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Dare I say it? The C-word… Well yeah, I do. Christmas! There, I said it. And I know it's early. So if you are one of those people, who only want to hear about Christmas in December, well I apologise. Skip this post – no hard feelings ;)
To the rest of you – this is the month before the month. Oh yeah! Christmas is my favourite holiday – I love the season. The holy jolly good mood everyone is in, the decorations, the snow, the food, the twinkle lights, the gifts, the goodies – all of it! And it's been sneaking up on me lately. I found myself putting together a Christmas playlist the other day (dare I say I'm listening to it now, because I sort of am. Just a little bit..). And I found myself going through last years Christmas posts. So in case you feel the same way I do and want some early inspiration or a head start, here's a list for you:
Inspiration for an Advent wreath with a Nordic twist
The coolest free printable gift tags
See how I decorate for the season here and here
My inspiration for a Nordic Christmas
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Photo: A tourist inside Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem, Israel
Hezekiah's Tunnel, also known as the Siloam Tunnel, was dug underneath the Ophel (the elevation in two cities: the City of David in the Old City of Jerusalem and at Samaria, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Israel) before 701 BC during the reign of King Hezekiah. He (alternatively: Ḥizkiyyahu, Yeẖizkiyyahu, Ḥizqiyyā́hû, Yəḥizqiyyā́hû, Ezekias, or Ezechias) was the son of Ahaz and the 14th King of Judah who is believed to have reigned between 715 BC and 686 BC. It is one of the oldest structures in the world that the public can visit and walk through.
Both the written Siloam inscription found in the tunnel and dating the organic matter in the original plaster in the tunnel shows it as an 8th century BC structure. Leading from the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam, the 533 meter long curved tunnel was designed as an aqueduct to provide water to Jerusalem during an impending siege by the Assyrians. According to the Siloam inscription, the tunnel was dug by two teams from each end and they met in the middle. However, scholars of recent times suggest that the tunnel might have been created by widening a pre-existing natural karst.


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Just a short post for a Tuesday to let you that I will delivering Learning Tree's 534 Developing SQL Queries for SQL Server course in Learning Tree's London Education Centre.
It's a four day course starting on Tuesday 19th April and will complete on Friday 22nd April.
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Portland Spencer Academy is a hub of learning, creativity and exploration, where we aim to provide world class outcomes for the children and pupils who attend. In February 2014 Portland Spencer Academy converted to become an academy within the Spencer Academy Trust.
The school, which resides in a large, urban council estate in Bilborough, has a wonderful environment, both inside and out. All members of our school community take great pride in making our school look inviting and exciting so that our children, parents and carers, and visitors feel safe, welcome and enjoy the Portland experience. We have twelve large classrooms, plus a Foundation Stage Unit which comprises of a 55 place Nursery unit (FS1) and a Reception Unit (FS2). We have a large hall with stage, dining rooms, Pre and Post Teaching rooms, a computer suite, and a nurture space (The Nest). The school has extensive grounds with two playgrounds, trim trail and tyre play area. Each classroom also has its own outdoor area which are used to provide bespoke outdoor learning opportunities.
As of January 2017, we have 365 pupils on roll in main school, with a further 35 children in Foundation 1. There is currently one Nursery (F1) class and a Reception unit (F2) which is equivalent to two classes. We are a two form entry school and so there are twelve classes in the main school of which four are Key Stage 1 and eight in Key Stage 2.
For the community we serve, a large majority of our pupils are from white British backgrounds, with an increasing number of children coming from other ethnic groups, and a number of pupils with EAL (English as an additional language). The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is well above the national average.
We are extremely fortunate to have developed strong parental support, with a high percentage of parents attending open evenings, school productions, theme sharing mornings and school fairs. Parents have also benefitted from the provision of a number of clubs, including: 'Let's Get Cooking'; 'Keeping up with the children – Literacy'; family learning – numeracy; and the FAST Programme.
We offer an extended day for those pupils whose parents work or are in full time education with the provision of a free breakfast club. We also offer a variety of after-school clubs throughout the year. These clubs usually last for six weeks and are offered to all year groups. These clubs are an important aspect of school for us, as they enrich children's social skills and allow children to attend sessions, such as athletics and dance, which they may otherwise not be able to.
Portland is an active school where everyone has a real thirst for learning. We believe that children only have one chance at having a successful start to their education, and all our staff are determined to provide all children and pupils with the very best leaning opportunities. We have the highest expectations of ourselves and the children, particularly in relation to their learning, progress, behaviour and attendance. We expect our children to ASPIRE to achieve and aim high, and provide them with opportunities, skills and belief to reach their full potential, dreams and goals.
As part of our commitment to pupils learning we have introduced the Portland Pact where all of our pupils have the opportunity to ASPIRE. All of the children are rewarded for showing these qualities in their day to day learning and behaviour using the 'Class Dojo' system. Staff and parents are able to communicate daily about the children, and share key learning information, as well as celebrate successes.
The staffing compliment of the school includes our Executive Principal, Head of School, two Assistant Head of Schools, one SENDcO and four members of staff with TLRs. Each member of staff is responsible for a curriculum area. The current staffing is as below:
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Pond plants can help to keep your pond clean by adding oxygen, preventing algae growth and removing carbon dioxide, phosphates and ammonia from the water. Even the death of pond plants is beneficial in that the biodegrading portions of the plant provide food for organisms who then become food for your fish. Just be sure you use fish-friendly plants if you have fish in your pond. Potting pond plants is only slightly different from potting land plants. By following a handful of steps, you can have your own pond-cleaning plants in no time.
Fill the bottom of two pots with a layer of aquatic plant fertiliser. Be sure the fertiliser you use is safe for fish if you plan on adding fish to your pond.
Add top soil to the pots. Refrain from using potting soil or peat moss, as these potting agents tend to be too light and will float to the surface.
Place a submergent elodea plant into the pot and cover with more top soil. Elodea is an underwater plant which is often used as an oxygenator, as it helps to remove carbon dioxide from the water and keep the water clear. Be sure to add small rocks over the soil. The rocks work in two ways: first by adding weight to the pots to keep them from floating to the surface, second by keeping the fish in your pond from nibbling at the soil.
Place an emergent plant like frogbit, a pond plant whose leaves emerge from the water, into the next pot. Frogbit works to remove ammonia and phosphates from pond water. Place a little more soil around the plant. Be sure you add rocks around the top of the pot, as you did with the elodea plant.
Plant a few free-floating varieties of water hyacinth and water lettuce. Planting free-floating plants is simple: merely place them in the pond and watch them grow. Water hyacinth and water lettuce help to remove ammonia and phosphates from pond water, thus providing a stable environment for more sensitive pond plants to grow. Since they compete for oxygen and sunlight with algae on the surface, they also help to keep the algae population down. Studies done by NASA in 1975 at the John C. Stennis Space Center found that water hyacinth works so well in removing impurities from water that it is now being considered for use in water treatment facilities.


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How children reacts with adultery
Adultery impacts your kids in many different ways both short-term and long-term, it is something which is always together. This guide is going to focus on the effects to kids who've been through divorce. The adulterer betrays their partner, which can be bad enough, and they betray their kids who aren't old enough to understand what's happening. Belvedere escorts say that your children become angry at being deceived, since you aren't just lying to your spouse, you're lying to them as well. If you go through a divorce then they are going to feel anger for you for having ruined their loved ones, and they'll feel anger for their parent for not having been able to prevent it. And worst of all, they can wind up blaming themselves, for something which was you fault.
Children can suffer badly from bitterness, since their household is no longer whole, you've been dropped to them, and they are powerless to do anything to remedy the circumstance, not a fantastic spot to participate as a young child, being confused and helpless while your world crashes down around you. Belvedere escorts tells that the insecurity can influence their confidence and cause them to keep to themselves. The insecurity which a kid can feel can have far-reaching consequences in that they could find it rather difficult to build long-lasting relationships as they grow old. There is always the fear of betrayal and also the relationship ending, so why get to shut. Is that what you want for your kids?


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- ITV Report
London 2017: GB win silver and bronze in 4x400m relays
GB picked up silver and bronze medals in the men and women's 4x400m relays on the final evening of the World Championships in London.Read the full story ›
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Makwala into 200m final after 'illness' scandal
Botswanan athlete Isaac Makwala has qualified for the 200m World Championships final - after pulling out of the heats through illness.Read the full story ›
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London 2017: Athlete accuses organisers of 'sabotage'
Runner Isaac Makwala has accused the IAAF of "sabotage" after he was barred from competing in the World Championships on Tuesday.Read the full story ›
IAAF may be dropped from World Championship branding
Organisers of the 2017 World Championships in London are in talks with athletics' world governing body about dropping 'IAAF' from the event's branding.
The doping scandal which has rocked the sport has led to the IAAF being regarded by the public as a "toxic" brand, according to sources with knowledge of the discussions.
The IAAF and its president Lord Coe would have to give consent to the move however, as the original branding was agreed when London won the bid for the 2017 championships in 2011.
It is understood 2017 organisers are hopeful of gaining the agreement of the IAAF because even the world governing body's leaders are aware of the reputational damage caused by the scandal involving Coe's predecessor Lamine Diack, who has been arrested by French police on suspicion of taking money from Russian athletes to cover up doping offences.
Jessica Ennis-Hill leads World Championships heptathlon
Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katarina Johnson-Thompson towered over their World Championship rivals after the opening two events of the heptathlon in Beijing.
Ennis-Hill, in her first major championship since London 2012 and 13 months after the birth of her son Reggie, clocked 12.91 seconds over the 100 metres hurdles.
She equalled her season's best of 1.86m in the high jump to lead the way on 2192 points.
Johnson-Thompson lay in second place, 30 points behind her team mate.
The 22-year-old ran a personal best of 13.37secs in the 100 metres hurdles, and was the only athlete to clear 1.89m in the high jump.
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Russian athletics hit by fresh IAAF doping investigation
Olympic gold medallist Elena Lashmanova is facing allegations that she participated in a race while being subject to a two-year doping banRead the full story ›
Dick Pound to head up doping investigation
Dick Pound, the hard-hitting former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), is to head an independent commission investigating allegations of systematic doping and cover-ups in Russia.
Pound will chair the three-man commission and will be joined by fellow Canadian Professor Richard McLaren, a longstanding member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
It follows a programme broadcast by German TV station ARD on doping in Russia, which also alleged the IAAF world athletics body had failed to follow up on more than suspicious blood tests from more than 150 athletes including three from Britain.
A third member of the independent commission will be announced by WADA at a later stage.
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Athletics world governing body confirm senior departures
The IAAF have confirmed that the son of president Lamine Diack has stepped down from his activities with athletics' world governing bodyRead the full story ›
Three senior IAAF officials resign following allegations
Three senior IAAF officials, including the son of president Lamine Diack, have stepped down from their posts with athletics' world governing body, sources have told Press Association Sport.
Massata Papa Diack, who works for the IAAF as a marketing consultant, and IAAF legal adviser Habib Cisse have joined Valentin Balakhnichev, the president of the Russian athletics federation and the IAAF's treasurer, in agreeing to step down.
It comes days after German television station ARD broadcast three documentaries alleging that the IAAF officials were implicated in covering up the doping in Russia.
The move comes after the IAAF's executive board met on Wednesday - the governing body's ethics committee is investigation the allegations.
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U.S. Embassy in Colombia
Carrera 45, No. 24B-27
Bogotá, Colombia
Tel: 011-571-383-2795, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EST)
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Bogotá, Colombia
Tel: 011-57-1-437 7630 - Ext. 3158 – 3157
Website: www.icbf.gov.co (Spanish)
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For questions about immigration procedures, contact the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).
Colombia is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore, all adoptions between Colombia and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law and regulations implementing the Convention.
Colombia's Central Authority for adoptions, the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF), is the only means of adopting a Colombian child; Colombian law prohibits private adoptions. Please note ICBF does not allow for a Colombian child to travel to the United States to be adopted. Therefore, prospective adoptive parents must obtain a full and final adoption under Colombian law before the child can immigrate to the United States. Adopting parents are required to be physically present before a "family judge" at the time of adoption. No exceptions are made to this requirement.
Note: Special transition provisions apply to adoptions initiated before April 1, 2008. Learn more.
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Adoption between the United States and Colombia is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. Therefore to adopt from Colombia, you must first be found eligible to adopt by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government agency responsible for making this determination is the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more.
In addition to these U.S. requirements for prospective adoptive parents, Colombia also has the following eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive parents:
- Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for intercountry adoptions from Colombia.
- Age Requirements: Both parents are required to be 25 years old. In practice, newborns are assigned to younger couples and older children to older couples.
- Marriage Requirements: Colombian law allows adoptions by a married man and woman and common law spouses of more than three years. Single men and women are only allowed to adopt children over the age of seven on a case-by-case basis.
- Income Requirements: Prospective adoptive parents are required to submit documentation confirming their ability to provide for the adopted child. This requirement may be met by only one parent.
- Other Requirements: Gay or Lesbian individuals or couples may not adopt children from Colombia. In addition, according to Colombian law, both parents must be found "physically and emotionally capable" to adopt.
Because Colombia is a member of the Hague Adoption Convention, children from Colombia must meet the requirements of the Convention in order to be eligible for adoption. For example, the Convention requires that Colombia attempt to place a child with a family in Colombia before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry adoption. In addition to Colombia's requirements, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee for you to bring him or her back to the United States.
Learn more about the Convention's requirements for adoptable children.
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The Process
Because Colombia is a member of the Hague Adoption Convention, adopting from Colombia must follow a specific process designed to meet the Convention's requirements. A brief summary of the Convention adoption process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order to meet all necessary legal requirements for adoption.
Note: If you filed your I-600A with Colombia before April 1, 2008, the Hague Adoption Convention does not apply to your adoption; it could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for orphan adoptions. Learn more.
1. Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
3. Be Matched with a Child
4. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
5. Adopt the Child in Colombia
6. Bring your Child Home
1. Choose an Accredited Adoption Service Provider
The first step in adopting a child from Colombia is to select an accredited or approved adoption service provider in the United States. Only these agencies and attorneys can provide adoption services between the United States and Colombia. Learn more.
Once prospective adoptive parents decide that Colombia is the nation from which they wish to adopt, they must first contact the ICBF, or an accredited adoption service provider in Colombia, in order to obtain a list of adoption service provider in the United States, nearest to the couple's place of residence, that are accredited by both the Colombian and U.S. Governments.
An accredited adoption service provider will conduct the home study and assist the prospective adoptive parents in preparing the paperwork necessary for Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Note: Many of the documents required for the Form I-800A are the same as those required by ICBF, so it is wise to review both lists to avoid duplicating efforts.
2. Apply to be Found Eligible to Adopt
After you choose an accredited adoption agency, you apply to be found eligible to adopt (Form I-800A) by the U.S. government, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more.
Please note that if you reside in Colombia, you should contact the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá for instructions. Anyone with questions may contact the embassy any working day from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and ask for the person responsible for processing visas for adopted children.
Once the U.S. Government determines you "eligible" and "suitable" to be an adoptive parent, you or your adoption service provider will forward your information to ICBF in Colombia. The Central Authority will review your application to determine whether you are also eligible to adopt under Colombian law.
Once USCIS has approved the documentation, parents must compile the following list of documents for submission to the ICBF:
- Application Form for adoption (this can be provided by the ICBF or found on the ICBF Website);
- Birth certificate(s)of the prospective adoptive parent(s);
- Marriage certificate or proof of common law relationship of prospective adoptive parents;
- Medical examination(s) by Board-certified physicians clearly stating that prospective adoptive parent(s) is (are) mentally and physically capable of caring for a child (or children);
- National law enforcement clearance issued by a competent police authority. For U.S. citizens, this consists of a set of fingerprints, and their results, issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). These cards may be requested from the Department of Homeland Security. When completed, the cards for the U.S. records check as well as the USD $85.00 fee and a letter of intent (for adoption purposes) should be sent to the address below. The FBI may take as long as two to three months to return the completed results;
- National Visa Center
- Fingerprint Unit
- 32 Rochester Avenue
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
Note: The set of fingerprints submitted previously with the Form I-800A cannot be submitted to the ICBF.
- Birth certificates of any children previously adopted by the prospective adoptive parent(s);
- Certificate of financial ability and employment letters explaining time of service and monthly salary received in U.S. dollars;
- If self-employed, a certified document regarding the parent's(s') financial resources or last income tax return with supporting documents;
- Social and psychological study of the prospective adoptive family that establishes physical, mental, moral and social capacity. The home study required by USCIS can fulfill both the U.S. and the Colombian requirements;
- If there were previous marriages or partners of the prospective adoptive parent(s), proof of divorce and reasons for such dissolutions should be presented; and
- Notarized statement clarifying any changes in name or indicating, "also known as." Generally, Colombian women do not change their names to that of their husbands. As a result, Colombian courts are accustomed to birth certificates, marriage certificates, and passports with no variation in name. If you have documents in both maiden and marriage names, you must submit a notarized statement indicating the reasons for the discrepancies in your documents.
Once the ICBF approves the package of documents, it will be in a position to inform prospective adoptive parents, through their adoption service providers, about the availability of children in need of a family placement and the amount of time it is likely to take to complete an adoption.
3. Be Matched with a Child
If both the United States and Colombia determine that you are eligible to adopt, and a child is available for intercountry adoption, the Central Authority in Colombia may provide you with a referral for a child. Each family must decide for itself whether or not it will be able to meet the needs of the particular child and provide a permanent family placement for the referred child.
ICBF will inform the parents, through the adoption service provider, once a child has officially been assigned to them. Medical, social, psychological, and nutritional assessments are provided to the prospective adoptive parents, as well as photographs of the child. Prospective adoptive parents are given two months to make a decision as to whether to adopt that particular child.
4. Apply for the Child to be Found Eligible for Adoption
After you accept a match with a child, you will apply to the USCIS for permission to adopt that child (Form I-800, Petition to Classify a Convention adoptee as an Immediate Relative). USCIS will determine whether the child is eligible under U.S. immigration law to be adopted and enter the United States. Learn how.
After this, your adoption service provider or you will submit a visa application for to a Consular Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota. The Consular Officer will review the child's information and evaluate the child for possible visa ineligibilities. If the Consular Office determines that the child appears eligible to immigrate to the United States, he or she will notify the ICBF (Article 5 letter). For Convention country adoptions, prospective adoptive parent(s) may not proceed with the adoption until this takes place.
At this point, you may travel to Colombia to begin the legal process with Colombian authorities. The ICBF or the Colombian adoption agency will assist with obtaining the documents needed to complete Colombian legal procedures.
Remember: The Consular Officer will make a final decision about the immigrant visa later in the adoption process.
5. Adopt the Child in Colombia
Remember: Before you adopt a child in Colombia, you must have completed the above four steps. Only after completing these steps, can you proceed to finalize the adoption in Colombia.
The process for finalizing the adoption in Colombia generally includes the following:
- Role of The Central Authority: Colombian law does not allow for private adoptions. Children may be adopted only through the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF) and approved adoption agencies. The ICBF will match the child with the prospective adoptive parent(s) and help with obtaining paperwork before the case moves to the Colombian courts.
- Role of The Court: The Colombian courts require a letter from the U.S. Embassy in Bogota stating that they will issue an immigrant visa to the child if all adoption and U.S. immigrant requirements are met. When all documentation is completed, the courts will provide the adoption decree, a new Colombian birth certificate, and a new Colombian passport.
Note: Colombian law requires that both adopting parents be physically present when the adoption is presented to a "family judge." No exceptions are made to this requirement.
- Role of Adoption Service Providers: Because Colombia is a Convention country, adoption services must be provided by an accredited agency, temporarily accredited agency, approved person, supervised provider, or exempted provider. It is essential that prospective adoptive parent(s) seeking to adopt from a Convention country use an accredited adoption service provider. The Department of State maintains a current list of accredited adoption service providers. The list of accredited adoption service providers is also provided on the website of the Hague Permanent Bureau at www.hcch.net.
- Time Frame: There is no set time frame for completing an intercountry adoption from Colombia. There are many factors that determine how long the adoption and visa process takes, including paperwork approval times, desired sex and age of the child, and the age of the prospective adoptive parent(s). Adoptive parents have reported the entire process taking 18 to 30 months.
- Adoption Application: Prospective adoptive parents must first contact the ICBF or an accredited adoption agency in Colombia in order to obtain a list of adoption service providers in the United States that are accredited by both the Colombian and U.S. Governments.
- Adoption Fees: It is difficult to predict how much the entire adoption process will cost as each case has unique circumstances. Adoptive parents have reported spending between $12,000 USD and $20,000 USD. The Colombian passport fee is approximately $30 USD. These expenses should have been itemized in the fees and estimated expenses section of your adoption services contract.
6. Bring Your Child Home
Now that your adoption is complete, there are a few more steps to take before you can head home. Specifically, you need to apply for several documents for your child before he or she can travel to the United States:
Birth Certificate
You will first need to apply for a new birth certificate for your child, so that you can later apply for a passport. Your name will be added to the new birth certificate. In Colombia, this should be processed at the same time as the adoption decree.
Colombian Passport
Your child is not yet a U.S. citizen, so he or she will need a travel document or passport from Colombia. The court will authorize a new passport, containing the information from the new birth certificate, when issuing the adoption decree.
U.S. Immigrant Visa
After you obtain the new birth certificate and passport for your child, you also need to apply for an U.S. visa from the U.S. Embassy in Bogota for your child. After the adoption is granted, visit the embassy for final review and approval of the child's I-800 petition and to obtain a visa for the child. This immigrant visa allows your child to travel home with you. As part of this process, the Consular Officer must be provided the Panel Physician's medical report on the child if it was not provided during the provisional approval stage. Learn more.
In order for the U.S. Embassy to issue the letter required by the Colombian family judges that commits the embassy to issuing an immigrant visa under the condition that all adoption and U.S. immigration requirements are met, the embassy needs to have received a Form I-800A (Application for Determination of Suitability to adopt a child from a Convention Country) approved by the USCIS.
The following is a list of the documents required by the U.S. Embassy in order to process immigrant visas for Colombian children who have been adopted by U.S. citizens:
- Form I-800, Petition to Classify a Convention adoptee as an Immediate Relative. These forms have to be filled out completely, signed by both adoptive parents and filed with the U.S. Embassy before the child reaches his or her sixteenth (16) birthday;
- Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, Parts I and II. These forms should be filled out by one of the adoptive parents in the child's name before coming for the formal visa interview. Every item should be answered. If information is not applicable, please write N/A in the block;
- Child's Colombian passport;
- Two (2) COLOR frontal portrait photographs of the child with a WHITE background on GLOSSY paper; the total frame should be 5 cm x 5 cm and the child's head size 3 cm x 3 cm;
- Child's birth certificates (originals or notarized copies). Bring both pre-adoption and post-adoption certificates;
- Abandonment Decree or Custodial Parent's Release (original or notarized copy). This document should have the Colombian Family Welfare Institute's (ICBF) approval;
- Final Adoption Decree (original or notarized copy);
- The $400 USD fee for an immigrant visa processed by the embassy,
- Copy of Medical Exam: Before an immigrant visa can be issued, all adopted children must have a medical examination performed by the embassy's approved Panel Physician, named below. The cost of this medical examination is approximately $50 USD and must be paid by the parents directly to the physician, not to the embassy. The child's Colombian passport will be required for the medical appointment.
Dr. Juan Ignacio Fajardo
Carrera 16 # 82-74 Apt. 318
Tel. (57)(1) 691 9272/73.
Note: Visa issuance after the final interview generally takes at least 24 hours and it will not normally be possible to provide the visa to adoptive parents on the day of the interview. Adoptive parents should verify current processing times at the embassy before making final travel arrangements.
Child Citizenship Act
For adoptions finalized abroad: The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows your child to acquire American citizenship when he or she enters the United States as lawful permanent residents.
For adoptions to be finalized in the United States: The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows your child to typically acquire American citizenship when the U.S. state court issues the final adoption decree. We urge your family to finalize the adoption in a U.S. State court as quickly as possible.
*Please be aware that if your child did not qualify to become a citizen upon entry to the United States, it is very important that you take the steps necessary so that your child does qualify as soon as possible. Failure to obtain citizenship for your child can impact many areas of his/her life including family travel, eligibility for education and education grants, and voting.
Learn more about the Child Citizenship Act.
Applying for Your U.S. Passport
A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Columbia. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify United States passports.
Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The Passport Application Wizard will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print—all in one place.
Obtaining Your Visa
In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation.
To find information about obtaining a visa for Columbia, see the Department of State's Country Specific Information.
Staying Safe on Your Trip
Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start.
The Department of State provides Country Specific Information for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.
Staying in Touch on Your Trip
When traveling during the adoption process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Columbia, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you.
Registration is free and can be done online.
What does Colombia require of the adoptive parents after the adoption?
Colombian law does not currently have any post-adoption requirements.
What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?
Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
Here are some good places to start your support group search:
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Washington, DC: A formal statement issued by the American Sociological Association (www.asanet.org/studentevaluations), and endorsed by 17 other scholarly associations, describes the current use of student evaluations of teaching as "problematic" and identifies ways to use student feedback appropriately as one part of holistic assessment of teaching effectiveness in institutions of higher education.
Most historically and predominantly white institutions (HPWIs) now desire some number of black students on their campuses. However, recent theoretical scholarship suggests that HPWIs' desire for and willingness to embrace black students is predicated on their racial palatability. The theory of intraracial discrimination stipulates that white gatekeepers are increasingly inclined to screen blacks to "weed out" those they perceive as too concerned with race and racism.


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In the late 1800s, Elkins was a bustling transportation hub with the general offices of the West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railroad and the Elkins Railyard Depot as focal points. The Delmonte Hotel was built adjacent to these facilities in 1899 on land purchased from the H. G. Davis family, a local and national historical figure with strong ties to transportation and the owner of the railroad.
The Delmonte Hotel was built by Joseph Nallen, a stone mason and employee of Mr. Davis, and was built expressly as lodging for local railroad crews and passengers of modest means. The Delmonte served as an alternative to the many small frame structures that were previously used to house this group of people. It was a larger, more substantial structure that included a ground floor restaurant and washhouse. The Delmonte was the "poor man" facility and the much larger West Virginia Hotel, built by the railroad one block north on Railroad Avenue, was the facility for guests of the railroad and travelers of means. The fact that Mr. Davis owned the railroad and adjoining property and that the Delmonte was built by a Davis employee would establish a strong link between the Delmonte and the local railroad/transportation history.
The Delmonte has approximately 9,500 sq ft of space, including prime first floor space facing the Elkins Depot and Railyard, a two story porch fronting on Railroad Avenue and an open third floor. The Randolph County Housing Authority assumed ownership of the Delmonte in 2008. Rehabilitation of the building had been initiated several years earlier by various groups and RCHA will continue those efforts through 2009. The building will ideally be ready for occupancy in 2010.
Elkins and Randolph County are poised to again be the center of transportation activity via rail, trail and automobile. The Delmonte will be in the midst of all of this activity and provide facilities to enhance the travel experience of residents and visitors to the area. It will also be a visual reminder of the transportation history of the area in the promotion of cultural/heritage tourism.
For additional information on the Delmonte Hotel restoration, please contact Dave Clark at Woodlands Development Group.


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The Rehabilitation Center at Community Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as a Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. It is also Medicare certified.
Louis H. Cox, M.D. has served as the medical director of The Rehabilitation Center since its inception in 1997. He coordinates all aspects of the treatment program and rehabilitation team. Dr. Cox is board certified in internal medicine and has more than 16 years of experience as a medical director for inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
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Offering a wonderful lifestyle minutes from Moondah beach with Earimil creek flowing at the rear of the property, this residence is immersed in sunshine and light all year round.
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At Kingston we strive to ensure that our science lessons give our pupils an excellent understanding of the world around them. We include practical resources in our science teaching as much as possible as we know that this engages our pupils with their learning. We try to link our science lessons in with our class themes to enable pupils to link their learning with as many subjects as possible. The Primary National Curriculum (please see link below) is used to guide our teaching in key stage one and two. This curriculum provides us with the framework to ensure breadth and balance in our curriculum.
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To understand the difference between PPC, CPA and CPM we must first understand the meaning of affiliate marketing. This form of internet marketing is used by merchants and business owners and also others into advertising. The affiliate marketing is used to direct traffic into another website for the purpose of promotion and sale. The person who directs the traffic through a promotional website is called an affiliate. The publisher will load the information about the products or services onto the website. The hits tell you the number of times the website is accessed. The publisher is always compensated according to the website actions and the payment is made in many forms.
Thus, CPS is a very common payment or compensation method and it is supposed to be the most popular of all payment methods. The PPC or Pay per click is also one of the payment or compensation methods. This is also known as the CPA or CPS method. This method refers to the cost per click or the cost per sale method. The option is important for the customer who does not view the ad only but also follows up by paying a visit to the site of the advertiser. This is before any compensation is given to the publisher usually. The compensation is generated by the ads that are usually displayed on the search engines.
It is thus very important that the published presenting the material for advertisement is such a way that the main demographic for which the ad is intended is ultimately reached. The advertiser would receive all sorts of relevant information on responses, visits, hits and every other action taken by them.
CPM or pay per impression is also referred to as cost per thousand or CPT. The commission that is earned by the publisher is paid as soon as the material for advertising is loaded onto the website. The person viewing the advertisement would require doing no further action. Display advertising would generate the payment while using this method. The basic difference between these affiliate marketing terms depends on the method of collecting the payment.


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Many ENERGY STAR qualified new homes feature high-performance windows. High-performance, energy-efficient windows can improve the energy efficiency of your home by reducing heat loss in cooler climates and heat gain in warmer climates.
Window technologies have advanced dramatically and prices for these windows have dropped significantly. Look for windows with the ENERGY STAR label. Heat gain and loss through windows accounts for up to 50% of a home's heating and cooling needs. Many technological improvements have been made in recent years that have advanced the insulating quality of windows including:
Advances in window technology such as double glazing and low-e coatings substantially reduce heat loss and gains. Look for ENERGY STAR or National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) labels to be sure you are getting high-efficiency windows.
Low conductance materials, such as wood, vinyl, and fiberglass perform better than aluminum. Look for "thermal breaks" where aluminum frames are used in heating-dominated climates to avoid condensation. Insulated frames, including insulating spacers between glazings, also perform better than uninsulated frames.
High-performance or advanced windows need to be sealed around framing and other gaps that may exist. Caulks, foams, and weather-stripping work well to keep drafts out.
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Windows typically comprise 10–25% of a home's exterior wall area, and account for 25–50% of the heating and cooling needs, depending on the climate. Thus, it is critical to consider high-performance, energy-efficient windows when constructing a new home.
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These back to school writing prompts for high school invite teens to make an outline, write a letter, or formulate an essay as they focus on setting goals and doing their best in the coming year.
1. Inch By Inch
The beginning of a new school year is a natural time to think about setting new goals. Goal-setting doesn't always mean aiming toward something grand. It can also represent the small, daily steps you take to improve your health or education or to work on your relationship with a sibling or friend. Make a list of three small goals you want to work toward, and outline the steps you will take to succeed at each one.
2. Dear Me
Write a letter to yourself—a letter you'll read again when school is over. Write about where you are right now, for better or for worse. Then mention a few areas where you want to try harder and do better. Finally, include some things you'd simply like to do differently. Seal your letter in an envelope and give it to a parent, who will return it to you at the end of the school year.
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Are you a night owl or a morning person? Do you prefer listening to music while studying, or do you need a quiet environment? Would you rather do schoolwork in your bedroom, the library, or another favorite place? Write an essay about your study habits, explaining when, where, and how you do your best school work. And when things don't go according to plan, how do you adjust your behaviors and expectations so you can still focus on the task at hand?
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Sufganiyot Donuts Recipe
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2-1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup raisins or chopped apples
1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix milk, sugar, oil, eggs, baking powder, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Mix, scraping bowl constantly until combined. Continue mixing for about 2 minutes scraping the bowl as needed.
Step 2: Stir in remaining flour and fruit.
Step 3: In a high-sided fryer, heat 2-3″ of oil. Drop batter by teaspoon-full into hot oil. As the sufganiyot rise, turn them over. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Romney Hopes For A 'Great Day In South Carolina'
Romney Hopes For A 'Great Day In South Carolina'
Almost all of the Republican presidential candidates trying to unseat front-runner Mitt Romney are in New Hampshire ahead of Tuesday's primary. But Romney is campaigning in South Carolina — the state that votes after New Hampshire.
It's MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.
And I'm Linda Wertheimer.
Presidential candidates had months to meet voters for this week's Iowa caucuses. Now they no longer have the luxury of time.
INSKEEP: Primaries come in rapid succession now. New Hampshire is Tuesday, and South Carolina comes just 11 days after that. And presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is skipping ahead.
NPR's Ari Shapiro followed along.
ARI SHAPIRO, BYLINE: Clue number one that we're not in New Hampshire anymore: This rally in early January is being held outside in a historic state park surrounded by Palmetto trees and live oaks with Spanish moss hanging off their branches.
Clue number two: Instead hot coffee on the table for the guests, the drink of choice is sweet ice tea.
GOVERNOR NIKKI HALEY: If it's a great day in South Carolina, let them hear it.
SHAPIRO: That's Governor Nikki Haley. Mitt Romney brought a couple of reinforcements to this rally, and she was one of them. One of her jobs was to reinforce Romney's Tea Party bona fides.
HALEY: You know I'm a strong conservative.
SHAPIRO: That reassurance is not enough for local roofing contractor and Tea Party activist Casey Lombard.
CASEY LOMBARD: If he's nominated, I'll support him. I'm not supportive in the primary. He's too moderate for my taste.
SHAPIRO: Lombard doesn't understand the people who say they will settle for Mitt Romney over someone more conservative just because they believe Romney is more electable.
LOMBARD: I like the idea of having a very conservative candidate up against Obama, and then let America decide who we want to be.
SHAPIRO: One way Romney hopes to jump some of these hurdles is by appealing to South Carolina's deep military ties. When a military transport plane flew overhead interrupting his speech, Romney said...
MITT ROMNEY: And by the way, that's - oh, isn't that? That's the sound of freedom right there. All right.
SHAPIRO: Romney's military experience is no deeper than his Tea Party experience. So he brought along someone else to help him on that front: war hero and former Republican presidential nominee, John McCain.
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN: After I lost, I slept like a baby.
MCCAIN: Sleep two hours, wake up and cry. Sleep two hours, wake up and cry.
SHAPIRO: And McCain played another role at this rally: attack dog. He went after Romney's new rival, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum.
MCCAIN: Senator Santorum and I have a strong disagreement, a strong disagreement that he believed that earmark and pork barrel projects were good for America. I think it's wrong for America.
SHAPIRO: That amounted to return fire after a day full of attacks on Romney from most of the other candidates.
Santorum, for his part, urged New Hampshire voters not to settle for Romney. By taking on the attack dog role, McCain freed up Romney to aim all of his ammunition at President Obama.
ROMNEY: You just saw, yesterday, the president appoint people to the National Labor Relations Board without the confirmation of the Senate as a political payback to his friends.
SHAPIRO: Romney called the president a crony capitalist.
ROMNEY: The president said that he wants to favor green jobs. I think we misunderstood. What he wants to do is give jobs to people who give him the green.
SHAPIRO: This is the same approach Romney has taken from the beginning: rarely utter the names of his opponents. Let his campaign and his super PAC focus on those people. Instead, act as though he has already won the nomination and talk about President Obama nonstop.
The audience was just as polite as their Southern reputation would suggest. But even Romney's supporters were not so sure that the big endorsements will win people over.
MARY HELEN DANTSLER: I don't think so. John McCain, I'm not sure he's as popular here as he once was. Haley, whom I personally like, has very low polling numbers right now. So she might not help him, either.
SHAPIRO: But retired attorney Mary Helen Dantsler believes Romney may yet win South Carolina on his own merits.
DANTSLER: South Carolinians tend to be very socially conservative, but I think this time around, people are going to be more practical and realize the economy is the biggest issue, and Romney is a better candidate for the economy.
SHAPIRO: For all their social conservatism, South Carolinians do have a history of making pragmatic choices. Republicans have picked the eventual winner of the nomination in every primary here since Ronald Reagan in 1980.
Ari Shapiro, NPR News, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Despite the rain (let's just call it showers of blessings), we still had an empowering meeting where we spoke about the timely topic on anxiety. It's sometimes many of us go through, and it's important that as we are on a journey with God that we learn about how to overcome it with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Our guest speaker Edith was excellent at delivering this message. And we were so blessed by her words. Watch a short clip of her below as well as photos of the day!
Philippians 4:6-7:
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."


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Psychological harassment
Despite some progress, psychological harassment is still present in training sites, and has a negative impact on the psychological wellness of its victims. The culture has to be changed in training sites and within the medical profession, to eliminate the stigmatization of victims of psychological harassment so that situations of harassment are reported and dealt with properly and in a timely manner.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) have made psychological harassment an accreditation criterion, whereby all trainings site must implement measures to intervene rapidly and effectively in such situations.
The FMRQ has also made it a priority: for medical residents, there is zero tolerance for psychological harassment.
In 2016, the FMRQ ran a campaign against intimidation and produced a leaflet to help recognize, report and eliminate intimidation. Consult it here.
In cases of intimidation, moral harassment and sexual harassment
Residents contacting the FMRQ for information or assistance may choose not to identify themselves or to use an assumed name.
It is also the residents who choose the assistance mechanism or recourse best suited to them, and they are free to stop the entire process at any time.
For any information concerning recourse and resources with respect to intimidation, psychological harassment or sexual harassment, get in touch IN COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY with the Federation, at 514-282-0256 or 1-800-465-0215, or consult our Directory of resources.


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Hello Lovelies!
Today's theme is rainbows, I wanted to go with something besides the obvious, so I did a subtle rainbow design by painting a rainbow of flowers across my nails! These were all inspired by real flowers, from left to right starting with my thumb, Poppies, Gerbera Daises, Sunflowers, Green Hellebore, and a blue Morning Glory.
I started off with three coats of Revlon Top Speed Cloud, the main color for the poppies was Revlon Parfumerie Bordeaux, Kleancolor Boogie Nights for the daises, Sunflowers are Essence Colour & Go Little Miss Sunrise, Hellebore was a mixture of Color Club Twiggie and La Petite Mint-Sieur, and finally the Morning Glory was done with Color Club Chelsea Girl and Wet n Wild Megalast Violet Attack. I used acrylic paint for a lot of the centers of the flowers and for highlighting.
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Thursday, 31 December 2015
Remember... The Force will be with you, always.
Done! 52 weeks (sort of), 52 Star Wars characters (sort of)! Here they all are, in the order I forced them out of my pencil. Thank you to everyone who has checked them out, commented and shared them on the various social medias. I really enjoyed drawing all these awesome characters. Now let us never speak of Star Wars again...
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Wednesday, 30 December 2015
Hey! Steady, girl. Hey, what's the matter? You smell something?
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Tuesday, 29 December 2015
Sandpeople always ride single file to hide their numbers...
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Sunday, 27 December 2015
Look Sir, Droids!
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Sunday, 20 December 2015
Thursday, 17 December 2015
The Force Awakens!!
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Sunday, 13 December 2015
"AAAAAAAAAGGGGHHH!!!" (BOOM) - Scout Trooper.
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Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Charming to the last. You don't know how hard I found it, signing the order to terminate your life...
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Thursday, 3 December 2015
Bub buh bub buh budda bah, baba bah baba bah baaaabaaah...
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Thinking about mentoring?
There are three aspects to the mentoring relationship:
- A high degree of mutual trust - confidentiality is crucial
- The mentor helps another person become what they aspire to be
- The mentor helps another person realise his/her potential.
Most people who have never had a formal mentor before often find that they have already had some form of mentoring from someone who took a personal interest in their welfare and professional development - someone who was prepared to share their experience and knowledge to enable them to develop
What are the skills that a mentor needs to put into action?
- Does not blame - stays neutral
- Will give honest answers
- Not intimidating - easy to approach at any time
- Knows what they are talking about - good at own job
- Actively questions
- Enabling, caring, open and facilitative
- Gives constructive and positive feedback
- Provides subtle guidance, but ensures mentees make any decisions
- Interested in the other person, showing genuine concern
- Willing to debate, challenge and discuss
Mentors have to possess a real interest in others and specifically in their development and learning. This is crucial, as it is this that drives their ability to put the issues and concerns of their mentees ahead of the other things that the rest of us find more important. The mentor's role is essentially to accelerate the rate at which a person learns.
Mentoring is not to be taken on lightly, as it is potentially a powerful intervention in the development of others, and can, but does not always, involve having to deal with a lot of personal issues that may have had no other means of outlet or resolution. Informally, the potential mentor can review their suitability to be a mentor by following the link for a self-assessment tool.
Mentoring is not an exact science as both mentors and mentees have different ways of working and varying expectations of the role. It is therefore useful to work within a framework to get the most out of the mentoring relationship.
Please use the attached self-assessment tool to determine your suitability to be a mentor.
- Self assessment tool (last modified: 25 January 2010)
What can I expect as a mentor?
You will have been asked if you are willing to be a mentor and your name will have been sent to the new member of staff with their letter of appointment. Once their acceptance has been received, you should make contact as soon as possible and preferably before they take up appointment, and arrange your first meeting.
The best working relationships are those where the mentor:
- Listens actively and attentively
- Asks open and appropriate questions
- Reflects back feelings and opinions he/she observes
- Makes suggestions without sounding prescriptive
- Summarises the main points of discussions
- Gives constructive , positive and precise feedback
At your first meeting, you should clarify the level and nature of the advice and support that is wanted and that you feel able to provide there by establishing boundaries. The document below contains a number of suggestions for a first meeting agenda.
- Mentor / Mentee first meeting (last modified: 7 April 2010)
You will be expected to provide support and guidance throughout the probationary period, for example:
- initial departmental induction
- observation and hands-on experience of work tasks
- instruction in work processes
- examples of, and guidance on, acceptable standards of work
- information, advice and guidance on departmental, Faculty, University or College procedures
- reference onward to other sources of information and help
- guidance on departmental culture - 'the way we do things here'
- a sounding board for the member of staff's reflection on experience
- introductions to the social life of the University community
- encouragement to take up learning opportunities within and outside the University
It is a good idea to keep a record of your meetings, noting what has been discussed and agreed, and the objectives for your next meeting.
What are the skills that a mentor needs to put into practice?
As a mentor you should be prepared to:
- initiate regular meetings with the member of staff and be available on request
- assist with any problems relating to the performance of duties which he/she chooses to raise
- appreciate his/her differing experience and needs
- accept that he/she will wish to seek advice and support from a variety of colleagues
- respect the importance of confidentiality in the mentoring relationship and establish trust. Agree that you will not disclose to anyone else what you discuss with the person you are mentoring unless with his/her agreement.
- periodically evaluate and review the relationship.
- ensure that you are aware of the professional support available within the University to help colleagues with issues beyond your remit as a mentor - please see Dealing with Difficult issues at the end of this site for further guidance.


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Okay, so excess oil isn't probably the best thing for your arteries and heart health, but it sure tastes good! And without out, all your baked goods would stick to pans with an iron grip.
So before you bake your next batch of cupcakes or cakes, watch ths video to learn how to grease and prepare your pan. These are simple tips that will save you a lot of work after your baked goods are done because you won't need to spend half an hour prying your cupcakes free.


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Karen is a cancer epidemiologist and is Director of Cancer Research at Cancer Council NSW and Adjunct Professor at Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney. Karen holds a D.Phil. (PhD equivalent) in Epidemiology from the University of Oxford.
Prior to joining Cancer Council NSW, Karen headed up the Cancer Screening Group at the Lowy Cancer Research Centre at UNSW.
Karen's research group regularly perform evaluations of new cancer screening and diagnostic technologies for government agencies in Australia, New Zealand and England. Her team's work underpins the findings of a recent major review of the Australian National Cervical Screening Program and has resulted in the imminent transition of the program to 5-yearly HPV testing for cervical screening. Karen is also co-Principal Investigator of the first ever large-scale trial of cervical screening in a population offered HPV vaccination, 'Compass', which is being conducted with the Victorian Cytology Service. She is also a member of the Australian Medical Services Advisory Committee's Protocol Advisory Sub-Committee.
In 2015, Karen received a '100 women of Influence' nomination in the AFR/Westpac awards and also received a Research Excellence Award from the National Health and Medical Research Council. She has 100+ peer-review publications/government reports, is regularly invited to speak at international and national conferences, and is active on the scientific faculties for the major international conferences in her field.
Find out more about Karen Canfell's research.
Follow Karen and the research team on Twitter @ccnswresearch
Recent articles by this blogger
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Over $10 M of new cancer research funding awarded
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World-first clinical trial provides insight into performance of new cervical screening program.


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Enterprise Rear Bumper, Tire Carrier, and Cargo Rack System
you ever heard of Hanson Enterprise? There's a good chance you
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