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March 5, 2015

Relocating to Hong Kong, China and Singapore: Latest Destination Information

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Relocating to Hong Kong, China and Singapore: Latest Destination Information

Keeping up to date with the latest destination trends and how they could impact your global relocation program is an ongoing challenge. If you relocate assignees to Hong Kong, China and Singapore, our latest Market Watches give details on current housing, schooling and immigration issues.

Relocation Housing Update

Our in-house destination service teams report that smaller properties in Hong Kong are currently highly sought after. In Shanghai the increased demand for rental properties is being driven by domestic tenants as well as expatriates; and in contrast, rental values in Singapore for 2014 fell, particularly in the high-end market.

Schooling Applications

In Hong Kong, international school applications for the 2015/16 year need to have been submitted for many schools; for others, the deadline is fast approaching. Assignees should maximize their chances of success by making multiple school applications as early as possible.

Immigration Changes

In the immigration arena, in Hong Kong some relaxation of the pattern of stay for some visa categories will take place in the second quarter of 2015. In Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will require a work pass to be issued before an Employment Pass applicant can start work in Singapore. (Currently, it is possible to commence employment with a MOM In-Principal Approval Letter.)

Please read our latest Market Watches for further details on living and working in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore.

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Money laundering key focus

UPDATE: 6 p.m.

Money laundering in British Columbia has become a top issue for the federal and provincial governments with federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau vowing a "crack down" Friday, while the province considers a public inquiry.

"The importance of dealing with money laundering concerns is something that is clearly on our agenda," said Morneau at a news conference in Victoria. "We need to be very clear, we crack down on any issues around money laundering."

Last year, an international anti-money laundering organization said in a report that up to $1 billion annually was being filtered through some B.C. casinos by organized crime groups.

The B.C. government also cited an RCMP intelligence report that estimated up to $1 billion from the proceeds of crime was used to purchase expensive Metro Vancouver homes. An RCMP official said Friday the Mounties are searching their data bases to find the report the government has cited.

Former RCMP deputy commissioner Peter German's review last year of money laundering at some B.C. gaming outlets found casinos served as laundromats that siphoned the money to organized crime groups.

B.C. Attorney General David Eby said Morneau's comments add support to recent commitments by the federal government to fight money laundering.

Eby and Minister of Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair met last month to work together and share information to combat money laundering.

"I've seen a real shift in the interest from the federal government on this issue," Eby said.

Two B.C. government money laundering reviews are underway and are due in March. One probe will look to identify and close regulatory gaps that could be used by money launderers in the real estate and financial services sectors.

The second review will focus on identifying the scale and scope of illicit activity in the real estate market and whether money laundering is linked to horse racing and the sale of luxury vehicles.

Eby said the findings of those reviews, collaborations with the federal government on legal issues and public concern about money laundering will help the government decide if a public inquiry on money laundering is warranted.

"The premier hasn't ruled out a public inquiry," said Eby. "He is actively monitoring the situation and I'm doing my best to keep him and cabinet informed on this quick-moving file."

Morneau said the federal government's focus on money laundering spreads beyond Canada's borders where there are global concerns with dirty money funding terrorist organizations.

"We worry more broadly with issues like terrorist financing, which is what the global community is looking at when they think about money laundering," he said.

But Eby said many in the global community are looking at B.C. as a jurisdiction where money laundering by organized crime has flourished.

"To some extent international concern is focusing on what's happening in B.C.," he said. "We really need the feds on board here."

He said it's difficult to fully determine the extent of money laundering in B.C., other than to conclude the numbers are increasing.

"It's really important that whether it's $100 million, or a billion dollars, or $2 billion, whatever it ends up being, that the issue and the need to address it remains the same and ... it is only growing in urgency," Eby said.

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Finance Minister Bill Morneau says fighting money laundering in Canada and abroad is on the federal government's agenda.

He says the federal government is working together with British Columbia's government to combat money laundering.

Morneau says the government's focus on money laundering also spreads beyond Canada's borders where there are global concerns with dirty money funding terrorist organizations.

The minister made the comments at a news conference following a speech to members of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.

Reports last year from an international anti-money laundering organization and a RCMP intelligence team concluded some B.C. casinos and luxury Metro Vancouver home sales were being used to filter money by organized crime groups.

B.C.'s Attorney General David Eby has said the fight against money laundering requires the combined efforts of the provincial and federal governments and law enforcement agencies.

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Caterpillar Expands Capabilities to Produce Customized Power Solutions in North America

Caterpillar Expands Capabilities to Produce Customized Power Solutions in North America

For Worldwide Release: October 11, 2017
Release Number: EEPR1717

Acquires intellectual property from Enercon Engineering, Inc.

PEORIA, IL – Caterpillar Inc. today announced that the company has expanded its capabilities to deliver factory-tested custom enclosures and containerized solutions for diesel and gas electric generator sets produced in North America for the global power generation market.

To do so, Caterpillar has purchased key intellectual property and leveraged additional operational assets from Enercon Engineering, Inc.  Caterpillar will operate manufacturing and testing centers of excellence near its production facilities for power solutions in East Peoria, Ill., and Griffin, Ga.

“This expansion of our capabilities in custom power solutions allows Caterpillar to quickly add proven designs and market expertise that meet demanding customer requirements and provide critical application support while maintaining business continuity,” said Brian Kruse, global solutions manager for Caterpillar. “By acquiring the technology and expertise to produce custom enclosures and containerized solutions, we can leverage the benefits of vertical integration to improve our ability to deliver best-in-class, customer-focused solutions.”

These added capabilities enable Caterpillar to engineer and manufacture enclosures and containerized solutions in North America with tailored components and performance options that meet specific application and regional standards.  Typically ranging from 200 kW to 4 MW, these solutions can accommodate diesel and natural gas fuel sources, mobile or skid-mounted configurations, sound attenuation requirements, and operation in a wide range of environmental conditions.

The new packaging facilities will join Caterpillar’s dedicated operations in Larne, Northern Ireland in delivering custom power solutions to customers around the world.

Caterpillar is a leader in the power generation marketplace with power systems engineered to deliver unmatched durability, reliability and value. The company offers worldwide product support, with parts and service available globally through the Cat® authorized service and dealer network. In addition, dealer service technicians are trained to service every aspect of Cat equipment.

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For 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent.  Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets.  With 2016 sales and revenues of $38.537 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.  The company principally operates through its three product segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.  For more information, visit To connect with us on social media, visit

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Cayman will host its sixth annual Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend to honor its people, cultural heritage and way of life.

Premier Alden McLaughlin issued a message to the public Thursday to mark Cayman Thanksgiving.

“Once again we have been blessed with a hurricane season that did not trouble the Cayman Islands.

“It is for that and the other riches of our lives, that we celebrate Cayman Thanksgiving, a weekend-long national celebration to honor Cayman heritage, culture and our unique way of life,” he said.

Mr. McLaughlin pointed out that Cayman Thanksgiving started in 2010 when a young child asked her parents why the Cayman Islands did not have its own Thanksgiving day. Her parents took her question seriously and put in place the steps toward the annual tradition.

He said while the true Cayman Thanksgiving is meant to be a traditional Caymanian meal surrounded by friends and family on the first Sunday after the close of hurricane season, it has grown to include many activities.

Cabinet Secretary Samuel Rose on Thursday reflected on a recent trip to Haiti and the devastation of Hurricane Matthew. “The people of Cayman don’t know how close we were to living off of generators and corned beef,” he said.

He urged people to “pause for one moment” to give thanks at the end of Hurricane season. He recognized “the outpouring of community spirit” to support the people of Haiti after Matthew landed there as a Category 5 and caused the death of more than 1,700 people.

Cayman donated tons of aid for Hurricane Matthew victims in the weeks after the storm tore across the island.

Mr. Rose said he was in Haiti recently with his parents and reflected on how close Cayman came to being hit by the same storm before Matthew turned north.

He asked that people “not forget how blessed they are” and take a day of reflection on Cayman Thanksgiving Sunday.

On Friday night, a Music and Food Festival, inspired by Cayman Thanksgiving, will be held on the waterfront in front of Breezes Bistro and Lounge on Harbour Drive in George Town.

On Saturday, the Farmers Market will feature live music, baking demonstrations with local produce, food, and games for the entire family.

“It is there that you will find most of what you need to prepare that unique Caymanian Thanksgiving meal, creating a true farm-to-table experience,” Mr. McLaughlin said.

The premier said this weekend is all about giving thanks, and what better way to do that than to give back. “It’s the best way I can think of to demonstrate the Caymanian spirit of gratitude and caring for your neighbor,” he said.

He encouraged everyone to participate in community-based activities under the theme “Charity Begins at Home.” He suggested visiting the infirm, cleaning up a beach, taking part in the Christmas tradition of painting graves, or donating hurricane supplies and provisions to a food pantry or a neighbor in need.

He added that Cayman Thanksgiving also offers an opportunity to “teach people from other countries and cultures about our own traditions and heritage.”

On Sunday, a Thanksgiving service and fellowship luncheon takes place at the George Town Seventh-day Adventist Church after morning service – a joint initiative of the church’s Community Services Department, service leaders and community volunteers.

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About Christian Brothers Sharpsburg, GA

We are the “Nice Difference” you’re looking for

Our goal is to provide honest and ethical service to every customer’s vehicle while bringing a unique experience to the automotive industry. Our friendly service, clean and comfortable lobby, courtesy shuttle, and expert technicians will provide the trust you need in an repair facility.

Friendly Service:

Our staff is a pleasure to work with. Come in, enjoy a cup of coffee with us and meet the owner, Amanda Gilbert. No work is ever performed without your permission and you will always be informed about your car in language that’s easy to understand. No technical jargon here.

Don’t forget we offer you a complimentary Courtesy Inspection on every visit so that we can find and take care of those safety issues and keep you from being stranded on the side of the road. We always offer a courtesy shuttle to any and every customer that may need to ride from our facility.

Clean and Comfortable Lobby:

For a car repair experience that’s clean, courteous and caring, choose your neighborhood Christian Brothers Automotive. Our immaculate lobby is a peaceful place to wait for your vehicle to be fixed. But don’t take our word for it. Take a look at reviews from real customers at our shop and those around the country and drop by and see us soon.

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Our Technical Staff offers auto repair service and maintenance for every vehicle. Gas or diesel, foreign or domestic, car or truck – no matter the vehicle, we have the expertise and experience to fix it right the first time. We have the same manufacturer recommended equipment and diagnostic tools as the dealerships, but the local ties and industry partnerships to often offer better prices.

All locations are independently owned and operated and the owner is on site. Speak directly with the Matt Schwab, owner, about your car repairs. We know you have a choice in car care – thanks for considering Christian Brothers Automotive. Schedule an appointment today or send your questions to our experts.

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As much as we love our vehicles, waiting for tune-ups and car repairs is never a good day plan. Christian Brothers Automotive Grand Rapids is familiar to these kinds of situations. We are a family-owned auto shop who recognize your need for convenience and prompt service. When you come to our shop, we get right to assessing your car troubles. You can choose to wait in our comfortable lounge where free Wi-Fi and refreshments are available or you can take advantage of our courtesy shuttle service that can take you home, work, or even in the shopping mall within the vicinity. Our goal is to provide you with the best customer service possible while we fix your car troubles.

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He's Back! New Trailer Arrives For 'Terminator' Theatrical Re-Release

If the promotional push for "Terminator Genisys" has made you nostalgic for the 1984 James Cameron film that launched the franchise, you're in luck: Park Circus is staging a global theatrical re-release in June across more than 20 markets. If you're a die-hard fan of the sci-fi classic, you probably already knew that. However, you may not have seen the trailers for the event, which have surfaced online.

The re-release will provide a new experience for millions of franchise fans who have only ever seen "The Terminator" on the screen, and serve as a warm-up to the July 1 premiere of "Terminator Genisys."

Visit Park Circus to find a screening in your area.

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The Candidates

It could be a campaign of historic "firsts." Americans could elect the first woman president in Hillary Clinton. Or the first African-American president in Barack Obama. The first Mormon, Mitt Romney. The first Hispanic, Bill Richardson. The oldest president, John McCain.

That's just for starters. The unique nature of the presidential field is reflected in the wild-card candidates still sitting on the sidelines, ranging from former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson to former Vice President Al Gore. They seem ready to pounce if the current contenders falter. "It's a race without an incumbent president or vice president," says Democratic pollster Geoff Garin. "You're starting with the kind of blank slate that almost assures that it's going to be a wild-card race. There's a complete absence of a front-runner on the Republican side, which is unprecedented. On both sides, even the attractive candidates have flaws and shortcomings that the voters will have to wrestle with."

This unconventional dynamic was underscored again last week when Obama, a reform-minded freshman senator from Illinois, reported raising $32.5 million in the second quarter. This was more than any Democratic candidate in history during a similar period-and well ahead of Clinton's $27 million. Obama's fundraising breakthrough raised anew the prospect that Clinton should not be considered the inevitable nominee, despite her lead in national polls.

Actually, Clinton is a wild card in her own right. Only a few years ago, the role of first lady was mainly as helpmate and hostess. No more. The election of Hillary Clinton would represent an extraordinary advance for women in politics-making her the world's most powerful person, a fact not lost on her enthusiastic army of female supporters.

Yet she carries considerable baggage from her eight years as first lady, when critics concluded that she was ruthless, bloodless, and an extreme liberal. Now she is trying to show her warm and pragmatic side as a senator from New York whose work ethic has made her popular in even conservative areas of her state.

Another wild card is her husband. Bill Clinton kept out of the spotlight until he popped up last week for a series of campaign events with his wife in Iowa, home of the first caucus, where Senator Clinton lags in second or third place. The charismatic ex-president briefly introduced his wife at their campaign stops but didn't overshadow her, as some of her supporters feared he might do. But Bill Clinton brings another big asset-he is one of the most brilliant strategists of his generation.

On the GOP side, Rudy Giuliani has been leading nationwide for the nomination despite being at odds with his party's base as a New York liberal on social issues-like abortion and gay rights-important to conservatives. If he wins the nomination, the Republican Party will be a different entity than it has been for a generation.

Meanwhile, Arizona Sen. John McCain, once the front-runner, continues to fade, amid conservative opposition to his stands on immigration and campaign reform and distrust of his maverick ways. Independent voters strongly disagree with his support of the Iraq war, and many Americans think that, at 70, his time has passed.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is making steady progress in Iowa and New Hampshire, where he holds modest leads, but he is still far behind in national polls. He told U.S. News he is considering making a major speech explaining how his Mormon faith would fit into a Romney presidency, since his religion is a source of concern among many conservative Christians.

Then there is Thompson, recognizable to many voters because of his tough-guy movie and TV roles. Thompson has been propelled to the top of the Republican field on the basis of his conservative views, appeal as a Washington outsider, and communication skills, all of which remind some of Ronald Reagan. The GOP race is so unsetted that Thompson is leading in some GOP polls even though he isn't expected to enter the race until later this month.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is also trying to parlay himself as an "ideas candidate" who could inject a more aggressive conservatism into the GOP race. He says he might enter the field this fall if other candidates don't adopt his ideas.

On the other side, Gore's warnings about climate change have vindicated him among many Democrats since his loss of the presidency to George W. Bush in 2000. Gore is consistently in the top three or four Democratic candidates, even though he isn't in the race.

Finally, there's Michael Bloomberg, the wealthy New York mayor. Bloomberg recently announced he was leaving the Republican Party and becoming an independent, fueling speculation that he is poised to run an independent presidential campaign next year. Bloomberg could capitalize on deep voter dissatisfaction with the partisanship and bickering in official Washington. Only about 30 percent of voters think President Bush is doing a good job, slightly better than Congress. Bloomberg, a billionaire, could pay for his own campaign, so he could enter the race late and run as an effective, nonpartisan manager of a large and complex municipal government.

There are cautionary tales, of course. The last serious third-force candidate was Ross Perot in 1992. He won 19 percent of the vote but didn't carry a single state. Frank Luntz, the GOP pollster who advised Perot that year, says voter anger at Washington is starting to exceed the levels of '92. This means there is a clear opening for an independent candidate-or a spoiler who could throw the race to one major-party candidate or the other.

Michael Bloomberg, New York mayor

--Possible independent candidate, known as problem solver

--Vast wealth frees him from special interests, boosters say

--Rides the subway

Fred Thompson, former Tennessee senator

--Appeals to conservatives unhappy with other candidates

--Impressive TV skills

--Unclear how he would stand up to scrutiny, pressure

Al Gore, former vice president

--His climate-change fight is widely popular among Democrats.

--Won popular vote over Bush in 2000

--Denies plans to run but leaves door open

John Edwards, who has staked his candidacy on early Democratic victories in Iowa and New Hampshire. If he fails, his campaign is most likely over. Mitt Romney has a similar "springboard" strategy in the GOP race, hoping early victories will propel him into the megastates that hold their primaries on February 5.

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Posted on June 15, 2015 by CCF

We’ve partnered with Saint-Gobain Weber, leading industrial mortar manufacturer, to give you greater choice and availability of products that we know are in growing demand.

With an extensive range of different finishes and design effects that can be achieved with renders, including ashlar and brick effect, the construction industry has already seen a strong shift in favour of renders over traditional brick.

Not only has the render market already experienced strong growth, but we expect additional boosts due to changes in design regulations, developments in External Wall Insulation (EWI), and on-going brick shortages.

Annemarie Shotton, Category Manager for Insulation at CCF, commented: “Weber is a market leader so we’re proud to be launching this render range alongside them. As a credible supplier, we’ll be offering a full system. So, as well as a comprehensive range of renders, we will provide everything you need to complete the job including render beads, certified carrier board, and a selection of accessories.”


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CMSD: Final decision on Shannon slated for Jan. 29

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A final decision on whether Columbus Municipal School District's former deputy superintendent Craig Shannon will get his job back will come by the end of the month.

CMSD's board of trustees have set a special-call meeting for 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at Brandon Central Services.

Shannon, who had worked for the district for 10 years, received his termination letter in October from first-year superintendent Cherie Labat. Attorney Dolton McAlpin of Starkville served as hearing officer for Shannon's appeal of his termination in December, and the school board has final authority to either reinstate Shannon or uphold Labat's decision to terminate him.

During the appeal hearing, Labat claimed she did not trust Shannon and had met with him several times to discuss his job performance. Shannon claims he had not been made aware of any issues with his job performance prior to receiving his termination letter.

The Dispatch, through the Mississippi Public Records Act, requested copies of both the termination letter and the appeal hearing transcript. CMSD officials denied those requests, citing the documents are related to a personnel matter and therefore protected from disclosure.

Shannon served as interim superintendent between February 2018, when the district fired former superintendent Philip Hickman, and when Labat was hired in June.

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A Sit-Down With Taylor Gang-Affiliated Behind-The-Scenes Dallas Hip-Hop Mover and Shaker Bric Mason.

Welcome to Burning Bridges, a biweekly Central Track podcast wherein local commentator Rodney Blu waxes poetic on the day’s most pressing issues and interviews prominent players in the arts scene, all over a guest mix from a roster of several local selectors. It’s fast, it’s fresh and it’s polarizing. Check out past episodes here. Subscribe on iTunes here.

On this week’s episode of Burning Bridges, the man and the brand Bric Mason takes the hot seat. In our hour-long interview, he discusses his upbringing and how he got into his role as a music business facilitator of artists and friends.

From his days riding shotgun in Paul Wall’s Lincoln Towncar to becoming an official member of Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang outfit, Bric’s tale is one of establishing genuine friendships and the reward that comes from it.

Here, it’s filled with motivational gems and stories that include some of the most beloved rap artists of our time, all soundtracked by IRAS DJ and producer DRNRDX.

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OSHA Warns of a Scissor Lift Hazard

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Scissor lifts are very large pieces of equipment, and although they provide a work platform for operators, they can quickly turn from safe to destructive. OSHA has recently issued a warning concerning the use of scissor lifts. OSHA states, “When not used properly, scissor lifts can present a serious hazard to workers. This Hazard Alert highlights specific hazards present in workplaces where scissor lifts are used and controls employers must implement to prevent injuries or fatalities.”

Here are a few examples of recent accidents involving scissor lifts that confirm the vital need for properly trained operators and for more attention to equipment hazards.

In November 2014, Jorge Castillo-Riffo was fatally crushed by a scissor lift at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital site. Castillo-Riffo suffered from serious head, neck, and back injuries when he was crushed between a scissor lift and an overhead concrete slab. As a result of his death, workers have demanded specific safety measures to be put in place, including the use of proximity sensors on scissor lifts. However, due to the negligence of this request, another scissor lift worker was crushed and killed in February 2016 under similar circumstances.

Another recent scissor lift accident resulted in a Moorhead, Minn. man being severely burned due to an overturn of a hot water tank. The hot water caused an electric-powered scissor lift to malfunction, forcing the two operators to jump 15 feet to the concrete floor. According to the lawsuit, the accident may have been preventable if the scissor lift had been designed with a proper steam condensate overflow system.

What Does OSHA Suggest to Prevent Future Injuries and Fatalities Involving Scissor Lifts?

OSHA’s research has found that inadequate fall protection, stabilization, and positioning were the top causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. However, safety in the workplace starts with properly trained workers. According to OSHA’s Hazard Alert, “Only trained workers should be allowed to use scissor lifts, and employers should make sure that those workers show that they can use a scissor lift properly.”

Fall protection starts with installing guardrails to prevent workers from falling. And employers can do their part to ensure workers know how to check a guardrail system, stand only on the work platform, and maintain realistic working conditions by operating in only easy-to-reach areas.

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It's wise to study and speak out scriptural confessions for your health, but it's also important to look at the principle that could be the key to you being a partaker of God's provisions concerning your health.

There is probably no other subject as important to your healing and health than the principle of CALLING THINGS THAT ARE NOT.

We see in Romans 4:17-22 that Abraham became fully persuaded that God would do what he had promised. The way he became fully persuaded was by calling those things which were not manifest as though they were.

We pick up on this in verse 17:
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
(Rom. 4:17)
Here Paul is referring to Genesis the seventeenth chapter. You will notice that God called Abram the father of nations before he had the promised child, and He taught Abram to do the same.

God's Method For Change
God changed Abram's name to Abraham, which meant "father of nations, or multitude." This was the means He used to convince Abraham to call for what he did not yet have in reality. God had established it by promise, but Abram had to call it into reality by mixing faith with God's Word.

We should declare to ourselves what God's Word reveals about us, regardless of circumstances or how we feel about it.
- Charles Capps
Every time he said, "I am Abraham," he was calling things that were not yet manifested. Abraham did not deny that he was old. He didn't go around saying "I'm not old," because he was old. But he said, "I am Abraham," (Father of Nations). This was God's method of helping him change his image, and it caused him to be fully persuaded.

Paul also gives us insight into this principle in 1 Corinthians 1:27-28:
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are.
In other words, God uses spiritual forces which are not seen to nullify natural things that are seen. This is the Bible principle of calling things that are not as though they were.

Then in 2 Corinthians 4:13, Paul says:
We have the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore I have spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.
Paul is quoting David when he said, "I believed, and therefore have I spoken...." In Psalm 118:17, David said, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord."

Apply It To Healing
When it comes to divine healing, this is a vital principle. We should declare to ourselves what God's Word reveals about us, regardless of circumstances or how we feel about it.

In Romans 10:6-8 Paul says that the righteousness which is of faith says...the word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth and in thy heart.

Notice, the Word is first in your mouth and (then) in your heart. God's Word becomes engrafted into your heart as you speak it. There is nothing more important to your faith than declaring what God has said about you with your own voice.

Giving voice to God's Word is a method of calling for things that God has given by promise and are not yet manifest.

When you do this, some would say that you are denying what exists, but that's not true at all. You are establishing what God has said to be true concerning healing even though it is not yet a reality in your body.

You don't deny that sickness exists, but you deny its right to exist in your body, because you have been redeemed from the curse of the law and delivered from the authority of darkness (Gal. 3:13; Col. 1:13).

Denying sickness won't make you well. But by mixing faith with God's Word, you are calling for the promise of God to be manifest in your body.
- Charles Capps
God has also given you all things that pertain to life and godliness. These things belong to you (2 Peter 1:3-4). When you are sick and confess that you are healed by the stripes of Jesus, you are calling for what God has already given you, even though it is not yet manifest.

This is God's method of calling things that are not as though they were until they are. There are some who have misunderstood this principle, and they call things that are, as though they are not. In other words, they deny what exists. But there is no power in denying that sickness exists. The power is in calling for healing and health by mixing faith with God's Word.

The Principle of God's Medicine
If you are sick, you don't deny that you are sick; yet, on the other hand, you don't want to always be confessing your sickness, for that will establish your present circumstance to you. Denying sickness won't make you well. But by mixing faith with God's Word, you are calling for the promise of God to be manifest in your body. This principle will cause you to be fully persuaded, and healing is a result.

There are some who would say you are lying if you confess you are healed when you are sick. No, you are simply calling for healing that God has already provided, even though it is not yet manifest in your body. What you are really doing is practicing God's medicine.

You are not trying to convince anyone that you are not sick, but you are simply proclaiming what God has said in His Word to be a fact, regardless of your present condition. The Word says, by whose (Jesus') stripes ye were healed (1 Peter 2:24). Notice it is past tense as far as God is concerned, but not yet manifest in your body.

You are calling your body well according to Luke 17:5-6 and Mark 11:23. Your body is listening to you and it will obey you if you believe and doubt not in your heart. Your words have more effect on your body than anyone else's words.

Some sickness is caused by a chemical imbalance in the body, and the part of the brain that controls the speech also controls the secretion of chemicals to the body. This sheds one more light on what Jesus said in Mark 11:23, "...he shall have whatsoever he saith."

Your body was created with the ability to heal itself, and if every part functions properly, it will.

Source: God's Creative Power for Healing by Charles Capps
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Charles Capps is a retired farmer, land developer, and Bible teacher who has traveled extensively throughout the United States and several foreign countries sharing the truths of God's Word. He has taught Bible seminars for over 35 years, emphasizing the authority of the believer, faith and the power of words. We celebrated Charles' promotion to heaven at 5:15 pm Sunday, February 23, 2014. Charles Capps was a man of integrity, a man of his word and he got what he said. He called those things that be not as though they were.

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Huawei CFO & Daughter of CEO, Preferred Apple Products Over Own Companies

Huawei who are set to roll out an all new P30 smartphone are facing a new drama after it was revealed that the Companies chief financial officer and daughter of the CEO and founder preferred Apple products over her own Companies hardware.

When Canadian police arrested Meng Wanzhou earlier this year she was caught using and iPhone 7 Plus, a MacBook Air and an iPad Pro, according to court filing revealed this weekend.

She was arrested during a stopover at Vancouver International Airport. She has not explained why she preferred Apple products over her own Companies smartphones and PC’s.

The hardware haul was revealed when her defence lawyers filed an application seeking a copy of the data stored on the equipment, and for those devices to be subsequently sealed.

The crown prosecution consented, and the devices will be transferred “to the British Columbia Supreme Court Registry pending an assessment of solicitor-client privilege,” Canada’s justice department said in an email.

Also, in her possession was a Huawei Mate 20 RS smartphone featuring a Porsche design, as well as a SanDisk flash drive and a couple of SIM cards.

In the past Huawei staff have been sacked for using Apple products over the Companies own hardware.

Recently the Chinese Company demoted and cut the pay of two employees held responsible after the company’s official New Year’s greetings went out on Twitter using an iPhone.

China’s biggest telecoms gear maker, which supplanted Apple as the world’s No. 2 smartphone brand in 2018, is gunning for the top spot.

Huawei spin doctors are trying to claim that Huawei products are hard to “buy” in some Countries such as the USA.

U.S. American officials have claimed Meng, once a frequent U.S. visitor, had avoided the country since April 2017 after becoming aware of a criminal investigation into Huawei.

Meng, when detained in Canada, was on her way to Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina and France — all countries where Huawei sells its devices.

Huawei’s defence has been described as “laughable”.

This week the Company is set to launch their new P30 smartphone in Paris. They are also claiming that they are the #3 smartphone provider in Australia despite both IDC and GFK claiming that this is “not right”.

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The LenSx Laser System was the first femtosecond laser approved for use in cataract surgery. If you opt for laser cataract surgery, your surgeon may operate using the LenSx® Laser, which offers a level of accuracy exceeding that of manual surgery methods. The LenSx® Laser first images your eye to plan a procedure that’s unique to you. A bladeless, computer-controlled laser then helps surgeons perform your surgery with exacting, individualized precision not attainable with traditional surgical methods.

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Make use of the glorious summer weather and head off to see the sights on a Mediterranean charter: From Western Mediterranean to East, the captivating history and landscapes are made that much better with a private yacht with facilities tailored to your needs. Take a look at these top 18 Mediterranean superyachts and reserve your dates today. ... read full story

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Conservative MP’s broken promise on A & E

Former Cheltenham MP Martin Horwood has called for a new campaign to defend services at Cheltenham General Hospital.

Martin said "This is a danger moment for Cheltenham General. This year we will have a new chief executive and a new chair at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

The new NHS leadership may not understand the depth of local people’s feelings about services in Cheltenham like maternity and A&E.

"I led from the front in earlier campaigns on the local NHS and the public responded brilliantly, making sure we still have a maternity ward and an A&E department in Cheltenham today.

“But that kind of campaigning pressure needs to be kept up and we need it again now.”

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"It's deeply disappointing that our new Tory MP's first promise was to raise the issue of Cheltenham A&E in parliament but that, more than a year on, it seems he never did so.

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Sun Wah BBQ to receive coveted 2018 James Beard America's Classics award

Sun Wah BBQ, the Uptown Chinese restaurant best known for its duck feast, will receive a coveted James Beard America's Classics award, the foundation announced Thursday.

“We’re still trying to get over the shock,” said Kelly Cheng, general manager, whose parents Eric and Lynda Cheng opened the restaurant in 1986. “The whole family found out a couple of weeks ago when someone from the Beard foundation called to let us know.”

“My dad thought we were kidding,” she added.

Sun Wah is one of five winners of the award this year; the others are Galleria Umberto in Boston; Los Hernandez Tamales in Union Gap, Wash.; El Guero Canelo in Tucson, Ariz; and Dong Phuong Bakeshop in New Orleans. And Sun Wah joins three other Chicago area restaurants to have won the America Classics award: The Berghoff (1999), Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap (2008) and Calumet Fisheries in South Deering (2010).

Only locally owned businesses open for at least 10 years qualify for the America's Classics award, according to the James Beard Foundation. Anyone can nominate candidates each fall, before a committee of restaurant critics, writers, editors and experts selects the winners.

In its announcement, the foundation described the restaurant’s origins: “Eric Cheng began his career in New York City in Chinatown. In 1986, he and his wife, Lynda Cheng, opened a B.Y.O. storefront in Uptown Chicago.” Three of the couple’s four children, took over in 2008, moving the restaurant around the corner to its current location. The announcement went on to cite Sun Wah’s whole duck, saying: “People travel from across the city for their famed three-course Beijing Duck Feast (so famous the family doesn’t bother listing it on the menu), carved tableside and served with duck fried rice and duck soup.”

If you’re hoping to rush over today for the duck feast, the restaurant is closed Thursdays.

“We request 24 hours advance notice,” said Cheng. “I try to have a spare duck in my back pocket, so to speak, but it’s best to call.”

Reservations are taken by phone or walk-in only. The duck feast is currently $45, and serves four to six people. The corkage fee is $10, wine only.

The James Beard Foundation Awards Gala will be held May 7 at the Lyric Opera House in the Loop.

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We were delighted to read in the Oct. 6 Tribune that when columnist Ellen Warren thought to investigate miracles she turned to the National Shrine of St. Jude. Ms. Warren writes that "as headquarters for the miraculous, it ain't much to look at."

Perhaps the miraculous is in the eye of the beholder. While admittedly short on glitz and material trappings, the shrine is long on faith in the face of difficulty and hope in the face of despair. Such a spot is exactly where many thousands encounter God--the God of mercy, love and compassion.

Members of the St. Jude League believe that notwithstanding our infirmities (such as the Parkinson's disease of the shrine's director, Claretian Father John Lemrise), or our tragedies (such as the brutal beating of shrine assistant Sister Consuela Hernandez), or our idiosyncrasies (that even politicians come to bow before a higher power), we are given--through the power of prayer and the community of believers--the strength to carry on, to hold on to the belief that good will overcome evil, and that there is a purpose to our lives together here on Earth. This is the true stuff of miracles.

And considering the tragic history of racial strife this city has suffered, Warren's report that the "steady stream of supplicants at the shrine" includes "blacks, whites, Asians, Hispanics, old, young . . ." shows a touch of the miraculous in itself. Maybe those supplicants are pointing a way. We could do worse than begin to pursue the dream of racial harmony by getting down on our knees and asking for help to address what too many seem ready to write off as a hopeless cause.

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Highland approves $20.1 million budget for 2019

Highland Town Council members approved a 2019 budget Oct. 22 that maintained funding for a potential 3 percent across-the-board pay increase for full-time workers.

The approximately $20.1 million civil budget was approved following a public hearing and comment period where no one spoke for or against the proposal.

The amount represents an increase of about 9.71 percent over 2018. Clerk-Treasurer Michael Griffin said general fund spending is down by about 1.37 percent. Spending on police pension, the redevelopment commission and parks are up, he said.

Griffin said a couple things took place to bridge the estimated $200,000 shortfall in the budget when it was first presented in September.

Department heads made about $176,240 in reductions since the budget first was presented, Griffin said. Another more than $100,000 in income is anticipated after the figures were reworked.

The 2019 budget is beginning to approach circuit breaker territory, Griffin said. The current budget is balanced to the circuit breaker estimate, which will translate to an expected 96 percent property tax collection rate.

“Right now, I think we have a prudently balanced budget,” Griffin said.

The 2019 budget is based on anticipated tax revenues and fee funds. An expected increase in certain fees under consideration by the town council was not used to balance the budget, he said.

The 3 percent pay increase budgeted in 2019 is not automatic, Griffin said. His goal in preparing the budget as instructed by the town council was to ensure the funds were available for the raise. The town council will have to enact a separate payroll ordinance authorizing the raise.

Carrie Napoleon is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.

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A Checklist for Home Improvement Month

Homeowners everywhere are planning out their home renovations for home improvement month. If you are doing the same, but don’t know where to start, then hopefully this checklist will help you get everything in order. The first hint is to focus on major renovations that are needed (roof leaks, etc.), versus decorative remodeling, such as lawn and paint. Use this list to determine how much major work is needed for your property:

  • Make sure your roof is in one piece: If you have access to a ladder or binoculars, take a look at the roof to make sure that there aren’t any broken shingles or roofing tiles. If you see one that is flapping in the wind, then this is a sure sign that work needs to be done. Some materials you may want to use for your roof to ensure its longevity include polymer shake and slate roofing tiles. They are impact-resistant and come in a multitude of colors. Some are even fire-proof and hail-proof.
  • Check all of your windows: Just because there aren’t any broken glass doesn’t mean that your windows don’t need replacing. Make sure that your windows don’t have any air leakage, which could be raising your energy bill during the summer and winter months. You can also go for windows that are more durable and let in less UV rays. Vinyl framed windows are a good option because they are energy efficient and are appealing, plus durable. They hardly rot and require low maintenance.
  • Ensure your main door isn’t warped: When night falls, turn on a light in the hall or room that is near the doorway, close the door and walk out to the driveway or curb. If you can see light around the door, then it is warped. If you have a hard time locking, closing and opening the door, this too is an indication that it needs to be replaced. You can go with a high-performance fiberglass door, which improves insulation compared to wooden doors.
  • Take a look at the siding on your home: If you have siding that is dirty and filled with algae, you can pressure wash it. Just make sure to avoid pressure washing the windows or its screens because it could crack or damage them. As you are cleaning off the shingles, check for any that may have buckled, become warped or sustained insect or animal damage. If any are found, you can have them replaced.
  • Don’t overlook your gutters: A lot of people don’t look at gutters as being important, but don’t make the same mistake. It ensures that your home gets proper drainage each time it rains. Take a look at your gutters to make sure they aren’t clogged or damaged. You can clean them out or have them replaced by a contractor. The gutters should have a proper slope to ensure that they have good drainage. No damage should be done to your landscaping or building structure caused by the gutter system.


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Cancer Management and Treatment

Every step of this process is really a best choice.

Best Choices

1. Deside For Yourself

Some people delegate their cancer care entirely to their family doctors or to an oncologist and prefer not to learn much about their cancer. Others delegate their care but ask their doctors to keep them informed. Still others form a partnership with their doctors and other practitioners and are deeply involved in decision making about their care.

“Everyone deals with cancer their own way,” Dr. Lerner says. “If you get cancer and want to join a support group, take herbs, or go for long walks on the beach, fine, do it. But when people you care about get cancer, they need to make the decisions. You can offer suggestions, but if they choose paths different from the one you would choose, it’s usually best to support their decisions.”

2. Organize Your Social Support

When you’re diagnosed with cancer, you typically feel swept up in an emotional whirlwind. The same thing happens, to a lesser extent, to your family and friends.

When you decide what you want to do and how you want to spend your time, ask a few people close to you to handle the other chores, advises Anne Simons, M.D.

“The period right after diagnosis is emotionally the hardest,” says Mary Jane Massie, M.D., a psychiatrist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. “For those who have always been self-reliant, it can be difficult to ask for help or accept it. I tell people: ‘It’s okay to be a little selfish and ask for what you need.”’

3. Consider a Support Group

Beyond support from those you know, joining a support group can provide tremendous comfort-and might even extend your survival. In the late 1970s, Stanford psychiatrist David Spiegel, M.D., now a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Psychosocial Treatment Laboratory, theorized that support groups might help people cope with the stress of having a life-threatening illness.

In his research with breast-cancer patients, Dr. Spiegel discovered that the women who joined a support group lived almost twice as long as those who didn’t.

To find a support group near you, ask your family doctor or oncologist for referrals to the cancer resource organizations in your community.

4. Get The Pathology Report in Writing

When a doctor suspects cancer, the lump or some cells in the affected area are removed. This surgical procedure is known as a biopsy. The suspect tissue is placed on slides, and the cells are examined under a microscope by a pathologist. If the cells are cancerous, the pathologist writes a report that specifies which type of tumor you have.

From the biopsy, the pathologist can also ascertain what stage the tumor is at and how aggressive, or fast-growing, it is. If the tumor is early-stage, the cancer is confirmed to one area. Moderately metastatic means that it has spread somewhat. Advanced means that it has spread to distant parts of the body. The lab report may reveal other tumor characteristics as well.

“All treatment decisions follow from the pathology report,” says Thomas Grogan, M.D., professor of pathology at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Thcson. “You need to be very clear about it. Get your pathology report in writing, and make sure that you understand what it says. Ask your doctor. If you still have questions, ask the pathologist.”

Because all treatment decisions are based upon the pathology report, it’s crucial that it’s correct. The best way to be sure is to request a second opinion on your slides. This implies no mistrust of your pathologist, just a need to be sure that the report is correct.

5. Gather Information

Once you’re certain which specific type of cancer you have, it’s time to research it. A great deal of information is only a few phone calls away.

Contact your local office of the American Cancer Society. This private, nonprofit education and research organization can provide you with general information about your cancer. The ACS can also refer you to cancer resources and support groups in your area. In addition, the ACS Reach to Recovery program can put you in touch with survivors of your specific cancer, who can share their experiences of treatment and recovery.

Contact the Cancer Information Service. A program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland, the
Cancer Information Service (CIS) provides current information about all cancers-for free. Two types of information packets are available: one for patients that contains basic background information and another for physicans that contains state-of-the-art treatment recommendations.

Investigate on the Internet. If you have a computer and modem, the Internet contains a wealth of information about cancer. “Using any search engine, just type in your specific type of cancer, and you’re likely to get hundreds of listings,” says Tom Ferguson, M.D., adjunct associate patner at and professor of human consumer health informatics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

6. Understand Survival Statistics

Survival statistics provide a “big picture” look at your cancer, the odds that someone with your disease will live at least 5 years. But overall survival statistics are misleading because they are averages that include cancers diagnosed at every stage of development, from very early to far advanced. As you might expect, the odds of survival are reduced if cancer is diagnosed at a late stage. For example, if malignant melanoma has metastasized by the time it’s diagnosed, 5-year survival is only 12 percent. But if it’s caught early, the survival rate is 96 percent. Because other cancers also follow this pattern, the ACS and NCI promote frequent cancer screening for early detection.

7. Take Time to Make Decisions

After being diagnosed with cancer, many people are very impatient to begin treatment. They are filled with anxiety, and they don’t want to waste a moment for fear that their cancer will spread.

This feeling is understandable-but uninformed, Dr. Dougherty explains. “By the time cancer gets diagnosed, it’s usually been growing for several years. Except for a very small number of extremely aggressive cancers, waiting a few weeks has no effect on survival. In fact, you should take some time to research your options and get a few opinions on treatment. You don’t want to dawdle, but I encourage patients to take up to a few weeks to consult experts and plan their treatment.”

8. Consult An Oncologist

According to NCI estimates, only about one-third of cancer patients ever consult oncologists. Some don’t want to offend their family physicians by consulting other doctors. Others simply don’t know about specialists in nearby clinics or hospitals.

No good family doctor gets offended when people who have been diagnosed with cancer ask for referrals to oncologists, Dr. Simons says. “I’m a family doctor. I refer patients to specialists all the time,” she points out.

If your doctor balks at referring you to an oncologist, Dr. Grogan says, “You’ve got the wrong doctor.”

As for access to cancer specialists, there are oncologists and hospital cancer programs from coast to coast. This is where the ACS Reach to Recovery program can help. Ask other people who have survived your cancer to tell you who they consulted. Pay special attention to any oncologist who’s affiliated with a comprehensive cancer center or an oncologist who trained at one.

9. Organize Your Doctors

Before you decide on a treatment program, you may need to consult quite a few doctors: your family physician, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, a pathologist, and a surgeon.

It’s best to think of your treatment plan as a team effort. You-or the key support person you designate-are captain of your
team. Dr. Simons offers these suggestions for coordinating your team effort.

Don’t abandon your family doctor. The oncologists you consult may know more about treating cancer, but they don’t know you and your family as well as your family doctor does.

Jot down what every specialist recommends. Or tape-record their recommendations. You need to know not only what kind of surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy they recommend but also the order in which these treatments should be administered.

Ask the specialists to talk with each other. If disagreements arise, urge your oncologists to work them out. They may not talk to each other if you don’t insist.

10. Get Several Opinions

You need to feel comfortable with the treatment program you choose. Cancer experts agree that before deciding on treatment, it’s best to consult several surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists.

But what if you don’t have the energy to call oncologists all over the country? You might ask a support person to do this for you. Or you might simply consult one of the nation’s approximately 100 multidisciplinary Second Opinion Panels. Today, every major metropolitan area has at least one of these panels.

You send your medical records to the panel coordinator, who forwards them to local cancer specialists. These specialists have volunteered to serve on the panel. You attend a meeting with all of the experts, bringing along anyone you want. The experts discuss your case and develop a consensus set of treatment recommendations.

To find the panel nearest you, contact the R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, The Cancer Hotline, 4410 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

11. Use Mainstream Treatments

Conventional oncology has a great deal to offer. “When it comes to curing cancer, mainstream oncology has a better track record than anything else;’ Dr. Lerner says. “Every cancer patient should work with an oncologist.” He feels so strongly about this that no one is admitted to his Cancer Help Program unless they are under an oncologist’s care.

12. Try a Clinical Trial

After promising new cancer treatments have been thoroughly tested in animals, they must be tested on human cancer patients before they can be approved for general use. Of the more than 1 million Americans diagnosed with cancer each year, only 20,000 to 30,000 enroll in these tests of the latest treatments.

Clinical trials were once conducted only at the nation’s regional cancer centers. But to open them up to all Americans, the NCI now encourages participation by oncologists everywhere. Even family doctors are informed about trial programs. “No one is excluded simply because they live in a rural area,” says Jeffrey Abrams, M.D., a research scientist in the NCI’s Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

To obtain descriptions and eligibility criteria for the approximately 1,500 clinical trials now in progress, ask your oncologist or contact the Cancer Information Service.

13. Use Healthy Strategies

For cancer therapy, the same approaches that help improve your overall health can also help slow the advance of cancer. These include nutritional enhancement and supplementation, exercise, psychological support, and stress management through deep relaxation.

Dr. Lerner wholeheartedly endorses the health-promoting alternative approaches. “If you’re eating well, getting regular moderate exercise, enjoying psychological support, and working to manage your stress, you become a healthier cancer patient,” he says. “Healthier cancer patients often respond better to conventional care and have better treatment outcomes-better quality of life and longer, healthier, disease free survival.”

14. Consider Herbs and Acupuncture

A growing number of studies suggest that combining mainstream oncology with herbal medicine or Chinese medicine makes sense. Here’s what researchers have found so far.

At the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing, researchers treated 188 throat cancer patients with either standard radiation therapy or radiation plus a Chinese herb formula. After 5 years, survival in the radiation-only group was 37 percent. But among those receiving both radiation and Chinese herbs, the figure was 53 percent, a significant difference. Efrem Korngold, O.M.D., L.Ac., says that the herbs most widely used in cancer treatment are considered strengthening (“tonifying”) in Chinese medicine. In Western terms, that’s the equivalent of immune enhancing. Chinese herbs used to treat cancer include astragalus, ginseng, Chinese angelica (dang gui), and rehmannia.

Shiitake mushroom extract has also been studied. Long considered a health-promoting delicacy in Asian cuisines, shiitake mushrooms contain the compound lentinan, which stimulates the immune system against infections and cancer. Lentinan injections are increasingly used to complement chemotherapy in Japan-and with good reason. In one study, 275 people with advanced stomach cancer were given chemotherapy with or without lentinan injections beforehand. The lentinan group showed greater immune system activity and survived significantly longer. Mai take mushrooms have similar benefits, thanks to the immune-stimulating beta-glucan they contain.

In Chinese medicine, acupuncture has also proved helpful for some people. Several studies show that acupuncture reduces chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. At the University of California, Los Angeles, researchers gave 30 women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer either real acupuncture at points used to relieve nausea or acupuncture at placebo points. The real acupuncture group reported only half as many episodes of nausea and vomiting.

Acupressure can also be beneficial. Researchers at the Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, came up with the same findings using acupressure in a study of 100 people who vomited as a result of chemotherapy. The patients were fitted with Sea Bands, elastic bands with buttons that press on Pericardium 6, a point used to treat nausea. More than 75 percent of the patients enjoyed significant relief from nausea. Pericardium 6 is located on the inside of your upper arm two thumb widths above the wrist crease.

15. Use Pain Control

Cancer patients often fear that they will have to endure terrible pain and suffering. But a great deal of cancer pain can be well controlled with medication.

Tragically, some oncologists under medicate cancer patients in the belief that they will become addicted. But pain specialists say that the risk of addiction is tiny. They view under medication of cancer pain as unconscionable and criticize oncologists for being slow to increase dosages. Most puzzling of all, some oncologists are reluctant to embrace non drug approaches with clearly demonstrated pain-relieving benefits, such as acupuncture, hypnosis, visualization, and TENS machines. (The “TENS” are small devices that deliver mild electrical current into the skin to relieve pain.) “Clinics that specialize in chronic pain management use all these approaches routinely,” Dr. Lerner says. “Yet many cancer patients still suffer because of inadequate pain control. It’s a terrible shame.”

Even massage can help. At the University of South Carolina in Columbia, researchers gave 28 hospitalized cancer patients either a 10-minute visit or a 10-minute massage. Pain levels were assessed using standard psychological tests. After just one 10-minute massage, pain levels decreased significantly. Other studies have shown that longer massages lead to extended pain relief. People with cancer report up to 60 percent less pain with a 30-minute massage.

16. Promote Your Own “Healing”

“Curing is what physicians do. They strive to eliminate disease and allow recovery,” Dr. Lerner explains. “Healing is what patients bring to the experience. Healing is a deeply personal process of becoming whole again.” If healing is neglected, people who have cancer may feel emotionally shortchanged even if they are cured.

Healing involves coming to terms with your life and working to live it to the fullest, even if cancer cuts it short. The tools of healing involve the complementary therapies: good nutrition, moderate exercise, social support, stress management, and a sense of connection to the natural world around you. They all improve quality of life.

“Even when a cure is impossible, healing need not stop;’ Dr. Lerner says. “People can continue to grow even in the face of life
threatening illness. All the great religions teach that life involves suffering. Suffering can lead to bitterness and defeatism or to growth and wisdom. When you have a serious illness, you make that choice for yourself.”


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Have you been hearing the term Big Data bandied about a lot of late? Before you dismiss it as yet another buzz word, I suggest you take some time to learn why Big Data is such a big deal.

Big Data refers to the flood of various types of digital information generated daily. This information ranges from tweets to online transactions, from temperatures to traffic congestions. Big Data is often "unstructured," meaning it's simply a collection of words, numbers, streams from digital sensors, images, dates, etc.

On its own, this information may seem meaningless. However, once organized and/or interpreted through techniques like data mining, text analytics, natural language processing and so forth, patterns in these mountains of data can be identified and employed to answer myriad questions.

The newfound ability to utilize computers to collect, organize, analyze and inform decisions based on petabytes of data has been heralded as revolutionary. Check out the following books and decide for yourself if we are in the midst of a revolution or a control-obsessed, "bizarre digitized version of the Enlightenment."

By examining phenomena such as the ability of Google engineers to detect the spread of the flu virus more efficiently than the Center for Disease Control by tracking flu-related search queries, and the ability of retailers to predict a pregnancy based on a woman's purchases, Big Data author Viktor Mayer-Schönberger discusses the possibilities and perils of data mining.

In Dataclysm, Christian Rudder—the creator of the OkCupid dating site—uses data from Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, OkCupid and other sites to look principally at three areas: "the data of people connecting," "the data of division" and the data concerning "the individual alone." Further, Rudder uses data to explore the divisive topics of racism and the loss of privacy.  This title is also available as an eBook, downloadable eAudiobook and audiobook CD.

Aiden Erez and Jean-Baptiste Michel describe their research involving the text mining of over 30 million digitized books in Uncharted. Through their digital detective work, the two discover trends in English word and phrase usage, censorship and fame. The authors also comment on the copyright and privacy issues encountered while developing their tool, the Ngram Viewer.

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Resident Life

Salary and benefits

PL1: $57,520

  • Medical coverage with prescription plan
  • Dental plan
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Retirement savings account
  • Subsidized parking at the hospital
  • Meal allowance when on-call
  • Membership in American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Professional development fund
  • State licensing fees
  • Some moonlighting opportunities within the program for PL2s, PL3s and PL4s
  • Full compliance with ACGME duty hour regulations
  • Full access to employee assistance programs including mental health referral services

One of the most important traditions of the CHOP residency experience takes place far outside the walls of the hospital. Each year, residents embark on a 2.5 day retreat where they have the opportunity to share and to reflect upon their experiences as new physicians. The retreats are facilitated by a graduate of the residency program who is now the Director of Education for the University of Pennsylvania Psychiatry department. Each year, a resident-led Retreat Planning Committee meets in advance with retreat facilitators to develop the agendas for the retreats. This ensures that the retreats will be both relevant to the resident experience and fun.

These retreats also provide an escape from the demands of residency. Residents have the chance to relax together and to get to know one another in a different context. The retreats are a rewarding way to strengthen the bonds between classmates while providing tools needed to grow as pediatricians.

The PL1 retreat is focused on helping first-year residents gain perspective on their CHOP experiences. By discussing their most positive and most difficult moments, interns learn from one another and bond over their shared experiences. Problem-solving about common difficulties faced helps the class to improve the intern experience for themselves and for future classes.

The PL2 retreat is focused on transitioning to the leadership roles that residents have as senior residents. During the PL2 retreat, residents participate in workshops to improve their skills as physicians, as problem-solvers, and as team leaders. They practice skills such as evaluating learners, giving feedback, and managing a team.

The day before graduation, the PL3 retreat allows time for residents to reflect on a wonderful three years and to solidify the bonds of friendship that will last a lifetime.

Intern support group

Throughout the year, first year residents gather together during the noon conference hour to discuss challenging and rewarding experiences they’ve encountered during residency training.

These sessions are facilitated by recently graduated residents and serve as an opportunity to bond and grow together through the many shared experiences they face throughout their intern year.

CHOP running club

The chief residents organize group runs open to CHOP residents and fellows once weekly. Interested residents can sign-up for a running club list-serve which emails weekly about upcoming group runs and about races in the Philadelphia area. Running club is a great opportunity to meet other trainees and enjoy time outside together.

Team dinners

The Department of Pediatrics has set aside funds to sponsor resident working teams to socialize over a meal outside of the hospital setting.

Friday morning wellness curriculum

Faculty leaders serve as facilitators of one-hour wellness sessions focused on stress management, support systems, communication, and other aspects of maintaining wellness during residency training.

Community building

A sense of professional community is established through our many small group opportunities mentioned previously: morning report, Primary Care continuity group practices, professionalism, and membership in GEC and RPAC.

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Peer Mentoring Program

When starting at CHOP, residents are linked to one another in a 3-tiered buddy system, each group comprising a combination of PL1s, PL2s, and PL3s.

Residents with similar career interests or backgrounds are identified and connected for support and mentoring. This facilitates connection with people who have recently been through each of the steps you are going through, who know the system, want to help you, and want to be your friend & colleague

Each group is called a family — because that’s what we want this to feel like! The goals of the program are to provide a means of learning from each other, gaining tricks of the trade, obtaining some career guidance, having multiple people on whom you can call to “talk it out,” and (of course) have fun!

Each individual mentoring family has events several times throughout the year, and the overseeing mentoring committee plans larger events for everyone to come and enjoy.

Multicultural Physicians’ Alliance

The Multicultural Physicians’ Alliance (MPA) is composed of under-represented minority residents, fellows and attending physicians who are committed to creating a diverse workforce that affords the finest and most culturally effective care to the patients and families of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Through active participation in the recruitment process, we are dedicated to ensuring that the medical staff is reflective of the community it serves.

The MPA meets several times a year to organize activities for recruitment, to participate in community outreach, and to provide a supportive social network for its members. Through the support of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Pediatrics Residency Program and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, this unique organization has become an integral part of the CHOP community.

Resident Groups

NERD Squad

The NERD (New Epic Resident Development) Squad is composed of energetic and like-minded residents who have an interest in creating digital solutions to improve patient care and physician workflow.

The group brings together residents with wide-ranging skills and interests, along with informatics fellows and faculty members, to help foster resident-based initiatives. For example, in an effort to allow residents to focus on patient care and education, NERD Squad members have been responsible for many of the document templates and "Dot Phrases" used throughout the hospital that streamline the admission and discharge processes. Other projects include an "Epic Hackathon," informatics simulation sessions, and smartphone integration of the beeper system.

Residents can gain further exposure to the field of medical informatics through the Medical Informatics elective and the Advanced Skills in Medical Informatics curriculum. Interested residents are also encouraged to apply to the Clinical Informatics Fellowship at CHOP.

CHOP Parents

The residency program organizes CHOP Parents, a supportive group of residents, fellows, and attendings connected by the common experience of parenting while pursuing careers in academic pediatrics. The group is a resource to share advice and resources and to discuss the challenges and joys of seeking balance as a physician parent. The group also gathers for play dates throughout Philadelphia’s neighborhood playgrounds or stroller runs on the park trails.

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Graduate Education Committee (GEC)

At CHOP, our Graduate Education Committee (GEC) serves to review the educational aspects of the various rotations experienced by our pediatric resident trainees.
The committee is comprised of faculty education liaisons from the various divisions in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Critical Care. The resident committee members are representative of their training year class (five to six per class) from the categorical pediatrics program, peds-neurology, peds-genetics and medicine-pediatrics training programs. Each of the division chiefs also sits on the committee.
Although specific rotations are reviewed at each meeting, the focus of the meeting concentrates on common themes, tested solutions and shared suggestions for improvement. The GEC also serves as Faculty Advisory Council, along with resident participation, as an annual review of the program.

Residency Program Action Committee (RPAC)

The Residency Program Action Committee (RPAC) brings together the three core parties — residents, chief residents and program directors — into a synergistic relationship that aims to continuously improve and enhance the residency program. RPAC is designed to make the most of our collective capacity for innovation in an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and transparency. These core parties partner to recognize, to prioritize, and to implement improvements within the residency program.

The structure of RPAC involves the RPAC leadership team (program leadership, chief residents, and resident representatives) and task force meetings, resident forums, and town hall meetings.

  • The resident forums are a venue for the RPAC leadership to report updates on previously discussed issues and to allow the residents to then discuss any new issues or concerns without the presence of program leadership.
  • The RPAC leadership meetings are designed to discuss and address issues raised by residents at the forums as well as issues brought up by chief residents and program directors.
  • The task force meetings are composed of smaller groups focusing on a designated issue.
  • Town hall meetings are whole program meetings that will provide the “State of the Program”, a broader look at the residency program and the challenges it faces and the goals it has.

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How to Apply

Residents are selected through the National Resident Matching Program. You must apply using the ERAS System. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 1.

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Why Choose Us?

CHOP's Pediatrics Residency Program offers a balanced, flexible and supportive experience in a top ranked children's hospital. Residents train in cutting-edge facilities, surrounded by world-renowned faculty.

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This show has ended it's successful run.  These are the images that I chose to be featured for the grand opening of The Alementary Brewing Co. In addition to their energetic punch of color I had them printed on metal. For metal prints of this kind, dyes are infused directly into specially-coated aluminum sheets that create a print with incredible luminescence, detail and of course durability. One wonderful by product I discovered is that they take on a whole new feel when paired with halogen lighting, they almost glow. Speaking of light, what is amazing about most pieces of art is that a shifting change in daylight can bring out different subtleties in the scene presented. Come out to The Alemntary Brewing Co. and check them out in person and don’t leave without sampling at least one glass of their incredible brew!! Maybe even a couple.

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