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Marcia Elaine WalkerDecember 14, 2018 0

Rule number one: follow your heart

Singer-songwriter David Wilcox kept me out of prison. That’s not a country song gone bad – it’s a real-life experience. Almost two decades ago, I attended a David Wilcox concert in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. His songs have always hooked my heart, and one in particular caught my attention that

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 12, 2018 0

7 Slow Cooker Recipes to Warm Up Your Week

The holidays are upon us which brings mile long shopping lists, end-of-year work deadlines and continual social obligations…all on top of normal day-to-day tasks including meal preparation. Add some time back into your day and keep healthy eating at the top of your priority list this holiday season by letting

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Lisa AllredDecember 11, 2018 0

Children, Consent, and Holiday Visits

Before the Thanksgiving holiday break, I shared a graphic with our parent listserv at SAS from 11th Principle: Consent!.  This graphic urges parents not to force their kids to hug relatives (or anyone) as a way to teach body safety and the concept of consent.  I received so many emails

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Alyssa GrubeDecember 10, 2018 0

Sustainability is sweet: lessons from honey bees

Sometimes, during my day-to-day job, I get to experience some really fun and unique things. I’m thankful that these experiences, while work-related, sometimes spark deeper reflection about the world around me. Case in point: a few weeks ago, I zipped into a bee suit to tour and learn about SAS’

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Cheryl WheelockDecember 5, 2018 0

Concussion Awareness – Cheryl's Story

Eight years ago, I fell in love with road cycling.  You could say that I found myself on those early morning quiet country roads as I pedaled away the mind clutter of the week.  Cycling quickly became my meditation in motion. At the end of a strong 50-mile ride on

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Page CvelichDecember 4, 2018 0

Death Cleaning and Year-End Reflections

My sister flew in to visit me a couple of weeks ago. She had recently retired and told me she was allocating some of her expanded leisure time to do “death cleaning”. I—the person who had a funeral folder at age 19—was understandably intrigued! A stimulating conversation ensued. The concept

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Anjelica CummingsDecember 3, 2018 0

One Caring Leader Shows the Ultimate Display of Compassion

What defines your relationship with the company you choose to work for? Is it a collection of moments and experiences? Or is it the people? For I-Sah Hsieh that connection can be traced back to one moment in time and tied back to one person. Loyalty experienced like never before Ten

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 28, 2018 0

How to Clean Your Cast Iron Skillet

  Cast iron skillets seem to intimidate many of us. With all the do’s and don’ts, they may seem like a lot of work, but once you get the hang of how to take care of them, they’re a breeze and a great safe cookware option.

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Katie Seavey PegoraroNovember 27, 2018 0

Once Again, Revisiting “Lessons from Danny” and Gratitude vs. Grief

Yesterday I heard someone recount a story of arriving to a show only to realize their tickets were for the next week. As I heard this story, I had flashbacks to Thanksgiving a few years ago, arriving to a vacation rental home on the wrong week. I wrote a post

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Alyssa GrubeNovember 26, 2018 0

Lessons from an Expert: LinkedIn Tips and Tricks

Today, we’re talking about the Match.com of the corporate world: LinkedIn. Love it or hate it, LinkedIn is essential for making professional connections and, ultimately, getting hired. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 70% of recruiters say they use social media channels to research candidates online. And what you have on

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Celeste CooperNovember 20, 2018 0

Gr8ful: 8 Tips to Living a Life of Gratitude

As we move into the Thanksgiving holiday and celebrate #givingTuesday, it’s a perfect time to reflect on thankfulness. The attitude of gratitude is enriching and has been shown to have many benefits. I use this approach often as I teach a variety of wellness classes. Although I practice what I

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John MaynardNovember 19, 2018 0

Why Being a Great Place to Work Benefits Customers Too

SAS was again named a Top 10 Place to Work in the World by Great Places to Work™. This is quite an honor, and one which SAS has enjoyed for the past eight years. SAS has also been a highly ranked work place in the US for the past 20

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 14, 2018 0

What to Do If You Hate Vegetables

We all know that vegetables are good for us and there are literally thousands of studies over decades of research that tell us this.  And many of us know that we don’t eat enough of them. Full of antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber- things your body NEEDS!- vegetables are

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Snigdha KottaNovember 12, 2018 0

Grace Hopper Celebration: Where passion, innovation and perseverance collide

As I was waiting to board my flight to Houston, I looked around and noticed a lot of women waiting to board the same flight. Evidenced by their company shirts or the terminal window on their laptop screens, I determined that most of them, like me, were heading to the

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Dany LoshNovember 7, 2018 0

A Time of Giving

Fall…it’s my favorite time of year. The air is crisp, the leaves are colorful and exercising outdoors is once again appealing.  Most of all, its this time of year that I turn my attention to one of my favorite events of the year: #GivingTuesday.   While Cyber Monday and Black

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Sergio UassoufNovember 5, 2018 0

El Rincón del Dinosaurio 3: ¿Por qué los clientes nos eligen (o no)?

“Siento que este tipo lo que quiere es resolver mi problema” En mi opinión la elección de nuestro cliente depende principalmente de tres factores: 40% de nuestro producto, 40% de nuestro trabajo, 20% de cuestiones que están fuera de nuestro control. Podemos discutir horas respecto a la precisión de estos

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Anjelica CummingsNovember 5, 2018 0

Create Code that Counts

What does it take to see the work we do as more than a source of income? It's about looking beyond the day-to-day tactical items of a to-do list. For our employees, it's about connecting to the significant contributions SAS makes to the world. And our own Jared Peterson experienced

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Allison (Bonner) BogartNovember 1, 2018 0

Your Curiosity Matters: Be a part of something extraordinary

Innovation is born from curiosity. And at SAS, curiosity is in our values, our DNA, and in our history. Curiosity drove our founders to create SAS, and it all started with a simple question: Is there a better way to analyze data? Year after year, we continued to grow by

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Pam ColeOctober 31, 2018 0

Weight Maintenance Strategies for the Holidays

I consider October 31, the unofficial start of the holiday season.   It begins with Halloween which brings a seemingly unlimited supply of candy.  Who needs that many candy corns anyway?!  Next is Thanksgiving.  A one-day feast that turns into 4 days of binge watching football and eating leftovers.  That’s followed

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Amanda PackOctober 29, 2018 0

Absence makes the heart (or whole body) grow stronger

I’m on day 8 of my 10 day sabbatical from running.  By day 3, I already felt anxious about not lacing up my shoes and heading out to feel the wind in my face, never mind the fact that I was still exhausted and sore from the previous week’s races. 

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNOctober 24, 2018 0

An Integrative Approach for Treating and Preventing Colds and Flu

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” L.M. Montgomery I don’t believe I’ve ever met a person who doesn’t love October. My mom always said the sunsets in October are the best …. I agree with her! October’s crisp temps and clean air put an

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Katie Seavey PegoraroOctober 23, 2018 0

Get-Togethers: Thinking outside of the box

Not long ago I read this New York Times article on The Power of Positive People. After reading about the unsurprising benefits of having a constant support group, I was inspired to think of how I could create opportunities for people in my social circle to get together and support

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Celeste CooperOctober 17, 2018 0

Yoga for Bone Loss

Have you noticed the commercials about medication for bone loss?  Maybe I’m noticing more as I am in my 50s.  Many don’t think a great deal about bone loss until something breaks!  I know this was the case with a relative.  After breaking her leg, she learned she had osteoporosis. 

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Kim AndreausOctober 15, 2018 0

Hoarding Disorder: Too Much of a (Good) Thing?

"Imagine being told to part with a dear friend or part of your identity.  Imagine being told to discard something that results in intense feelings of anxiety, sorrow, or guilt.  That’s how it can feel to someone with hoarding issues. " Dr. Annette Perot is a licensed psychologist and has

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Alyssa GrubeOctober 15, 2018 0

Take the Work out of Networking: 4 Must-Read Articles

Oh, networking. The buzzword of Ted Talks, academia, and career resources everywhere; networking is often touted as the golden ticket to progressing your career. The importance of networking can’t be overstated, but let’s be honest: networking can be, well, awkward. If you’re someone who feels uncomfortable, unsure or just plain

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNOctober 10, 2018 0

Milk and Bread? Really? - The Inclement Weather Food List Gets a Makeover

We North Carolinians frequently find ourselves in the paths of hurricanes.  And, this year was no different.  Much of our state is still recovering from Hurricane Florence with many residents still unable to return to their flooded or ravaged homes.  Our hearts and prayers remain with our fellow NC families

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Rebecca AllenOctober 8, 2018 0

Bodies-N-Motion, Noses-N-Books

Reading has been a part of who I am as far as I can remember.  I loved listening to books as a curious child and enjoyed an audience when learning to read on my own.  During grad school research,  I often found myself curiously digging into one topic that led

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Page CvelichOctober 4, 2018 0

Preparing for a College Admissions or Scholarship Interview

"An interview is a two-way street. The interviewers are there to learn more about you, but you, too, should see this as a chance to learn more about the school or program for which you are interviewing." Most high schoolers have never been interviewed for a job.  So when it

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I-sah HsiehOctober 1, 2018 0

SAS mobilizes volunteers, analytics experts to support Hurricane Florence relief

Once a disaster is over, and the frenzy of news stories and social media posts has subsided, it can seem like the crisis has passed. However, for those Hurricane Florence survivors left with ruined homes and businesses, damaged schools and buildings, there remains a struggle to return to normalcy. As

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Sergio UassoufOctober 1, 2018 0

El Rincón del Dinosaurio 2: Trabajo en Equipo - ¿Cómo convivir con los Millennials?

En lo que a edad se refiere, yo podría ser su padre y si nos estiramos un poco, de algunxs hasta su abuelo. Millennials. Tratan de romper con cadenas que les legamos. Tienen pareja o compañerx, la palabra novio o novia está desterrada. Estudiosxs, curiosxs, esponjas de conocimientos y de

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