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I am a recent graduate of the University of Washington. While still a student I worked in the writing center assisting my fellow students with the writing process. This was a great job. I loved being paid to read the work of my fellow students, and probably learned more from the experience than they did. After college I moved on and am currently employed as a workers' compensation adjuster. I love what I do, and greatly enjoy knowing that I have had a positive impact on the lives of the workers that I serve. I have found however, that I miss the writing and sharing of ideas that I have come to enjoy while in college.

In order to satisfy my creative side, I recently enrolled in a writing class at the University of Washington extension program. On the first day of class, I was greatly surprised to discover that a rough draft a a novel is required for graduation from the program. It's amazing the messes that you can get yourself into! Anyway, here I am, a somewhat reluctant budding novelist.

Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Back pain: Causes and treatment options

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As a worker's compensation examiner, I have handled thousands of claims for back injuries over the years, and receive new claims for back injuries on a daily basis. In doing so, I have learned that these injuries are costly for both the employer and the employee. Employers have to cope with lost productivity and rising medical costs, and employees struggle to manage on reduced wages, while enduring painful, oftentimes debilitating injuries. The negative effects of back injuries aren't restricted to the working world. Statistics have shown that 80% of us will have at least one episode of ba...

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