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Writer, Freelance
New York, Rego Park, Forest Hills
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Science. Fine Art and Cultural CriticismReligion (American Christianity) Opinion Editorials
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By Fern Cohen| Medium@ In 2004, I was given a diagnosis of ALS [Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis] also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease in the United States and MND [Motor Neuron Disease] in the rest of the world. No matter what you call it, I knew my diagnosis was grim and I was told there was no cure, only one FDA-approved drug that would give me a few extra weeks of life and the typical life expectancy would be three to five years after diagnosis.
By Fern Cohen| Medium@ Photo by Jonathan Riley on UnsplashREOPENING PLANS FOR NYC AND ENVIRONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKENDThe latest news is that New York will be re-opening. That is most of New York State, but hold on a minute, NYC! With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, all thoughts turn to beach and barbecues. Still, we in NYC are on semi-lockdown. NYC beaches like Rockaways, Coney Island and Brighton Beach are closed to swimmers [no lifeguards on duty] and lying on the beach to sunbathe.
By Fern Cohen| Medium@ In 2004, I was given a diagnosis of ALS [Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis] also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease in the United States and MND [Motor Neuron Disease] in the rest of the world. No matter what you call it, I knew my diagnosis was grim and I was told there was no cure, only one FDA-approved drug that would give me a few extra weeks of life and the typical life expectancy would be three to five years after diagnosis.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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