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|This is a diachronic longitudinal comparative casestudy of Three successive governmental efforts to relocate their Central agencies from the Capital region 'testing' the applicability of Kingdon's multiple stream framework.
|H. Sætren 2015 Tales from the Crypt: The Rise and Fall (and Rebirth?) of Policy Design - A Rejoinder. Administration & Society Vol. xx (1-8).
|Vancoppenolle, D., H. Sætren and P. Hupe 2015 The Politics of Policy Design and Implementation. A Comparartive Study of two Belgian Voucher Programs. Journal of Compararive Policy Analysis. Vol.17, no.2 (157-173).
|Sætren, H. 2015 Crucial Factors in Explaining Radical Policy Change. A Comparative Longitudinal Study of Nordic Central Agency Relocation Programs. Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis. Vol.17, no.2 (103-123).
|Hupe, P. and H. Sætren 2015 Introduction to special issue Comparative Implementation Research: Directions and Dualities. Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis. Vol.12, no.2 (93-102).
|This article outlines the contour of policy implementation research over more four decades and discusses the contribution made by articles in this special issue towards further development of the comparative approach in this field of study
|Hupe, P. and H. Saetren. 2014. Introduction to special issue "Implementation research in the age of Governance." in Public Policy and Administration vol.29 (2) (1-8).
|This article outlines the contour of policy implementation research over more four decades and discusses the contribution made by articles in this special issue towards further development of this field of study.
|Sætren, Harald. 2014 "Implementing the third generation research paradigm in Policy Implementation Research. An empirical Assesssment. To be published in Public Policy and Administration. Vol. 29, no.2.
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Hawala is a method of transferring money without any actual movement. One definition from Interpol is that Hawala is "money transfer without money movement." Hawala is an alternative remittance channel that exists outside of traditional banking systems. Transactions between Hawala brokers are done without promissory notes because the system is heavily based on trust.

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Global Impact Strategies (giStrat.com) applied giCompute, an advanced decision analytics platform, to estimate the impact of the global effort to counter ISIL. The effort to defeat ISIL requires multiple lines of effort and coordination between allies and sometimes adversaries. Estimating the impact of the various lines of effort, particularly those that require political solutions and cooperation, is challenging to policymakers, researchers, and war fighters. For military strategists, the most challenging puzzle is understanding the potential as well as the limitations of military action in accomplishing the political objectives necessary for victory. giCompute serves as a new platform for bridging the gap between qualitative information describing the current situation and the quantitative measurements necessary for estimating the impact of issues involving multiple stakeholders and numerous factors.
- giCompute results indicate the global effort to counter ISIL has succeeded in containing and weakening the terrorist organization. However, the results also indicate the global effort has limitations in defeating ISIL due to local political constraints, most notably the Iraqi and Syrian governments failures in providing more equitable concessions such as security and power sharing arrangements to aggrieved Sunnis at both local and national levels of government.
- Diverging interests between Gulf Sunni Arabs and Iran are most stark in the effort to defeat ISIL. Utility calculations indicate Iran's best payoff occurs under status quo conditions where ISIL is contained. These results suggest that Iran does not want ISIL to win but does not benefit if it is fully defeated either. A defeat of ISIL would require significant concessions to aggrieved Sunni populations in Syria and Iraq, conditions that neither the Iraqi government, Assad regime, or Iran are willing to fulfill. This appears counter-intuitive given Iran is one of the most active foreign ground components in the fight against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. However, if military gains on the ground do not lead to a political settlement between Sunnis and Shia in Iraq along with Sunnis and Alawites in Syria, the global effort against ISIL falls short of defeating the terrorist organization.
- Monte Carlo simulations comparing the trajectory of the counter ISIL campaign prior to the recent executive order restricting travel from six countries (Syria, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, Iran, and Sudan) to the trajectory following the order reveals a diminishing effect on the likelihood of defeating ISIL. This is caused by a reduction in the perceived effort to address the humanitarian crisis in the region. This diminishes the overall counter ISIL coalition's willingness to respond to the humanitarian crisis, thereby constraining one of the significant lines of effort necessary for defeating ISIL.
- Although the comparison shows the executive order reduces the likelihood of ISIL being defeated, the results also suggest ISIL will likely not be strengthened or significantly regain momentum.
Beyond a Terrorist Group: ISIS as a Quasi-State
Following the capture of the Iraqi city of Mosul in June of 2014, much of the international effort for countering ISIS focused on tactical activities such as preventing the smuggling of oil, tracking the sale of antiquities, tightened monitoring of remittances from abroad, preventing the flow of fighters, and kinetic military activity aimed at weakening the group's fighting capabilities. After years of misdiagnosing ISIS as merely a terrorist organization, many government officials and thought leaders came to realize that at its apex, the group operated as a quasi-state controlling a territory the size of Belgium.[1] As the global effort to counter ISIS began improving in 2016, the so called Islamic State began to lose its territory along with financing sources such as foreign donations, oil revenues, and antiquities. Despite substantial loss of territory and finances, analysis of ISIS financing from 2014 through early 2016 reveals the organization continues to maintain a bureaucracy that can effectively tax or extort resources from the population through a cadre of administrators and armed enforcers.[2]
As the Shia dominated, Iranian backed government in Iraq and the Assad regime in Syria retake the territories under ISIL control, most Gulf Arabs and other Sunnis in the region continue to view the conflict through a sectarian lens. Sunni's dislike of the Shia, Assad regime, Iran, and the Iraqi government grows as they continue to suppress Sunnis in Western Iraq and Syria. As observed by the recent offensive in Mosul, this is part of the process for taking back territory from ISIL. Under these circumstances, it is questionable whether Iraq and Syria can regain their prior stature as consolidated states. The more likely path is the continued fragmentation of Iraq into three de-facto territories, a Sunni West under persistent contestation between ISIS, Shia militias, and the Iraq government, coupled with a non-existent border that joins it with ISIL in Eastern Syria, a Kurdish North, and a Shia South. Conditions for fragmentation in Syria are complex and there appears to be a severe Balkanization of the country. The return of the country back to the status quo ante is highly unlikely. As a significant portion of the global effort will be focused on degrading ISIL in Western Iraq, the terrorist group might attempt to rebalance its resources in locations where the Counter-ISIL coalition efforts will be disjointed. Defeating ISIL will require coordination and resolution of differences between Gulf Arabs, Turkey, and Iran, which will not happen in the foreseeable future. Success would also require significant concessions to Sunni populations by both the Iraqi government and the Assad regime in Syria. This is necessary so that embattled populations supporting ISIL and other extremist groups will no longer turn to ISIL or other extremist organizations. As long as the Iraqi and Syrian governments oppress Sunni populations, the ISIS insurgency will survive.
About giCompute
About the giCompute Decision Analytics Platform
giStrat applied its analytics platform, giCompute, to estimate game theory based benefits (payoffs) of the major groups and actors regarding the counter ISIL campaign by ranking their known preferences across several factors. giCompute incorporates the principles of game theory and decision science to calculate the positions leaders adopt and more importantly the impact of their actions on the overall outcome. Using this process, we estimated the overall utility values of the various factions and stakeholders involved in the region on the variety of potential outcomes related to defeating ISIL. These calculations helped us estimate the degree to which leaders would support and influence outcomes related to defeating ISIL. Game theory is a subfield of micro-economics focused on the mathematical study of conflict and cooperation between decision-makers.
Results: Projected Positions and Outcomes Pathways
Subject matter experts and analysts ranked the known preferences of key groups across six determining factors deemed most significant in countering ISIL: (1) Military support to counter ISIL partners; (2) Stopping ISIL financing and funding; (3) Disrupting the flow of foreign fighters; (4) Addressing the humanitarian crisis across the region; (5) Countering the ISIL Brand; and (6) Gaining concessions by the Iraqi government and the Assad regime.[3] Using this process, experts leveraging giCompute determined the estimated utility value each country and relevant stakeholders and groups placed on the variety of potential outcomes related to local, regional, and global efforts to defeating ISIL. The utility value calculation identifies the utility maximizing position, an estimate of the most preferred choice for the various stakeholders.
Outcome Pathways and Determining Factors
Below are the defined outcomes and the factors associated with each of those outcomes
Determining Factors
Military Support to Counter ISIL Partners – Military cooperation on the Coalition side, as well as force strength on that of ISIL is critical in determining which side will win. At the time of this writing, over 18,000 strikes have been carried out against ISIL in Iraq and Syria, including by Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UAE, and the UK.[4] Other cooperative efforts include pooling of ammunition and providing advisors to Iraqi military components to strengthen their efforts in the theater of battle.[5]
Stopping ISIL Financing – ISIL finances are derived principally from taxes and extortion of the populations under its control. By conservative estimates, between 2015 and 2016 ISIL had approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue. About $1.1 billion was generated by taxation, $300 million from oil and smuggling operations, and the remaining $100 million from minor operations such as sale of antiquities and foreign donations. The international Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has worked with member states to encourage them to identify ISIL-associated individuals to be sanctioned, share financial intelligence, identify oil produced in ISIL-held territory, and identify potential donations to ISIL via social media.[6] Cooperating states have long taken efforts to shut down the accounts of sanctioned individuals and block their use of the international financial sector through cooperation with correspondent restrictions.
Disrupting the Flow of Foreign Fighters – While ISIL's foreign fighter force has waned, at its peak, some estimates suggest that ISIL boasted 30,000 foreign fighters from as many as 104 countries.[7] Although the flow of foreign fighters has slowed down substantially,[8] the threat still poses a challenge to many countries, especially when many of these fighters return to their countries of origin.[9] There are a range of means to disrupt the this process, ranging from prevention of the radicalization and recruitment of foreign fighters, to leveraging border security protocols to block their travel, to arrest and prosecution. In September 2017, the UN Security Council issued guidance to Member States to enact comprehensive laws and policies to counter the flow of individual seeking to join ISIL. Since that time, over 40 countries have put new laws in place,[10] and importantly, countries have increased the sharing of information in order to screen suspect travelers who may be border-crossing foreign fighters, such as through INTERPOL, EUROPOL, or the sharing of other criminal or traveler information; INTERPOL is now used by at least 60 countries to counter foreign fighters, a 400% increase in recent years.[11] Moreover, states exchange expertise and best practices for, among other purposes, reducing the radicalization and recruitment of fighters, known as Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs and practices (see "Countering ISIL's Brand" below).
Addressing the Humanitarian Crisis in the Region – As Syria's civil war enters its sixth year, more than 500,000 have been killed, seven million displaced, and over four million living as refugees outside the country. The conflict in Libya, liberation of Mosul from ISIS in Iraq, and persistence of the conflict in Afghanistan will contribute to the displacement of people, contributing significantly to a rise in human trafficking flows. How the coalition partners respond to the refugee crisis and how it will be perceived by those embroiled in the fighting will have an impact on overall coalition efforts.
Countering the ISIL Brand – Both locally and internationally, the pull to fight with ISIL is a key source of its resources through the recruitment of fighters. Returning ISIL fighters and attacks inspired by them are now a concern throughout the world. The Coalition has encouraged the sharing of information on how to prevent radicalization and recruitment, including through CVE (Countering Violent Extremism) Summit in early 2015,[12] the United States' creation of the Global Engagement Center, and the UAE development of the Sawab Center.[13] CVE efforts such as those in Vilvoorde, Belgium brought that region from one where ISIL was successfully recruiting new members, to one that completely halted recruitment.[14]
Concessions by the Iraqi Government and the Assad Regime – At the core of ISIL's strength is support from the local populations. Moreover, the local political demand that led to ISIL's recruitment or at least the absence of local actors quashing it in its infancy is likely related to the sectarian dynamics within the region, magnified by global Shia-Sunni dynamics. Defeating ISIL will require coordination and resolution of differences between Gulf Arabs, Turkey, and Iran, which is unlikely on a broad scale in the near term. Long-term success against ISIL within the region requires significant concessions to Sunni populations by both the Iraqi government and the Assad regime in Syria. At the core of ISIL's strength is support from local populations. This resulted into a significant tax base because it was being perceived as a better alternative to the Iraqi and Syrian governments. Although ISIL's expansion in Iraq has been halted, they continue to govern in parts of Syria and Iraq. As the Shia dominated Iranian and U.S. backed government in Iraq retakes the territories under ISIS control, local and regional Sunnis view this through a sectarian lens. Local Sunni populations will remain opposed to the Syrian and Iraqi governments unless there are significant concessions and security assurances provided to them. Short of significant concessions given to the Sunni territories, Iraq will likely continue to fragment into three de-facto territories, a contested Sunni West with a non-existent border than joins it with ISIL in Eastern Syria, a Kurdish North, and a Shia South.
A RAND study on how terrorist groups end showed that the top two reasons terrorist organizations end are that its members choose non-violent means to accomplish their objectives or local law enforcement arrests all of its members.[15] Underlying both means is the need for local politics to play a key role, whether by filling the political void through non-violence that the terrorist organization opted to fill through violence, or through support of local law enforcement; as the RAND authors note, "One of the most important costs [to terrorist organizations] is the withdrawal of popular support." For ISIL's part, its influence in the region – and accompanying freedom to operate – largely grew out of then-Prime Minister Maliki's administration's sectarian favoritism and the resulting political backlash.[16] Without a solution to these political problems, it is unlikely that local communities will rise to help police arrest ISIL members or for recruits and potential recruits to ISIL's cause to choose non-violence.
Estimated Payoff Results
Below is a table of the estimated utility payoffs score (net benefits) for each of the major groups and stakeholders involved in countering ISIL.
Payoffs: The scenario closest to the current reality (status quo) is indexed at a score of zero. Any payoff score greater than zero is a better option than the status quo, while any payoff score less than zero is worse than the status quo. giCompute generates these group and stakeholder payoffs (i.e. utility value or net benefit) by first capturing stakeholder preferences across the factors defined in the issue setup. giCompute then sifts through the full combinations of possible payoff scores to identify the true payoff that corresponds to each scenario outcome.
Egalitarian Outcome: The egalitarian outcome calculates the average payoff of the stakeholders across the various outcomes. It assumes all the stakeholders are equal in vote or influence.
Influence Driven Outcome: The influence driven outcome is a calculation of the aggregate payoffs for each outcome when considering the weighted influence of the various stakeholders and groups.
Cost of Friction: The relative cost of friction is defined as the degree of disagreement between the various stakeholders and groups across the scenarios.
Outcome Trajectory
giCompute utility results indicate that in the near-term ISIL will likely be contained and degraded, but will not fully defeated. When accounting for veto players such as the Iraqi government and the Assad regime, giCompute results indicate that ISIL is less likely to be defeated because neither set of actors seeks to provide the necessary concessions such as power sharing and more equitable governance to the besieged Sunni population. The utility results suggest the degree of ISIL's weakening will be determined by the level of commitment by coalition partners. It will also be determined by the extent to which the interests of non-coalition actors such as Iran and Russia overlap with counter-ISIL objectives. For instance, European partners such as France and NATO have stated a shared objective of defeating ISIL. However, the level of effort and the actions needed for defeating or degrading the terrorist organization go beyond their preferred level of commitment or the cost Europeans are willing to endure. This is evident when comparing European utility payoffs across the various scenarios regarding the effort to counter ISIL; utility payoffs for both the EU and France are negative under the scenarios where ISIL is significantly degraded or defeated, leaving the status quo as the most preferred outcome.
Diverging interests between Gulf Sunni Arabs and Iran are most stark in the effort to defeat ISIL. Utility calculations indicate Iran's best payoff occurs under status quo conditions where ISIL is contained. This suggests that Iran does not want ISIL to win but also does not want not want it lose. A defeat of ISIL would require significant concessions to aggrieved Sunni populations in Syria and Iraq, conditions that neither the Iraqi government, Assad regime, or Iran are willing to fulfill. This appears counter-intuitive given Iran is one of the most active foreign ground components in the fight against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. However, if military gains on the ground do not lead to a political settlement between Sunnis and Shias in Iraq along with Sunnis and Alawites in Syria, the global effort against ISIL will fall short of defeating the terrorist organization.
Comparing Current and Projected Landscapes on Counter ISIL
Below is a comparison of the stated position of the various actors versus projected landscape which is the maximum utility value calculations.
Current Landscape
Projected Landscape
Results: A comparison of the current stated landscape compared to the calculated utility maximized landscape indicates ISIL will continue to be degraded. However, when considering veto players such as the Iraqi government and Assad regime, the effort to counter ISIL will fall short of defeating it.
Estimating the Impact of the Executive Order Restricting Travel
Considering the Administration's travel restriction, the likelihood of cooperation could be called into question. Foreign leaders have criticized the restriction and – in some cases – called for retribution, and cooperation with U.S. forces could be diminished.[17] This could change the outcome, as assessed using this methodology.
Pathway Assumptions Prior to Restriction
Pathway Assumptions Following Refugee Restriction
Trajectory Prior to the Executive Order Restricting Travel
Trajectory Following the Executive Order Restricting Travel
Results: A comparison of the trajectory landscape prior to the travel and refugee restriction versus the trajectory after the restriction indicates the likelihood of defeating ISIL diminishes marginally. This is caused by a reduction in the perceived effort to address the humanitarian crisis in the region. This diminishes the overall counter ISIL coalition's willingness to respond to the humanitarian crisis, thereby constraining one of the significant lines of effort necessary for defeating ISIL.
Friction and Convergence Between Stakeholders
Degree of Convergence: The charts below show the range of utility payoffs for the stakeholders across the various defined scenarios. Misalignment of the bars and colors within the bars indicates disagreement between stakeholders. Alignment indicates agreement.
Results: The chart above reveals divergence of interests within the effort to defeat ISIL. The clearest divergence occurs between the governments of Iraq and Syria on one side versus the aggrieved Sunni populations on the other side. The Sunnis seek significant concessions in regards to autonomy and security while the governments waging war on ISIL in the besieged territories refuse to provide substantial concessions.
Reliability Testing: Monte Carlo Simulations
Description: The graphs below depict results from the Monte Carlo simulations. The Monte Carlo method uses repeat random sampling to solve problems or obtain numerical results. giCompute uses Monte Carlo simulations to allow users to test how the outputs react to randomly generated inputs over many trials. Users can direct the platform to run between one and forty randomized alternative futures. Users can also determine how many factors and factor options to randomize. The output shows the percentage the model results in each outcome over the specified number of simulations. An outcome is more likely when it has a higher win percentage.
Results: Monte Carlo simulations were conducted across 40 alternative futures with a 90% variance probability and a change of ±10% in stakeholder influence. In each simulated alternative future, we randomized two factors and two factor options while keeping the remaining factors constant. Monte Carlo simulations indicate the overall effort to defeat ISIL will result into the continued containment of terrorist organization. However, the defeat of ISIL is unlikely. A comparison of Monte Carlo simulations on the Counter ISIL effort prior to versus after the attempted travel restriction indicates the policy slightly reduces the likelihood of defeating ISIL. However, the comparison also indicates that regardless of the restriction, ISIL is unlikely to be strengthened or regain any momentum.
|Prior to Travel and Refugee Restriction
After Travel and Refugee Restriction
Conclusion and Policy Implications
The global effort to defeat ISIL requires multiple lines of effort and coordination between allies and sometimes adversaries. Estimating the impact of the various lines of effort, particularly those that require political solutions and cooperation, is challenging to policymakers, researchers, and war fighters. For military strategists, the most challenging puzzle is understanding the potential as well as the limitations of military action in accomplishing the political objectives necessary for victory. giCompute serves as a new platform for bridging the gap between qualitative information describing the current situation and the quantitative measurements necessary for estimating the impact of issues involving multiple stakeholders and numerous factors.
giCompute results indicate the global effort to counter ISIL has succeeded in containing and weakening the terrorist organization. However, the results also indicate the global effort has limitations in defeating ISIL due to local political constraints, most notably the Iraqi and Syrian governments failures in providing more equitable concessions such as security and power sharing arrangements to aggrieved Sunnis at both local and national levels of government.
[1] http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/11/islamic-state-territory-now-size-belgium-lawmaker/
[2] http://icsr.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ICSR-Report-Caliphate-in-Decline-An-Estimate-of-Islamic-States-Financial-Fortunes.pdf
[3] Note: this is a slightly modified version of the international Coalition to Counter ISIL's five-pronged approach. See, e.g. https://www.state.gov/s/seci/ or http://theglobalcoalition.org/mission/
[4] https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0814_Inherent-Resolve
[5] http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/11/12/who-has-contributed-what-in-the-coalition-against-the-islamic-state/
[6] http://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/methodsandtrends/documents/financing-of-terrorist-organisation-isil.html
[7] see e.g. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/17/30000-foreign-fighters-syria–iraq-2014-terrorism-report; https://www.icct.nl/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ICCT-Report_Foreign-Fighters-Phenomenon-in-the-EU_1-April-2016_including-AnnexesLinks.pdf
[8] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/flow-of-foreign-fighters-plummets-as-isis-loses-its-edge/2016/09/09/ed3e0dda-751b-11e6-9781-49e591781754_story.html?utm_term=.7c3cf9950d85
[9] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/09/27/its-not-just-funded-by-oil-and-looting-how-the-islamic-state-uses-agriculture/?utm_term=.2f137dff3585
[10] http://theglobalcoalition.org/countering-foreign-terrorist-fighters-progress-update/
[11] http://theglobalcoalition.org/foreign-terrorist-fighter-flows-decline-past-year/
[12] https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2015/02/18/fact-sheet-white-house-summit-countering-violent-extremism
[13] http://theglobalcoalition.org/mission/countering-daeshs-propaganda/
[14] http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/vilvoorde-the-brussels-district-fighting-radicalisation-with-kindness-a6791186.html
[15] "Counterterrorism is just as much about hearts and minds as it is about policing and intelligence. It requires taking calculated actions that do not alienate Muslims." Jones, Seth G. and Martin C. Libicki. How Terrorist Groups End: Lessons for Countering al Qa'ida. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2008. http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG741-1.html
[16] http://www.vox.com/2015/11/19/9760284/isis-history
[17] http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/19/iraqs-prime-minister-says-country-wants-off-travel-restriction-black-list-dismisses-us-seizure-of-oil.html


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LOS ANGELES – Angelina Jolie is the latest high-profile filmmaker to join the ranks of Netflix Inc, where she will be directing a Cambodian author's war memoir into a feature-length film, the online streaming platform said on Thursday.
Jolie, 40, is producing and directing "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers," based on author and activist Loung Ung's memoirs of being a child soldier during Khmer Rouge's reign over Cambodia in 1975.
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"Films like this are hard to watch but important to see. They are also hard to get made. Netflix is making this possible, and I am looking forward to working with them and excited that the film will reach so many people," the filmmaker said.
Netflix has become a force in Hollywood with its original content, most recently racking up 34 nominations at this year's Emmy awards for shows such as "House of Cards" and "Orange is the New Black."
Jolie's partner Pitt has also teamed up with Netflix for his upcoming satirical comedy "War Machine," written and directed by David Michod, which will be released on the platform and in select theaters next year.
Other major names developing original content for Netflix include Adam Sandler, Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark and Jay Duplass. – Reuters


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First, a series of tweets from Chris about how to think about applying to graduate school.
Second, a longer comment from him about the process in hiring a new professor. It's longer, so I'm putting it below the jump:
So, it seems as though lots of people would like a glimpse into the process from the other side, if only from a purely logistical standpoint. When a search is authorized (usually late spring, early summer for an R1 -- I don't claim expertise for PUIs or others), the first step is creation of an ad and a search committee. The ad may target specific areas (because of identified needs) or it may be area-open. The latter is WAY better from the standpoint of maximizing diversity in the pool (area, gender, ethnicity, etc.) but sometimes real teaching needs dictate a focused search. Generally, the ad will specify either a "deadline" or a date at which evaluations will begin. The latter is far more honest than the former – every department wants the best possible person, so the idea that someone would be rejected for being one day late is just silly, especially since usually a HUGE slew of applications arrive in the last day or two (as everyone polishes their proposals one. last. time.) and the committee doesn't have a hope of getting through them all in under four weeks, so a late arrival or two is hardly noticed.
In addition, as I noted in an above post, it is OFTEN the case that not all letters for a candidate have arrived on time, and the Chair of the search committee generally devotes some time at this stage to rustling up those missing letters if a candidate's file seems to be of interest. Finally, HR rules can be rather constraining, so by not using the word "deadline", one does not eliminate individuals who arrive a day late…
In any case, at Minnesota, at least, our goal is for the search committee to narrow things down to 20 or so candidates (from a pool of a few hundred, typically) and that process generally takes about a month – so, an October 1 formal start leads to a reduced pool by about November 1. At that stage, we ask for feedback from the faculty as a whole on that reduced pool to determine whom to invite to interview, generally shooting for, say, 6-8 interviews per position available. [Note, as an aside, that search ads for an assistant professor position often say something like "appointment at the tenured level and/or to a higher rank will be considered as appropriate". This is again an attempt to preserve the maximum possible flexibility. If someone senior unexpectedly shows up in the pool, or inquires indirectly, steps will be taken to assess the desirability of exploring such an option. That's a story for another day, as it tends to be considerably more subtle and complicated.]
Calls then go out to the short list. The time frame I've outlined above tends, at least for us, to mean we interview about half our short list before the winter holidays and half afterwards. There's always a desire to frontload things as much as possible (out of the paranoid fear that someone, somewhere else is moving faster) but somehow beating the holidays never seems to happen. We often discuss the initial batch of candidates before those holidays. The goal of that discussion is to share impressions, but also potentially to decide that we are SO enthusiastic about someone that we want to persuade the Dean to let us make an offer immediately without foreclosing the opportunity (and obligation) to see the remaining candidates.
At a large institution, the ability to take such risks is easier (the worst thing that can happen is you hire more wonderful people than you were planning, and you mortgage away some future lines to bridge the funding issues), but many times there is not overwhelming enthusiasm, so the interviewing continues afresh in January. Once all invitees have been seen, there is a long and intense hiring meeting. For what it's worth, the discussion is very, very detailed, and a remarkable number of options (in terms of prioritization, mostly) tend to be discussed.
In my experience, and you might be surprised to hear it, RARELY are start-up costs considered – if you want someone, you want them, and you do whatever it takes to make it work. That's also true for partner situations, although again, you might not believe it. That one is personal for me. My job as associate dean means I spend most of my spring trying to solve two-body opportunities, and if they were revealed at an earlier stage (everyone seems to be counseled to keep them secret) it would certainly make MY life easier. In any case, we often emerge with a fairly detailed plan of, say, make offer to person A, set deadline B, depending on outcome move to person C (or simultaneously offer to A and C, with decanal approval), keep D and E in reserve, etc. Sometimes the decision is made to go back to the pool and bring in other candidates who were not seen as being as well suited originally, but who were nevertheless still considered perfectly viable.
Every year is different, frankly. At that point, the rest is negotiation and nimble reaction to evolving events, so hard to be general. Happy to answer questions to anyone who wants the curtain pulled back further!Thanks to Chris for the revealing look!


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10 Popular Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
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Every interview is different and not every interviewer will ask the same questions - but there are those that pop-up time and time again that you might be able to prepare for.
Here are 10 of the most popular interview questions and our advice on how to answer them.
1. Tell Me About Yourself
Often one of the first questions you'll be asked but also one of the most difficult. You're an interesting person with lots to talk about, but how much information is TOO much information?
Keep it brief and avoid rambling. There's no need to go into detail about your work history, you can talk about this later in the interview. Instead, focus on your personal interests and hobbies that don't relate directly to work. Remember, the interviewer wants to get to know you.
2. Name Some Of Your Strengths
Buzzwords like "hardworking", "ambitious", "determined" aren't really going to be enough. Potentially, the interviewer will have sat through dozens of other interviews hearing the same thing.
If you're going to say that your greatest strength is your determination, back this up with a real-life example. This will look much more impressive and will leave the interviewer with a positive view of your skills and abilities as an employee.
3. And Your Weaknesses?
This question is nearly always asked and, if not prepared, it can act as a trap for the interviewee. The temptation here is to say that you have no weaknesses but this can sometimes come across as arrogant or unprepared. Similarly, back-handed compliments such as "I work too hard" don't go down too well either.
A simple way to answer this question is by turning a weakness into something positive. For example, if you lack training, point this out but then explain how you have a love of learning new things and are keen to improve your education - and remember to back-up your self-motivation with examples.
The interviewer will be impressed by not only your honesty but also the drive towards self-improvement.
4. Why Do You Want This Job?
This gives you the chance to show the interviewer your knowledge about their company. Researching the company beforehand will not only help with this question but will also remind you why you wanted to apply to this role in the first place.
This is the time to let your passion and enthusiasm for the role shine through so use it!
5. Why Should I Hire You?
Similar to the question above, this is a chance for you to show off your technical skills and abilities, but also what makes you a great person to work with.
Essentially, your response should be a sale pitch, highlighting all of your "best bits" and focusing on what you can bring to the role.
6. What Motivates You?
This is another personal question that may pop up, and there really isn't a set way to answer it. Be honest. If building your career motivates you then that's fine, but if you find motivation in buying your first house that's ok too.
Just be sure to keep it positive and if you can tie it into the role, do so.
7. How Do You Handle Pressure?
A future employer needs to know that they can count on you when things don't go smoothly at work.
Think of a time in a previous job when there was a stressful situation and describe how you handled that. Alternatively, if this is your first ever job interview, you can describe a situation from home or school. Talking the interviewer through a real-life situation is much more compelling than throwing some adjectives about yourself at them.
8. What Are Your Salary Expectations?
This is often the cause of a lot of worry for interviewees. Price yourself too high and you're out of the running, too low and you'll undersell yourself.
The best way to approach this is by speaking in ranges. Don't be too specific with a particular number. It's also a good idea to mention other benefits besides money like pensions and paid leave. Do some research around the average salary within the market and you'll be fine.
9. Where Do You See Yourself In The Future?
Interviewers throw this in as a bit of a trick question - it's designed to find out how reliable you are. It costs employers a lot of money to replace people, so they want to be sure you'll stick.
Use this as an opportunity to talk about your wider ambitions and goals. Just try to tie everything back to the company you're interviewing for as this tends to sway an employer's impression in your favour.
10. Do You Have Any Questions?
Always make sure you have an answer prepped for this in advance. During your research, try compiling a list of potential questions that you can narrow down during the course of the interview.
If your question has already been answered or you really can't think of anything, you can always ask for feedback on how the interview went.
In conclusion...
Of course, we can't say for sure that these questions will be asked, but as we see them crop up in a lot of interviews it's good to have something prepared, even if it is only brief.
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Recently, I spent a weekend at Haramara and stepped away from the digital world. With no internet to be found, you feel pretty distant from reality. This was my first experience truly stepping away from the internet. At first I felt anxious and like I was missing out on something important. That being said, I knew I'd be able to catch up fast! I think taking a breather from social media is important especially for those who are on it all the time like me. Haramara is an ideal place to take a break, relax and spend time outdoors.
When you book your stay here, you can choose either a private cabana or shared dormitory. All of the accommodations are located in the jungle and overlooking the ocean. I stayed in one of the cabanas down a hiking trail that led to the ocean. It had a hammock and seating area just outside the cabin. There is no electricity, so at night you use oil lamps and candles! It really added to the feeling of being truly remote. There are also two "yoga shalas" on the property, both with beautiful surroundings of the Sierra Madre mountains and Pacific Ocean.
Beyond the setting, Haramara offers an amazing culinary experience unparalleled in the area. I was pleasantly surprised upon arriving! I was greeted with a delicious ceviche dish very friendly staff. Each of the meals come with an appetizer, main entrée and desert. Also, they paid special attention to those with special dietary needs and requests which were always accommodated. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend this experience especially to those looking to getaway and unplug. Find my photo gallery below to see more of Haramara.
The Retreat Experience
Haramara Retreat Cabana
Haramara Retreat Culinary Experience
Please note I was welcomed as a guest by Haramara Retreat. As always, all opinions are my own.


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While there are a lot of different methods that you can try in order to get just what you're looking for, you will notice that there are many different things that you can consider in your situation. For example, how much do you want to spend? Do you know what it is that you want to be able to get your hands on? And, in the long run, are you going to be able to sort out just how you want to get things done as a part of that process anyway? That's what you need to think about in detail.
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During a two-month span early this year, Sanford resident Judith Pickrell was prescribed 930 doses of the powerful painkiller oxycodone. Pickrell got her prescriptions from doctors in Orlando and Lake Mary, and, detectives say, didn't tell either physician she was receiving the same medication from the other.
Law-enforcement officers who arrested Pickrell in October say the 42-year-old was "doctor shopping" -- one of the common ways prescription-drug addicts get pills.
Most states have launched electronic-monitoring programs intended to cut down on fraud and discourage doctor shopping by tracking prescriptions of certain types of drugs. Some law-enforcement officials say such programs are one of the best tools they have in the escalating battle against prescription-drug abuse and trafficking because the programs allow them to see who is being prescribed the drugs, and by whom.
Florida was supposed to have its Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in operation by Dec. 1. But that isn't going to happen.
A bid protest has delayed the selection process for the company that will establish the database. And a Department of Health spokeswoman could give no realistic estimate on when the monitoring program would launch.
'Another hurdle'
In the meantime, Florida will remain the largest state without such a monitoring program. That frustrates state leaders, who are all too aware Florida has become the epicenter for people looking for their fix of prescription drugs.
"There always seems to be another hurdle to get over," said Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, who sponsored the legislation that established Florida's monitoring program in 2009. "The day this Prescription Drug Monitoring Program begins, will be, I think, a historic day for Florida."
Once Florida's prescription-drug database is operational, it will collect and store prescribing and dispensing information for drugs such as painkillers fentanyl and oxycodone, and the sedative alprazolam.
Florida law requires health-care practitioners to report to the monitoring program -- once it's operational -- each time certain drugs are dispensed, and the information has to be reported no later than 15 days after dispensing.
In most cases, that means pharmacists will be inputting the information. Doctors will have access to the database but are not required to reference it.
Law enforcement and the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit will also have access to the database but only when approved by the Department of Health's program manager. Though no formal protocol has been set yet, law-enforcement officers would have to show proof of an active investigation of a specific patient, doctor or clinic before being given the data, said Bruce Grant, director of Florida's Office of Drug Control.
No 'silver bullet'
Supporters say the database will reduce the ability of patients to repeatedly, and illegally, obtain prescription drugs.
"I do believe it is the most effective tool that we will have to reduce this," Grant said.
Though Grant warns the prescription-monitoring program will not be a "silver bullet," he thinks it will reduce doctor shopping and -- perhaps just as importantly -- discourage doctors from overprescribing addictive medicine.
Others aren't as optimistic. Phil Williams is director of the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation, where the primary mission today is to try to stop the deaths from prescription-drug overdoses in Central Florida.
In Orange County alone, 100 deaths last year involved misuse of prescription drugs. Statewide, prescription drugs killed 2,488 people in 2009 -- or about seven deaths each day.
Williams and his agents see the impact of prescription-drug abuse in Central Florida every day: The agency devotes countless resources to investigating drug dealers, doctors and "pill mills" disguised as pain clinics.
Williams thinks the 15-day allotted reporting period is too long.
"In 15 days, you can acquire quite a bit of medication or commit a number of frauds," he said. In that amount of time, Williams said, drug addicts and dealers can doctor-shop at a variety of clinics and get prescriptions filled before anyone would spot a problem. He would prefer a real-time database that gives accurate, instant information to doctors and pharmacists.
Sherry Green, CEO of the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws, said all states with monitoring programs are seeing successes.
"Physicians and other health professionals allowed to prescribe controlled substances are indicating that the PDMP information allows them to make more informed treatment decisions because they have a clearer picture of their patient's prescription history," Green said.
Further, she said, law enforcement uses information to corroborate active investigations.
"In general, the professionals and officials that I have spoken to or that have spoken to PDMP officials have indicated that their use of the PDMP has been beneficial to their respective responsibilities," she said.
As of October, 43 states had laws authorizing the establishment of a monitoring program, but only 34 of those are currently operational, according to the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws.
Most of those programs are funded by state cash, Grant said.
Florida's program is not allowed to be funded by the state -- a condition that was written into the legislation -- so the money must be raised privately. A Florida nonprofit created by the Legislature is working on that, and in addition, the state received two federal grants totaling $800,000, Grant said.
Fasano, who tried for nearly a decade to get a monitoring program in Florida, said opposition to the program was great for many years, primarily because critics were concerned with privacy issues and thought it was a "Big Brother intrusion," he said.
Eventually, in 2009, legislators agreed to create a statewide program, as long as there was no state funding. Gov. Charlie Crist signed the bill into law that summer.
Fasano said he thinks the monitoring program will save lives, stop doctor shopping, and put drug addicts, traffickers and doctors on notice: "Everyone who in some way deals with prescription drugs … you're not going to be able to deliver them, prescribe them, sell them, abuse them the way some Floridians have been doing in the last decade."
Amy L. Edwards can be reached at email@example.com or 407-420-5735.
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Baron's Cove Inn finally received approval to build a restaurant on its 31 Water Street property in Sag Harbor last Tuesday, November 27.
The project moves forward after one change of ownership—from KBR Associates to Cape Advisors—and more than a year before the Sag Harbor Planning Board. Part of a larger resort redevelopment, the two-story eatery will feature a 79-seat restaurant upstairs and an eight-seat bar with a lobby and retail store on the ground floor. It will have three patios, two with water and pool views, and 3,710 square feet of space, according to The Sag Harbor Express.
Though details about restaurant's offerings have not yet been released, owners Cape Advisors, the developers of the Bulova Watchcase Factory project, have agreed to various restrictions. Among them, alcohol will only be served until 10 p.m. on the patio and outdoor dining area, outdoor music will end at 9 p.m. and the bar will only serve until midnight or earlier if the dining room closes earlier. The new restaurant will be able to have live, non-amplified musical entertainment from groups of as many as three musicians, but they cannot have cover charges, entry fees or bottle service.
The restaurant will also be allowed to apply for three permits per year to extend live music hours to 3 a.m.
Neighbors and other members of the Sag Harbor community are protesting the restaurant's approval.


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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Episode 47: Inciting A Well-Placed Riot
News: Fox News polls, riots in Egypt, Gabrielle Giffords, Batman in Turkey
WOTD: Antidisestablishmentarianism
Gripe Department: Top 13 things I'd like to leave in 2010
Spirituality: Placement and touching of altars.
Music: Will I ever make it home - Ingram Hill
Poetry: Year's End & of lasagna and cake
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All I have to say is THANK YOU for your grip department! I 100% approve. I especially approve of unemployment, people saying there aren't any jobs out there (I've been out of college for a year and I don't have my dream job, but I'm not about to not work and therefore go into debt! Well, deeper than I already am. Thank you college!), and people saying they're poor but spending tons of money. Hopefully we can do away with these things this year.ReplyDelete
Though I mostly disagreed with you about the "don't love your body" segment, I think you do have a point about health. I just don't think shaming people or judging them based on their looks encourages them to be more healthy. I think it actually does the opposite. Also - your point about makeup is very 80s "makeup-is-an-apology-for-your-face" feminist of you - but I think the real issue is that women feel (are made to feel) the need/necessity to wear makeup whereas most men don't. Women (especially straight women) are told hundreds of times that they are valued for their looks, for their bodies, only or primarily. It's not a discussion about "health" so much as its a discussion of personal worth - a discussion often thinly disguised as one regarding health. Men (especially straight men) don't have to be attractive to be deemed worthy enough to be listened to, valued, loved or fucked. I don't know the statistics, but I would be very surprised if straight men get nearly as much plastic surgery or hair removal or beauty supplies as straight women do - and I think that has everything to do with the differences between how a person's worth is determined based on gender. If gender equality ever happened, I would think (straight) men would try just as hard as (straight) women to be physically attractive - or that (straight) women would stop trying any harder than (straight) men to be physically attractive.ReplyDelete
But with all that, I'm a fat femme lesbian who hasn't shaved her pits in a month.
I love your show. :)
- AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:43 AM
The two-pronged issue of the body embracing is definitely that. Although I agree with Zarza on the societal values placed on unattainable "beauty" I do think that as a whole we have gone WAY opposite of the overly obsessive "thin is never thin enough" attitude of decades like the 80's. These days in young people it seems to be the norm that if you don't have something hanging over your hipster jeans, you aren't "loving your curves" or "accepting yourself just the way you are". Those are not curves. That is fat and it WILL shorten your life. This is the difference between societal pressure and true medical and health factors that are telling us that our children will be the first generation to NOT outlive their parents. There is a difference between accepting your flaws and just not caring. The not caring is what we are seeing a lot of today. That said, I get sick to death of people insisting on defining for me what is acceptable in the way of beauty, health, fitness and body image. It goes both ways. You have society and Hollywood telling you to aspire to these unattainable standards and you have a backlash of "flaw accepting" women, yes and it is mostly women, trying to tell me that I should be ok with looking like a little round Goddess figurine. I'm not ok with that and I never have been. Even though THAT is exactly what my body would aspire to if I "accepted her flaws"- as I am told I should in order to be a good feminist, Goddess loving, authentic witch. And, don't question me on the eventual outcome of my body – you haven't met my mom. My point is, it wasn't society that forced my preference for clean lines and lack of cleavage onto me. THAT was my choice made as a very young child because I was simply aware of my body and those around me and what they could do, couldn't do (due to being overweight) and I made up my mind I did not want to be in that situation. We all should strive to be happy with ourselves yes but at the point where a person's health is in peril or my pocket is in peril because all the people "embracing their flaws" are driving health care costs through the roof I draw the line.ReplyDelete
Great show as always Fire Lyte!


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Life unfolds ... some of it here. This blog began as a way to focus on the good things in the midst of a crisis and be a connection to friends and family when it seemed to take all of my time just to weather the storms. It seems to have transformed into a sanctuary of musing and inspiration. Feel free to join me!
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
The Bling Has Begun!
We're getting ready for DANCE NATIONALS! Even though the spring and summer have been a whirlwind already, the excitement has broken through ... along with the sequins (photo from her new beanie)! Miss M is SO excited. Our list is still long for the day, but now it's becoming fun. Before long, we'll have a trunk full of dance things and bling for her, work things and cameras for me, with paint and glitter adorning the windows!
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Due to the fact that this is a renowned online casino all of roulette variations are available. The centuries-old game has a vast history and has gained worldwide popularity over the course of time. It is relatively easy to play and even gambling newbies can quickly learn the basics.
There are three major types of roulette – European, American and French. Although they look quite the same at first glance, the three variants have some bet, rules and house edge differences. In order to make it less repetitive and monotonous, the leading software developers are constantly trying to spice things up by adding special features, options and themes in roulette – Monopoly Roulette Tycoon is one good example.
All roulette variations could be found in the Table Games section. The roulette games on offer are very realistic due to the breathtaking graphics. The software provider NetEnt has integrated a lot of special features and settings with the sole purpose to boost the overall gaming experience. What is more, all roulette varieties can be played in Demo Mode, in which players can learn the essentials and play for fun before they start placing real-money bets.
European Roulette
Gambling enthusiasts will be fully satisfied with the additional features, which will definitely meet even the highest standards. Some of them include extensive Auto Play, Favourite Bets, Hot and Cold Numbers and wide-ranging statistics menu. The game is available in variations with different table limits to suit the needs of both high and low-rollers.
American Roulette
It also supports the standard range of bets, so no surprises here. But there is one unique wager that can not be found in any other roulette variation – the so called Five-Number bet, which covers pockets 0, 00, 1, 2 and 3. Players should avoid it because its house edge is staggering high at 7.89%.
French Roulette
The name is self-explanatory meaning that the table layout is in French. This should not bother online gamblers because the English names of the French words are also available. There are two French Roulette providers in Casumo Casino – NetEnt and Play n'GO. Both of them have made the games look as realistic as possible thanks to the amazing quality of the graphics. The above-mentioned special features are also at the disposal of the players, of course.
Live Roulette
The croupiers are tossing the ball on the spinning wheel in a professional manner. It is streamed from a luxurious casino, which will definitely boost the gambling experience. Live Roulette is tailored to meet the needs of even the fussiest players and in addition, both low and high-stakes are accepted. This type of roulette gives players the missing element in the virtual casino world – the social interaction with dealers and other online gamblers.
Supported Banking Solutions
Casumo Casino has been operating for nearly 6 years. Over the course of time, it has always been trying to meet the preferences of its various players. The casino is constantly updating its services. The banking solutions are not an exception. It supports several banking methods in order to make this process as quick, reliable and flexible as possible.
If players are not sure about something related to it, they can always consider using the Customer Support services. Here are Casumo Casino's banking methods: Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafe and Bank Transfers and mobile billing. All of them are safe to use and do not pose any threat to the personal information of any player since the online casino is using high-end encryptions. What is more, it is fully licensed and regulated.
In order to make a deposit and fund their online gambling career, players must make an account. That is really easy thanks to the intuitive menus of the website. After this is done, all they have to do is choose their preferred banking method. The casino supports five currencies as follows : EUR, GBP, CAD, SEK and NOK.
Online gamblers must bear in mind that all deposits are credited immediately to their balance except for those carried out via bank transfers. As we all know, there are always some kind of delays when using to this method, so players who choose it may have to wait up to 3 business days in the worst-case scenario to fund their balance.
The cash-out requests are pretty much similar to the deposits. The financial department of the online casino has the right to review withdrawals in the span of 23 hours but this is usually done after 2 or 3 hours. After the approval, the timeframe, in which players will receive their money depends on the banking solution – Visa and bank tranfers : 1-3 business days; if using the other 3 methods, the money can be withdrawn immediately after they are cleared from your account.
Bonuses and Promotional Incentives
Casumo Casino really knows how to show its gratitude to all players. And it does not matter whether they are beginners or seasoned ones, who have been using the casino for quite some time. The bonuses are available for everyone on condition that he or she meets the certain wagering playthrough. The period in which the bonus can be claimed is 6 months and if a certain player exceeds it, he or she will not be able to claim it again. Here is a list of some of the bonuses of Casumo Casino:
Welcome Bonus
The first deposit is 200% up to a maximum of €50 and the above-mentioned free spins. They will be rewarded to players in the first 10 days of their Casumo Casino experience. The minimum amount of money that can be deposited so that gamblers can qualify for the bonus is €10. After the first offer, the next four bonuses are a bit different. The second one is 50% up to a maximum of €150 and the third is 50% up to maximum of €200. The fourth and the fifth bonuses are 25% of up to 200 each, for a total of €400.
As it is pretty obvious, any offer in a casino comes with some conditions. The welcome bonus is not an exception. All of these deposit bonuses have certain wagering requirements before they can be withdrawn. The 5 deposit offers plus any winnings on the free spins must be wagered 30 times. Online casino enthusiasts should keep in mind that not all of the games in the website contribute evenly to the wagering requirements.
Players should thoroughly consult the list with the different percentage coverage of each game. For example, Video Poker contribute only 30% , whereas roulette games, baccarat and blackjack will not contribute at all to the wagering requirement. In general, slots are the fastest way to the completion of the conditions of the bonuses.
Loyalty Rewards
When players level up, they will be given various valuables – free spins, bonus money or free cash. The above mentioned wagering requirements also apply. Therefore, the more time you play, the bigger the bonuses.
In short then, I think Casumo live up to their promise to 'cure your boredom', making it very easy to play the games you want. I hope more games will be added soon, and perhaps a slightly more responsive website, but overall this casino comes highly recommend from me. And with a whopping sign-up offer of €1200 it's hard to turn them down.


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Gap Inc said on Tuesday that Jeff Kirwan, president and chief executive of its eponymous brand will leave the apparel retailer.
Gap shares were down 6.5 percent in premarket trading.premarket trading.
Brent Hyder, current Gap executive vice president, head of global talent and sustainability, will oversee the brand as the retailer looks for new president.


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Relationship Rule #1: Keep Sacred Thy Bathroom Habits by @LaProvocateur
My last blog post about the rules for romance when you live with roommates got me thinking more about all of the awkward situations that can arise when you live with other people. In particular, it reminded me of one of my oldest blog posts for La Petite Provocateur on the topic of bathroom habits and relationship boundaries when co-habitating with your significant other (which, of course, reminded me of one of my favorite Single Dating Diva posts on the topic, too).
Intimacy is lovely. Comfort is great. But, at what point does the blending of the two get weird?
You see, true intimacy can be wonderful. Getting comfortable with your partner can be great, too. But, at what point does the blending of intimacy and comfort become too much? Take, for example, one of my previous relationships (as always, the names are changed to spare the not-so-intimacy from their deserved shame).
Mark and I had been only been dating a short while when our comfort level became such that showering at his apartment became allowable…and pretty much necessary. One morning, he gingerly showed me where he kept the towels and left me to shower in peace…or so I thought. No sooner was I soaping up my nether-regions when I caught a male figure standing outside of the shower stall staring in at me. No knock. No "hello." Nothing. I honestly don't remember what he was doing there, but I instantly screamed, "THIS IS A PRIVATE MOMENT" before clutching the shower curtain for cover…and taking it down with me as I fell out of the shower and on to the floor. I mean, I know he had seen me naked before, but there was something about being caught in an intimate moment like that without any warning that totally caught me off guard.
[quote align="left" color="#999999″]He was inviting himself in to all sorts of "private moments" in the bathroom. He felt closer to me…and I just felt dirty.[/quote]
Afterwards, we had a good laugh about it all, and "this is a private moment" became a long-standing joke in our union. However, at some point, the line between private and non-private moment continued to get blurred and, before I knew it, he was welcoming himself in to all sorts of bathroom "private moments." To him, he felt closer to me when sharing every aspect of our lives…including bathroom habits. Me? I just felt dirty. I mean, who wants company in the bathroom? Sure, join me while I brush my teeth. Come chat with me while I blow dry my hair. But anything more is strictly off-limits. However, I had reached a point of no turning back, and my pleas for privacy were always met with cries of "but we're a couple." Seriously.
Near the end of our relationship, after Mark and I had been living together in a one bedroom and one bathroom apartment for some time, he began to quietly merge his morning routine with my morning routine by taking his morning dump while I showered. Imagine my horror and disgust at having those smells and sounds and sounds invade what was supposed to be the most serene and clean part of my day. I mean, we shared just about everything else with one another, but wasn't anything sacred anymore?
[quote align="right" color="#999999″]We all know what kind of stuff goes on behind those closed bathroom doors, but NO ONE needs a witness.[/quote]
Relationship Rules
In my opinion, dearest readers, there are, in fact, a few things that should still be kept sacred in any relationship regardless of how long you've been together and, as far as I am concerned, bathroom habits is at the top of the list. After all, we all know what kind of stuff goes on behind the closed bathroom doors, but no one…I mean NO ONE…need to witness it. In the case of bathroom habits, ignorance is bliss and discretion is sexy. Seriously, do you lover a favor: shut the door, turn on a fan, run the water (I know, not very "green," but still!), light a match, spray some perfume. Keep that space and time sacred. And, for goodness sake, if you have to come in, KNOCK! Please and thank you.
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Another day of #popularsummernails challenge and theme is Chill Me. If you want to be part of summer nail challenges JOIN HERE. ... I have also done few challenges from finger food buffet so I am also entering this mani for this weeks theme called Delicious. ... , Back to the mani.... What could be chilling and refreshing other than Ice-Creams and Cocktails :) So I decided to do different flavors of icecream and a coconut drink. Me and my Kids love it and who wouldn't that's why I love Summers !! ^_^ Below are some details and more pics of this manicure , so enjoy !!
The base is created using light pastel shade polishes over a white base. I used Saran wrap (plastic wrap) technique. This is basically dabbing polishes on nails using a plastic wrap and that gives a marbled effect. It's a cool technique looks pretty by itself and can be used as base for freehand or stamping nail art etc.
Let me show you how that looks.
I freehand painted all different icecreams on four fingers. I googled for picture inspiration. On thumb I added a coconut drink. I love coconut water :P. Among ice-creams my favorite is butter scotch and vanilla-chocolate combo and I love to lick Ice lolly too :) ..... what you like ?
Let me know how you chill yourself in a hot summer day ? I love to hear from you. And if you like this nail design please hit LIKE below ^_^ ..THANKS XOXO
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Man Without Country subscribe to the school of thought that electronic music should be of epic proportions. It turns out to be a good move in the skilled hands of Welsh duo Tomas Greenhalf and Ryan James who chose their name to convey their "sense of not belonging".
Even though 'Foe' sounds like its sung by a droid, the melodic core to the song is a good indicator for quality of the remainder of the album. There can be few more impressive contributions than 'Clipped Wings'. Its glistening synth hook is bolstered by Greenhalf's vocals which swoop and soar between yearning melancholy and impressive falsetto. The bird-inspired titles continue with 'Migrating Clay Pigeon'; a track that is as ingenious as the title, thanks to its Klaxons-esque take on rave music. Even when their lyrics border on White Lies-style awkwardness ("You are a mild irritation like a stone in my shoe") they sound endearing rather than annoying and with mighty songs like 'Iceberg' and 'Closet Addicts Anonymous' at their disposal, it's easy to see why their music is popular with Radio 1 DJs and disaffected youth alike.
Man Without Country may think big but Greenhalf and James have the writing and arranging skills to back up their ambitious soundscapes. Infact, it's doubtful there will be an album out this year which demonstrate a better mixture of geeky, lovelorn lyrics and the power of popular electronic melody.
Web Sites:
Man Without Country Official Site
Man Without Country Soundcloud
Further Listening:
Delphic, White Lies, Foster The People, Mirror Talk


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1 Timothy 2:12, 9marks, biblical fasting, cbmw, Chris Rosebrough, christian fasting, Christian Parenting, Church, Complementarian, Costi Hinn, Crossway, Denny Burk, Extra biblical revelation, False doctrine, False teachers, Fasting, for the gospel, god speaks audibly, god told me, issues etc, john 10, my sheep hear my voice, Priscilla Shirer, teens leaving the church, women and porn, women and pornography, Women Preachers, women preaching to men, Women teaching men in the church, youth pastors
Here are a few of my favorite recent online finds…
It's a few years old, but this excellent episode of the Issues, Etc. radio show: This Week in Pop-American Christianity: Priscilla Shirer on Hearing the Voice of God recently came across my news feed. Many false teachers (in this case, Priscilla Shirer) twist or misunderstand John 10 to mean that, if you're a Christian, God will speak to you audibly. That's not what it means, as anyone who takes the time to read the passage in context can attest. Pastor and podcaster Chris Rosebrough explains simply, carefully, and biblically, why this teaching is wrong and what John 10 actually means.
"I get dozens of emails each month from parents whose teens are leaving the church or being swept away by a false version of Jesus and the gospel…In this list I've compiled ten critical topics for the modern teen." Great for youth directors and parents of teens, but the adults in your church probably need to read this too. Check out Ten Theological Topics for Parents of Modern Teens by our friend Costi Hinn on his blog, For the Gospel.
Pornography is usually addressed as a "men's problem", but, increasingly, women are succumbing to this insidious temptation. Stephanie offers pastors three suggestions (these would be helpful for anyone) for counseling and discipling women who participate in the sin of pornography in her 9Marks article Helping Women Who Struggle with Pornography.
Thoroughly and knowledgeably written by Denny Burk (head of CBMW), What Does It Mean That Women Should "Remain Quiet" in Church? (1 Timothy 2) from Crossway is one of the best commentaries I've ever read on 1 Timothy 2:11-14. I've added it as a resource to my own article on that passage: Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit.
Fasting mirrors the hunger we should have for Christ. Do Christians Fast Because Food and Drink Are Bad? from Crossway explains more.


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December 17, 2014
Abintra Elementary School was challenged with the need for more parking in an area constricted by steep slopes while satisfying their project goals of sustainable design. A solution was found to satisfy water quality and quantity municipal requirements to provide the desired sustainable design through the use of pervious pavement. Site triangle studies were performed in order to insure vehicular safety and limit the number of trees needing removal.


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Wall Street took first news of the U.S.Japanese war without panic.
In World War I a deluge of selling orders forced the New York Stock Exchange to close even before Germany invaded France; but Japan's move caught both exchanges napping. Last week stocks had their best week since July, while commodities were up only slightly.
Exchange President Emil Schram made a quick check of all orders this week before allowing the market to open. After a smart morning rally, stocks retreated slowly, closed 1 to 4 points down and at the lowest level since mid-1938, bottom of the Roosevelt recession.
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Homecoming Weekend: October 10-12, 2019
Reconnect, enjoy catching up with former classmates, faculty and current students!
Celebrate Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's Reunion during Homecoming Weekend! A spirited student tradition combined with an alumni reunion and parents weekend, Homecoming is designed for anyone and everyone affiliated with the university.
Reunion weekend offers a wide range of programming, from academic lectures to social gatherings. Whether you are alumni, parents/families, students, friends, faculty or staff, there is something for everyone. Visit our growing campus in thriving University Circle to revive relationships with community members and friends, and relive what made you fall in love with your alma mater!
We are excited to welcome you home.
Online registration is live! Register here.
What if I want to change or cancel my registration?
To modify or cancel your registration, please call our office at 216-368-2574.
I am having difficulties registering online, can you help me?
If you are having trouble registering online, please contact us for assistance.
Schedule of Events
Download the full schedule of events here.
|Event Information
|Thursday, October 10
|Blue Block Party (all CWRU event)
|Friday, October 11
|A Day in the Life of A Medical Student: Observe (IQ) Team Case Based Learning and participate in our newest technology the Hololens to learn how our current medical Students are being trained. Informal healthy breakfast will be served. Space is limited and registration is required. Limit 2 people per group.
|Golden Medallion Ceremony
|All Alumni Homecoming Luncheon at Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC) Ballroom
|Dean's Distinguished Lecture
|Dean's Society Soirée
|Saturday, October 12
|Meet the Deans - Health Sciences Breakfast and Tour. Includes a site visit of the beautiful new Health Education Campus.
|Med Connect Luncheon with CWRU School of Medicine students at MOCA.
|Individual Class Dinners at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Visiting for the Weekend
Reserve Your Rooms Now!
Intercontinental Hotel Cleveland
Mention the CWRU Family and Friends rate to secure a room at $219 per night. Please call directly to book.
9801 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 707-4189
Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic
Mention the CWRU Family and Friends rate to secure a room at $139 per night. Please call directly to book.
8650 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 707-4200
Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland University Circle/Medical Center
We have reserved a block of rooms at the remarkable rate of $129 per night. Mention the CWRU School of Medicine Room Block to secure this rate. Please either follow this link Book your group rate for CWRU School of Med Alum or call directly to book.
1914 E 101st Street
Cleveland, OH 44106
216) 249-9090
There's no need to rent a car! Complimentary shuttles to events will be provided at designated hotels on a timed schedule. Check back for updates on the shuttle schedule.
If you plan to rent a car, use the discounted rates for CWRU: https://case.edu/travel/visit-cwru/preferred-car-rental-agencies
Self-parking provided for School of Medicine alumni and friends included with parking fee:
• Lot 55 - Health Sciences garage off of Circle Drive
• Lot S-46 - Village at 115 Parking Garage
• Lot S-53 - Veale Center Parking Garage
• Lot 82 - 1866 E 101st Street
Valet parking will be provided at each event. Further details to come.