Pamela Sichel

Journeyman level writer and visual communicator.

Force vs. Flow in SDLCs

What is a “force” project management style in a software development environment? “Force,” also called a “brute force” approach, is a strategy of pushing a project to completion at any cost. Force often has an underlying “crisis” element — reactive rather than proactive. This approach is stressful and unsustainable for teams, and impedes creation of a viable final product. One characteristic of the force approach is that the problem to be solved has not been clearly defined. The Human Capital...
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6 Ways Digital Accessibility Improves Website SEO

While US business and nonprofit websites are currently not required to comply with digital accessibility standards, there are so many benefits to doing so that it doesn’t make sense to skip the effort. It’s possible that in the future, accessibility features will be clearly defined as SEO ranking criteria, but for now, SEO plays such a significant role in domain success that accessibility features, which positively, if indirectly, impact ranking, cannot be overlooked. Below are six reasons that...

7 QAOps Cures for the SDLC Project Manager Blues

Team conflicts? Scope creep? Tight resources? Welcome to a day in the life of a software project manager (PM). PMs juggle  team members, reporting, velocity, and expectations, and as the point of contact between development and stakeholders, often hold the bag for project success. However, when PMs adopt a QAOps model, pain points across the software development life cycle (SDLC) can be alleviated, enabling success in planning and delivery by streamlining processes, improving communication, and...
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Miguel Gil of ORGANIC INDIA: Why the concept of “healthy, conscious living” can be applied not only to consumers, but to the environment, supply chains, and social and economic systems

Ghostwritten for Thrive Magazine: I had the pleasure of interviewing Miguel Gil. During a decades-long career in the field of international business development, ORGANIC INDIA CEO Miguel Gil learned of the company through his long-time friend, author Dr. Alejandro Junger, founder of CLEAN. When the ORGANIC INDIA founders decided to partner with CLEAN, Gil spearheaded the integration of the two companies, and soon after took over as CEO at ORGANIC INDIA USA.

Are Muramyl Peptides the Magic Bullet in P... ( BOULDER Colo. Dec. 11 /- Magazine...)

... BOULDER Colo. Dec. 11 /- Magazines like Time Newsw...In fact Russian and Ukrainian researchers used special strains ofpro...The Russian scientists discovered one key to these results are muramyl... Comparing a live probiotic and a lysed one in terms of immune system... BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Magazines like Time, Newsweek, and U.S. World and News are all buzzing about the latest health trend, probiotics. Researchers have found compelling evidence that these friendly bacteria
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Want to Change the World? Begin Within.

When the world seems to be on fire, it’s easy to become lost in fear, despair, or anger. But these emotions divert our awareness away from clarity and compassion for self and others — even those we vehemently oppose. What appears to be chaos can actually be a precious opportunity to look within ourselves to identify our own unconscious biases and prejudice. Most of us have been subject to conditioning we’re unaware of — socialization that is part and parcel of a “cultural trance.” To change the
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ORGANIC INDIA Debuts at the Summer Fancy Food Show, June 26-28, 2019 | News

Press Release for Organic India USA June 14, 2019 -- Boulder, CO USA -- ORGANIC INDIA will be making its debut appearance at the 65th annual Summer Fancy Food Show. The company, known for its high standards of quality and integrity in sourcing and manufacturing organic whole-herb Tulsi-based teas and supplements, will be sampling its best-selling Tulsi Sweet Rose, the #1 selling tea* in the Natural Channel.

Colorado microbrews: Yes, they "can" - faster than ever

For Colorado Biz Magazine: Wild Goose's new modular canning system has been a game-changer for the micro-brewing industry. The American craft and microbrew industry is growing at the astonishing rate of 18 percent a year, according to the Brewer’s Association. Until a few years ago, microbreweries were limited to regional product distribution, due to the prohibitive cost of shipping bottled beer. Cans were the answer, but small-scale canning technology was slow and expensive.
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Taming Technology Part I: Take Back the Night

Centuries ago, a sage prophesied, “When the iron bird flies, and horses have wheels, the dharma (Buddhism) will move to the land of the red faced men.” You can Google it. Many have seen these words, but may not know what follows: “At that time, people will worship at the altar of dreams and false visions [television?], and will hold the knowledge of all times in the palms of their hands.” Could the sage have foreseen smart devices? Did he predict a time when we would carry tiny supercomputers?
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India’s First LEED Platinum Certified Organic Product Factory

ORGANIC INDIA’s Lucknow factory is now certified as the first LEED Platinum natural food facility in India. This is an important accomplishment on many levels. Because ORGANIC INDIA’s mission is to be a vehicle of consciousness in the global market by offering wellness solutions in service to community dedicated to healthy, conscious living — the LEEDs Platinum certification stands as evidence of its commitment to the welfare of its community, the environment, employees and farmer partners. A N
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ORGANIC INDIA Earns 2019 Best for the World B Corp Honor

For the second year in a row, ORGANIC INDIA USA has earned the “Best for the World Overall” B Corp designation, placing it in the top ten percent among all certified B Corporations. To achieve the “Best for the World Overall” designation, companies are evaluated for social and environmental performance, labor practices, governance, environmental sustainability, and community contribution. As a “Best for the World Overall” B Corp, ORGANIC INDIA USA has broken new ground in proving that sustainab
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Functional Food: Eating Nature’s Wisdom

Note: This content is for informational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Any products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All living things, including humans, are governed by natural processes. Regardless of the chemicals we may ingest from time to time in our foods — especially processed foods — our bodies crave natural nutrients. And while scientists have found ways to chemically mimic some nu
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The Keto Diet: Does it Provide Enough Fiber?

While nutritionists have been calling us to the fiber bandwagon for decades, do we get enough? Low-carbohydrate keto diets eliminate most forms of sugar, but they also limit fiber-rich foods such as fruits, grains, and legumes. But it’s not just keto dieters who may need to increase their fiber intake; according to the University of California San Francisco Health Center, most adults require 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day, but Americans average only about 15 grams per day. The benefits of a fi
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Emergency Management Jobs for College Graduates | Top 5 | CSU-Global

Ghost written for Vicki Miller, Ph.D Emergency Management. Vicki Miller has been teaching online undergraduate and graduate emergency management courses for 10 years. With additional degrees and certifications in disaster management and Homeland Security, she has 11 years of direct experience in emergency management, hazardous materials, and disaster response efforts. She is also a certified emergency manager through the International Emergency Management Association.