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Someone close to me got toupet fundoplication surgery to correct a hiatal hernia. This was a robotic procedure and he was able to go home just a few hours after surgery. He wound up in the ER about a day later because he was unable to swallow any liquids. His esophagus was 100% blocked. After several days in the hospital on an IV, he is back home and is able to drink a small amount of liquid...

Any recommendations on how to find a new IT provider for a small (40 employees) research non-profit in San Francisco? IT provider will need some physical presence on-site but most service can be virtual.

I see numerous articles about best practices for running non-profits (e.g., https://www.method.me/blog/5-best-practices-for-running-a-nonprofit/) but I can't find much material that is targeted specifically at research non-profits, whose business is research (mostly funded by grants) rather than providing some sort of service. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Since learning to drive in my teens (I'm now middle aged) I've experienced severe and debilitating anxiety when driving at speeds over 45 mph. I'm addressing this problem with a combination of cognitive behavior therapy and practicing with a driving instructor, but the problem is taking a very long time to resolve. Any advice on the most efficient ways to address the problem?

I work at a small non-profit research organization that is funded mostly by research grants from federal funding agencies (NIH, NSF, etc.), with most of the remainder coming from endowment interest. The org has little experience with non-grant based fundraising. What are the most effective ways to fundraise? I'm familiar with different approaches, ranging from hiring a professional fundraiser...