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Challenging the Kentucky “Uglies”

Part of a continuing Forefront series examining eastern Kentucky.

Organizations such as Kentucky Homeplace have been working in eastern Kentucky to reduce health disparities and build a healthier and more productive population and a stronger regional economy.

Back in 2014, the New York Times released a ranking of the “hardest places to live.” It synthesized several education, health, and economic metrics for nearly every county in the United States. Eastern Kentucky contained 6 of the 10 lowest-ranked counties out of the more than 3,000 measured. Understandably, residents of these counties were hurt. Here was yet another blanket analysis, missing the local nuances and adding yet another story to a region regularly inundated with negative press. Dr. Fran Feltner, director of Kentucky Homeplace, remarks that “We don’t consider it the hardest place to live. We have community ties with the people here. Our aim is to work on the issues that affect our community and make conditions better for our neighbors and friends.”

Lee Todd Jr., a former University of Kentucky president, referred to these types of studies as the “Kentucky uglies.”

But underlying many of these types of rankings is a hard layer of truth, particularly regarding the health of the region’s residents. Since 2010, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute have collaborated on the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, which tracks nearly every county in the United States. The program looks at a host of measures in an effort to present a more nuanced ranking of a county’s level of health. Counties are ranked separately by health outcomes (how long people live and how well they feel) and health factors (behavioral and social). In the 2016 ranking of Kentucky counties by health outcomes, the bottom 20 counties were all in eastern Kentucky; and when ranking health factors, 19 of the bottom 20 were in eastern Kentucky.

Photograph of Harlan County’s Little Shepherd Trail, courtesy of Karen Pratt.

Photograph of Harlan County’s Little Shepherd Trail, courtesy of Karen Pratt.

The region isn’t the only one that scores poorly in health rankings, but it’s in a difficult position, in the midst of a thousands-strong deluge of unemployed coalminers and battered with high levels of generational poverty, unemployment, and drug abuse.

Yet, what may be a surprise to some is that improving the health of a region’s residents can have a far-reaching impact on the region’s economic stability and lead to vibrant, thriving communities.

Three things to know about the region’s health

Before viewing examples of organizations and programs working to improve health in eastern Kentucky, it may help to look at 3 things.

Life expectancy at birth in eastern Kentucky is lower than the national average, and the gap has been widening over time.

A male born in 1985 in eastern Kentucky could expect to live 68.5 years, or have a lifespan roughly 2 years shorter than the national average. Fast forward 27 years to 2012, and a male born in eastern Kentucky that year could expect to live nearly 6 years fewer than the national average. To put it another way, from 1985 to 2012, the US life expectancy for males increased nearly 6 years; but in eastern Kentucky, the increase was less than one-third of the national gain, at just 1.6 years. This divergence from the national rate is seen, too, in females born in eastern Kentucky, where the life expectancy at birth has actually declined by a year, from 76.9 years in 1985 to 75.9 years in 2012. The widening gap in life expectancies between those of eastern Kentucky and those of the nation overall is driven by a variety of reasons, among them high rates of lung cancer, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, and obesity.

The number of disabled workers per capita in eastern Kentucky is roughly 3 times greater than the nation’s.

In 2015, eastern Kentucky’s per capita rate of disabled workers was nearly 3 times the national rate, according to data from the Social Security Administration. That’s roughly 800 disabled workers for every 10,000 people in eastern Kentucky, an increase of 25 percent from the 2004 rate.

According to work done by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, there are 4 factors that influence a region’s disability rate that apply to eastern Kentucky and to Appalachia in general:

  1. A less-educated workforce that has more difficulty switching employment sectors when unemployed
  2. An older workforce that is more likely than a younger workforce to develop disabling conditions
  3. A lower number of immigrants who are less likely to collect disability benefits largely because of program rules
  4. A large share of physically demanding jobs that take a bodily toll, such as mining and manufacturing

Eastern Kentucky is older and aging faster than the nation.

The share of eastern Kentucky’s population that is more than 40 years old is larger than the nation’s—4 percentage points greater—and that share is growing faster than the nation’s, 1.5 times faster from 2009 to 2014, the most recent 5-year period for which we have data.

Changing the trajectory of Kentuckians’ health

There are many organizations working in the region to address health disparities, and Kentucky Homeplace is one. Founded in 1994, Kentucky Homeplace, which covers 30 counties located in eastern Kentucky, was developed by the University of Kentucky’s Center for Excellence in Rural Health to help address health gaps in eastern Kentucky. The need was especially great given the unusually large number of residents with high blood pressure and conditions such as diabetes, cancer, asthma, and heart disease. A variety of factors contribute to these conditions: inadequate health insurance, limited knowledge of how to utilize healthcare, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices, for example.

A majority of Kentucky’s 120 counties are designated “medically underserved areas,” or MUAs, which are areas that have too few primary care providers, high infant mortality, high poverty, or a large older-adult population. An MUA can include a whole county or a group of contiguous counties.

Residents in an MUA experience a shortage of personal health services and may include groups of persons within an area of residence who face economic, cultural, or linguistic barriers to healthcare.

Residents of MUAs are less likely to have medical coverage, are poorer and less educated than residents in other parts of the state, have inadequate transportation, and have less information about available services and their personal health conditions.

Kentucky Homeplace is located in the eastern Kentucky coalmining town of Hazard, and for more than 20 years, this community health initiative has linked tens of thousands of Kentucky residents from rural areas to medical, social, and environmental services. These are residents who otherwise may not have received even limited services or would have simply gone without services of any kind.

The services at Homeplace are offered at no charge to its clients. Beneficiaries from the program are the medically underserved, and most are at 100 percent to 133 percent of the federal poverty level, a guideline based on household income and size that is used to help determine eligibility for a number of assistance programs. In 2016, “poverty level” translated to a household income of less than $24,300 annually for a family of 4.

A critical piece to the success of Kentucky Homeplace is the role of community health workers (CHW).

CHWs are lay health workers selected from the communities in which they reside. Lay health workers are trained in the context of intervention, but they have no formal degree in medicine. Their mission is to overcome barriers to help improve clients’ access to healthcare and to assist in acquiring crucial resources such as eyeglasses, dentures, home heating assistance, food, diabetic supplies, and free medical care.

Because each CHW is a community member, he or she knows the community, residents, and service providers in the area. CHWs are better able to assist with residents’ access to medical, social, and environmental services and to deliver education on prevention and disease self-management. This commonality builds patient trust and facilitates provider sensitivity regarding clients’ health disparities and special needs. In this way, CHWs aid in others’ overcoming economic, physical, social, and cultural health inequities.

In many capacities, CHWs provide an important bridge among clients with the highest need, primary care physicians, and other health providers in the community. They assist in facilitating communication between clients and physicians, aid clients to effectively comply with medical care instructions, and help educate clients to improve their health behaviors related to nutrition, physical activity, weight self-management, smoking cessation, and diabetes self-management.

Tying it all together

The economic impact stemming from the increasingly rapid decline of the coal mining industry has taken center stage in eastern Kentucky. What perhaps gets overlooked is the connection between the health of a region’s population and how it impacts that region’s economy. For some time, eastern Kentucky residents have suffered from lower life expectancies and higher rates of disability and a population whose average age is increasing faster than the nation’s overall as young people leave the region.

To some extent, this rapid physical decline can be attributed to the region’s dependence on mining and manufacturing jobs, professions that are physically demanding.

Recent county health rankings produced by a variety of news outlets have exposed the region’s health disparities to a wider audience. Whether doing so leads to increased investment to improve the health outcomes of the region’s residents remains to be seen. In short, however, a healthy population is a more productive population, and a more productive population creates a stronger regional economy.

Sum and substance: Organizations in eastern Kentucky are working with the population to help overcome negative health outcomes, such as decreasing life expectancy and high levels of disability, that impact eastern Kentuckians’ health and wellness.

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Eastern Kentucky refers to the 31 coal producing counties in 1988: Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Clay, Clinton, Elliot, Floyd, Greenup, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, McCreary, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe.

Analysis, reports, and data on per capita rates of disabled workers are available from the Social Security Administration at

For more information regarding the factors that influence a region’s disability rate, see Kathy A. Ruffing’s “Geographic Pattern of Disability Receipt Largely Reflects Economic and Demographic Factors.”

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An open-government mystery solved: McAllen paid Enrique Iglesias $485,000 for 2015 performance

A pair of 2015 rulings from the Texas Supreme Court greatly limited public access to certain government documents, including, in many cases, lucrative government contracts with performers like Enrique Iglesias. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

After more than four years, McAllen taxpayers finally learned this week that for his performance at their city’s 2015 holiday parade, pop star Enrique Iglesias was paid $485,000 and provided with a chartered flight from Guadalajara, Mexico; two dozen hotel rooms; and an assortment of sushi and sashimi.

The terms of Iglesias’ agreement with the South Texas city — long hidden from public scrutiny by the state’s narrowed open-records laws — had become a chief symbol of the public’s limited access to government contracts with private entities. And the documents’ release by the city is the result of a yearslong, hard-fought battle at the Texas Capitol, where open-government advocates sought to restore public access that had been curtailed by court rulings.

A pair of 2015 rulings from the Texas Supreme Court greatly limited public access to certain government documents, including, in many cases, lucrative government contracts with businesses or performers like Iglesias. A broad transparency measure authored by state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, passed last year and went into effect this week, addressing what Watson and others described as gaping holes in the public’s right to know.

For years, reporters and others had requested that McAllen disclose how much it paid Iglesias for the performance, and the city had refused, citing exceptions in the Texas Public Information Act. The city had reportedly lost money on the deal — but taxpayers were never given the numbers. But as of this month, the law “no longer excepts from disclosure” Iglesias’ contract, City Attorney Kevin Pagan said this week in response to an open-records request from The Texas Tribune.

“Thank goodness,” said Kelley Shannon, executive director of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. “Residents finally are getting to see how their taxpayer money was spent on this entertainment event.”

The contract reveals that for a one-hour performance in the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium on Dec. 5, 2015, Iglesias was guaranteed $485,000 from the city, with half that money to be paid in advance. The city was also responsible for picking up the pop star in western Mexico and paying for 24 hotel rooms for two nights. The contract, which is dozens of pages long, includes sections on stage setup, “lasers” and catering expectations for the crew. (A juicer with a “huge, plentiful selection of fruits and vegetables” including beets, kale, watermelon and mint was expected to be “VERY POPULAR.”)

The long-concealed document also sheds light on Iglesias’ preferred pre-show menu (one plate of chicken with vegetables and mashed potatoes, one plate of steak with vegetables and mashed potatoes, “simply cooked, no sauces”) and his post-show preferences (one California roll, one spicy tuna roll, one shrimp roll and two pieces of sashimi; tuna, yellowtail and salmon were all acceptable). By 3 p.m., his dressing room was to contain, among other things, 36 500-milliliter bottles of room-temperature spring water (“Fiji only”), one bottle of aloe juice without pulp, one bottle of aloe juice with pulp (“Ask for clarification if necessary”), six bottles of room-temperature orange Gatorade, one bottle of Ketel One Vodka (“NO SUBSTITUTES”) and two washed king-sized white sheets (“THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT”).

The contracting exemption stemmed from a 2015 ruling in Boeing Co. v. Paxton. The Texas Supreme Court made it easier for governments to hide information about their business with private companies, allowing them to withhold any information that could put the companies at a competitive disadvantage. The Texas Attorney General’s Office cited the ruling thousands of times to justify withholding information.

Matthew Watkins contributed reporting.

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Lone Puerto Rican competing in PyeongChang hopes to give back

Charles Flaherty couldn’t help but smile at the double takes when he told friends in Puerto Rico that he would be representing the island as an Alpine skier at the Winter Olympics.

“Some of them ask what skiing even is,’’ Flaherty said. “They've never seen snow. Some of them said, ‘You mean water skiing?’ A lot of people just laugh, and they ask me if it's like the Jamaican bobsled team.

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Flaherty, 17, will be in action in the giant slalom in Pyeongchang on Saturday as the first winter Olympian to compete for the U.S. territory since a skier and two bobsled teams in 1998.

As one of the youngest and most inexperienced skiers in the field, Flaherty also is one of the more unlikely participants considering he’s lived in the flat state of Ohio and a tropical island during the course of his life. He grew up in Cincinnati before his father, Dennis, moved the family to Dorado, Puerto Rico, in 2010 when he relocated his business.

He began skiing when he was 8 years old and his family took a trip to Beaver Creek, Colorado. Flaherty took to the snow immediately, an interest that only heightened when he watched the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

Flaherty has only been a competitive skier for 3 ½ years, working with coach Sara Radamus at Ski Club Vail.

“If you told me a couple years ago I would be in the Olympics, I would've laughed at you,’’ he said. “It's been a wild ride.”

Flaherty didn’t find out until mid-December that he would represent Puerto Rico after holding out hope that the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee would acknowledge his qualification. The committee withdrew recognition of the Winter Sports Federation after 2002 when a bobsledder it sent to Salt Lake City was ruled ineligible by the committee and forced the team to withdraw from competition.

Flaherty was able to compete in Pyeongchang when the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee allowed a six-month temporary membership in the Winter Sports Federation. His seven years of living on the island met the threshold of three years of residency in order to represent Puerto Rico.

“I was speechless at first,’’ Flaherty said. “We had been working on permission to go for a couple months and it wasn’t looking great.”

“I cried,’’ Flaherty’s mother, Ann, said. “We were very excited and proud of him. We were thrilled for Puerto Rico. The island needed some good news and we are happy to be able to provide a glimmer of hope for our home of the past seven years.”

Puerto Rico is able to field its own team separate from Team USA despite being a U.S. territory because the International Olympic Committee recognizes Puerto Rico’s National Olympic Committee separately from the U.S.

Flaherty served as the flag-bearer in the Opening Ceremony, giving Puerto Rico a source of pride in its ongoing recovery from the ravages of Hurricane Maria in September.

“Puerto Rico has given so much to us,’’ Flaherty said. “I'm happy they've given me the opportunity to give back.”

The Flaherty family evacuated from their current home in Rio Grande a few days ahead of the storm, but watched as friends had their lives upended by the damage.

“It was really personal,’’ Flaherty said. “I was watching videos on the news going, 'I go to school on that street' or 'I drove down that highway every day to go to training.'

“I feel like (the Olympics) is the first positive thing the island has had in a while, and it's really cool to be a part of.”

Competing in Pyeongchang has also been gratifying for Flaherty’s family because his younger brother William is alive to see it. William, 13, was diagnosed with a life-threatening immunodeficiency called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis when he was 3 years old.

William had to have almost a dozen blood transfusions in his first week after his diagnosis and was on the verge of liver failure. Without a bone marrow transplant, his chances of survival were grim.

Doctors at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center discovered that Charles, then 7, was a perfect match. Stem cells were harvested from Charles’ marrow during a 2008 procedure that saved William’s life. He is now completely healthy.

“My parents tried to shield me from it,’’ Flaherty said. “They weren’t around much for about six or eight months and I would get updates on how William was doing from my teacher from emails my parents sent.

“It was definitely a little frightening, but we got through it.”

“We are the lucky ones  - we still have both of our boys,’’ Ann Flaherty said. “Now we just encourage them to seize the day. Charles is certainly doing a good job at that!”

With Puerto Rico and his family cheering him on, Flaherty is not expected to medal in the giant slalom. He is shooting for a middle-of-the-pack finish that he hopes is just the first of his Olympic experiences.

Flaherty already has his sights set on representing Puerto Rico at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

“I feel like it’s my home,’’ he said.


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Summary and Analysis Part 5: Thanksgiving

Jeannette and her new husband, John, wait at a train station for Lori and Mom to arrive. Jeannette and John have bought a country farmhouse and John suggested inviting her family for Thanksgiving dinner. Dad has been dead for five years and the family has not been together since.

John and Jeannette drive Lori and Mom to the farmhouse, where Brian and his eight-year-old daughter and John's teenage daughter wait. They tour the yard and house, and Mom admires the work John and Jeannette have put into the place.

They all sit down to dinner. Mom says Maureen might be coming in for a visit from California. They reminisce about Dad and raise a toast to him, which Jeannette knows he would have appreciated.

In this final section, Walls depicts her family and suggests that they will always remain somewhere between "turbulence and order," which adds to the theme of stability versus instability. Turbulence remains in a couple of ways. First, Brian is unable to completely forgive his parents for their choices. When he sees the Thanksgiving food, and thinks about his own adulthood, he suggests that it is not that hard to get food on the table, exposing his lingering resentment over his parents' choices. Jeannette tells him to let it go and, in doing so, exposes the key way the family survives and remains in touch: by letting go of the bad and celebrating the good.

Turbulence also is apparent in Maureen's absence from the dinner. Of all the children, Maureen seems to be the one most damaged by her parents' choices, even though as a child she found others to take care of her. It is unclear what her life is like in California, but her long absence from the family suggests she has learned something about independence.

Finally, order coexists with turbulence in a number of ways. First, most of the family is able to gather and enjoy each other's company. Secondly, the family is able to remember Dad fondly and raise a toast to him. Through the toast, Walls indicates that the entire family has found peace with Dad. Therefore, everyone is able, on some level, to celebrate his vivacity and free-spirited ways while letting go of the alcoholism that plagued him and eventually killed him.

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Summary and Analysis Part 12: Sections 7-12

Ishmael asks the narrator about chapter two of the Leavers' story. He tries to get the narrator to think about what world change would look like, which brings him and the narrator to the issue of civilization. Ishmael helps the narrator understand that civilization isn't the problem, but the attitude civilized nations have toward the world is. The key is whether a civilized people see the world as belonging to them or as themselves as belonging to the world.

At this point, Ishmael reflects on his former students and informs the narrator that this is the point where most of them give up because they don't think such wide-scale change is possible. However, the narrator still remains inspired and wants to know what he can do to help change the world. Ishmael tells him he must be a teacher, for humans' minds must change before their actions will.

But before Ishmael sends the narrator out into the world to share the knowledge he's gained, he focuses on one last point. He reminds the narrator of the original metaphor of captivity he used to begin their lessons — that all members of Taker culture are imprisoned by a destructive, unfulfilling way of life. And, like any prison, it has ways of distracting inmates so they don't notice the conditions. The narrator sees that, for Takers, that distraction is consuming the world. Ishmael adds that it's also important to stay focused on breaking free of the prison, not simply on making conditions within the system more equitable for historically marginalized members (that is, non-white and non-male humans).

With that, Ishmael informs the narrator he's finished instructing him and goes to bed, though the narrator assures him he'll return tomorrow.

In the second half of Part 12, Quinn uses the ongoing theme of teaching and the metaphor of prison to help the narrator understand what must be done to save the world. Now that the narrator understands the historical circumstances leading up to the current state of the world, he's at a loss for what he's supposed to do about it. Ishmael suggests being a teacher. By having Ishmael, as the teacher, suggest his student become one, Quinn stresses the significance of student-teacher relationships as central to social change. Thus, Ishmael and the narrator are not only representative of an allegorical model of learning (similar to Socrates and his pupils, for instance) but are also a model for cultural change, for, as Ishmael suggests to the narrator, the only way to change people's actions is to start with their minds.

Furthermore, Quinn uses the metaphor of prison to help focus the narrator's role as a teacher. Recall that earlier in the novel, Ishmael explained that one of his motivations to educate himself was to better understand the idea of captivity. Ishmael returns to the idea of a prison to remind the narrator of the powerful ways Mother Culture hides the bars of her "prison." Thus, the narrator must use his understanding of this prison to help his fellow prisoners see what binds them to their ecologically destructive way of life. While the narrator is overwhelmed by his task as a teacher, Ishmael's provided him with useful metaphors, such as the prison, as well as the stories he's used in his instruction, to help the narrator reach others as he himself was reached.

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Southwest Climate Outlook January 2015 | CLIMAS

Southwest Climate Outlook January 2015

Thursday, January 22, 2015

In the Jan 2015 Southwest Climate Outlook, we look back at 2014, including record temperatures for the Southwest, the recent trends in precipitation and drought, and forward into 2015 as we continue to wait for El Niño to give us a definitive answer.

Climate Summary/Forecasts

Precipitation: After an exceptionally dry November, a number of storms pushed into the Southwest in December and early January, but overall precipitation totals were highly variable across Arizona and New Mexico (Fig. 1).

Source: High Plains Regional Climate Center - HPRCC

Temperature: December continued the yearlong trend of above-average temperatures, with Arizona logging the warmest year on record in 2014 (as did California and Nevada), and New Mexico at near-record levels (Fig. 2). The extended warm temperatures were in part attributable to well above-average humidity that extended long after the monsoon ended.  In particular, this kept nighttime lows above average, and we did not experience the typical pattern of cooling off and drying out in early fall.

Source: NOAA-National Climatic Data Center

Snowpack: While still relatively early in the season, snow water equivalent (SWE) remains low across Arizona and New Mexico, ranging from 0 to 70 percent of average in Arizona and 50 to 90 percent of average for most of New Mexico.  SWE in the upper elevations that feed into Arizona and New Mexico are faring a little better, with most of the basins reporting more than 70 percent of average and many reporting between 90 and 110 percent of average (Fig. 3).

Source: Natural Resources Conservation Service - NRCS

Water Supply: In December, total reservoir storage was 45 percent in Arizona (compared to 47 percent last year) and 23 percent in New Mexico (compared to 22 percent last year) (see reservoir storage, for details).

Drought: Continued consistent and repeated precipitation events, especially with El Niño-led above-average precipitation throughout the winter and spring, would push us in the right direction regarding long-term drought conditions. Alleviating the drought will take time however; widespread areas of the Southwest received well below-average precipitation over the past 12 to 36 months, with the Four Corners region, northeast New Mexico, and portions of southern Arizona experiencing the largest deficits in the past 12 months (Fig. 4).

Source: High Plains Regional Climate Center - HPRCC

ENSO: The most recent NOAA-Climate Prediction Center forecast scaled back its forecast for El Niño this year, albeit only slightly.  Ongoing lack of atmospheric cooperation continues to sow confusion, despite generally above-average temperature anomalies in the Niño 3.4 region (see El Niño tracker, for details).

Precipitation Forecasts: The Jan. 15 NOAA-Climate Prediction Center seasonal outlook continues to predict above-average precipitation through the winter and into early spring for the southwest. This forecast is likely linked to El Niño-favorable conditions, but the extent of their impact remains to be seen (Fig. 5).

Temperature Forecasts: The Jan. 15 NOAA-Climate Prediction Center temperature forecasts remain split across the region, with elevated chances for above-average temperatures along the West Coast and eastward into Arizona and increased chances for below-average temperatures along the Gulf Coast into New Mexico. This pattern is projected through the winter and into the spring (Fig. 6).

Source: NOAA-Climate Prediction Center


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December 30, 2019

Blockchain breaks out and enjoys widespread adoption

Expect an explosion for insurance industry processes that need revolutionizing.

Blockchain, record-keeping technology that utilizes distributed public ledgers, has the ability to provide transparency, efficiency and security throughout a transaction. Blockchain was originally created to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions (such as Bitcoin), which are currently facing a downward spiral or “crypto crisis,” with demands for regulation and consumer protection. Blockchain, though, has managed to break free from negative associations and distinguish itself from cryptocurrencies. Early cases are beginning to abound for this seemingly endlessly useful technology.

Anyone involved in the insurance industry knows that technology is being deployed to innovate every aspect of insurance including underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection and prevention, and the development of new products. Customer expectations have likewise evolved for how they can interact with their insurers, as well as how products and services are delivered thanks to companies like Google and Amazon. Blockchain will be increasingly adopted to help solve two of the largest pain points in the insurance industry - claims handling and payments, and agent commission payments.

Blockchain’s shared ledgers integrate smart contracts, which turn paper contracts into programmable code. This helps automate the payment process. For policyholders, this means that coverage terms are more readily identified, require less manual entry which is susceptible to human error, and can speed the claims payment process so policyholders can begin the recovery process from a loss sooner. The same advantages will also help solve a long-standing pain point for the payment of agent commissions. Again, using smart contracts, commission percentages, which can vary from one agent/agency and product to another, are entered as programmable code and can be readily calculated from premiums produced. There’s less room for human error in the calculation, requiring less resources needed to sort out payment disputes - something that frequently occurs.

Early use cases addressing long-standing insurance pain points are just the tip of the iceberg. In 2020 we expect to see an explosion of blockchain adoption for insurance industry processes that need revolutionizing.

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China Mobile International (UK) Limited – Tax Strategy Statement

China Mobile International (UK) Limited – Tax Strategy Statement

27 December, 2019

1.    Background

This document satisfies the requirement of Schedule 19 of the UK Finance Act 2016 to publish the UK tax strategy of China Mobile International (UK) Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively named as “CMI UK Group”) for the year ended 31 December 2019.
2.    Introduction to China Mobile International (UK) Limited (“CMI UK”)

CMI UK is a company established in the United Kingdom in 2011.  It is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile International Limited (“CMI”), a Company incorporated in Hong Kong.  The principal activities of CMI UK are the provision of telecommunication services, internet business and related supporting services including sales of telecommunication products.

3.    UK Group overall tax mission

It is the CMI Group’s mission to be a future contributor of China Mobile’s global value and a trustworthy partner in the industry.  To support this mission, CMI UK Group proactively undertakes the responsibility to fulfill all fiscal and tax obligations related to its businesses.

The UK tax strategy applies to indirect taxes, employment taxes as well as corporate taxes in the UK.  CMI UK Group is required to comply with all the statutory tax obligations on a timely basis with full integrity.  The determination of tax treatments must reflect the genuine economic activities and follow the latest and appropriate tax rules.

In addition, all the potential tax implication derived from the significant business events must be identified and analyzed prospectively, so that the potential tax exposures, if any, can be addressed at the earliest stage.

4.    Tax risk appetite and potential tax risks

Although CMI Group does not define a rigid level of acceptable tax risks, it has a strong commitment to maintain a low risk approach to tax.

CMI UK Group actively identifies and minimizes the tax risks arising from its business activities.  The main potential tax risks relating to CMI UK Group are identified below:
•    Compliance risk
The corporate reputation may be adversely affected if CMI UK Group fails to meet the tax filing requirements or fails to follow the latest tax regulations.  Tax penalties will also be incurred if CMI UK Group does not fulfil its tax filing and tax payment obligation on a timely basis.

•    Operational tax risk
Misinterpretation of tax rules may lead to incorrect determination of tax treatment for business transactions. Significant time and costs could then be required to resolve tax controversies arising from such a situation.

To minimize the abovementioned tax risks and avoid reputational risk exposure, CMI UK Group engages advisors to assist with its local tax compliance, in order to ensure that the tax treatments adopted by CMI UK Group are in line with the latest tax rules, and all tax obligations are met on time.

5.    Tax risk management and governance:

•    Strong supervision on tax:

The low risk approach to tax is fully supported by the Board of CMI Group. Tax management is one of the core finance functions under the supervision of the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of CMI Group.

The day to day management of the tax affairs of CMI UK Group, is the responsibility of local finance teams, and overseen by the global tax team and Head of Tax.  Updates on tax risks and developments in relation to the UK business are reported to local Management regularly. Significant tax and business developments are reviewed by the tax team and discussed with the Financial Controller and CFO, receiving formal sign off where appropriate. Board Approval is obtained for material transactions.  The tax study and tax consequence analysis carried out by tax team and external tax advisors form part of the formal approval process.

•    Comprehensive tax governance policies:

Tax governance policies have been implemented to ensure CMI UK Group’s tax filings are completed effectively and efficiently in compliance with local tax rules.  We formally identify and document key internal controls in place to monitor, manage and mitigate relevant UK tax risks which are included in our policies. The policies are inspected and updated regularly to ensure continuous improvement of tax management in the CMI UK Group.

•    Tax training program:

Comprehensive business tax trainings are provided to all frontline staff in order to promote the tax risk awareness of the CMI Group as a whole.  Tax team is also encouraged to attend technical tax trainings and seminars held by global accounting firms and tax institutes in order to acquire the latest tax knowledges and gain more insights from the experienced tax practitioners.

6.    Attitude to tax planning

With reference to the China Mobile Group’s Corporate Governance Report and Sustainability Report 2018, due attention must be given to the impact of business decision on regulatory authorities. China Mobile Group believes that proactive compliance with tax obligations is a fundamental social responsibility and the critical in creating long term value for the stakeholders.

CMI UK Group’s tax planning focuses on how to comply with the legal and tax obligations proactively.  Engaging in aggressive or artificial tax planning is prohibited. In addition, CMI UK Group strives to address potential tax exposures relating to business operations before they occur. In order to identify all relevant tax consequences, reputable advisors are engaged early in the business process prior to significant changes to our operations or business model. They have also helped develop a global tax guide to help apply appropriate UK tax rules in our daily business operations.

An example of working closely with advisors to mitigate tax risk would be the Base-Erosion-Profit-Shifting project; where the external tax advisors informed CMI UK Group of all relevant OECD developments in order to ensure all the group entities have fulfilled relevant local tax rules.

7.    Working with HMRC

In line with the CMI Group’s core values, CMI UK aims to build mutual trust with HMRC.  It works with the HRMC with an open and cooperative attitude in order to develop an effective and respectful relationship.

CMI UK has actively monitored and analyzed the change of UK tax rules, in order to ensure that the latest tax rules are applied in the daily operation and significant business events.  CMI UK seeks consultation and initiate discussion with the HMRC when it realizes that there may be different interpretation of tax laws between CMI UK and HMRC on the business transactions.  Meanwhile, CMI UK promptly addresses the inquiries from HMRC with sufficient and accurate supporting information provided.

China Mobile International Limited

China Mobile International Limited (CMI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile. China Mobile is now the largest telecom operator in the world by network scale and subscriber base, and is among the top in terms of market capitalization and brand value. In order to provide better services to meet the growing demand in the international telecommunications market, China Mobile established a subsidiary, CMI, in December 2010, mainly responsible for the operation of international business. Leveraging the strong support by China Mobile, CMI provides a full range of comprehensive international telecommunications services which includes IDD, roaming, Internet, MNC services and Value Added Business across the globe.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, CMI has expanded our footprint in 20 countries across different regions.

Our Vision

To build a seamless, carefree and borderless digital life globally

Our Mission

To be a future contributor of China Mobile's global value and a trustworthy partner in the industry

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Ph.D. graduate’s brain research

Team targets stroke damage

Doctoral student’s virus research leads to new methods to deliver help to the brain

Contact: Gary H. Piatek

Mug-Peruzzaro.jpgViruses often are bad news. But a Central Michigan University team of students and faculty is advancing evidence that, for stroke patients, a certain virus inserted into the brain can be a good thing.

Sarah Peruzzaro, who this year received her doctorate in neuroscience from CMU, found that rodents with stroke brain damage were better able to do tasks after receiving a virus that carries a gene called Sox2.

Neurons to the rescue

A stroke kills neurons in the brain. Glial cells come into the area to try to make repairs and form a "scab" to keep the damaged area from expanding, but the scab also prevents potential healing in that area.

The idea behind Peruzzaro's research is that the Sox2 gene would reprogram glial cells into neurons, enter the damaged area and replace dead neurons inside. Her work was funded by the Field Neurosciences Institute.

Even if the altered glial cells can't get into the damaged area, the hope is that just by increasing the total number of surviving neurons some brain functions will improve.

"The expected outcomes are super exciting." — faculty member Julien Rossignol

Now Peruzzaro's mentors — Julien Rossignol, associate professor of neuroscience in the College of Medicine and project leader; and Gary Dunbar, director of the neuroscience program — are expanding her work through a grant they received from the American Heart Association.

Dunbar, who also is director of the Brain Research and Integrative Neuroscience Center at CMU, said the approach has a lot of potential.

Even better than a virus?

Rossignol and Dunbar are joined in the work by chemistry and biochemistry faculty members Ajit Sharma and Douglas Swanson, neuroscience graduate research assistant Bhairavi Srinageshwar, and chemistry undergraduates Brittany Clark and Allison Hietpasand.

They will be using man-made dendrimer molecules instead of a virus to deliver the Sox2 gene. Dendrimers can carry DNA or drugs and they have anti-inflammatory properties, allowing them to deliver therapeutic molecules and reduce the formation of the "scab," which prevents regrowth in the area of the stroke.

Rossignol said another advantage of using dendrimers is that they can be injected into the bloodstream instead of directly into the brain. And they don't alter cell DNA as viruses do.

The team's techniques also may be better than using man-made stem cells — another approach to stroke recovery — because glial cells already are part of the brain and won't provoke an immune response.

With reprogrammed glial cells, researchers see about a 20 percent improvement, Dunbar said. Stem cells, which are created outside the body, produce only about a 5 percent improvement.

"The expected outcomes are super exciting," Rossignol said.

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Born and raised in Clearfield, Utah, Steve has spent over twenty years in the construction field.  From general contracting to home inspections to mold mitigation and rehabilitation  founded Worsley Inspections LLC in 2004.  As a certified home inspector (2004), radon tester (2005), mold inspector (2007), and mold mitigation contractor (2012), Steve can test your home for radon levels.  He can also test for mold levels or toxic molds in your home and perform all mitigration processes required to return your home to a healthy and safe state.

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D9+ DLP Pico Projector is also a Dock for iPhone 6

There’s an embarrassment of choice if you plan to purchase a small projector, but D9+ DLP pico projector is quite peculiar, as beside a male HDMI input port, it is specifically designed for iPhone 6, and works as dock adding a projector to the Apple phone, but also extra USB ports and a headphone jack.

D9-plus-pico-projectorD9+ pico projector specifications:

  • Projector – 854 x 480 Pixels; 80 Lumens ; 2000:1 contrast ratio; Lamp life: 30,000 hours
  • Video Input –  HDMI male connector for DVD player, laptop computer, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, etc..
  • Audio – 3.5mm audio jack
  • USB – 2x USB ports
  • Battery – 2400mAh lithium-ion battery.
  • Dimensions – 17.50 x 9.00 x 2.50 cm
  • Weight – 199 grams
  • Certificate – CE,FCC,PSE

The projector ships with a USB cable and a power adapter, but it does not include the 8-pin digital AV adapter necessary to connect the iPhone 6. It’s unclear whether the battery can also be used as a power bank for the iPhone.

D9+_pico_projector_HDMI_inputD9+ pico projector is sold on GearBest for $220,99 when using coupon GBD9D. It’s also listed on GeekBuying but for close to $300.

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Training Methodology

Intensity For Running

Intensity is the key to the success of your running. By training at the correct intensities, we can manipulate the physiological responses your body gets. This will generate the greatest improvement from where your running fitness currently is.

There are a number of different ways of measuring or estimating intensity depending on what features your watch has (or whether you even use a watch).

With in my training plans and workouts the intensity is described using my Level’s system:

  • Level I
    • Very low intensity and is not used in this programme.
  • Level II
    • A low to moderate intensity, at this level it is easy to converse with any training partner.
    • Whilst running at this intensity you will improve the efficiency of your heart and lungs and also increase the density of the mitochondria in your muscle fibres. Your lungs will transfer oxygen for the air into the blood, and carbon dioxide back the other way more easier. Your heart will be bigger and pump more blood with each beat. More blood being pumped means more oxygen gets carried to the muscles. The mitochondria within the muscles will utilise this oxygen as it converts energy to create the muscle contractions.
  • Level III
    • A moderate intensity level and is only used on some of the sessions. We get more bang for our buck at higher and lower intensities.
  • Level IV
    • Threshold level, this intensity will hurt, but not so much that you can’t run at it. It is a pace that you can sustain for a while, but not for ever. If you tried talking to a training partner whilst running at this level you would only get out short sentences.
    • At this level you will be producing lactic acid. Although lactic acid is what creates the burning sensation in the muscles, lactic acid provides us with plenty of benefits as well. When converted in the liver, lactic acid gets turned in to pyruvate which in turn can get used as an energy fuel. Training at this intensity develops your ability to tolerate lactic acid, which in turn means you can then make greater use of the benefits pyruvate provides.
  • Level V
    • VO2 Max level, this intensity will hurt (lots), but not so much that you can’t run at it for a few minutes at a time. If you tried talking to a training partner whilst running at this level you would only get out a few words but mainly grunts and groans whilst trying to suck in more air.
    • Running at this level helps develop your VO2 Max (or put another way it helps improve the volume of oxygen you can utilise at your maximise intensity). To improve this you need to work at your maximum.

Pace Zone

Utilising running pace is one of the most common methods of determining running intensity. With the influx of a great range of GPS watches from companies like Garmin, TomTom and other companies, your pace can be easily measured and monitored.

The thing to be aware of is that running intensity is also influenced by the terrain you are running. Running at 6:30 min/km (~10:30 min/mile) on the flat is different to running at that same pace uphill which is again different to running that same pace on a downhill.

I recommend using the Pace Zone Index. These have been devised by Matt Fitzgerald in his book The Runner’s Edge. But you can also use Jack Daniels’ PhD work with his VDOT system from his book Daniels’ Running Formula. You will take your 5km time and then looking across the chart you will see what pace you should be running at for each respective Level.

Level Pace Zone Index VDOT System
Level II PZ3 E Pace
Level III PZ4 M Pace
Level IV PZ6 T Pace
Level V PZ8-10 I Pace

There are various calculators online or within Training Peaks that you can use to calculate these intensities.

Power Zones

With prices of running power meters getting more reasonable with products like Stryd selling for less than US$200 more people are using them. A power meter measures (technically they estimate your power base on an algorithm with other inputted data), how much power you are generating and is irrelevant of terrain. Training with a power meter can be very effective, more so than training with pace.

To establish your power zones you need to calculate your FTP from the results of a FTP run test. Take the average power from the 3 minute section of the test and add it to the average of the 9 minute section. Divide this number in two then take 90% of that result to establish what your FTP is.

For example last time I did this test I achieved 356 Watts for the 3 minute section and 343 Watts for the 9 minute section. Adding them together gives 699 Watts, then dividing by 2 equals 350 Watts and 90% of that gives a FTP of 315 Watts.

Level % of FTP
Level II 81 – 88%
Level III 89 – 95%
Level IV 96 – 105%
Level V >106%

Calculating the Power Zones for my FTP of 315 Watts put my Level II zone at 255 – 277 Watts, Level III zone at 280 – 299 Watts, Level IV zone at 302 – 331 Watts, and Level V zone is above 334 Watts.

More details of this session can be found here:

For a great read on the topic of Running with Power and also watch my YouTube video in this article:

The gold standard on this topic is the Run with Power book by Jim Vance

Heart Rate

Heart Rate (HR) is the least reliable of the data that your watch potentially will display. The reason why is HR is a response to intensity, not a direct measure of intensity in itself. HR can also be influenced by many factors: such as how much sleep you got last night and the quality of that sleep; how well hydrated your are, or how well fuelled you are; it is impacted from fatigue from other sessions and what else you have done in this session; environmental conditions (heat or cold); and is also influenced by prescription drugs (eg. beta blockers), recreational drugs (eg. coffee/caffeine), as well as illicit drugs (other stimulants). As you can see with a raft of variables that will influence your HR, your HR at a given intensity one day could be vastly different on another day due to a combination of the above factors.

However, sometimes HR is our best tool to measure intensity (in the absence of power or pace). If you are wanting to train using HR, you will need to do a 30 minute Time Trial.

Take your average HR from the last 20 minutes of the 30min Time Trial and use this as your Threshold HR, to work out your respective HR Zones calculate the percentages of your Threshold HR:

Level % of Threshold HR
Level II 69 – 83%
Level III 84 – 94%
Level IV 95 – 105%
Level V 106 – 116%

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Rating of Perceived Exertion

In the absence of any definitive data to rely on to manage your training, you might need to resort to your own internal perception of how hard you are running. It might be that you don’t own a Garmin (or similar device) or maybe you left it behind (intentionally or otherwise) when setting off to do a workout. Having some internal cues to help monitor your exercise intensity can help you get the most out of these sessions.

Borg Scale is a scale from 0 through to 10, that you determine where on that scale you are subjectively.

Level Borg Scale
Level II Borg 3-4
Level III Borg 5-6
Level IV Borg 7-8
Level V Borg 9-10

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Task PR | Christmas in July.

I was recently invited along to my first Christmas in July event, hosted by Task PR.

I have to confess when i got the invite, to say I was excited would of be a bit of an understatement.

I am one of those people that absolutely adores Christmas. As I’ve mentioned countless times before,  Autumn/Winter are easily my favourite seasons, and even before I began blogging I was keen to attend a Christmas in July event.

When I arrived I was given a tour of the showroom. It was beautifully set out, with subtle festivities and christmas music playing in the background. They’re were refreshments upon arrival including fresh pastries, tea, coffee, and juice. (Naturally, I gravitated towards the coffee)

After I had my tour, I was left to my own devices to explore, discover and snap some photos.

I couldn’t help but run my hands along all the beautiful garments. There was such a great array of clothing textures, each brand boasting such unique, detailed pieces.

The art of relaxation – for dreamers, doers and do-nothings.

I enjoyed discovering lots of new brands that I hadn’t heard of prior to the event.

One of my fave new discoveries was Yawn. A brand that specialise in women’s Nightwear. They create women’s pyjama sets, along with other accessories associated with a good nights slumber, including eye masks and cashmere socks.

I would say they are on the higher end in terms of price range, averaging at around £80 per set, however the quality and the attention to detail is second to none. The patterns used have all been hand painted and each set is made using bespoke cotton-sateen for a super-soft, luxurious feel.

I quickly fell in love with ASH footwear, particularly their new range of suede boots. The midnight blue, embellished heeled boots were honestly the best statement shoe I have probably ever seen. (A bold statement, but I completely stand by it) if you are a shoe lover, go and check out their AW range, you might leave their website with a lighter purse, but you certainly won’t regret it.

I absolutely adore Marc Cain clothing! It is elegant, understated yet packs a punch!

“Marc Cain combines a sense of aesthetics and art with a laid-back attitude, a natural look, innovative thinking and exclusivity.  Marc Cain is a declaration love to a woman”.

Their shoes were my favourite part of their new range. (I know, shock, horror)

The flat ballerinas were truly something special. I am big sucker for a pointed flat, especially if its embellished!

Another thing i appreciated about their range was the colours. They were one of the few brands to incorporate autumnal colours into their new A/W range. I loved the browns, burnt oranges and creamy, latte tones.

“Caroline Gardner is best known as one of the UK’s leading and most prolific stationery and gift designers”.

Mixing it up a bit now, but i wanted to ensure i included Caroline Gardner’s new range within this post, because this is a lifestyle brand i have loved for years! and was super excited to know the range was going to be showcased.

As you can see from the photos, it was a great mix of clothing, accessories and lifestyle bits and pieces. Definitely something for everyone, and lots of lovely stocking fillers!

I really liked the trinket dish, the chunky knit scarf and the homeware bits.

A family run clothing business that specialise in knitwear and distinctive prints.

Knitwear that celebrates craftsmanship to the full. Fine and soft. Elegant and light. Warm and snug. Caressing the skin. Decorative yet extremely comfortable.

Prints that brighten up the collection, combining colours, inspirations, passions of the season. An expression of pure joie de vivre. Every single piece is full of passion and the aspiration to be special, different. A combination of contradictions and yet a harmonious unity.

Oui boasts exceptional attention to detail. Fashionable and effortlessly fashion-conscious. Surprising, inspiring and full of joie de vivre.

Journeys – Memories – Fragrance.

Last, but by no means least, Lavender & Lillie.

If you know me personally, you’ll know how much i bloody love candles. So, this discovery was a great success. Lavender & Lillie is owned by a couple who have created a range of scented candles inspired by their travels around the world. Starting with Venice, India and London.

The event had something to suit everyone, with a great mix of affordable accessories and clothing, combined with quality high end fashion pieces, and lifestyle items that make for perfect stocking fillers, thrown in.

I hope you enjoyed this post!.

Hopefully you have discovered brands you hadn’t heard of before, and feel inspired for Christmas gifts!

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Mineralscoin (MIN) - Dead Coins

Mineralscoin (MIN) - Abandoned or No Volume | Coinopsy

Mineralscoin was founded in 2014, it is not trading on any exchanges. Mineralscoin was added to the dead coins list due to being Abandoned or No Volume. Founder/CEO is Unknown.

  • Main reasons for dead coin listing Abandoned or No Volume.
  • Started 2014, Ended 2015.
  • Social media ended 2014.
  • Trading ticker (MIN).
  • 27,438,879 Coins total.
  • Not available to trade on any exchanges.
  • Was built on standalone blockchain.
  • Website is down.
  • The Founder/SEO is Unknown.

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"From Bitcointalk Website" Inspired by StarCraft, Minerals is a POW/POS cryptocurrency designed to be as evenly distributed as possible across vast group of miners, investors and other communities. Because of its even distribution of coins, Minerals is intended to be appealing to non-crypto community as well.

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Hot Rod Chrome Wire wheels from Roadster Wire Wheel are a premium fitment for hot rods and customs. These custom wire wheels feature a strong 52 spoke design available in sizes from 14x5 - 20x4.5 inches in popular bolt patterns. 1932-35 O.E. Ford caps applicable or choose from dozens of caps to get a custom look (accessories sold separately). Also available in primer finish. Chrome Wire Wheels are warranted for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship excluding the finish. Coker Tire Company warrants chrome and finish wheels and accessories to the original purchaser for a period of fifteen (15) months from the date of purchase. Oxidation or corrosion due to improper care, and/or adverse weather or chemicals is not covered by this warranty. Wheels that have been mounted, painted, or powder coated are considered used and cannot be returned. Please test fit the wheels before you mount or paint them. Please see specifications for Backspace and Bolt Pattern for each Part# Made in USA!
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Role Models in the Workplace

A role model or mentor often embodies what we admire or aspire to be more like. An athlete might inspire you to hit the gym, or your parents may inspire you to spend more quality time with your own kids. Whatever your motivation, a role model or mentor shapes the way we think, act and react. So, how do role models and mentors factor into the business world? What is their importance in a professional setting?

What is a mentor?

The definition of the noun “mentor” is “an experienced or trusted advisor”. The role of a mentor has many aspects. They are a teacher, coach, cheerleader and often times, your biggest critic. A mentor helps you identify areas where you can improve and achieve even greater success. They provide you with inspiration and can encourage you into taking action. A good role model or mentor in your field of business can help you clearly define your vision, what you want to achieve and, provide practical examples of how that success can be achieved.

My professional mentor

When I started my role as administrative assistant at Collabrance about 3 years ago, Kristi Chambers, Executive Administrative Assistant II at GreatAmerica, took me under her wing and began to mentor me. She has played a huge role in the development of my role, and challenges me to look at everyday things in a different light. With over 25 years of experience, Kristi exemplified who I wanted to be as an admin – hard working, innovative and, had the respect of her leaders and peers alike. In her role as my mentor, Kristi has helped me clearly define my vision, provided inspiration and, has encouraged me into taking action.

My challenge to you

First, if you don’t already have a mentor, seek one out and ask them to actively involve themselves in your development and growth. Some good qualities to look for in a mentor include:

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  • Creative
  • Free thinking
  • Inspiring

Secondly, become a mentor. Being a mentor can grow you in your own professional development as well as helping others to grow. A company’s culture is shaped by the behaviors demonstrated by its leaders, so it’s vital to set a good example. Maybe you don’t have a formal title as a “leader” of a team or project, but don’t let that hold you back. As long as you have a desire to influence people positively, and are open and humble to be influenced yourself, you can start providing tangible value by mentoring those around you.

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Kayla Juehring is an Administrative Assistant at Collabrance supporting the Vice President/ General Manager. She is active in the GreatAmerica Experience team helping those in the company to maintain a high-level of customer service excellence. Kayla also is a member of the Continuous Improvement Committee – consistently looking for ways not only to bring value to the business, but also to create a working environment that is innovative and efficient.


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The mysterious world of the ancient Inca Empire pairs nicely with the flavours of a modern gastronomic powerhouse. From classic Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, to a traditional Pachamanca Feast in Sacred Valley, you'll be inspired to introduce new recipes into your own cooking back home. These sumptuous dining experiences will fuel captivating days exploring the secrets of an ethereal part of the world. From the pulsating capital of Lima to the mist-cloaked mountains of Machu Picchu and the serene waters of South America’s largest lake, you'll be spellbound by Peru.

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  1. DAY 1

    ARRIVE IN LIMA, PERU.Welcome to Peru! On arrival at Lima International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your luxurious hotel in Miraflores. You can relax before meeting your Travelling Concierge at 18.00 for a Welcome Dinner, where you'll have the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over wine and dinner at at the worldrenowned Astrid y Gastón. In the ambiance of a magnificent San Isidro hacienda, Chef Gaston Acurio Jaramillo – the father of modern gastronomy in Peru – dreams up innovative dishes for you to enjoy.Hotel:JW Marriott Hotel Lima (Ocean View Rooms). Meals:Dinner with Wine
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    LIMA CITY OF THE KINGS.Experience the cultural metropolis of Lima through the eyes of a Local Expert. A mix of modern high rises and ancient temples, you'll delve into the history of the fascinating City of Kings. Explore the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Lima, view the cathedral, and visit the Monastery of San Francisco. A Highlight Lunch is served at Amoramar, in the trendy bohemian district Barranco. Experience Lima Your Way and visit the workshop of Víctor Delfín, one of Peru's leading artists best known for his monumental El Beso sculpture, or take a guided visit to MATE-Museo Mario Testino, created by one of the world's most influential photographers.Meals:Breakfast, Lunch with Wine
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    ON TO THE SACRED VALLEY.Board your flight to Cusco and continue on to Peru's Sacred Valley. Visit the colourful market in the town of Chinchero. Afterwards, meet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, a Quechua scholar, president of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, and a recipient of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Have lunch with Nilda and learn about her mission to preserve traditional weaving techniques and how she has succeeded in bringing weaving once more to the forefront of her community. Later in the afternoon, check in to your luxurious spa resort.Hotel:Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley. Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine

    EXPLORING THE SACRED VALLEY.In the town of Maras, you'll meet with a local family who will explain ancient salt mining techniques. Visit the spectacular terraced salt pans and where you will have a chance to participate in the ancient tradition. The salt pans, dating back to Inca times, have been passed down through families for generations and today are maintained in much the same way as they were long ago. Dine the local way as you feast on a typical Peruvian meal, a caja china lunch of fresh vegetables and slow-roasted meats, all cooked in a wooden box. After lunch, witness a private Pachamama Ceremony, or 'Payment to the Earth,' as a local shaman performs the centuries-old ritual.Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
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    JOURNEY TO MACHU PICCHU.Today you'll visit the town of Ollantaytambo, a national archeological site set on the Urubamba River. Afterwards, board your first-class seats on the Vistadome train for your scenic journey to Machu Picchu village. Enjoy lunch at your rejuvenating resort followed by a guided exploration of its nature trails and fascinating cloud forest ecosystem. One for tea lovers, the afternoon will be spent discovering a working tea plantation, before viewing the world's largest private collection of indigenous orchids. In the evening, learn how to blend the perfect pisco sour before enjoying dinner with wine at the hotel.Hotel:Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
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    MYSTERIOUS MACHU PICCHU.No trip to Peru would be complete without visiting the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu. With Luxury Gold, you’ll arrive at this striking archeological site before the crowds of day-trippers. Meet your Local Expert for a guided exploration through the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas, rediscovered only 100 years ago by archaeologist Hiram Bingham. See the great Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, believed to be an ancient sun clock. In the afternoon, enjoy time to explore Machu Picchu at your leisure or return to your resort. After a full day of discovery, enjoy a delicious dinner with wine, where you can share stories of your day with fellow guests in the serenity of your tranquil hotel.Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine

    RETURN TO CUSCO.Bid goodbye to Machu Picchu as you travel through the Sacred Valley by train en route to Cusco. Stop for a traditional Highlight Lunch and savour a sumptuous Pachamanca Feast of Peruvian cuisine cooked underground. After lunch, get up-close to llamas, guanacos, alpacas and even the rare vicuñas before arriving at your hotel in Cusco, steps away from the Plaza de Armas.Hotel:JW Marriott El Convento Cusco. Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

    COLONIAL CUSCO.Join your Local Expert to explore Cusco, where you'll check out the Temple of the Sun at Korikancha, the cathedral and the citadel of Sacsayhuaman. Shop like the locals do at the San Blas artisan centre. Enjoy free time for shopping on the Plaza de Armas, where you can stock up on a few souvenirs. In the evening, enjoy a candlelit Highlight Dinner with wine at one of the city’s most prominent culinary scenes, the MAP Restaurant in the central Museum of Pre-Colombian Art.Meals:Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
  9. DAY 9

    LAKE REGION OF PERU.Board your included flight to Juliaca and continue to Puno, nestled along the majestic shores of Lake Titicaca. The peaceful, lakeside Libertador Hotel on Esteves Island is your home away from home.Hotel:Libertador Lake Titicaca, Puno. Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
  10. DAY 10

    THE FLOATING ISLANDS OF LAKE TITICACA.Cruise Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of Uros, where locals bundle reeds from the lake to build floating platforms, houses and canoes. On Amantaní Island, join the local community for a lunch of regional specialties. Afterwards, you can explore local handicrafts before returning to Puno, where you can relax until your evening dinner with wine.Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
  11. DAY 11

    PUNO, BACK TO LIMA.Head to Sillustani on the shores of Lake Umayo to explore the impressive burial grounds, before your flight to Lima. Savour a sensational Highlight Dinner with wine at Matria, where Chef Arlette Eulert Checa intrigues and delights with creative seasonal dishes that are in harmony with nature's offerings.Hotel:JW Marriott Hotel Lima (Ocean View Rooms). Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
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    DEPART LIMA.Your Peruvian adventure draws to a close as you say goodbye to your fellow travellers and Travelling Concierge, before being transferred to Lima airport.Meals:Breakfast

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This workshop will articulate how the RomeLab project integrates into both traditionally conceived course structures and innovative, lab-based classes in the Department of Classics and the Digital Humanities Program at UCLA.  Through hands-on use of 3D mapping and modeling tools and virtual world software, workshop participants will complete sample classroom assignments, interact with final projects created by students, and survey the myriad ways that undergraduate and graduate students contributed to and learned from the RomeLab research environment.

Participants are asked to bring a laptop to the workshop.  (NB: iPads, Android and iOS systems, MS Surfaces, pencil and paper, Chromebooks,  and the like are not supported technologies for this workshop.)


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Dear Friends of Women and Gender Studies,

As we finish up another terrific academic year, I’m thrilled to announce that WGST continues to grow: with 168 majors and minors, we are bigger than ever. This May, WGST proudly conferred degrees to 23 majors, 25 minors, 3 undergraduate certificate students, and 6 graduate certificate students. Please follow the links below for news on graduation, and scholarship and award winners Karina Hillman, Rebekah Kenitzer, Madison Boreman, Jessica Chavez, as well as this year’s WGST Excellence in Inclusion award recipient Haley Takahashi.

Thank you for your continued support of Women and Gender Studies. As always, we’d love to hear from you.

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Faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends gathered together in Old Main Chapel on a snowy spring day to celebrate our graduates and recognize our scholarship and award winners. Dr. Kristie Soares led this year's ceremony, which included speeches by department chair Dr. Lorraine Bayard de Volo, and students Jamie Ramge, Jackson Reinagel and Casey McAndrew. The ceremony was followed by a lively reception in the Heritage Center, giving faculty a chance to meet the proud friends and families of our graduates.

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2019 WGST Scholarship & Award Winners

The Department of Women and Gender Studies is proud to offer several scholarships and award recognitions to our students each year, which were presented at our annual Commencement ceremony in Old Main on Thursday, May 9th. Those honored included Karina Hillman, Rebekah Kenitzer, Madison Rose Boreman, Jessica Marie Chavez, and Haley Takahashi.

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Being part of a herd has never appealed to me. I may not be a good leader, but I’m definitely a bad follower.

Recent adventures in the world of medicine have changed that, to some extent. I now rely on the collective health of the human “herd” to protect me from certain communicable diseases.

I am immunocompromised, meaning my immune system has been weakened to the point I have to be careful about exposure to disease.

It’s the result of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant to treat multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood. The transplant was in April.

Since then, my immune system has been slowly rebuilding itself, according to indicators such as white blood cell counts, but it has a long way to go.

I avoid contact with people who have colds because if I were to come down with an upper respiratory infection, I could get sicker than the average person. Indeed, any infection could become serious.

So I wash my hands a lot and use hand sanitizer. I do what I can to stay healthy by keeping disease from hitting me in the first place.

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That’s why the ongoing debate about the value and purpose of vaccinations hits close to home. If a disease — measles, for example — is preventable, it makes sense to me to do whatever can be done to prevent its spread.

I had measles as a kid, but my immunity for it and other diseases for which I was vaccinated is gone because of the transplant. I’ll take vaccines again when my doctors say it’s OK, but that’s two years away for measles.

The measles vaccine used in the United States has been around more than 50 years. It is proven to be safe and effective.

But some people don’t see it that way. They believe the risks of vaccinations outweigh their benefits. They don’t immunize their children or themselves out of skepticism and fear based on misinformation.

People choose to believe what they want. The problem is their beliefs can affect the health of people outside their families and insular communities.

They pose a threat to people like me, who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. There are a lot of us, including, in the case of measles, infants. We must count on herd immunity, also known as community immunity, for protection.

Because of recent measles outbreaks, I cannot travel overseas. Even domestic travel is dicey if it entails air travel.

Measles is incredibly contagious. If an infected person walks through an airport lounge, for example, the virus will remain active in that room for hours.

Social media and well-organized campaigns have energized the anti-vaccine movement, but so has complacency. People have not seen what measles can do because immunization programs kept it and other serious diseases in check — until people stopped getting vaccinated.

In the decade prior to 1963 and the development of a measles vaccine, the U.S. saw an estimated 3 million to 4 million cases each year, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. About 48,000 people were hospitalized; 400 to 500 people died.

Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But it has reemerged in this country and around the world. So far this year, the U.S. has seen more than 1,000 cases in 28 states, the most in decades.

Colorado acts: Polis issues executive order aimed at boosting childhood immunizations

Some people think measles is only an itchy rash that kids get and eventually get over, but it can be deadly, especially for children.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, measles has killed 1,500 people this year, more than the Ebola outbreak we’ve heard so much about. The Philippines had more than 33,000 cases and 450 deaths as of mid-May.

In these and other countries, outbreaks of measles have come after declines in the percentage of people immunized against the disease. The more people who are immunized, the better for everyone, especially those who cannot be immunized.

An immunization rate of 95% is needed to prevent a measles outbreak, some health experts say. At 87.4%, Colorado has the lowest rate in the country for schoolchildren receiving the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

Gov. Jared Polis recently signed an executive order aimed at increasing education about vaccines with the goal of increasing immunization rates. But it falls short of requiring vaccination for children to attend school.

If people cannot accept what medical science says about vaccines, perhaps they can consider the concept that they have responsibilities beyond themselves.

Vaccinations are about public health and the good of the herd.

Kevin Duggan is a senior columnist and reporter. Support his work and that of other Coloradoan journalists by subscribing: See to learn how.

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