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Marvio PortelaAugust 23, 2019 0

¡Mantenga el Control!

Entre las prisas de los aeropuertos y visitar los clientes, mis colegas de EE. UU. y yo nos encontramos en Brasil con poco tiempo para prepararnos para las reuniones. Aunque la industria hotelera se está poniendo al día con las necesidades de los viajeros de negocios, que han existido durante

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Page CvelichAugust 23, 2019 0

Experts Help You Choose a School (Part 4)

Each week in August, the Work/Life Team has invited educational experts to address concerns parents have in the process of choosing a school. For our fourth and final blogpost in this series, we have invited our experts to respond to the following questions: What factors/issues might prompt a family to

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Page CvelichAugust 23, 2019 0

Experts Help You Choose a School (Part 4)

Each week in August, the Work/Life Team has invited educational experts to address concerns parents have in the process of choosing a school. For our fourth and final blogpost in this series, we have invited our experts to respond to the following questions: What factors/issues might prompt a family to

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Angie Calli FernandezAugust 21, 2019 0

5 Lessons I Didn't Want to Learn

1. Injuries Suck It could’ve been worse. A torn Achilles Tendon requires months and months of recovery. I was lucky. I spontaneously ruptured my Plantaris Tendon teaching a really fun Step class. My Orthopedic Dr. and Foot Specialist explained that I had, in effect, performed ‘my own surgery’. Roughly 3-5%

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Page CvelichAugust 16, 2019 0

Experts Help You Choose a School (Part 3)

Each week in August, the Work/Life Team has invited educational experts to address concerns parents have in the process of choosing a school. For our third blogpost in this series, we have invited our experts to respond to the following questions: What factors should I consider when determining best fit

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Allison (Bonner) Bogart

Allison (Bonner) BogartAugust 15, 2019 0

Our Storytellers: Selena Mau

You know those movies where the two friends learn only years later that the perfect relationship they were looking for was right in front of them the whole time? It’s been kind of the same for me during my time here at SAS... well, minus the romance. When I joined

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Andrés Mauricio Torres

Andrés Mauricio TorresAugust 15, 2019 0

Analítica e Inteligencia Artificial: armas secretas para ser campeón del Tour de Francia

Por primera vez, Latinoamérica tiene un campeón del Tour de Francia. Se llama Egan Bernal, es colombiano y según los especialistas, se trata de un deportista prodigio que apenas empieza a construir una gran historia. Y es que, a sus 22 años, Egan es el cuarto ciclista más joven en

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNAugust 14, 2019 0

Top 10 Healthy Living Tips for College Students

What comes to mind when you think of college living? Pulling an all-nighter in the library with a bag of chips and an energy drink? Late night pizza runs? Partying until the wee hours of the morning on any given night of the week? Living off cheap and easy microwavable

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Lisa AllredAugust 13, 2019 0

Strategies for Busy Families

This month I have been holding a series of "coffee breaks" on campus to meet with parents and discuss strategies for busy families. The following is a list of tips I pulled together. Daily Organization ☐ Basket by door for each family member to keep things that need to go

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Page CvelichAugust 9, 2019 0

Experts Help You Choose A School (Part 2)

Each week in August, the Work/Life Team has invited educational experts to address concerns parents have in the process of choosing a school. For our second blogpost in this series, we have invited our experts to respond to the following questions: What questions should I be asking about the school?

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Page CvelichAugust 8, 2019 0

Understanding the Unmotivated Teen

The thing I see teens and parents argue most about is the teen not following through on parental expectations. These arguments can lead to withdrawal of the teen from the family and start a trend toward the teen seeming unmotivated. First and foremost, parents need to be clear with themselves

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Alyssa GrubeAugust 7, 2019 0

The SAS Hiring Process: Intern Edition

We know the internship search can be stressful, and we want your application and interview experience with us to be a great one! Here’s a complete look at what to expect from our intern hiring process – from application to your first day. 1. Apply! If you’re interested in interning

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Page CvelichAugust 6, 2019 0

Back to School...Back to Homework!

For those families on the traditional school calendar year in the public education system here in North Carolina, school starts in three short weeks! As the dog days of August come to a close, many parents' chests begin to tighten as they anticipate the dogged nights of homework. For some families,

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Anjelica CummingsAugust 5, 2019 0

Combining the power of analytics and art

A technology company that places a high value on art. Beyond SAS’ workplace culture, benefits and leadership in the analytics market, it was the company’s emphasis and appreciation toward the arts that first caught Jessica Peter’s attention. Jessica first learned about SAS from the comfort of her living room. During

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Page CvelichAugust 2, 2019 0

Experts Help You Choose A School

Each week in August, the Work/Life Team has invited a psychologist, an educational consultant, and a school administrator to address questions about how to choose a school. For our first blogpost in this series, we have invited our experts to address the following question… When thinking about school choice what

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroAugust 1, 2019 0

Seeking Treatment & Helping a Friend in Crisis #podcastthursday

Dr. Enrique Lopez, Adult Medical Services Director of Holly Hill Behavioral Health Hospital, sat down with Work/Life to discuss mental health crises treatment and support. The first podcast explores what one can expect when seeking treatment at a behavioral health hospital. The second podcast addresses how to provide support to

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Rebecca AllenJuly 31, 2019 0

Make a Splash: Getting Started with Aquatic Fitness

Splashing didn’t come easy for me. The water absolutely terrified me as a child. I spent summers either sitting on the first few steps of the pool or screaming during swim lessons while my mom waited in the locker room. Splash-forward to high school and I was in the pool

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Gale AdcockJuly 26, 2019 0

35 (not an Adele album)

In July 1984 I was a public health nurse assigned to Willow Spring, Holly Springs and Fuquay, bustling between three public schools, home health visits, and a clinic on Fuquay Avenue that shared space with the local DMV office—a small white frame house divided in half to provide two essential

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Alyssa GrubeJuly 24, 2019 0

Celebrating Future Leaders on #NationalInternDay

It’s National Intern Day! Created by WayUp, National Intern Day is a holiday dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the future leaders of the world: Interns. At SAS, we feel like every day should be Intern Day, but National Intern Day presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the unique value interns

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN

Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNJuly 24, 2019 0

Curious about CBD?

In the previous blog, The Endocannabinoid System, I reviewed how the endocannabinoid system (ECS) works, what it affects and a few ways to optimize how it functions. The use of exogenous cannabinoids like CBD is one way to change how your ECS is working, and it’s a hot topic right

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroJuly 23, 2019 0

What Would a Digital Dial-Back Look Like for You?

I recently hosted a Digital Dial-Back Challenge. For two weeks participants chose a form of technology they wanted to assess and potentially reduce their use of. This was not a detox. Instead, by creating a plan including strategies and "alternative actions", participants found increased opportunities to be aware of their

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Alyssa GrubeJuly 23, 2019 0

Our Storytellers: Keith Teo

If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet. And at SAS, Your

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Cheryl Wheelock

Cheryl WheelockJuly 17, 2019 0

The Art of Simplicity

A cup of dark roast coffee, sunrise porch time, fresh sheets, a garden tomato, the smell of a new book, a glass of red fireside.....These are a few of my favorite things. All so simple, yet they bring me so much joy. Henry David Thoreau author, naturalist, philosopher, was born

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Kim AndreausJuly 16, 2019 0

Caregiving: Creating a Care Team

“Sharon” is overwhelmed by caring for her parents: both of their caregiving needs are increasing, she is weary from lack of sleep and fearful that her own health is in jeopardy. Her siblings live out of the area and seem unable to help. In addition to caring for her parents,

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Kim AndreausJuly 16, 2019 0

Caregiving with Siblings: Family Meetings

Last month I wrote a blog about sibling rivalry in caregiving which began with the following thoughts: 'As we are all well aware, providing caregiving for our parent(s) is complicated and messy. Siblings can often be both a blessing and a curse in this process, providing much needed relief and

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Kim AndreausJuly 16, 2019 0

"It's not fair!" Sibling Rivalry in Caregiving

As we are all well aware, providing caregiving for our parent(s) is complicated and messy. Siblings can often be both a blessing and a curse in this process, providing much needed relief and support, or perhaps creating additional stress and barriers to important decisions and resources. Why is this the

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Anjelica CummingsJuly 15, 2019 0

Real Talk: It's difficult to describe my life without describing SAS

Here’s something you should know about Vice President of Sales Marvio Portela: He’s the kind of leader who’s not afraid to admit making a mistake. “I have had more than one life at SAS,” said Marvio, who explained that his first career at SAS began in 2010. “SAS is a

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SAS young professionals

Alyssa GrubeJuly 12, 2019 0

Stories of the #SASLife: Yo-Pro Edition

At SAS, we’re proud to have a multidimensional and multi-generational workforce. Our CEO, Dr. Jim Goodnight, says it best: “We believe a diverse workforce brings unique talents and inspires teams to create software that changes the world. Great minds don’t always think alike, so we make it a priority to

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Page CvelichJuly 11, 2019 0

Special Needs Planning

Special needs planning is a process that identifies the financial, legal, and lifetime needs for you, your family and your loved one. It doesn't end with the identification of necessary financial tools and legal documents, but also includes the action steps that you need to take to ensure a bright future

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN

Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNJuly 10, 2019 0

The Endocannabinoid System

It’s been dubbed “the most important body system that you’ve never heard of.” The endocannabinoid system (ECS) was discovered in the early 1990’s. It’s not a structural system like the nervous or vascular systems. Instead, the ECS is made up of a network of receptor sites in almost every part

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