £1 invested in early stage VC, the statistics show that approximately £3.50 has been generated for UK PLC, with tax efficient investments being a significant contributor. It has also proved to be a valid form of alternative investment, bringing diversification to client portfolios and allowing the potential for some great returns.
"It was interesting to note that uncertainty was seen to be one of the biggest barriers to clients investing via EIS – a not uncommon theme generally when it comes to UK industry and the current political climate."


The University of Sheffield has recently invested over £160million in refurbishing current facilities and creating two new conference and accommodation villages equipped with flexible meeting space, café, bar and dining facilities and over 4,000 en-suite bedrooms.
Hilton Sheffield Hotel is a modern 4 star hotel based on the Victoria Quays in Sheffield with 128 bedrooms and 9 multi-functional conference and event rooms.
One of Sheffield's landmark public spaces, the Millennium Gallery is home to a first class 420m² hire space for conferencing, banqueting and meetings.
The City Hall delivers 150 - 200 business events each year and has earned an award winning reputation for hosting some of the country's most esteemed business and conferencing events. With three unique spaces it is the perfect setting for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, product launches, filming locations and banqueting.
The largest UK theatre complex outside of London, Sheffield Theatres is comprised of the Crucible, Crucible Studio and Lyceum Theatres.
We're a unique cultural hub situated in the heart of Sheffield – one of Europe's largest independent cinemas paired with the longest-running creative business centre in the city. Housed in a converted 1930s car showroom, we're situated right next to the railway station in Sheffield's Cultural Industries Quarter. Our beautiful Art Deco environs are an ideal setting for the innovative businesses homed at the Workstation, and a perfect place for the determinedly independent and cutting edge cinema of the Showroom.
Set high up in large, beautiful gardens to the south of Sheffield and overlooking the rolling hills surrounding the city, Clifford House is a unique venue for any event. Previously a family home, this Victorian building has been fully renovated to accommodate meetings, conferences and any events that need just that touch of something special. Clifford House is owned and managed by St Luke's, Sheffield's hospice, and all profits go towards funding our care.
Tapton Hall effortlessly combines historic excellence with modern efficiency and traditional Sheffield hospitality. We are situated a short distance from Sheffield city centre in the leafy suburb of Broomhill. We have all the facilities needed for a success business event including free guest Wi-Fi, projectors, microphones and of course as much tea and coffee as needed! At Tapton can provide room for small meetings of five people to large week-long conferences for two hundred.
Weston Park museum offers a unique backdrop for events, full of character and local colour. Exploring the region's geological roots and celebrating the people, politics and music that has shaped the modern city, the museum displays offer guests a true flavour of Sheffield.


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Macrium Reflect – oprogramowanie do tworzenia kopii zapasowych. Zostało stworzone w 2006 roku przez brytyjską firmę Paramount Software (znaną jako Macrum Software).

Przy użyciu programu można stworzyć kopię całego dysku twardego bądź wskazanych partycji. Kopia jest zapisywana w wybranej lokalizacji, którą może być dysk twardy, sieć lokalna lub płyta CD/DVD. Można także sklonować zawartość dysku bądź partycji, bezpośrednio przenosząc ją na inny nośnik danych.

Za sprawą technologii Volume Shadow Copy Service aplikacja umożliwia tworzenie obrazów aktualnie uruchomionego systemu operacyjnego. W przypadku wystąpienia niespodziewanej awarii z pomocą przychodzi płyta Rescue CD, przy użyciu której można przywrócić wskazaną instalację systemu Windows.

Macrium Reflect jest dostępny w wersji bezpłatnej do użytku niekomercyjnego.

Program otrzymał szereg pozytywnych recenzji.

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"He's relentless in his belief that we can do better."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQJfbCt4FLU
© Steve Tracy and CMHF
David Naylor MD DPhil
Health Leadership
October 26, 1954 Woodstock Ontario
MD University of Toronto (1978); D.Phil Hertford College, Oxford (1983)
Accomplished physician-scientist C. David Naylor, past dean of medicine and president emeritus at the University of Toronto, is broadly recognized for his visionary and far-reaching contributions to health research, education, administration, and policy. A Rhodes Scholar earning a DPhil at the University of Oxford before training in internal medicine at Western University, Dr. Naylor led in creating a new research program in clinical epidemiology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre before proposing and serving as inaugural chief executive (1992-1998) of the renowned Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, one of the world's leading centres for multidisciplinary health care research.
Co-author of more than 300 scholarly publications spanning multiple medical fields, inaugural governor of the new Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Dr. Naylor has worked tirelessly to improve the scope, funding, and organization of health research in Canada. Heading the federal inquiry into Canada's national response to the SARS epidemic (2003), Dr. Naylor was instrumental in establishing the Public Health Agency of Canada leading to the appointment of Canada's first Chief Public Health Officer. More recently, as Canada's representative, Dr. Naylor co-authored the internationally influential report of the Global Commission on Educating Health Professionals for the 21st Century and has served, by government appointment, as chair of the national advisory panel on health care innovation.
Recipient of numerous awards and honours, including the Order of Canada, Dr. Naylor has used his influence in his many and varied offices to promote medical research in Canada and to improve its institutional deliveries. He has worked as an indispensible mediator between the imperatives of government and the mission of medical care founded in robust research.
Dr. Naylor's diverse contributions as physician-researcher, educator, administrator, and his powerful advocacy for excellence in the provision of health services have enhanced and strengthened national and international health care. His work has addressed challenges facing broad-based health delivery in a global context and has materially advanced the cause of medical science in service to Canadians and the world community. -WLH
He developed a neonatal test that would ultimately save the lives of thousands of children and erase a tragic congenital disease from medical textbooks.


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Inspirational Woman: Bernadette Elliott-Bowman | Invention Developer, Iprova
Bernadette is an Invention Developer at AI-driven invention company, Iprova.
The start-up, which has offices in Lausanne, London and Cambridge, works to develop inventions for multinational clients such as Philips, Deutsche Telekom and Panasonic.
Having graduated from Aberdeen University with first class honours in Mechanical Engineering, Bernadette has led a varied career with roles including Undergraduate teaching assistant, Freelance journal editor, and Consultant – focusing on emerging technology tracking.
Bernadette joined Iprova two years ago upon achieving a PhD in Materials Science, attracted by the breadth and diversity that the role offers.
She is a member of the Institute for Engineering and Technology (IET) and, in her spare time, is a keen hockey player, coach and umpire.
Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and your current role
My name is Bernadette (Bernie) Elliott-Bowman, I'm 31 years old and I live near London with my wife and two cats. I studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aberdeen, followed by a materials science PhD at Imperial College London. I'm currently working as an Invention Developer with Iprova, a start-up that's pioneering data-driven invention. The diverse range of different things I get the opportunity to work on is one of the most exciting elements of this job: projects I've worked on have ranged from surgical robotics and the internet of things to sports and fitness. In my spare time I like to play hockey with my local club and read sci-fi books.
Yes, but that isn't to say that my career has actually followed that plan in any way! The roadmap seemed fairly clear when I was first starting out at university – complete my engineering degree, join an exciting company, work towards becoming a chartered engineer. But I think what you actually want to do in life has a way of sneaking up on you, usually helped along the way by different opportunities that fall into your path. I definitely didn't expect to be writing "Invention Developer" as a job title on my LinkedIn profile!
Have you faced any career challenges along the way and how did you overcome these?
After finishing my undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, I switched disciplines to materials science. It was a steep learning curve, particularly when you're trying to counterbalance learning a completely new field with actually starting your research. One of the things that really helped me in this situation was having a great support group of friends in the research community at Imperial College. Just having people to have a coffee or go to the gym with who are in the same boat as you, dealing with the same problems and stresses, is a huge boost. And that's something that's relevant for women in science and technology too – shared experiences let you know that you're not on your own.
What has been your biggest career achievement to date?
Finishing my PhD is my biggest career achievement so far. To me, a PhD doesn't only tell you that a person is an expert in a particular field. It tells you that this person is resilient, that they can work through intellectually, emotionally and psychologically challenging scenarios, and has the commitment and self-motivation to come out the other end with a positive result.
On a day to day basis, I'm lucky to work in an environment at Iprova where I'm able to create inventions across a really diverse range of technology areas that can end up as a patent. Given my background, I never thought I would be able to say that I've created patentable inventions in fields such as sports, industrial printing and augmented reality. Collaborating with machine learning software like we do at Iprova can really enhance your creative potential as an inventor.
What one thing do you believe has been a major factor in you achieving success?
Being open to a lot of different experiences and opportunities. Across my career and education so far, I've tried to take the time to become involved in other things outside my main line of study or work. As an example, while I was completing my PhD I was also involved in technology consultancy and freelance scientific editing. While there's an element of needing paid work to survive as a PhD student, these are the kinds of things that really set me up for the future, broadening out my knowledge and skillset for employment in a sector that doesn't necessarily only value high specialism like it may have done in the past.
What top tips would you give to an individual who is trying to excel in their career in technology?
Stay up to date with new developments and take opportunities when they present themselves. Technology is constantly shifting and developing, and anyone wanting to make a career in this sector has to be prepared and flexible enough to do the same.
Do you believe there are still barriers for success for women working in tech, if so, how can these barriers be overcome?
We're making a lot of progress, but there are definitely still barriers for women working in tech. The lack of equality in pay (while a feature of other industries too) is a reason in itself why women may not choose to pursue a career, never mind the continuing lack of visibility of women in technology jobs as a whole. I can't count the number of times I've walked into meetings, conferences and seminars and had to search the crowd for another female face, and at times it can make you feel like a bit of an oddity. Many of the barriers women face in the sector boil down to perceptions and assumptions, but there's no easy solution for that.
What do you think companies can do to support to progress the careers of women working in technology?
It's great that more and more companies are developing support initiatives to help women's careers, whether this is networking and training opportunities or increasing visibility within an organisation. However, it's crucial that women are consulted on what they actually want to get out of them, and how their needs can be met. Female employees will only feel more alienated if the career initiatives that tech companies are offering aren't fit for purpose.
There is currently only 15% of women working in tech, if you could wave a magic wand, what is the one thing you would do to accelerate the pace of change for women in the industry?
My magic wand wish is summarised perfectly in a Medium writeup from Rebecca Shaw, which features the excellent quote by Sarah Hagi: "Lord, grant me the confidence of a mediocre white man." Women face the daily challenge of convincing others (and sometimes themselves) that their work, ideas and opinions are just as interesting and valuable as anyone else's. Finding the confidence to do that is half the battle.
What resources do you recommend for women working in tech, e.g. podcasts, networking events, books, conferences, websites etc?
Some of the institutes are working really hard to increase the visibility of and networking opportunities for women in tech. I'm a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and they hold regular women's networking events and conferences. There are also some great Tumblr accounts for a more irreverent and relatable take on the day-to-day challenges women face in industry.