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Moving from one place to another is a complicated process consisting of some tiresome and problematic works such as packing, loading, crating, unloading, unpacking and rearranging of goods. It consumes time and can make you extremely tired and stressful. But moving has been made easy with the quality services offered by various professional moving companies or packers and movers in Vadodara. There are many professional removal companies in Vadodara who are helping those people who are moving…Continue
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"There is always the danger that we may just do the work for the sake of the work. This is where the respect and the love and the devotion come in- that we do it to god, to Christ, and that's why we try to do it as beautifully as possible"- Mother Teresa.
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Deciding if and when to go to college is one of the first major life choices you must make when you graduate from high school. Before you invest 4 years of time and a whole lot of money you need to know what constitutes a successful outcome after getting your degree. The following simple chart shows two life paths:
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This has been a year. I've been way up and way down. I've earned a large paycheck and I've also had to count out change in mostly pennies, nickels and dimes. I've earned my stripes this year. I never gave up for long. I did give up for maybe a week or a couple of days or even give myself…Continue
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Not only do these pups want to play fetch, but they also hunger for brains! I am pleased to present you with the latest edition to Marcus' Magnificent Menagerie, my rotting pack of Canine Remains!
You might be wondering why I have these rotting and presumably smelly hounds. Well, that's because as I've mentioned previously Marcus can bring beasts from any faction in his crews and these cheap, undead minions can end up working out great in-game. I rushed to make sure that I finished these guys up so that I could bring them with me to a tournament on Saturday; the tourney didn't end up going my way, but these pups were able to hit the table with their new paint jobs.
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Is Judaism an ethnicity? A faith? A family? A few years ago, Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman visited as our scholar and guide for our congregation's vision. He taught us that modern Jewish life has experienced immigrations, the additions of majors groups that bring a new voice and have an impact of Judaism. Immigrations include women in leadership, interfaith families and Jews by choice. Such immigrations and the transformations they bring are powerful reminders that Judaism is not a race and can no longer truly be understood as an ethnicity. Judaism is a spiritual path that, unlike ethnicity, can be joined. And Jews are and have always come from many different ethnicities. Read the rest of this entry »
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art Opening "Mis/Constructed Identities: Exploring Jewish Stereotypes" and our Jewish PathMay 28, 2013
Rules to Live By?May 23, 2013
It's graduation season. Those of us who have the opportunity to address a group of college graduates, high school graduates or Confirmation students consider how to reduce all of life's lessons down to a few simple rules. While it may be a trite endeavor, it's a powerful opportunity to remind ourselves of a central question: What is the ikar, the central point, the most meaningful essence, of life? Read the rest of this entry »
Ani Kinor: The Rodeph Shalom OrchestraMay 17, 2013
Cantor Erin Frankel
Back in October, the Philadelphia Inquirer ran a profile of Yannick Nezet-Seguin, the new music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra. I was amazed to learn in the article that Nezet-Seguin spends a lot of his free time listening to music that is not classical. He talked about having a period when he devoured Ella Fitzgerald recordings and then moved on to Sarah Vaughan and Joe Pass. He unwinds by listening to R&B, he loves Jill Scott, and he is able to compare Usher's early and later music. He described a concert he led in the Netherlands with the Rotterdam Philharmonic where he juxtaposed classical music and techno music for a crowd of 2,500 young people between the ages of 25-35. And the audience couldn't get enough of the orchestra.
This experience taught Nezet-Seguin that his goal is to "get out of our comfort zone, as long as we play in the best quality possible and the real music that we know. Read the rest of this entry »
Shabbat: A Metaphor for MeditationMay 8, 2013
At our congregation's Jewish Meditation just before Shabbat 2 weeks ago, Moshe (Mel) Seligsohn shared this intention (join us for our final week of this series of Meditation this Friday, 5:00-5:30 pm, and please contact me to share whether you'd be interested in more meditation opportunities in the future):
How Is Jewish meditation different from other forms of meditation, especially the "still" forms we think of as those from India, Tibet and the East?
Any prayer is a meditation, so if you're praying, you're meditating and vice versa. This is true in all faiths. And the intention is universal–the desire to create an intimate relationship to the Devine Realm. Perhaps what makes Jewish prayer somewhat distinctive is verbalization…"Hear (listen!), Oh, Israel…" and its communal expression…"the Lord OUR G-d, the Lord is One." Our silent prayers are also invoked communally. Read the rest of this entry »
All That I Am, I Will Not Deny: Women's Voice and Sheryl SandbergMay 7, 2013
Rabbi Laura Geller, the third female rabbi ordained in the United States, shared these reflections on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique:
"In 1979, I had been a rabbi for three years. The Central Conference of American Rabbis Convention was scheduled to take place in Arizona, a non-ERA state. There were just a handful of women rabbis. It felt important that women rabbis be at the convention, but we wanted to honor the boycott of non-ERA states. Not knowing what to do, I called Betty [Friedan]. She not only took the call, but her advice was clear: "Go to the convention and invite me to speak!" We did, and that speech was the first time Betty Friedan made a public connection between her feminism and her Judaism. Read the rest of this entry »


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The European Union Delegation to The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is looking for:
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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
The EU Delegation to The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is seeking to recruit a Translator / Interpreter. To contribute to the Info& Comm activities of the delegation and to ensure the translation English-Arabic of key texts to guarantee the ability of the Delegation to communicate mostly in written Arabic.
Under this job function the successful candidate will have the following tasks:
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Translate documents from Arabic into English and vice versa.
Act as interpreter when needed.
Translate press releases/statements issued by the Delegation and/or EU HQs into Arabic.
Oversee the production of the Delegation's publications in Arabic on its various production stages; contribute in producing information material on Delegation's activities.
Provide support for Administration section in drafting of and/or reviewing drafts prepared by this Section.
Contribute to the reporting requirements of the Delegation.
Act as backup to the Press and Information Officer (PIO) when the PIO is absent.
When needed, follow the Jordanian local press and help prepare the daily press reviews on issues of interest to the EU.
When needed, help producing press releases on specific topics of interest to the Delegation activities.
The working hours will be 37.5 hours per week from Sunday to Thursday. The place of employment is Amman and the post is group II.
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We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.
The successful candidate will have the following profile and qualities:
Job requirements:
Professional experience:
The candidate must have a proven professional experience of at least 3 years in translation of official and press documents as well as 3 years' experience in interpretation.
Experience on dealing with press issues would be an asset.
Excellent knowledge of computer applications: Excel and Word.
University Degree on translation, languages, interpretation on similar is recommended
Knowledge & Skills
Excellent command of English and Arabic a must, knowledge of French would be an asset.
Excellent communication skills, oral and written
Good capacity to present complex matters clearly
Good skills in intercultural communication
Ability to work as a member of a team
Sensitivity to cultural differences
Good analytical skills and capacity of synthesis
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Excellent ability to work independently regarding the day to day work
Personal qualities
Flexibility, accuracy, resistance to stress, committed to deadlines
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Please send your application and supporting documents to email@example.com. The subject title must CLEARLY indicate: "Translator/Interpreter"
The package should include a cover letter and a detailed CV.
Deadline: 11 July 2018
Selection procedure
The selection procedure will take place in two different and successive steps:
1. Pre-selection: the selection committee will make a pre-selection on the basis of the qualifications and the professional experience described in the CV and motivation letter.
2. Selection: the candidates short-listed at the pre-selection step will be invited for a written test then for an interview so that the selection Committee can evaluate these candidates objectively and without prejudice on the basis of their qualifications, professional experience and linguist skills, as listed in the present vacancy notice.
The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Kilnaleck or Kilnalec is a small village in County Cavan, Ireland on the R154 regional road. Kilnaleck was once the centre of a mining boom when in 1879 some local businessmen and a school headmaster decided to develop the coal that existed nearby. However, the coal was very deep and hard to extract and the mine was forced to close.
The above text is an extract from a recent revision of the Wikipedia article Kilnaleck, which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
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There may soon be more elaborate and widespread celebrations of St Andrew's Day if a new campaign succeeds.
Press Association reported that former MSP Dennis Canavan wants a "fuller recognition" of the holiday around November 30th each year, allowing Scots to celebrate the country's patron saint at home or at event spaces all over Britain.
Mr Canavan, who introduced a successful bill four years ago to make the day a national holiday, has support from a number of organisations and famous faces, but he does not feel politicians have done enough yet.
The 69-year-old wants all parties in the Scottish parliament to sign a statement that reads: "We support the St Andrew's Day Campaign Committee in their efforts to increase the celebration of St Andrew's Day, including wider recognition of a holiday on or around November 30th so that St Andrew's Day really becomes a day of national celebration for the people of Scotland."
In a letter to TheCourier.co.uk, Mr Canavan pointed out that many people were able to enjoy a day off for St Andrew's Day in 2010 because of heavy snow and may do so again this year due to industrial action in the country.
But he suggested Scotland should not have to rely on this type of coincidental activity to give the nation a chance to celebrate the day.


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How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Remodel?
If you've been thinking about remodeling your kitchen, there are a variety of decisions that you will need to make, including how much you will spend on your project. While you certainly don't want to spend too much money, skimping out on your renovation can also cause big problems. Before you start planning your remodel, it'sRead more


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Unions call for major tax reform instead of wage increases
Trade unions have called for major tax reform instead of wage increases for workers in their pre-Budget submission to the Government.
ICTU general secretary David Begg yesterday said a budgetary adjustment of only €800m, and not the Government-stated figure of €2bn, was required to meet the country's 3pc deficit target. The congress proposes this would be achieved through tax expenditure reforms, increases in employer PRSI and excise duty on tobacco, sugar and online betting as well as the introduction of a wealth tax.
There were also calls for a compete water tax exemption for households earning less than €80,000 and the introduction of refundable tax credits.
"It is our position that the bulk of any adjustment should focus on the revenue side, rather than the expenditure side," the submission's author Dr Tom McDonnell said, adding Ireland's expenditure and revenue was below the European average.
"It's not possible for us to maintain western European standards of education, of health, or of infrastructure unless we quite dramatically, albeit over a long period of time, raise the amount of revenue we're generating year on year."
A system of refundable tax credits would see the unused portion of credits returned to workers who do not earn enough income within a year to use them up.
ICTU estimates the system would cost €140m to introduce.
In addition to a water tax exemption for households under €80,000, ICTU says there should be no free allowance for households earning over €100,000.Congress estimates this would raise around €100m.
An additional €250m-€350m would be raised by a wealth tax of around 0.5pc for homes earning over €1m.
The pre-Budget submission also calls for a €400m increase in social spending with half of this money going towards tackling "Ireland's social housing crisis".
Demands for wage increases are not part of ICTU's submission for this year's Budget.
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Update: Oops..seems this isn't real after all. The email that got sent around has been exposed as a fraud according to an article in the New York Daily News. This house is in Toronto and NOT for sale. The deception was discovered after dozens of people went to the Brooklyn location--only to find the house wasn't there.
Anyway, here was my original post today:
I want to thank a viewer/reader for sending this in. Just when you thought there were no more ridiculously priced homes anymore, here's something to show everyone out there that the New York housing market--Brooklyn to be exact--is still alive and well. And completely out of whack.
Look at what you get for just $179,900.00:


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Без малого десять лет команда британских энтузиастов трудится над своим симулятором Live For Speed. Справедливости ради стоит сказать, что продукт очень качественный, внимание к деталям на высоте, процесс пилотирования и симуляции выше всяких похвал, но, не имея бюджета, а основываясь лишь на любви к гоночным симуляторам, процесс явно затянулся. Тем не менее новая версия вышла, обещая кучу всяческих изменений. Что именно — найдёте ниже.
Improved multiplayer system :
Guest only needs host packets to continue processing
No waiting for packets from players with slow connections
Leaving a host is instantaneous even if a guest is connecting
Longer timeouts avoid disconnection due to short interruptions
New TCP packet buffering and storage system :
Reduces the number of physical packets sent
Major improvement when many InSim buttons are sent
Fixes some ways to lose connection on a busy server
New "instant" join system using cached packets :
Much faster connection to multiplayer hosts
Connection appears instant to the other guests
You can pit / spectate / etc. while a player is connecting
No OOS caused by joining while objects are added or removed
Other multiplayer updates :
New hacking protection and cheat detection systems
Improved user name checks during and after connection
Lag bars at bottom left show ping or delay of all guests
Ping time (or delay) shown as number in list of connections
OOS / CPW messages now show user name instead of player name
Instead of "LAG (seconds)" now "name (seconds)" is displayed
No buffer overflows from hangs or operating system time changes
Auto rename when you join a host with someone else's player name
User name in brackets now shown at end of disconnection messages
Left / right click on player name in replay now works as online
Race setup screen /clear command can now only be used by admins
Use of UDP or TCP is shown beside host name in connections list
Removed notification sound when a car is spectated by an admin
Added /player command to dedicated host setup.cfg file
LFS World statistics fixes :
Wrong PB recorded if custom checkpoints added without restart
Live host progress did not show changes to laps or qualifying
After forced to spectate by admin – status remained "in race"
Adding an AI driver changed real player's status to "in race"
Spectating from garage screen left player's status "in pits"
Other changes :
Latvian training lessons now included
Two new translations : Indonesian and Romanian
Maximum marshall circles increased from 96 to 120
Maximum autocross objects increased from 800 to 900
Pit exit direction arrow now works in open configurations
SHIFT + N : sound on / off now works in multiplayer screens
InSim :
Added new leave reasons (CPW / OOS / JOOS / HACK) for IS_CNL
Change to in-game usage of IS_REO – only valid after SMALL_VTA
Fixes :
Custom view was not set to new car type on replay restart
Duplicate lines in scripts could cause unexpected results
Virtual speedo sometimes overlapped numbers (e.g. XRG km/h)
Leaving garage screen could cause problems with a car script
User's controller type was not shown after taking over a car
SHIFT+R near end of SPR could make cars swap between players
Circuit length is no longer displayed for open configurations
Remote car with brakes on started to roll if reset on a slope
LFS could crash when displaying laps for fuel after short laps
Ready status in lobby is now checked when a player disconnects
Load WE1R on dedicated host – Checkpoint 1 path node not found
Short MP Replays were sometimes extended to a time of 10:55.36
It was possible to make an AI driver join with a disallowed car
Message typed while watching replay appeared as written by host
Message "Max guest cars : X" now shown in the selected language
Cars intersected if players joined autocross at the same time
An unusual state in which LFS displayed only a blank screen
Two instances of LFS no longer write to the same MPR / SPR
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Roofing 101: How To Decide On The Right Contractor
Your need to find out as much as possible about roofing. This post is gonna instruct you on several things that will help you to have a roofing project that goes well. You could possibly learn something you needed never considered, which may result in you saving a lot of cash.
Inspect your roof at least once yearly. The most common season for a roof to suffer from damage is in the winter and spring months. For that reason, carefully monitor your roof through these months.
Look at the local climate when thinking of roofing. A clay roof is a good option for dry regions and can also keep the home cooler. However, these will not survive well in wet climates and can possess a short lifespan. When you are unsure, you can ask.
Don't set step in your roof without properly securing your footing. It is far from hard to lose your footing and sustain serious injury – even death – if you are on your roof.
References are critical in choosing a roofer or any other contractor. Once you've got them, check them out and inquire about value superiority the work. Also, you might like to inspect several of the addresses all by yourself. Walk or drive beyond the homes to look into the roof and, if homeowners are outside, stop and ask some questions.
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Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate your child's birthday? Have a Firehouse Birthday Party! Our meeting hall is available for two-hour birthday parties on weekends from 10 AM until 3 PM.
The Details…
All parties include a tour of the firehouse and the station's fire apparatus, a chance to sit in the fire engine, and a safety talk and gear demonstration by one of our firefighters.
We will set up the room for the event with tables and chairs to accomodate up to 30 children, along with disposable table cloths, plastic fire helmets, coloring books, sticker badges and a balloon.
We do not provide food for the event but you are welcome to bring any foods you wish. The hall has a private kitchen equipped with a stove/oven, refrigerator and microwave oven.
The hall is located on the second floor of the facility and has windows overlooking the station apparatus bay.
The fee for birthday parties is $25 per child (minimum of 12 children), and a $100 deposit is required for all reservations.


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Since this hair isn't kanekalon, dreads made entirely from it may not hold up as well over time, but it will work for streaks or blends.
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If you're planning a trip to Ireland it's good to know that you can use your Three phone while you're there, without being hit with massive data roaming charges. With Feel At Home on Three you can use your allowances to call and text back home, and use data at no extra cost. So you can chat and share without paying a penny extra.
All you need to worry about is the itinerary – so here's our guide, along with some cracking Instagram images, of the top things to see and so in the Emerald Isle:
Wander around Dublin Zoo.
This is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. It opened in 1831 and covers over 69 acres of Phoenix Park. Exhibits include World of Cats, World of Primates, The Kaziranga Forest Trail, Fringes of the Arctic, African Plains and Endangered Species.
Tour the Guinness Storehouse.
Few people visit Ireland without sampling Guinness. The Storehouse is Ireland's number one visitor attraction according to TripAdvisor, and has seven floors that boast the history of the drink, telling the story from its origins at St. James's Gate in Dublin to its growth as a global brand.
Kiss the Blarney Stone.
Built nearly 600 years ago, Blarney Castle attracts millions of visitors, making it one of Ireland's greatest treasures. This might have something to do with the legendary Blarney Stone found at the top of the tower. Kiss it and apparently you'll never be lost for words again.
Stumble along a pub crawl.
There's no better place to sample Irish culture and friendliness than in the pub and it remains at the heart of Ireland's social life. Join the locals and sample some traditional music. The fire red Tig Cóilí in Galway City has two live céilidh a day and is a real authentic gem.
Walk along the Cliffs of Moher.
This stunning natural attraction stands 214m high at one point and the cliffs stretch for five miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland. O'Brien's Tower is located near the highest point, and has been a viewing platform for visitors for hundreds of years.
See the Passage Grave at Newgrange.
This is one of the most historically significant sights in Ireland. The tomb dates back to around 3,000 BC, making it 400 years older than the Pyramids of Egypt and 1,000 years older than Stonehenge. It's best known for the illumination of the passage by the winter solstice sun.
Explore St. Patrick's Cathedral.
People all over the world join the Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and apparently, at this cathedral, St. Paddy himself dunked the Irish heathens into the waters of a well. Built in 1891, the church that bears his name stands in one of the earliest Christian sites in Dublin.
Visit the National Museum of Ireland.
The archaeology branch of Ireland's National Museum includes an amazing collection of prehistoric gold objects, such as the exquisite 8th Century Ardagh Chalice. You'll also see the world's finest examples of Celtic art and ancient objects recovered from Ireland's bogs.
Hike in the Burren.
Here you'll find the most unique and fascinating landscape in Ireland. With distinctive Limestone rock formations and over 700 different species of plants and ferns, it's an area of ecological paradise. It's also a hit with hikers; so if you love walking the 45km walkway is a must.
Go dancing in Dublin.
If it's vibrant night-life you're after, Dublin is the place to be. It is one of Europe's most youthful cites and is popular with both hen and stag parties. The centre has a wide choice of pubs and bars, most are located in and around Grafton Street, Wexford Street and Leeson Street.
Got any other suggestions for interesting things to see and do in Ireland? Share them with us on Twitter, @ThreeUK, and don't forget to tag your Instagram snaps with #holidayspam. And click here to find out more about Feel At Home, as well as the other countries you can use it in.


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A 14 year old dog peed on my leg today. I was standing there minding my own business talking to its owner, and it lifted its leg and pissed on my foot. Stuck a flag of ownership right on my calf, as it were. I was pissed. You don't just go around pissing on other people. This isn't a party at R. Kelly's house.
I spent the better part of the day dreaming about consuming a creamy, cheesy bowl of Velveeta Shells & Cheese and watching television up on my arrival home. The clock slowly ticked on, and as my long day finally came to an end, I made it back to my apartment and made a beeline for the kitchen cupboard. There, I was disappointed to find that all the boxes of Velveeta Shells & Cheese had been eaten. I was dismayed. I rummaged further to find that we did still have some off brand "Great Value" macaroni and cheese, and figured it wasn't a terrible substitute.
I brought the pot to a rolling boil and dumped in the pasta. As the timer slowly crept downward, I made my way to the fridge to get out the milk and butter.
We were out of milk.
Bah! I exclaimed. I double and triple checked the fridge to make sure I wasn't just a blind retard, but found nothing. Then I thought, aha! I'll just call Sharon, the lady who lives in the apartment above me, and see if I can run up there really quick and grab a half a cup of milk. I called. Busy signal. I called again. Still busy.
I called three more times. STILL busy. Who doesn't have call waiting these days? This isn't the Stone Age.
I opened the fridge again. Still no milk. I sank to using water and sour cream.
As you can imagine, it wasn't the same. I ended up using a lot of ketchup to mask the slightly off flavor of the cheesy/watery/sour creamy mixture.
I went into the living room with my bowl of macaroni and question mark and plopped down on the couch, switching the TV on, hoping E! or Comedy Central would have something interesting enough on the air to distract me from the weird macaroni.
….I couldn't figure out how to get it to work. So here I am, alone in silence with my shitty bowl of water noodles.
All in all the macaroni thing didn't work out for me as planned.
I think it's also valid to add at this point that my day started by being awoken by the harsh, shrill, and invasive sound of construction workers jackhammering the concrete street directly in front of my house. Not exactly the best part of waking up.
Tomorrow will be better.
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Corporation KICX founded in 1996 by a group of car audio enthusiasts from Korea and the company STOPOL LLC, USA. Initially the company was engaged in development of technologies and manufacture of components for third-party manufacturers of car audio products.
The company's head office and laboratory is located in the city of Seoul (South Korea). Numerous branches of the Corporation are scattered literally all over the world: USA, South Korea, Taiwan, China and Russia.
Their office in Russia, in san Saint Petersburg, made a special Sound demo car based on the Saab 9-3.
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Your Reaction: Carmen, Tchaikovsky Pas de deux, Afternoon of a Faun and Viscera live in cinemas
12 November 2015
What did you think of the relay of The Royal Ballet's mixed programme featuring Carlos Acosta's latest ballet?
Watch: Members of the cast and creative teams on Viscera, Afternoon of a Faun, Tchaikovsky Pas de deux and Carmen
12 November 2015
Backstage films from the live relay of The Royal Ballet's latest Mixed Programme including rehearsal footage and exclusive interviews.
Viscera / Afternoon of a Faun / Tchaikovsky Pas de deux / Carmen relayed live to cinemas around the world on 12 November 2015
6 November 2015
Mixed programme includes Carlos Acosta's new ballet.
Ballet Essentials: Viscera / Afternoon of a Faun / Tchaikovsky Pas de deux / Carmen
20 October 2015
Our quick introduction to The Royal Ballet's mixed programme of 20th-century American classics and vibrant new works, including the world premiere of Carlos Acosta's Carmen.
Cast confirmations and amends: Afternoon of a Faun and Viscera
6 October 2015
A number of confirmations have been announced for Afternoon of a Faun, and Ryoichi Hirano will dance in Viscera.
One masterpiece after another: The quiet revolutionism of Afternoon of a Faun
1 June 2015
Controversial at its premiere, this dreamlike story of unfulfilled desire has seduced several great artists over the past century.
Your reaction: Afternoon of a Faun / In the Night / Song of the Earth
30 May 2015
What did you think of The Royal Ballet's mixed programme?
In the Night Dance Highlight: A stormy pas de deux
29 May 2015
In a striking departure from ballet tradition, choreographer Jerome Robbins depicts a couple in the midst of a blazing row.
Ballet Essentials: Afternoon of a Faun / In the Night / Song of the Earth
28 May 2015
Our quick guide to The Royal Ballet's mixed programme, featuring two acclaimed works by Jerome Robbins and Kenneth MacMillan's masterful study of loss.
A Meditation on Love: The troubled creation of Jerome Robbins's In the Night
18 May 2015
Though a mature masterpiece, Robbins's ballet had one of the most fraught geneses of any in work the repertory, pushing its choreographer to near-breaking point.


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The Problem
Many ECM organizations use a tool such as InputAccel or Kofax for scanning. While these solutions are great for high volume bulk scanning and centralized scanning models, they can be expensive and overly complex for simple decentralized scanning needs.
The Solution: OpenCapture
OpenCapture is a module of OpenContent Case that provides a configurable web-based approach that allows users to easily scan, upload, and OCR documents directly into a content repository. A simple interface provides intuitive user controls for scanning documents, performing image manipulations such as rotations and crops, and setting metadata. Available metadata fields for document indexing can be configured based on the document type.
How it works – Under the Hood
- OpenContent Web Services – Isolates OpenCapture from the ECM repository and allows it to work against both Documentum and Alfresco. Users do not see a difference in the application functionality or layout.
- Dynamsoft ImageCapture Suite – ActiveX, Plugin or HTML5 control that drives the scanner, performs image manipulations and OCRs the document. Learn more about ImageCapture Suite.


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Legend of the Hero Print Set
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The Legend of the Hero Print Set features art from Kari's Legend of the Hero Book.
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The Ersatz Elevator Book # 6
The Ersatz Elevator
Series of Unfortunate Events #6
Snicket, Lemony (Author); Helquist, Brett (Illustrator)
In their most daring misadventure, the Baudelaire orphans are adopted by a very rich couple whose penthouse apartment is located close to the place where the orphans' misfortune all began. This sixth book in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" finds the children experiencing a darkened staircase, a red herring, and more.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Pub Date: 02/2001
Binding: Hardcover-2.46 cms H x 18.69 cms L x 13.36 cms W (0.34 kgs) 272 pages


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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major political policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Read more.
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LWVRB members braved the snowy weather to attend LWV Illinois' annual Issues Briefing held at the University Center in Chicago and came away with a . The theme this year was Bridging Divides: Cultivating Common Ground for Action. Check out the details on the state league website http://www.lwvil.org.
To be a voting member, you must be 16 year of age.
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Las Vegas DigitalPhotography School
I want to harness the power of images.
One day, you picked up a camera. And you've never put it down. You were captured by the magic of telling stories with pictures. There's a market for people who constantly find innovative ways to fill the world with their ideas, impressions, and insights. And the Digital Photography degree programs at The Art Institute of Las Vegas can help you make a positive impression when you're ready to match your talents against the competition. From the very start, we'll guide your development, both creatively and technically. You'll work with technology similar to what professionals use—it's a step-by-step process that's all about preparing you for a future when you can do what you love. You'll be surrounded and inspired by other talented, creatively driven students. And you'll be pushed, challenged, and, above all else, supported by experienced faculty* who are focused on your success.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
Degrees Offered
Associate of Science in Digital Photography
Associate of Science in Digital Photography
- Demonstrate skill and expertise in the areas of digital color management, digital asset management, lighting, composition, and Image manipulation.
- Exhibit skill in HTML, web, and video that supplement and enhance photographic foundations.
- Prove a sound knowledge of business fundamentals, business operations, marketing, communication, ethics, and professional behavior needed by photographers.
- Utilize numerous professional photographic formats and associated technical equipment and software.
- Display increased skills through the cultivation, research, development, and execution of an extensive body of photographic work.
Diploma in Digital Image Management
Diploma in Digital Image Management
- Demonstrate knowledge and control of the photographic process, including image manipulation, photo retouching, color management, printing, network use and digital asset management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the workings of a large, multi-functional commercial photographic studio, its business and operations, including key concepts of business plans, competitive business strategies, human resources, database management, and financial principles.
- Create advanced market research including branding, competitive analysis, and direct marketing.
Classroom Experience
I get the picture. And I'm up for the challenge.
Glamour, excitement and travel? Maybe. But our Digital Photography School is designed for students who find a certain thrill in putting in long hours, overcoming tough competition, and meeting tight deadlines—all in the pursuit of their passion. To help prepare you for the real world of photography, we'll start you out with basics like composition, lighting, darkroom techniques, color and design, and the fundamentals of digital photography. We'll help you apply what you learn both in studios and on location, in natural and artificial light, and in digital formats. You'll work with tools including digital cameras, slide and transparency scanners, and image manipulation software.
Meet Our Alumni
Steven LeungCulinary Arts , 2015
"The one thing I enjoy most about my field is that I get to create something out of nothing."Read More
Steven Leung
As the sous chef at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Steven Leung is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen. He ensures the quality and presentation of food, provides training to line cooks, divides labor between kitchen stations, controls inventory and food costs, and supervises staff and scheduling. "I make sure all stations are prepared to operate and ready to open for service."
Steven says that he's proud to have completed his education. "Half way through my degree, I thought of giving up and changing my degree [to one that would take less time to complete] because my long work hours were taking a lot of energy out of me. My instructors talked to me and encouraged me to keep going. I was so glad I kept going—it was worth it." Steven says that his hero is his dad, a man who escaped to Hong Kong as a refugee at the age of 13. "He didn't know what to do in the big city so he started working at a restaurant, 16 hours a day, as a boy that refills hot water into customers' tea pots. He worked his way up in the restaurant and learned how to cook and watched professionals demonstrating culinary skills that he had never seen before. Even today I still consider my dad's food to be the best."
Steven, who in 2015 earned an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute of Las Vegas, says that his education built upon the knowledge his father provided in the kitchen. "Culinary school was fun for me. I grew up cooking Chinese food and [now] I can implement Chinese technique into western food and implement western technique into Chinese food. I wouldn't be able to excel in my field without the education." He admits that when he started school, his knowledge of culinary terms was limited. "[It] made me very knowledge hungry. The instructors in the school acted as a useful resource for me whenever I needed it. I feel like I picked the right school because the classes were small and the instructors engaged with the students." He recommends that current students believe in themselves. "Never underestimate your ability. Just stay focused and make the right choices."Read More...
What Will I Study?
Show me how to tell stories. One frame at a time.
Photography isn't a hobby. It's a craft pursued by hard-working, talented professionals who share not just a curiosity about the world, but a commitment to constantly adapting and improving. The Digital Photography curriculum will sharpen your creative edge and technical skills as you study:
- Digital Photography
- Color Management
- Studio Photography
- Location Photography
- Portraiture
- Digital Darkroom
- Natural & Artificial Light
- Digital Image Management
- Editorial Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Business of Photography
- Studio Techniques
I'm looking for my proving ground.
At The Art Institute of Las Vegas, creativity is our core, our calling, our culture. Our Digital Photography degree programs are built on that creative foundation. It's also built on our knowledge that a creative career is not for the faint of heart. It's a daily struggle to champion your ideas and earn your place among the best in your profession. Because it's tough out there, it's tough in here. But we'll support you along every step of your journey. We provide the mentoring and real-world experience you need to prevail, with faculty* who've worked in the field, as well as internship possibilities. You'll be encouraged and expected to be bold. To take risks. To push yourself and the people around you. It won't be easy. In fact, it'll be the hardest thing you'll ever love.*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
Meet Our Faculty
Christopher GardnerGraphic & Web Design
"Find the right solution first. Pushing pixels follows."Read More
Christopher Gardner
Was there a defining moment when you knew you were destined to become a creative professional?
I always liked sketching and using watercolor to express myself. After school I'd write stories to go with my drawings, using an old typewriter I'd found and brought back to life. Sometimes I'd stay up till early morning to finish my stories. Those were defining moments in my life.
How do you weave your professional background into the classroom experience?
I often show work I've done in the field, and I let my students know how their classwork work applies to a professional setting. I also share anecdotes that help put the projects I assign into a real-world context.
What class assignment exemplifies your approach to teaching and mentoring?
I feel passionate about every project I assign. I believe passion helps inspire creativity in the classroom. The projects themselves are all tied very closely to the area we're exploring. For instance, a web development project has a very different class layout and assignments than a corporate identity class.
How does collaboration contribute to students' success—particularly when students from various programs work together?
It's is a big part of learning. I want my students to understand that the best work stems from collaborative effort, and that most real-world projects involve teamwork. Here in school, an animator could help a web developer—and a web developer could help a print-based designer get a web project off the ground. Everybody needs to get involved to take a project from start to finish. When students start appreciating the true value of collaboration, that's when they create portfolio-worthy projects.
What's the most important thing you impart to students to help them succeed in class and the real world?
Here's one of the most important aspects of design that I stress: On every project, every student needs to follow a creative path that starts with pencil on paper. You need to do a lot of planning and sketching before ever using a digital application. Find the right solution first. Pushing pixels follows.
Anything else you'd like to share?
I truly love teaching, and I find that it makes me a better designerRead More...
Michelle VietmeierCulinary ArtsRead More
Michelle Vietmeier
Was there a defining moment when you knew you were destined to become a creative professional?
Several small, creative successes made me realize this is something I enjoy. Each time I created something, whether it was food, a drawing, a painting or yarn work, I realized that working with my hands to create "something" made me feel connected to my past, present and future.
How do you weave your professional background into the classroom experience?
My diverse background in and out of foodservice, and my love of travel and adventure, help us look at the industry from different perspectives. We compare and contrast one type of service to another; we explore new flavor combinations, while appreciating the classics; we discover how a dish served in one country is similar to a dish served in another. By weaving my experiences—and those of my students—into the discussion, they realize they've chosen an exciting career field with endless opportunities.
What class assignment exemplifies your approach to teaching and mentoring?
I have students cost a recipe, calculating the number of servings, adding ingredients and measurements, researching yield percentage, doing weight conversions, doing calculations, analyzing, and finally getting a result. Throughout this assignment, I stress that good results require time and effort, and that learning is a lifelong journey. I try to instill in students that a failed attempt is not a total failure. Through our "failures," we learn how to analyze what went wrong and how to fix it.
How does collaboration contribute to students' success—particularly when students from various programs work together?
I believe collaboration develops a stronger sense of community. Here's an example: My Senior Practicum class put together an "Art and Brew" dinner. The Culinary students created the menu, prepared the meal and served the guests. They asked Graphic Design students to contribute themed artwork for a mini art show. And Audio Production students came up with the live entertainment. All that teamwork made the event a success, and they all learned something new from each other.
What's the most important thing you impart to students to help them succeed in class and the real world?
Being a professional requires a good attitude. That's not something they can read in a book or I can teach them in a lecture. However, it can be demonstrated every day through hard work, respect for self and others, and by being a positive role model.
What's the most critical advice you would offer any student embarking on a creative career?
What you put in is what you get out. Nobody's going to hand you anything. You don't get a great-paying job, a TV show, etc. without first putting in the hard work and dedication to learning your craft.Read More...
I'm challenged by the opportunity to take my ideas and bring them to life. Marlon Munoz
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Miami International University of Art & Design, 2008


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Diversions: A Small LCD Screen
Whenever I am shopping for components I have a bad habit of adding a few extra toys to the shopping list if I come across something that looks interesting or is particularly cheap. None of these are particularly expensive but the majority of them get stored away because I don't have an immediate use for them. My spare parts drawer has rapidly grown into a spare parts cupboard.
One of these extra purchases turned up recently - a Stellaris Launchpad which is a nice little single board system based around an ARM Cortex M4F running at 80MHz, 256K of flash and 32K of RAM. It has a good a collection of ADC inputs and I2C, SPI and UART communications channels. In the spectrum of systems it fits somewhere between an Arduino and a Raspberry Pi although probably closer to the Arduino end. All in all it's a very nice piece of kit but I'm not going to get a chance to play with it for a while until I finish of some of the projects I already have in progress so into the spare parts cupboard it goes.
One of the benefits of collecting all these things is that you randomly come across something that will be useful in your current projects - a few days ago I rediscovered a small (about 1.8") 128x128 LCD display module I originally got from 4D Systems quite a few years ago. This module is very easy to interface with from a micro-controller - it just uses a simple protocol over a two pin RS232 interface to control the display.
I've been trying to come up with a project that can show off the Babyduino system - going from prototyping and experimentation to a breadboard layout to a final system on veroboard and PCB. I also wanted it to be an interesting and useful project, this part looked like it would help with that.
Unfortunately the part I have is very old (I think I originally got it back in 2006) and no longer manufactured. The guys at 4D Systems couldn't provide me with specifics on the protocol used by this module but suggested it would be a subset of the command set in their current products. I wrote a small Python script to test it out (being a simple serial connection means it's easy to control from a desktop or laptop through an FTDI cable). I managed to get image display (at full 16 bit color) and some basic rectangular fill operations working but many of the other commands simply didn't work (or were expecting parameters I hadn't provided).
Using all the capabilities of the display would be a little bit beyond an ATMega based system - it only has 1K of RAM for storage so most of the images would need to be stored in flash. A full 128x128 image at 16 bit would take up 32K which exceeds the capacity of most ATMega chips, an 8x8 pixel sprite would take up 128 bytes which quickly chews up space in the flash. This doesn't even take into account the time it takes to transfer the data over a serial connection to the LCD - at a rate of 115220 baud it takes quite a while to transfer a full screen image (even a small - 8x8 or 16x16 sprite - takes quite a while).
In a nice example of synchronicity I came across references to the Chip-8 system while looking through old magazine articles. This was a tiny register based virtual machine developed in the 70's purely for the purpose of developing games. It's virtual hardware included a monochrome display that was 64x32 pixels (the pixels were longer than they were wide).
I modified my Python script to simulate this by simply drawing rectangles on the screen to simulate individual pixels and got some good results (even when I dropped the baud rate from 115200 baud down to 38400). I'm satisfied I can drive this from an ATMega chip running at 8MHz so I dug through my spare parts and found I had everything else I needed so I think I have a decent sample project to work on. Of course it has been done before but this version has a few more restrictions so the software side should be interesting.
So there you have it - accumulating parts does pay off in the end, even if they sit idle for quite a long time.


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Currently available for Trello - more tools coming soon!
Note: The ability to sync custom fields is only available for certain plans
Having the ability to filter cards is a powerful feature that allows you to pick and choose which cards are synced between your boards.
Previously, you could filter cards according to labels, lists and members. But what if you wanted to only sync cards with a high priority, a specific team name, or a flag for reporting to the executive team? You could use yet another label, but custom fields are a much better fit. That's when filtering by custom fields come in handy!
Check out how it works:
Make sure you have enabled a Power-Up that supports custom fields, such as the below:
After enabling Custom Fields in your Power-Ups, create your first custom field within your card. In this example I am choosing a dropdown field to set a priority level, but you can use any of the available types here: checkbox, date, number, or text.
In this example, I only want to sync cards from my marketing board that have a high priority associated with them. Simply set up your sync as normal and configure filters to only sync cards that have that specific priority!
From then on, anytime you set a high priority on a card, it will be synced to the other board. Drop the priority back down, and we'll automatically archive the synced card to get it out of view.
Further reading:
- If you want this custom field to also appear on your synced board, that's easy! Just make sure you have custom fields enabled on your other board and then head over to this article on how to map your custom fields together.
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Do not take me away with the wicked and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors, but evil is in their hearts. Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavors; give them according to the work of their hands; render to them what they deserve. (Psalm 28:3–4)
Today's big question: why would you want an impossible peace?
From time to time I see bumper stickers that use symbols of various beliefs—such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism—in place of letters to spell the word "Coexist." The purpose of this bumper sticker is to give the idea that we should tolerate all worldviews and beliefs. We can tolerate them in the sense that we put up with them and do "coexist," but we cannot tolerate these beliefs in the redefined sense of accepting them as true. There are many people in the world who proclaim "tolerance" and "peace," yet their works are often inconsistent with their words.
For the most part, many who shout "tolerance" are only declaring that they want others to tolerate their beliefs. They do not want to submit to God. Instead, they want to live their way, and want others to accept them. These people are sadly mistaken, however, since Jesus is the only way to the Father (John 14:6).
Biblical Christianity is intolerant of all other worldviews. Paul wrote, "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all" (Ephesians 4:4–6). So why do these people want an impossible peace?
When talking about the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus stated, "Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness" (Matthew 23:27). Many want to appear as though they are taking the "high road," when they are actually full of hypocrisy and lawlessness—works of the flesh. Though the wicked want peace, beware of their motives. "They do not regard the works of the Lord" (Psalm 28:5), and in the end, He will judge them.
The wicked will never receive a true peace without God, but believers have grace and peace from God through Jesus Christ. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can "turn away from evil and do good . . . [and] seek peace and pursue it" (1 Peter 3:11). We should not be tolerant of other views, as God is not tolerant. However, we should remember "if it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men" (Romans 12:18). In other words, live in peace if possible, but do not compromise your worldview.
Today's big idea: the wicked are intolerant of God.
What to pray: ask God to help you never to compromise your faith and live in peace when possible.


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- An easy walk through the busy city centre includes all important sites and ends near the Central Market.
Port Louis rightly famous central market, the centre of the local economy since Victorian times, is a good place to get a feel for the everyday life of many locals. Watch the hawkers at work and buy some souvenirs. Most authentic are the wonderful fruit and vegetable sections (including herbal medicines and aphrodisiacs) and the meat, fish and seafood market.
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Hundreds of locals and tourists daily visit the Marie Reine de la Paix church to pray and enjoy the beautiful greenery around. The premises of the church are an ideal place from which to enjoy the view of Port Louis.
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Some of you might remember that about five months ago I spoke to four of iProspect's newest recruits. The interesting thing about these fresh faces was that they were all apprentices. In this case 'apprentice' doesn't mean any of the below it essentially refers to someone who has chosen not to go to university and instead learn on the job. Which I suppose does also apply to the below.
Chloe, Louis, Jake and Harry had come through the Creative Pioneers scheme run by the IPA, which aims to give young talent opportunities at top London companies in advertising, PR, digital marketing and media. You can read what our apprentices had to say in November here but I was back to ask them whether their opinions had changed five months into the job.
I had three questions I wanted to ask:
- How has your experience so far at iProspect differed from your expectations?
- Has it changed your opinion about whether or not to go to university?
- Do you feel better equipped to choose where you would like to specialise in digital? Where is that?
The results are in.
- I get far more responsibility than I thought I ever would! Right now I'm covering a couple of accounts on my own (with a little bit of supervision haha) while my colleague is away, talking to the clients each day and organising the content to go out on their social channels and so on. I've also learnt far more than I thought I would. I'm now able to answer questions from colleagues about Social that I never thought I'd be smart enough or experienced enough to answer.
- Definitely. Before the apprenticeship I was undecided about university, the only reason I didn't go was because I didn't know where to go or what course to do but now I've made up my mind and decided against it. I've discussed this a lot with people on my team and every single one of them has said how choosing to do this apprenticeship was the one of the smartest things I could have done. Apparently I'm doing work that new graduates would also be doing in their first year but I am 3 years ahead and haven't got a tens of thousands of pounds of debt over my head which sounds good to me.
- Before I started this apprenticeship I was a total novice when it came to Digital Marketing but now I've learnt about the different departments and teams and learnt a little bit about what sort of job they do I feel far more equipped to make a decision. Right now I'd love to stay in Social but in the future who knows what will happen! I'm really enjoying working in this team and I really enjoy the work I'm doing, it'd be good to broaden my skills within Earned Social and learn more about Paid Social or Blogger Outreach and I'm sure that opportunity is always available.
- When I first started I thought I would be given odd jobs, or jobs to help me understand my role a bit more. However that escalated quickly into being given responsibility, including sending daily emails to clients, being on client calls and attending client meetings.
- Not at all, I still do not want to go. If anything it has confirmed that I made the correct choice. I am learning, getting a qualification and experience all at the same time.
- Yeah it has, I enjoy and feel comfortable in SEO. I am developing a passion for it.
- My experience so far has been really good, I expected it to be like the standard "office job" but it has a better social atmosphere and has been an enjoyable place to work for the last few months.
- I never wanted to go to university anyway, due to the fact of not knowing what I wanted to do, and the idea of being in education for a further couple years was not the most appealing thing to do. I knew a lot of people who had been to uni, got their degree, and ended up working in supermarkets etc. as there were just no jobs out there for them. Being able to get a foot in the door this early is really going to be beneficial in the long run.
- I was originally on the PPC team, but I realised after a few months that it wasn't what I wanted to do, so I requested a department change, and I've now moved to the Play team, which deal with Youtube marketing. I have a passion for Youtube as I make videos myself so this area was a lot more suited to me.
So there we have it. Undoubtedly these guys have been given a huge head-start both in terms of digital knowledge and in how they want to direct their careers. If you are interested in becoming the next apprentice (sorry for getting Sugary) then as of writing this you have 19 days, 8 hours, 40 mins and 12 seconds to apply! All the details can be found here. Good luck folks.


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Qatar Airways Recruitment 2019/2020 Vacancy and how to apply online. Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high, From experienced pilots to dynamic professionals embarking on new careers, Qatar Airways is searching for talented individuals to join our award-winning team.
Read Also: WEWE Recruitment 2018/2019 Application and How to Apply Online
We take pride in our people- a dynamic and culturally diverse workforce is essential to why we are one of the finest and fastest growing airlines in the world.
Qatar Airways are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Senior Reservations & Ticketing Agent
Job ID: QR17285
Location: Lagos – LOS
Job Function: Commercial
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
About the Job
- In this role, you will lead the reservation and ticketing agents and act as an intermediary between staff and management.
- You will plan, supervise, and support the team in order to achieve optimal customer satisfaction and surpass the annual revenue targets.
- Applicant will replay information to the customer and assist in finding the right itinerary for their needs.
- You will cancel and change reservations when customers request it.
- You will also encourage teamwork, consistency of service and proper coordination.
Qatar Airways Recruitment 2019 Specific Accountabilities
- Handling customer requirements and requests professionally ensuring minimum complaints. You will also support travel agents with seat confirmation and arrange VIP bookings/ticket queries
- Guiding and supporting staff and keeping updated with relevant changes in the industry and QR products/services
- Showing dedication and commitments to handle the maximum number of telephone calls and passengers whilst at all times carefully following QR procedures and regulations to achieve the highest possible quality of reservations service
- Arranging reservations and routings for passengers, utilising the Amadeus system to make the bookings for passengers and effectively communicating fares, policies and procedures to passengers by providing accurate information
- Issuing tickets and quoting correct fares to passengers
- Supporting staff and customers to resolve difficult issues and problems pertaining to reservations and ticketing on a daily basis
About you
- To be effective in this role, you will need a Trade or Vocational Qualification combined with a minimum of three years of job-related experience.
- Completion of the IATA Amadeus Certificate is an advantage.
- You will need excellent communication skills, thorough knowledge of fare construction and ticketing along with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision in a high-pressure environment.
We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages.
Application Closing Date
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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You will be required to attach the following:
- Resume / CV
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Do you know that feeling where you study for years, and then suddenly, you're graduating and you have no idea what you want to do with your career? What can I do with my degree, and what opportunities are open to me in the job market? Of course you have a rough idea of what you want to do or become in the long run, but you don't know how you'll get there.
It was always clear to me that human resources management was what I wanted to do. I studied business psychology with a major in personnel psychology and knew, right from the very first semester that human resources was going to be "my thing." What I didn't know for sure back then was which area of HR best suited my skills. There was just so much that interested me.
So in November last year, when a fellow student told me about the "Absolventenkongress" graduate fair in Cologne, I wasn't going to pass up the opportunity to find out about what my job chances were like with high-profile companies from various industries. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to make one or two contacts. After all, you don't often get the chance to meet potential employers without an appointment, introduce yourself informally and show them your resume.
The first thing I saw when I got to the fair was Bayer's large, state-of-the-art stand. There were lots of young graduates milling around, as if there was something going for free (which there was, but more about that later).
Initial introductions at the Bayer stand
Growing up as a "Bayer kid" in Leverkusen, I always had a strong emotional attachment to the Group. Bayer would offer me outstanding development opportunities, that I knew, plus it would give me long-term security as an employee, so I decided to use the opportunity offered by the fair to check out the career opportunities at Bayer. I quickly found out which of the recruiters was from the HR department. Because of the rush, I had to wait a while before she had time for me, but the tasty, freshly made waffles being served at the stand made the wait bearable. My patience was rewarded not only by a waffle, but also with a very friendly chat with the recruiter.
When she'd looked through my resume and I'd told her which areas of HR I was interested in, she recommended that I apply directly for a job at Bayer, and even pointed me to a suitable position that was currently being advertised on the Bayer Career page – for an HR generalist in the front office. The position would give me the opportunity to experience all aspects of HR on a broad level. I was sure it was the perfect place for me to start.
Bayer online applications – fast pipeline
After that, everything went very fast. After setting up my applicant profile on the career portal on the Saturday, I sent off my application, and by Monday afternoon my cell phone was ringing. I was invited to an interview that same week. 14 days later, the job was mine, and not long after that I started work at Bayer.
Initially, of course, it was very exciting and full of new impressions – so many new names and faces, processes and activities. I must have shaken 50 hands on my first day, and had the feeling that everyone just spoke using abbreviations. By the second day, though, I was almost starting to feel at home. I can honestly say that my expectations have been met in every regard. Everyone made me very welcome and a "buddy" helped me get familiarized, patiently showing me how to do each task. It's funny, thinking back to my interview, when I asked the lady who is now my teamleader how long the induction time usually lasts, and she said, "On the whole, the buddy helps you most in the first 6-8 weeks. But most employees say later that a buddy's for life."
Surprise reunion & shared lunch breaks
Alongside the buddy induction process, you are also invited to take part in a range of courses, which are often attended by staff from other teams. Actually, there's a training course for every topic. In my third week at Bayer, for example, there was a course on "Recruiting and Onboarding at Bayer", which explained the process from recruitment of new employees up to their induction. Surprisingly, this training course was held by someone I already knew – the recruiter from the graduate fair who recommended my position. She recognized me immediately, and was thrilled to see me again so soon. We're still in touch.
I've been here for three months now, and really have the feeling that I've "arrived." I have a variety of tasks, and we're always sharing knowledge and information within the team. It's a large team, and we are the contacts for staff in the different Bayer subgroups throughout Germany for all kinds of questions and problems on HR issues, such as the various HR services, training courses, remuneration and the company pension. We're also the point of contact for applicants. Although it's not long since I was an applicant at a graduate fair myself, I now find myself on the opposite side, among other things answering questions from other undergraduates. And this means that I can already play a small part in smoothing the career paths of other young people.
Always looking forward and never standing still
Of course, my own career path isn't over now that I have started with Bayer. In September, I hope to start a part-time master's course, and the middle of June I already had the first "Development Dialogue" with my teamleader. This is an annual meeting where you get to discuss your own career plans with your supervisor and receive feedback and support for personal development. Passion to innovate – Power to change: I always find this slogan motivates me to follow my professional (and private) path, to never stand still and to always look forward.
Anja Reichelt