The learning curve.

The learning curve.Learning is the minimum requirement for success.Every industry is constantly growing; tactics are always changing, the amount of data to analyze is expanding, and competition is getting more fierce. This means that your knowledge must also continually increase to keep up. Your ability to expand your mind and strive for lifelong learning is critical to your success. By dedicating yourself to learning, you can get ahead in every aspect of your life. All it takes is commitment. There are three kinds of learning that you can acquire to help you become a student of life: 1. Maintenance Learning This kind of learning keeps you up-to-date within your field. Many people think that reading an occasional book and keeping current with blogs and newsletters is the equivalent of adding to their education. Maintenance learning is the same as checking the stock market reports each day to find out the sales prices of various stocks and securities. This information does not add to your knowledge of the companies, the market, or the investment potential of a particular stock, but it keeps you up to speed. Doing this type of learning is similar to light physical exercise. It won’t increase your level of fitness, but it will keep you in shape. 2. Growth Learning This kind of learning adds knowledge and skills to your repertoire that you did not have that enables you to do things that you could not do previously. We're blessed to live in a time with so many innovative thought leaders, so incredible continuous learning material is never too far out of reach. You can find this information by doing a quick search online and discovering podcasts, blogs, books, online courses, etc. that can give you great ideas. 3. Shock Learning This kind of learning contradicts or reverses a piece of knowledge or understanding that you already have. It can be extremely valuable if you act upon it. The “shock” can give you insights that can enable you to either take advantage of a major change in the marketplace or guard against a serious reversal. Unfortunately, most people are creatures of habit. When something happens that is completely unexpected, they choose to ignore it in favor of the old information with which they are comfortable. Don’t be afraid of change. Always change and adapt. more

Free financial training.(Brain-A-Thon)

Free financial training.(Brain-A-Thon). Thanks to proven research from universities like Harvard, Yale, UCLA, and practical real-world evidence - we now know your brain can be “trained” to help you succeed faster and easier than ever before. John Assaraf, New York Times Best Selling Author and founder of NeuroGym, has gathered 7 of the world’s top brain science and success experts to show you exactly how it’s done…John’s hosting a free, LIVE online event where you’ll discover the latest research and evidence that you can use to: Transform your life for the better.Increase your wealth. Improve your mental state and overall happiness.And more... The ALL NEW 6th Annual LIVE Brain-A-Thon is taking place Saturday! Your Invitation: 6th Annual Brain-A-Thon When: Saturday, October 7, 2017 Time: Starts at 12:00 p.m. Eastern | 9:00 a.m. Pacific Where: Your Desktop or Laptop Computer .Register

CDC: Outbreak bacteria traced to Petland is antibiotic resistant.

CDC: Outbreak bacteria traced to Petland is antibiotic resistant. With the victim count having jumped 40 percent in the past three weeks, the CDC has nothing but bad news to report today on a multi-state 

Campylobacter outbreak traced to Petland puppies — the outbreak strains are antibiotic resistant. Since its initial outbreak announcement on Sept. 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received lab confirmation of 16 more victims across five new states.

 That brings the outbreak totals to 55 people in a dozen states, with a fourth of them requiring hospitalization. No deaths have been reported. “Clinical samples from people and puppies sickened in this outbreak appear to be resistant to commonly recommended, first-line antibiotics. 

This means infections with the outbreak strain may not respond well to oral antibiotics usually prescribed to treat Campylobacter infections,” according to the outbreak update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. continue

Insecticide poisoning: 7 more die in three days in Yavatmal.

Insecticide poisoning: 7 more die in three days in Yavatmal.Seven more farmers have died in the past three days owing to improper spraying of ‘Profex Super’ insecticide on cotton plantations in Yavatmal district, taking the toll to 15. Kishor Tiwari, chief of Vasantrao Naik Shetkari Swavalamban Mission, said over 600 cases of insecticide infection have been reported in Yavatmal district. He blamed indiscriminate use of wrong combinations of insecticides, and direct and continuous exposure to toxic substances owing to lack of protective gear for the death of farmers and farm workers over the past one week. see

'Medicine for women being given to cows'.

'Medicine for women being given to cows' Are medicines meant for women in labour being given to cows? That's what health minister KR Ramesh Kumar claimed at the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences on Monday, but health department officials told TOI the minister's statement was based on a case filed by the deputy drugs controller, Belagavi in 2010. "Two months ago, a gynaecologist in Hassan said some medicines required for women in labour were not available even after indenting for them. We checked and learnt that the medicines meant for women were given to cows to yield more milk," the minister said at an immunization event in Belagavi. more

Significant epilepsy gene discovery in dogs.

Significant epilepsy gene discovery in dogs.Researh groups from the University of Helsinki, the LMU Munich and the University of Guelph have described in collaboration a novel myoclonic epilepsy in dogs and identified its genetic cause. The study reveals a novel candidate gene for human myoclonic epilepsies, one of the most common forms of epilepsy. As a result, a genetic test was developed for veterinary diagnostics and breeding programs. A collaborative study describes a novel myoclonic epilepsy syndrome in dogs for the first time and discovers its genetic cause at DIRAS1 gene. The affected dogs developed myoclonic seizures at young age - on average 6 months old - and seizures occur typically at rest. In some of the dogs the seizures could be triggered by light. The canine myoclonic epilepsy resembles human juvenile myoclonic syndrome in many aspects and the study has therefore meaningful implications for epilepsy research across species, says Professor Hannes Lohi from the canine gene research group, University of Helsinki. more

10 guidelines to help vets know when to make the decision to refer their patients.

When should you refer a surgical patient? 10 guidelines to help vets know when to make the decision to refer their patients.From a legal standpoint, any licensed veterinarian can perform any surgery on any patient. But just because you can doesn’t mean that you should. So how do you know when to refer? How do you know which patient you can handle and which one you should refer? What if there is no surgeon within hours of your practice? How do you balance keeping income at your practice, the patient’s needs, and the client’s convenience and finances, all while keeping both hungry lawyers and your friendly state board out of your hair? These 10 guidelines can help you when making decisions about a controversial, sensitive, and diplomatically delicate situation: the surgical patient referral. Be realistic Let’s get the most sensitive subject out of the way—honesty. Be honest with yourself and your clients about your abilities and experience. Trust your gut. Refer if you have a feeling you should. If a procedure is on the fringe of what you feel comfortable doing, let your clients know that. If you’ve never performed a certain procedure before, tell your client upfront. If your facility and your team will have difficulty performing the procedure and especially providing the aftercare, make your client aware. Put your patients before your ego. Know your options Get to know the specialists in your area. Obtain a list of services provided and modalities offered. Encourage feedback from your clients to gain their perspective on the referral practice, the specialist in question, and the staff. This will help refine your future recommendations. continue