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What is a Graduate Certificate?
A graduate certificate refers to a credential earned by completing a sequence of graduate courses concentrating in one specialty, such as health psychology. Admission to graduate certificate programs requires a bachelor's degree and acceptance to graduate school. Graduate certificates differ from post-graduate certificate programs for master's or doctoral degree holders, which typically qualify graduates with teaching licensure.
Graduate certificates carry a lighter course load than a master's degree, with no thesis or internship requirements. Many students opt for graduate certificates to meet continuing education requirements, enter emerging fields, acquire new job skills, and improve their prospects for career advancement. Completed coursework from these certificates typically can be applied to master's or doctoral degree requirements in the future.
What Should I Expect from an Online Graduate Certificate Program?
How Long Does it Take to get a Graduate Certificate in Psychology Online?
The coursework required for a graduate certificate in psychology online typically includes four to six graduate-level courses that students complete in about one year of full-time study. Schools typically determine the sequence of required classes, and some programs include one or two electives. Most students complete graduate certificate programs faster than master's programs. While some certificate programs incorporate final projects or weekend intensives, certificates carry no thesis requirement.
Occasionally, certificates require on-site fieldwork such as a practicum or internship in addition to coursework. Some programs allow students to transfer of up to 10 graduate credits towards their certificate. While distance learners in most certificate programs study at their own pace, some programs follow a cohort model in which a group of students progress through their studies in tandem.
What Classes will I Take in an Online Graduate Certificate Program?
Courses for online graduate certificate programs in psychology vary widely both because each certificate program covers a specialized focus area and since schools emphasize different aspects of the material. Classes often take an interdisciplinary approach, examining the material through conceptual frameworks such as complex systems theory. Coursework typically covers topics like theory, research methods, literature review, and professional ethics. The table below features short descriptions of three classes that are commonly required within graduate certificate programs in psychology.
Clinical Health Psychology
Skills Gained:
- Clinical interviewing
- Appropriate use of relevant clinical assessment procedures
- Application of psychological interventions
Family Systems Theory
Skills Gained:
- Identify and discuss factors hindering interpersonal relationships
- Advocacy skills for family empowerment
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Skills Gained:
- Team-building management strategies
- Conflict management strategies
Concentrations Available for an Online Graduate Certificate in Psychology
Many students choose a graduate certificate in psychology online to re-specialize in an area of particular interest. Popular graduate certificate concentrations include:
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic psychology applies psychological principles and techniques to legal matters. Forensic psychologists often work in corrections, consult with trial attorneys and judges, and provide expert testimony in criminal and civil courtrooms. Common job titles include forensic analyst and forensic case worker.
- Educational Psychology
- Educational psychology applies psychological principles and methods to the study of teaching and learning. Students explore theories of learning, cognitive development, instructional issues, development of educational materials, and educational process improvement. Graduates in this concentration often pursue careers as specialists in student testing, research, or program development.
- Sports Psychology
- Sports psychology examines the psychological aspects of athletic performance, including injury, rehabilitation, and recovery. Topics include performance enhancement, intervention methods, biomechanics, athletic motivation, and peak performance. Graduates enter into the field as sports psychology trainers and performance enhancement counselors.
- School Psychology
- School psychology is a clinical concentration specializing in the application of educational psychology principles and methods in K-12 school. Topics include effective instruction methods, behavioral and intellectual assessment, and program evaluation. School psychologists frequently work as program analysts or consult with parents, administrators, and teachers to facilitate learning.
- Clinical Psychology
- Integrating theory, science, and practice, clinical psychology encompasses many specialities that involve the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of psychological disorders. Coursework focuses on the design and implementation of treatment, wellness promotion, intervention, and the evaluation of treatment outcomes. Common careers for clinicians include counseling in private practice or in healthcare settings.
What's the Difference Between a Traditional and Online Psychology Certificate Program?
Consider your career goals, learning style, and living situation as you explore options for a graduate certificate in psychology online. To help select the right program for you, consider the differences between online and traditional programs regarding accessibility and flexibility. Online programs offer flexibility that suits the schedules of working students, but remember that distance learners must self-motivate.
Online: Students choose among a range of specialities, increasing their chances of finding one that suits their needs without the need to relocate. Working students also enjoy the flexibility of online programs, given that many instructors deliver courses asynchronously.
Traditional: Students in traditional graduate certificate programs select from a more geographically-limited range of specialties. They either relocate to attend school or select a program within a reasonable distance from their current residence. Many students also leave their jobs in order to attend school full time.
Access (libraries, on-campus activities, office hours)
Online: Online programs offer reliable access to most student services through a learning management system. Distance learners typically have access to textbooks, library materials, tutoring, instructors, and career services through email and online portals.
Traditional: Students enrolled in on-campus programs receive in-person access to libraries, office hours, tutoring, technical support, and other student services. They attend lectures and events; gather with fellow students locally for group work, study, and networking purposes; and complete internships, practicums, and fieldwork through local community partnerships and organizations.
Online: Students in online programs rely on self-motivation, discipline, and a proactive approach to learning rather than the structure provided by traditional classroom environments. Distance learners must exercise initiative, solve problems, keep themselves on schedule, and accept responsibility for learning material on their own.
Traditional: Students in on-campus programs often find that attending classes in structured environments provides an external motivation that keeps them on track. The ability to study and network with other students in person, attend on-campus events, and join local interest groups can also help keep students motivated.
Are Online Psychology Graduate Certification Programs Cheaper than Traditional Programs?
Earning a graduate certificate in psychology online costs less than a master's degree, and tuition costs for online programs typically match traditional certificate programs. Additionally, online programs offer other opportunities to reduce costs. Some state-funded schools offer reduced tuition to residents, and many schools offer in-state tuition rates to out-of-state students.
Other potential savings pathways include military discounts, tuition discounts for association members, and avoiding costs associated with on-campus programs. You may want to ask your employer about tuition reimbursement, even if no formal reimbursement program exists. Some online graduate certificate programs offer small grants to eligible students for a limited time.
Other costs to consider include potential travel costs for in-person components, exam proctoring fees, resource fees, and student health services. Many students choose online graduate certificate programs because they value educational opportunities that permit them to work during the day and study at night.
How are Online Psychology Courses Different from Campus-based Programs?
Students in online graduate certificate programs in psychology complete coursework identical to traditional on-campus coursework. Distance learners require regular access to the internet and appropriate technology to complete coursework, but all academic requirements remain the same. For online programs, students log into a school's learning management system — typically Blackboard, Moodle, or Canvas — to access their courses. Access to a learning management system enables distance learners to read digital course packs and textbooks; submit assignments; take exams; communicate with instructors; collaborate with fellow students; and track their enrollment, grades, and progress.
Distance learners access asynchronous classes and other instructional videos through their school's learning management system. Synchronous classes, which meet at a specific time, require students to log on through a platform such as Adobe Connect to access lectures and participate in class discussions.
Do Online Psychology Graduate Certification Programs Require Students to be On-campus? Do any of the Programs Have Labs or Clinical Work?
The majority of online graduate certificate programs in psychology do not require on-campus attendance, though a few programs offer optional on-campus practicums, symposiums, directed research projects, weekend intensives, or internships. These electives typically include one to three credits. If you hope to eventually enter a clinical master's or doctoral program, you may want to complete a clinical internship or other fieldwork opportunity.
Distance learners enrolled in certificate programs typically take full responsibility for locating and arranging their own on-site internships, including finding a faculty sponsor. Online students can also take advantage of career guidance services available through their school. Many students also use platforms such as LinkedIn or Handshake to help them find and secure clinical fieldwork opportunities.
Do Online Students Still Qualify for Financial Aid?
Eligible students enrolled in online graduate certificate programs in psychology typically receive the same access to financial aid as students on-campus, though some certificate programs only qualify for financial aid if students complete coursework while pursuing a graduate degree. Both on-campus and online students fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form to determine their eligibility for grants, loans, work-study, and scholarship opportunities, and track their status through online portals. Eligibility for federal financial aid typically requires enrollment in an accredited school.
For more information on psychology scholarships, click here.
What License do I Need to Practice Psychology?
Professional licensure requirements in psychology vary by state. Students should research state-specific licensing requirements in their states of interest, select a program accordingly, and complete a master's or doctoral degree with one to two years of supervised clinical internship prior to applying for licensure. Candidates must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, and some states also require additional jurisdictional exams. Online graduate certificate programs in psychology do not qualify certificate holders for professional licensure.
Licensing fees include $600 for the EPPP, $400 for an initial license, and additional fees for the application, exam appointment setting, and optional practice exams. For further information, you can check a state's fee schedules and the handbook of licensing requirements through the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). Some states maintain reciprocity agreements permitting interstate licensure mobility and telepsychological services without the need to obtain additional credentials. Students who intend to maximize their future professional licensing opportunities in multiple states typically choose programs accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Careers for Graduates of Online Psychology Programs
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Choosing an Accredited Online Psychology Program
As you explore possibilities for pursuing a graduate certificate in psychology online, consider the value of selecting a school accredited by the APA. The APA establishes standards for the professional practice of psychology, regulates professional titles, and advances the science of psychology. Its responsibilities include publishing scholarly journals and creating a definitive style manual. The APA awards accreditation doctoral programs, internships, and postdoctoral residencies in counseling, clinical, and school psychology, with the exception of entirely online programs. Although the APA does not accredit graduate certificate programs or programs at the bachelor's or master's level, you may still benefit from attending a school offering APA-accredited doctoral programs. Doing so may help maximize your options for federal financial aid and enhance your prospects for career advancement, especially if you decide to pursue licensing.


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Having grown up in the tropics, I really miss the heat of summer. Now I do like winter - with it's comfort food and wrapping up warm in lovely winter gear and outfits (I'm very much a girl in that respect). But by the end, towards the last month when winter hangs on for dear life and tries to linger, I'm usually jaded, somewhat depressed, downcast, irritated, sick of not being able to hang my laundry out in the backyard and in desperate need of sun and warmth. I'm basically a walking petri dish of melancholy that needs to also lose at least 3 kgs. You see how it is?
Boatsheds at the marina
Wellington can be quite slow on the summer uptake compared to some other parts of the country. But when it arrives, it is GLORIOUS. I don't make this statement lightly - for those of you who live here, have visited or come here often (say for work), you know it's true. For the last +/- 15 years since I came to live in Wellington, summer has become for me, 3-4 months (dependent on global warming!) of all that is happy, positive and light. It's a season of celebrations, public holidays and long weekends. Of festivals, markets and fairs, open air orchestral concerts, movies in the botanical garden. Of time spent with friends, of beaches and baches, long laid-back days and lazy lie-ins on weekends.
Lazy lie in
It's also a season when I eat healthier - more salads, lots of fresh greens (e.g. chinese veg like kai lan, bok choy, ung choy and snake beans) and array of lush summer fruits that tempt every taste bud. Desserts and sweets are somewhat healthier (?) and less stodgy with the likes of ice-blocks/cream, fruit tarts and flans, baking with all types of berries, homemade ice cold milkshakes, smoothies and fruit juices.
(And yes, I am deliberately leaving out listing all the artery clogging, heart stopping food we indulge in over the Christmas and new year holidays). :-)
Summer also sees me hanging out in cafes a whole lot more than I would in the colder months. One that I've been frequenting a bit is the Pentifull Deli on Majoribanks St. As its name suggests, it is first and foremost a deli. But also has a table inside and one outside, where customers can sit and enjoy their purchases. Staff also often move things about a bit on a display table so that they can fit 1-2 more of their regulars if needs be. Now it's during summer that I tend to make more filled bread meals - sandwiches, rolls, burgers etc. Not just for lunch or snacks, but often for dinner as well, although more substantial that the lighter versions for earlier in the day. And it is at Pentifull that I ate what is now my favourite lunchtime meal - chicken salad baquette. Wendy who is the owner and also a chef makes the best chicken salad baquette, I reckon.
I loved it so much that it inspired me to make a version of it at home. There was no way I was going to be able to replicate Wendy's chicken salad at home - not without her recipe! (hint hint if you're reading this Wendy). But it was close enough that it was a hit with 'S'...and I was pretty chuffed with it.
Keeping it simple - just some chicken breast simply roasted with skin on to keep it moist. I used free range chicken, but if you're on a tight budget and buying free range is simply unaffordable, go with what you can.
I was going to remove the skin once the chicken was cooked, but it was so yummy and crispy that I left it on.
Use whatever salad greens you prefer - I used baby cos (a.k.a gem lettuce). Or if you think there's more than enough vegetables in the chicken salad, go ahead and omit the lettuce. No rules here!
Put this salad together whilst you're waiting for your chicken to cool down.
Slather the roast chicken and salad with good quality mayonnaise. Don't be all skimpy with the mayo either - slathering is the oly way to do it. Go ahead and make your own mayo if you're braver than I am. I just buy mine as mayo is one of those seemingly easy things to make, but scares the bejeesus out of me. If you're willing to part with a bit more dosh that you would normally for a jar of mayo, you can buy some decent ones out there. I used Heinz's Seriously Good mayo. It's not top of the line, but it's pretty good. According to the advertising on the jar, they use free range eggs which apparently makes the difference. If you're using a cheaper version, be prepared though for your mayo to be vinegar'ry.
The bread of choice that night was turkish bread. It was freshly baked and on special. So again, no rules here - use whatever type of bread you fancy.
As you can see, I've cramped in as much of the roast chicken salad as I could in the bread. No skimping in my kitchen! And don't go bothering with cutlery for goodness sake. Your hands are the best cutlery for this meal.
Store your leftover chicken salad (oh, there will be!) in the fridge and enjoy for lunch the next day, sans bread. :-)
Roast Chicken Salad with Turkish Bread
Inspired by Pentifull Deli
3 free range chicken breast, skin on
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and cracked pepper
1/2 telegraph cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, chopped fine (but don't mince)
1 small avocado, cut into small pieces
1 small red onion, chopped fine
2 stalks celery, chopped fine
2 stalks spring onions, chopped fine
Zest of 1 large lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought)
1 tablespoon of either Dijon mustard or mild English mustard
1 head of baby cos lettuce
1 large turkish bread (or any other bread of your choice)
- Heat oven at 200C.
- Rub just enough olive oil all over the chicken breasts to lightly coat it, and then season well with salt and cracked pepper.
- Roast in preheated oven until chicken is just cooked through and skin is crispy. Over-roasting your chicken breast will produce dry stringy chicken meat.
- Once cook, take chicken out and let cool slightly so that you can handle it.
- Cut chicken breasts into small cubes and put aside - the larger the cubes, the harder it is to stuff your bread!
- In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables and the lemon zest, and gently toss to mix.
- Add chicken breast pieces to the salad and as much mayonnaise as you need (or want) to coat everything.
- Add the mustard and lemon juice. Mix everything gently.
- Butter your bread if you wish and then line your bread with 1-2 cos lettuce leaves.
- Fill your bread with as much of the roast chicken salad as you wish.
- Salt and pepper to taste...and enjoy!


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Howard Yezerski Gallery is pleased to present "Jim Campbell: Recent Works." An exciting new body of work by multimedia artist Jim Campbell combines traditional media, such as video, with LED lights to create interactive yet timeless works, which provoke the viewer to ask questions about the perceived reality of the light, time, and space they are confronted with in each of his creations.
Jim Campbell was born in Chicago in 1956 and lives in San Francisco. He received degrees in Mathematics and Engineering from MIT in 1978. He transitioned from filmmaking to interactive video installations in the mid 1980s. His custom electronic sculptures and installations have made him a leading figure in the use of computer technology as an art form.
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Health and Community Services
February 8, 2011
Tobacco Health Care Costs Recovery Act Proclaimed
In an effort to recover the costs of tobacco-related illnesses and highlight the misrepresentation of tobacco companies, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is moving forward with the proclamation of the Tobacco Health Care Costs Recovery Act. The act allows legal action against tobacco companies by permitting the Provincial Government to sue tobacco companies directly.
"We now have entrenched in our provincial statutes the mechanisms by which we can attempt to recover the health-related costs associated with tobacco use," said the Honourable Felix Collins, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. "By proclaiming this piece of legislation we want to expose tobacco companies for misrepresenting the harm associated with their products. Through this action, it is also our hope consumers and potential consumers of tobacco will be fully aware of the misrepresentation by tobacco companies, so that they will think twice before deciding to start or to continue smoking."
The Tobacco Health Care Costs Recovery Act was passed by the House of Assembly in 2001. In recent years, the province has been monitoring other jurisdictions with similar legislation, has learned from their experiences and has now had the required amount of time necessary to build a strong case.
Along with proclaiming the act, the Provincial Government has now filed a statement of claim against the tobacco industry. The action is seeking the recovery of costs associated with health care services provided to individuals who have suffered with tobacco-related diseases, as well as the future health-related costs to the province. The cost of the legal proceedings to the province is also being sought in the statement of claim.
"Tobacco use costs the province several hundred million dollars annually in both direct health care costs and indirect costs including productivity lost due to illness and premature death," said the Honourable Jerome Kennedy, Minister of Health and Community Services. "The proclamation of this legislation will enhance our current efforts and help alleviate the costs associated with tobacco consumption while holding the tobacco industry accountable for its actions."
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death and is attributable to lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory disease. The Provincial Government has implemented a comprehensive tobacco control strategy that includes public education, community and school-based programs, cessation programs and services, smoke-free legislation and tax policy. These programs and policies have had a significant impact, as youth smoking rates have been cut in half in the past decade and adult smoking rates have declined. In addition, the public's exposure to secondhand smoke has been significantly reduced and restrictions are in place regarding how tobacco can be displayed and stored at retail locations.
"The proclamation of this legislation has been a long time in the making and we are committed to seeing the legal action through to recovery," added Minister Collins. "The devastating effects of tobacco use on the health and well-being of individuals have been widely documented, so we aim to hold these tobacco companies accountable for their misrepresentation and the resulting negative health impacts their products have had in Newfoundland and Labrador."The Provincial Government has retained the services of local law firm Roebothan McKay Marshall, who will be provided with foreign legal advice from Humphrey, Farrington and McClain of Independence, Missouri, experts in tobacco litigation.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Leaders, industry experts, and clinicians from across the Military Health System gathered to share accomplishments, news, and research happening at home and abroad. Here's a look at the highlights:
HIMSS. Approximately 40,000 health care IT professionals, clinicians, executives, and vendors from around the world attended the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2017 conference in February in Orlando, Florida, to discuss health care and technology, with topics ranging from cybersecurity to innovation, to interoperability.
The conference provided an opportunity for healthcare professionals to discuss the rollout of MHS GENESIS, which began this year. Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, director of the Defense Health Agency, outlined several initiatives the MHS is taking to improve delivery of care to its 9.4 million beneficiaries.
FAAST. In July, the Federal Advanced Amputation Skills Training brought together health and wellness experts from the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to share best practices in caring for those who have lost limbs because of combat, injury, or disease.
Experts shared findings related to identifying and lessening secondary health complications; laser hair removal and other procedures to make wearing prosthetic sockets more comfortable; acupuncture and other pain-management techniques that don't involve medications; therapeutic recreation programs such as yoga, swimming, and horseback riding; rehabilitation programs to optimize agility; and sex and intimacy after limb loss.
DHITS. "One Team, One Mission - Creating Our Future Together" was the theme of the Defense Health Information Technology Symposium in Orlando, Florida. The three-day event brought together more than 2,000 information technology professionals, health care providers, and administrators who make use of IT solutions to better serve patients. "Health IT is one of the foundational enterprise support activities," said Bono, who spoke on July 25. "There is not another support function that touches everything we do."
MHSRS. The annual Military Health System Research Symposium which took place in August in Kissimmee, Florida, attracted military medical providers, academic researchers, clinical administrators, and more, to discuss the treatment of warfighters, retirees, and their families.
"This is the only large, broad-based research conference focusing on the unique medical needs of the military," said Dr. Kelley Brix, a physician and division chief with the Defense Health Agency's Research and Development directorate. "It crosses many different research areas and medical conditions."
The information shared at the symposium serves more than just the military community. "Many of the breakthroughs made in the military in improving the care of traumatic injuries have been widely adopted in civilian health care," said Brix. Experts discussed surgical care on the battlefield, life after amputation, regrowing limbs in the future, magnets to relieve depression symptoms, and studying PTSD through biomarkers.
AMSUS. The 126th Annual Continuing Education Meeting of the Society of Federal Health Professionals, also known as AMSUS, took place at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland, at the end of November. Leaders from the Defense Health Agency and the services came together to discuss health readiness. Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas McCaffery and Bono spoke during the plenary session.
"Their views on today's issues will offer a unique opportunity for everyone to hear about the current state and future plans for the Defense Health Agency," said retired Navy Vice Adm. Michael Cowan, executive director of AMSUS. Topics at the conference ranged from global health engagement to the modernization of military health care, including the many advantages designed into MHS GENESIS to ensure that it provides seamless health care for beneficiaries in the system.
DHA's Research and Development Directorate continues to innovate health care for current and former service members
"A Day of Healing Arts" showcases the talents of service members
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Journey to recovery, rehabilitation is a collective effort
The DHB is a federal advisory committee to the Secretary of Defense
With the rise in opioid-related drug abuse and death, the Military Health System looks to complementary pain management treatments
FedHealthIT recognized two DHA leaders, past and present, for their government service during a ceremony in Arlington, Va.
This memorandum from Mr. Thomas McCaffery, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, officially recognizes November as Warrior Care Month, an important Department of Defense (DoD)-wide effort to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured Service members, as well as their families, caregivers, and others who support them.
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MHS GENESIS is scheduled to go live in December 2020 at military bases in the San Diego area
Electronic records are so common, it's hard to remember a time they weren't around. Learn about the #genesisofGENESIS and how electronic health records evolved in the Military Health System over the decades.
With MHS GENESIS....nursing assignments can now be refined to both ensure each nurse has the appropriate workload and continues to safely build their skills
This Military Health System (MHS) Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) summarizes the MHS GENESIS / Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization Electronic Health Record (DHMSM EHR)
Imagine unmanned vehicles bringing medical supplies or blood products to support a field medic's care of wounded soldiers, or even transporting a wounded warfighter to safety. Researchers at the Army's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center, or TATRC, are collaborating with the Services, academia and private industry to make such scenarios a reality.
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Nicholas II
Reign 1894-1917
Nicholas II arguably had the most turbulent rule of all the Tsars, with both the 1905 and 1917 revolution, both of which he had to relinquish power and attempt to appease the gargantuan amount of opposition. This ultimately resulted in the loss of the Romanov dynasty and a self-appointed government.
Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905
-At the Battle of Yalu, Russia was severely outnumbered; the siege of Port Arthur isolated 60,000 troops which led to their surrender.
-Disastrous for Russia, acted as a stimulus for further unrest within Russia.
-Highlighted the lack of skill of the leaders, and that the military needed serious reforms.
-Russia had high expectations when entering the war, but lost millions of men particularly in Tannenburg and Masurian lake.
-By 1914 Russia had achieved financial stability 98% notes back by gold, but total cost of the war was 3 billion roubles which led to economic collapse.
-In 1915 Nicholas took control of the army.
-Prices increased by 400%, high inflation and food shortages as a result.
-In Turkestan, rebellion broke out in response to the government's attempt to maximise conscription.
-The events of the war, and civil unrest led to such instability that the Progressive Bloc (which later became the Provisional Government) forced Nicholas to abdicate.
Stolypin's Land Reforms
-In 1906, Stolypin appointed by Nicholas attempted to introduce land reforms, abolishing the previous method of '***** farming' to collectivised land.
-Also encouraged a large scale voluntary resettlement to exploit the 'Virgin Lands'.
-It affected 7b million households allowed each man to turn his share of communal land into private land, by 1915 50% were still under communal tenure.
-Thus although Nicholas tried to promote agricultural reform it lacked incentive for the peasantry the lack of results meant that Stolypin's reforms were then abolished. Stolypin argued their effectiveness would only be evident after 5 years, which Nicholas did not allow.
Witte's Great Spurt
-Average growth rate of 8% per annum, Russia became the fourth largest industrial economy.
-Foreign investment from 98million roubles to 911million roubles, gold currency.
-Up until 1914 it was a 10hr working day, with 6 per room in a house.
-Still opted for a 'command economy' just 1.88% worked in industry.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
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This collection was totally inspired by the huge amounts of personality this amazing couple embody. My goal was to use CJ's favorite flowers, lilies, and give them a 1950's flare. I used red gerbaras, vibrunum, green mums and yellow foliage and white lilies. This vintage, dome shaped bird cage was used to house this unique display. It took some thoughtful engineering to achieve the asymmetrical flow of flowers. The engagement took place in a local bar which inspired me to use whiskey bottles for the taller arrangements, while the shorter ones worked perfect in small vintage mason jars.
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What can you say about the kid. 55, that is right, 55. One month ago the Bucks appeared to be headed to a 25- 57 season with Coach Scott Skiles milking those 25 wins out w/ good defense and decent rebounding. TODAY all has changed in the great city of Milwaukee.
At the time of the 2009 Draft, I really believed that this was a good pick and he was by far the best player available at #9. Thank you, Knicks!! However, I never would have thought that Brandon Jennings would be this exciting and "GOOD". It was hard not to be synical with the past five years of complete ineptitude in Milwaukee.
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Jennings cannot maintain his current level of play. He is shooting over 50% from 3 point range. He will not finish at that level, but that is not the key to his play thus far. It is his raw energy, ability to play off of his teammates, play with confidence and be a floor leader at 20. Not since the days of Big Dog, Ray Allen, and Cassell have we been able to get excited about a Bucks game day. What will "the kid" do next? Kind of reminds you of what it might have been like in Chicago in 1984.


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by Per-Ake Persson
March 9, Hamburg, Germany – ITS Promotion staged their inaugural promotion at the CU Hall on the outskirts of Hamburg with jr middles Ali Mammadov and Nico Salzmann (pictured) headlining in a fight billed as for the WBC Baltic Silver title. Salzmann, 14-7-3, won after ten exciting, hardfought, messy rounds of boxing over Mammadov, 10-2. It was scored 96-94, 97-93 and 97-91 (with three rounds scored 10-8) for the Berlin-based Salzmann. There were no knockdowns but Mammadov, a southpaw, just kept coming and Salzmann, more experienced, had to use every trick in the book to survive but he scored with sharp counters and had Mammadov hurt at the end of the second. In the later rounds it was an exciting foul-filled brawl with crowd on their feet.
Heavyweight Aleksander Dimitrenko, 34-2, showed again there´s a long way back to the top as he struggled to outscore Croatian Ivica Perkovic over eight. Dimitrenko, now trained by Tommy Brooks, showed good moves but Perkovic was able to counter and even floored Aleksander late in the fourth. It was a flash knockdown but Dimitrenko had problems with both Perkovic and Brooks in the corner. -If you aren´t going to listen I can´t help you, said Brooks after the sixth and after the fight the trainer said "you got to learn to f-n´ listen". It was scored 77-74 twice and 78-74 and the right man won but teaching an East European schooled fighter the American way of fighting is probably not going to work.
Jr middle Andreas Reimer, 9-10-2, won the vacant GBU I/C title with a come from behind stoppage of Serbian Predrag Kovacevic, 1-0 coming in. Reimer took his time but was a little too strong down the stretch and floored Kovacevic with a right hook in the seventh and chief cornerman Alexander Petkovic waved the towel and retired his fighter, who wasn´t happy about the stoppage but it was the right thing to do.
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GBU heavy champ Alexander Petkovic toyed with debutant Senad Hadzic before stopping his opponent early in the second.
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Prerequisite: Str 13, damage reduction, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack, base attack bonus +1.
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WASHINGTON — As lawmakers argued over long-term deficit reduction, the Republican-led House on Friday cut 20 percent from President Barack Obama's budget request for energy and water projects.
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
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- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
Republicans called the bill a model of restraint but the White House said it jeopardized economic growth and clean energy.
The $30.6 billion bill, covering Department of Energy and Army Corps of Engineers programs, was down $1 billion from this year and was nearly $6 billion less than the White House wanted.
The bill steered $1 billion away from high-speed rail projects and used the money instead to pay for flood relief along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. It also provided $1.3 billion for renewable energy programs, about $491 million below this year's level.
Democrats objected to both provisions and all but 10 Democrats voted against the bill. The Senate bill now moves to the Democratic-controlled Senate, which is certain to take a different approach.
"This bill is proof that we can make commonsense spending reductions without damaging or impairing the programs that help keep our country safe and our citizens at work," said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky.
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The House bill blocks the administration from closing the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project in Nevada. Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada want to terminate that program. The government has spent $15 billion on Yucca Mountain, which is still not open for storing spent nuclear fuel from power plants.
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Show of hands -- how many of you think teaching fractions is a BEAST?!?
Yep, so did we!! Especially in 5th grade, where everything comes together and students need a VERY strong understanding of fractions in order to meet the standards.
In our 5th grade co-taught math class, we were struggling with the best way to go about teaching fractions, especially for many students who still did not have the basics.
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We are using this progression as a checklist for our students. We start at the top of the list -- if they show mastery of one concept, then they move to the next.
We gave students a pre-test on the concepts. We found that a majority of our students needed work on equivalent fractions, so that is where we focused our whole-group instruction and ZONES rotations. While students were working in the ZONES, we worked with students in small groups to cover any gaps.
We use the ReThink Mathematics checkpoints to assess student mastery. These are short (usually 3-4 questions) assessments, targeted at a specific standard. Students must get all questions completely correct in order to demonstrate mastery. Remember, students to not need to complete a 20-question test to show they understand a concept!
At the end of the week, we gave a checkpoint for equivalent fractions. This checkpoint, combined with their independent ZONES work, gave us a good gauge of where students were at. We saw that a majority of the students showed mastery of equivalent fractions, so we are moving on to comparing fractions.
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It's 2013! Eventhough the number 13 sometimes brings the bad things, I hope the thirteen in 2013 will bring a lot of good luck for all of us.
I have some resolutions this year. I want to be closer and closer to Jesus Christ, be better than before, be more humble, be more diligent (especially in school life), be more wise to use my allowance, and be myself because lately I felt that I was so fake (I covered everything and didn't want people to know it).
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How to bag £150 worth of Nectar points when you take out an American Express credit card
The Nectar loyalty scheme has more than 500 brand partners, meaning shoppers can use their freebie points at retailers including Sainsbury's and Pizza Express
SHOPPERS can bag £150 worth of Nectar points if they take advantage of a new American Express offer.
The credit card giant is offering new customers the chance to collect 30,000 Nectar points, worth £150, when they spend £2,000 within the first three months of owning the card.
New customers typically get 20,000 free points when they take out a card, and the offer of an additional 10,000 points will run until June 30 only - so anyone who's interested in the deal will need to apply soon.
It's worth noting that you'll only get the points if you spend £2,000 during the first three months - which is fine if you're going to spend the money anyway on a large purchase such as a holiday, but if you can't afford to spend so much, the card isn't worth getting.
The Nectar loyalty scheme, which is used by around 20million people, has more than 500 brand partners, meaning shoppers can use their freebie points to get money off at retailers including Sainsbury's, Pizza Express, Caffé Nero and Eurostar.
As well as getting the initial bunch of points, borrowers will earn points on their spending with the card, with four points earned for every £1 spent at Nectar partners, and two points earned on every £1 spent elsewhere.
Five thousand points are worth £25, 10,000 points are worth £50, and 20,000 points are worth £100.
But there are catches to be aware of. While the card's annual fee is scrapped in the first year, it will be £25 each year after that.
You'll have to have a good credit score to be accepted on the credit card, so any history of bad debt is likely to mean you'll be rejected - and a note of this will made on your credit file.
The 28.2 per cent APR is higher than many other reward credit cards on the market, including the Virgin Atlantic white credit card (which gives you 10,000 free air miles and has an APR of 22.9 per cent), the Tesco Clubcard (which gives you Clubcard points on spending and has an APR of 5.9 per cent) and the Barclaycard Freedom rewards card (which gives you freedom points on spending and has an APR of 21.9 per cent).
Andrew Hagger, a personal finance expert at Moneycomms.co.uk, said that these introductory offers may look tempting, "but before you rush in to signing up for another piece of plastic - think whether it's right for you."
Tips and tricks to help boost your credit score
- USE some credit on a regular basis, but never take on more than you can afford
- Get on the electoral role, which makes it easier for lenders to identify who you are and trace you
- Stay within the agreed credit limits and always make your repayments on time, paying more than the minimum off your credit cards each month if you can
- Space out your credit applications and avoid making several applications close together as this can signal financial stress. Being refused credit is not shown but making multiple applications smacks of desperation
- Don't use credit cards to withdraw cash
He added: "The card company will want you to spend on the card and they are hoping that you don't pay the balance off in full so they can charge you interest.
"As tempting as it may seem right now - if you become saddled with debt further down the line that freebie may seem a distant memory when you start getting hit with monthly interest charges."
Recent figures from the Bank of England reveal that credit card borrowing has risen at its fastest rate in more than a decade, with spending in the year to February up 9.3 per cent - the fastest growth rate since February 2006.
Some £600million was piled on credit cards last month, with households owing £67.3billion, The Bank of England said.
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Defense may be hard to find in Georgia Tech-Georgia shootout
ATLANTA (AP) — Defense may be in short supply when No. 5 Georgia, coming off its second-most total yards in school history, plays Georgia Tech, which has its triple-option offense on a roll.
Neither coach seems to think it'll be possible to slow down the other team in Saturday's state rivalry game.
Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson shook his head when reviewing the Bulldogs' 701 total yards in their 66-27 win over UMass last week.
"Watching that tape from a week ago, I'm not sure we could do that to our scout team," Johnson said. "They looked unstoppable. Maybe they'll let us play with 12 on defense."
Georgia (10-1) is averaging almost 40 points per game , and a larger role for dual-threat backup quarterback Justin Fields provides new worries for Georgia Tech's defense.
Georgia Tech (7-4) has won four straight and boasts the nation's top rushing offense. As always, the Yellow Jackets' biggest advantage is their spread-option offense is unique among Power Five teams.
Every week, opposing coaches moan about the difficulty of attempting to prepare for Georgia Tech's option attack in only one week. No opponent can find scout team players who can imitate the speed and efficiency with which the Yellow Jackets, led by senior quarterback TaQuon Marshall , run the option.
"No, you can't practice it every week," said Georgia coach Kirby Smart. "We've got too much stuff to do. We try to work on it in the off week, we work on it in the offseason, we work on it during the season on some Mondays when we feel like we've got a simpler game plan for whoever we're playing. But it's hard to do every week."
Smart said the challenge of defending Marshall's runs and lightning-quick option pitches seems almost unfair.
"You've got to remember they're doctorate experts in it and we're one week a year," Smart said. "So you've got to be smart about what you do and you've got to sell your team on being able to play the right way against it."
Unfair? Georgia has won seven of 10 games in the series since Johnson and his spread-option scheme arrived in Atlanta in 2008. The Bulldogs took a lopsided 38-7 win at Georgia Tech last year.
Georgia's 2017 defense, led by speedy linebacker Roquan Smith, had a wealth of players who had experience against the option.
Marshall knows the Bulldogs are leaning on more newcomers on defense this year.
"I don't think they're as good as they were last year defensively," Marshall said. "I think they had a lot of guys that went to the next level that contributed a lot last year. I mean, I still think they have a pretty good defense but I don't think they're as stacked on defense as they were last year."
Georgia still ranks 13th in the nation in total defense.
Georgia Tech ranks only 42nd in total defense but has made good use of its 24 takeaways, more than twice its total of 10 last season.
Johnson says his defense just has to give the Georgia Tech offense a chance. Last year the Yellow Jackets' offense spent too much time on the sideline.
"The thing that sticks out about last year's game to me is we ran 53 plays," Johnson said. "That's been the thing for us the last two weeks, we can't get off the field (on defense). That's what we usually do to other people."
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Home prices are still down nationally, but experts say the North Texas real estate market may have already bottomed out.
The evidence? North Texas home prices rose slightly in January instead of falling, and the number of sales rose sharply in February.
Real estate agents said it signals a turn in the North Texas real estate market.
"I think we've hit bottom," said Jeff Brand, a Flower Mound real estate agent.
Crystal Kelley, one of his clients, said her family wanted to sell their Flower Mound home to move to a larger one and take advantage of low mortgage rates available now.
"It has gone really well," she said. "We put the house on the market in mid-February and had an offer in 23 days. We were really pleased with that."
The MetroTex Association of Realtors said the number of North Texas homes sold in February rose 23 percent from a year ago.
North Texas home sale prices also rose in January, the most recent survey available from First American CoreLogic.
The Dallas area market was up 1.54 percent.
Houston and Austin also saw price increase, but nationwide prices were still down 11.3 percent.
"We didn't see the big increase, so we haven't seen the fall in prices either," said Brand, comparing North Texas to other areas. "Sales have been down in North Texas about 20, 25 percent, so everybody's been hit, but the future looks bright."


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Maxi dress £119, Zara; hijab £6.29, Muslim Base; white blazer £28, Debenhams; peep-toe wedge £22, New Look; clutch bag £28, Accessorize @ Oli.
Friday, 27 June 2008
Garden Party
This elegant maxi dress from Zara is perfect for an outdoor wedding this summer. Simply pair with a white blazer, peach hijab and wedges for added height:
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Labels: maxi dresses, outfits
6 comments:
- ammena said...
masha'allah, love it.. ive been searching ebay for maxi dress finds for when im back home :) love this hijab too. Keep it up sis
- 27/6/08 10:21
- oum said...
I looove the long dress.......
- 27/6/08 11:51
- Anonymous said...
Oooooh...this look is GORGEOUS!!!
- 27/6/08 14:56
- Summer said...
the dress is gorgeous! does the belt come with it?
- 27/6/08 16:00
- Hayah said...
Ammena, oooh you're eager :D Let me know when you're back so I can fill you in on high street options too lol!
Oum, arima, thanks!
Summer, no it doesn't unfortunately!
- 27/6/08 19:52
- Alixianna said...
Oooh, I love the dress. Thank-you Hayah....
- 28/6/08 04:23
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You Have To Let Them Out Eventually
This is a classic case of why focusing our funds on bricks and mortar is a bad idea. By not providing services for the people who really need it, we are deteriorating public safety.
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Judge says 500 remain in Nevada prisons despite being paroled
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - More than 500 inmates still are in Nevada prisons despite the fact they have been granted parole, the state Board of Prison Commissioners has been told.
Justice Jim Hardesty told the panel, chaired by Gov. Jim Gibbons, that many of the parolees aren't getting out because there's no room for them in programs mandated as a condition for their release - and in some cases all the conditions aren't necessary.
"There is a lack of facilities or treatment capability to meet the conditions that were imposed," said the Supreme Court justice, who is chairing a study commission reviewing prison overcrowding and Nevada's sentencing laws.
"A number of inmates have had conditions imposed on them - for example, inpatient treatment - who may not need inpatient treatment," he added Thursday.
State Corrections Director Howard Skolnik told the board that there are another 500-plus inmates who are eligible for parole hearings but, because of the state Parole Board's heavy workload, haven't had a hearing yet. He said that number will be about 800 by year's end.
Hardesty said that means, "there are over 1,000 inmates in who should be out. If we can figure a way to get this bubble out of the prison, the impact to this department's budget and the state's budget would be huge."
The Parole Board's workload was increased by recent law changes that retroactively doubled the amount of good-time credits an inmate can earn, and allowed inmates to attend parole hearings and to have a representative present.
Skolnik said the result is the average parole hearing is now 45 minutes - three times as long as it used to be.
Skolnik also said Nevada's prison population is now more than 13,400, about 250 more than his department was budgeted for. He noted the Southern Desert Correctional Center, which was built for a maximum of 750 inmates, now holds nearly 1,700 convicts.
He also said more prison beds are needed for women inmates, a facility for aging convicts should be set up, and part of the High Desert prison in southern Nevada should be upgraded to maximum-security to eliminate double-bunking at the existing "max" Ely State Prison.
The oldest cellblock at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City will have to be shut down because it's too old and no longer cost-effective to run, Skolnik added.
Real Cost Of Prisons


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Perfect way to chill with this fro-yo and fairly healthy too :)
I prefer the boozy version ;)
Love love love the pretty pictures. Because I"m from the dinosaur age, I did Nirulas all the time from school. 21 love was a flavour that intrigued us forever, nd thr hot choc fudge was to die for. What a nostalgic post, nd whas a fun giveaway. I love white ceramics, though hv tajen a shine to your pink nd white plate too. Purty!"!!ReplyDelete
I been eyeing them at urban dazzle since the baked curd n granola at your place. I found them at a good price too but then some people are without a permanent home for a while now.where will I keep them?ReplyDelete
Strawberry is my favorite.....your looks so yum....Urban Dazzle had been my fav online destination store these days...ReplyDelete
love the strawberry frozen yogurt.............
i like all of the Devnow ceramics in the Urban Dazzle..........
Done everything but the Facebook stuff! Love the recipe:) Will try soon..... I love love love to get the Ice cream servers or the Creme Brulee ramekins :0 Wish me Luck <3ReplyDelete
Hey this ice-cream is something which I wanna have right now. Can't bear the Bangalore heat.
I am following all the 4 rules of the giveaway and liked "Alla Moda Ribbed Ramekin 3.8inches".
Love the loads of strawberries in the healthy frozen yogurt and so loving the ceramic pie dishes. Done with all the liking and following:) I would like to have the Leaf ribbed snack plateReplyDelete
Yummy with strawberry flavor.
Liked the both pages.
Following on twitter.
Liked Apetitoso Ribbed Fruit Plate 12.5cm
your food memories make for wonderful read...and make me go back to mine..have fond memories of nirula's and used to go there so much!!!
loving the giveaway and am follwing urbandazzle and you everywhere except google plus (since its going to be shut soon!!)..hope that doesnt disqualify me :)
what i would love from the giveaway is apetitoso fruit plate - http://www.urbandazzle.com/apetitoso-ribbed-fruit-plate-12-5cm.html
Its yumm!! Have made it a couple of times. My son just loves it. But your click is awesome!! Nirula's mention made me nostalgic too. Can u beat it 21 was my favourite flavour too. I also loved their paneer jalapeño pizza, I forget what it was called. I love all of Devnow 's collection but would love to have their pie dish 4 inches. I hope I win this time.ReplyDelete
I love frozen yogurt and I am tempted to have some right now but the Doc has given a thumbs down for cold / cool stuffs for a few days.Lovely clicks :)
And the giveaway is awesome. Liked UD on facebook n following uD on twitter. I am already your fan in FB and following u thro GFC and G+.
I love that Assorted Charm 7 Pcs. Serving Set :)
I just love the colour of it...they look gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Love froyo. It is such a simple dessert to make and I really don't get why people crowd into froyo stores and buy it at exorbitant prices!
Just entered the giveaway! it is so difficult to pick a favorite among the ceramics. The fruit plates in your photograph seem to be really versatile.
Simple and a fab recipe... Already following you on fb, twitter and now on Google plus too. Following urban dazzle in fb and twitter. Love the Elegance gravy boat from urban dazzles...
Keep blogging
Shobana Arunkumar
Entering the giveaway!
Adored the Bel Ribbed Ceramic Cups, have got so many dessert ideas just looking at it!
Love FroYo!
Aishwarya :)
Following you in FB and google. Following Urbandazzle in FB too... Loved these cute Fruit plates the most.ReplyDelete
I like them on Facebook as Lle Schreiber
livinglearningeating AT gmail DOT com
I follow them on Twitter as @LiveLearnEat
livinglearningeating AT gmail DOT com
I am joining again! facebook :anusha puri
twitter :@nami_shopaholic
google plus :anusha
I loved that Fascino Delicato Serving Set
I looove the green and black ramekins but what I love more are the Assorted Charm 7 Pcs. Serving Set, what a great set to serve starters at parties!ReplyDelete
What brand of ice cream maker do you use Ruchira? I think its high time to invest in one!ReplyDelete
wow..I want those white cute pie dishes..but I know they wont come to me :-(ReplyDelete
Those pie dishes looks abs beautiful!! love them!!ReplyDelete
And I liked Peony salad plates at UD :-)ReplyDelete
I've made Strawberry ice cream and its setting in the freezer! Isn't David Lebovitz just such a genius?? Awesome!!
Love the pics..
Oh! And I love the Assorted Charm 7 pcs. Serving Set from Urban Dazzle :)
Hi Ruchira!
Didn't even realize Cookaroo is your brainchild! Have been an email subscriber for some time now. You responded about waffles on Home Bakers Guild in Facebook remember?
I'd love these set of 6 ceramic pie plates or Alla Moda Ribbed Ramekin 3.8 inches Set Of 6, or Pristino Ribbed Ramekin 4.5 inches Set Of 6. I bought a smaller set of ramekins last time, and they were too small :) Have ofcourse liked you and Urbandazzle on facebook already! Don't use Twitter and G+ yet!
Btw, your strawberry yoghurt looks just fab, sitting in hot n' sultry Chennai!
Hi Ruchira!
Just now realized your blog is Cookaroo. You responded to my question on waffle makers on Facebook remember. Have been an email subscriber of your blog updates for a while now.
I'd love to get these set of 6 pie plates or Alla Moda Ribbed Ramekin 3.8 inches Set Of 6. Bought a smaller set last time, and they turned out to be too tiny :)
Have of course already followed you and UD on FB. Don't use Twitter or G+ yet! Just Fab looking Strawberry yogurt! Perfect for the Chennai heat!


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October 1, 2011
As a leading electronics manufacturing services provider, Celestica has access to significant amounts of cross-industry supply chain data. There is a lot of potential to turn that data into a competitive advantage. Recognizing the opportunity, Celestica launched an ambitious enterprise-wide analytics program with the objective of leveraging business analytics to drive business improvements and create a competitive edge for the organization and its customers. To get an inside look at Celestica's unique business analytics strategy, insiderPROFILES recently spoke with Dr. Tianbing Qian, Senior Director of Information Solutions at Celestica.
We are very fortunate to have a senior leadership team that sees the value in analytics and provides the strongest possible support. Our business analytics mission, supported by CIO Mary Gendron and our entire leadership team, is to leverage our data and turn it into useful business insight to help create a competitive edge for our customers and shareholders. As a provider of supply chain and product lifecycle services, we are at the intersection of many global supply chains. The business has an extremely large amount of data flowing through it every day, which presents a golden opportunity to leverage business analytics. We can analyze all of this cross-supply chain data and identify trends and turn that into insight to create value for our customers and shareholders.
From the very beginning, we have taken a hybrid approach that combines business analytics talent with IT talent. It's the marriage of both that drives maximum value out of analytics.
We had pockets of analytics excellence in given departments, but we had no integrated strategy at the enterprise level to drive the power of business analytics across the company — until we created a Business Analytics Center of Excellence and implemented SAP BusinessObjects solutions in 2009.
We started with analytics, right from proof of concept, in a number of areas at once. We worked with senior business leaders directly to help us decide where we should focus our efforts. So far it has included demand forecasting, managing inventory, component pricing, analyzing sales data, and then more recently, leveraging analytics to provide automation and predictive insights to performance management at both the enterprise level as well as the individual business units. On the after-market services side, we're using analytics to reduce or prevent customer returns.
Component pricing is also a critical part of our business where we are applying analytics. The objective is to analyze data to figure out how we can get the best pricing for our customers. By using SAP BusinessObjects solutions on a portal, we can share those analytics with hundreds of Celestica employees worldwide who can use them to bring value to our customers.
Another area we are realizing value from business analytics is demand forecasting. In the past, a customer would give us the forecast of what they needed in a given period. Manufacturing partners typically take that as given to plan delivery, however, forecasting product mix accurately is tricky. Low forecast accuracy will result in high inventory and affect service delivery. This is where we try to add value using business analytics; by analyzing large amounts of historical data, we are able to build proprietary models and help our customers improve their demand forecast.
Instead of just taking the numbers our customers provide, we work collaboratively to help them understand what the true demand picture may look like based on our analytics and historical data. We have demand trend data from many supply chains to leverage. We have run pilots with customers on this system and found that using that information to optimize our forecasting helps customers improve service delivery and lower the inventory.
Absolutely. It is a differentiating capability that expands and complements our overall offerings. We can also improve customer service levels while optimizing the total inventory levels in the supply chain.
We have been using SAP ERP for a number of years, and we implemented SAP BusinessObjects solutions after SAP acquired Business Objects. The acquisition was great for the industry because Business Objects was a top player in the business intelligence arena already. The merging of the two companies gave customers access to the strengths of both businesses and streamlined the integration between them, so it was a benefit for both SAP and its customers and provided access to a broader array of business analytics solutions.
I think SAP HANA is truly a revolutionary step in the industry. It will greatly simplify the IT aspects in the business analytics space and provide end users faster access to data. Right now, we are investigating the right spot to start with SAP HANA.
One of the most important steps is how you approach this type of implementation at an organizational level. At Celestica, we established a Business Analytics Center of Excellence. We used a hybrid approach to put a mix of IT and business people into the same organization — with backgrounds in areas such as operations research, data mining, and Six Sigma — who we combine with traditional IT data warehousing people.
By using this approach, we can perform deep analytics using proprietary mathematical models to identify the insight and add unique value to our customers. Then, we can operationalize it by using dashboards and alerts in the most efficient way for the business. It's the combination of using hybrid talent and the hybrid project approach that drives analytics success across a broad range of areas and does so at a rapid speed.
We are expanding our business analytics capabilities in three areas. First, we continue to develop more advanced analytics capabilities by partnering with business stakeholders and customers, and tap into new areas such as employee engagement analytics and market analytics. Second, we work closely with our sales and marketing teams to embed analytics into more customer RFQs because we believe the analytics capabilities we developed over the past couple years can add unique value to our current and prospective customers. Third, we work with our finance and business teams to roll out analytics-enabled performance management dashboards at the enterprise and functional levels to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
Business analytics has helped companies collaborate in several ways. Take customer-facing analytics, for example. When you utilize demand forecast analytics, it helps generate discussion with customers on what the right demand is based on new signals, past market behavior and buying patterns. This helps to create a collaborative forecasting relationship.
Another example is when analytics helps drive timely information into management dashboards and deliver it to a wider circle of decision makers. This helps to create timely discussion and collaboration, and allows for faster, informed decision making.
A third example, and something we utilize at Celestica, is utilizing analytics to help analyze results and use that insight to help further promote greater collaboration.
I think the move toward a system of engagement is the next phase for leveraging business analytics. In the past, organizations pursued process optimization, business analytics and collaboration as if they are totally different initiatives enabled by completely independent technologies. In reality, these three elements are closely related, and there is tremendous synergy if they are integrated with each other.
What SAP's system of engagement vision does is link those three elements, identifying the right critical customer engagement moments in the business process to develop analytical insights. It uses collaboration to improve the user experience of consuming those insights, and then embeds these analytical insights into key business processes to enable timely decision making.
This emerging vision, in my opinion, is what the future of analytics applications is going to look like and where it's going – and SAP is central to bringing this vision to life.
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So Rand Paul endorsed Mitt Romney for president. I disagree with people who consider this a "sellout." Rand understands that you have to "play ball" and be a team player to ever succeed in politics. As I've posted about before, Ron Paul's failing is that he is so ideologically pure, that he has no real policy successes. He can't get enough people on board to make a difference because 80% agreement translates to zero support.
The same can be said for some Ron Paul supporters: they constantly remind the GOP that "we won't vote for anyone but Ron Paul." And, in return, the GOP establishment basically says "Okay then, we will support anyone but Ron Paul." You get what you give.
Rand is smart. Politics is politics, it will always be about coalition building and personal connections. If he pitches in now, we can expect the GOP to pitch in and support him if and when Rand runs for president.
We have two powerful coalitions in American politics, the "left" and the "right." Ultimately the question comes down to this: which side is better and more open to defending liberty? Considering Obama's re-election plan to differentiate himself from Romney is to call him a "libertarian," I'm going to go with the right-wing on this one. Conservatives and libertarians agree on 80% of freedom issues. If we allow smaller or academic disagreements divide us, then the left and the statists will crush us, and liberty will dwindle–but hey, some libertarians will be able to maintain a smug sense of ideological purity!
So, Rand made a smart move. We must earn friends for the liberty movement, we must have political players owe libertarians favors, and continue to strengthen its power by electing practical libertarian Republicans to high office, as we have done with Rand Paul.