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If you need help now
- If you are in immediate danger dial 111
The Police will be able to assist you to contact Aviva once you are safe
- Run outside - head for where there are other people
- Scream for help
If you require support from Aviva
Call us on (03) 378 3847 or 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669) - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you are a social service or other referring agency, please complete this referral form and forward to Aviva by email or post - PO Box 24161, Christchurch 8141.
What Aviva can offer:
- Support for people of any age, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation who use (or at risk of using) and/or experience family violence
- 24-hour phone support and information via 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669)
- personalised safety planning
- family violence education, including access to courses and programmes
- 1-to-1 support, encouragement and advice on becoming violence-free
- access to temporary accommodation
- qualified family violence specialists who provide individualised plans and approaches for adults, young people and children
- ideas on how to grow healthy relationships
- access to support from other agencies and services
- advice and information on legal, health and financial issues
- help applying for a Protection or Parenting Order
- Shine [email protected] home security improvements for those at highest risk of repeat family violence
- specialist peer support from people who have themselves overcome family violence
Our criteria for these services are that you or your children are experiencing/using, or have experienced/used, family violence; this includes physical, psychological, sexual, financial and emotional abuse.
In addtion we offer
- support to overcome recent or historic sexual assault for those 18 and over
- access to small No and Low Interest Loans in partnership with Good Shepherd New Zealand (open to anyone who meets the criteria)
In all cases, trained staff will be able to talk through your options.
A safer, happier life IS possible. Read about how some other people have changed their lives for the better
Did you know?
- Spark supply phones free of charge that will allow you to make 111 calls if you are unable to afford a standard rental.
- A 111 call can be made from a mobile phone even if you don't have any credit.


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Date : 2000-06-21
Suzanne Jones wooed us with her beautiful version of "Jasmine Jewel". This classic bar consisted of one type of transparent soap in the shape of a jewel embedded into another. The scent blend was a combination of rose, jasmine, lavender and gardenia. Way cool, Suzanne.
The second recipe of transparent soap was made and poured into drawer dividers. On pouring, the previously made flower and heart soaps were submerged in the drawer dividers. The soap was allowed to harden and removed from the molds within a day.

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Alphabetical information archive for your period of study in Bremen...
Residency Permit
|Students not from a European Union member state require a special residency permit for academic purposes. Explanations with regard to this topic can be found under: DAAD: Visum und Bremen Services Universität (BSU): Visum. The Foreigners' Office is responsible for processing your application. A BSU branch is located on the campus of the University (near the cafeteria).
|To open an account, consult one of the following major banks, distributed everywhere throughout Bremen: Sparkasse Bremen (has the most branches/locations), Bremische Volksbank, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, Bremer Bank. Withdrawal of funds from a cash machine of 'your' bank is free of charge throughout Germany. Be sure to ask about a no-fee account for students!
|Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Bremen (SuUB) with tree sites and topics are available free of charge.
In the public Stadtbibliothek Bremen each student can become member for an annual fee of 15 euro. In addition to specialised books, there is engaging literature, novels and magazines. With a city library card, you can also access the music library.
|Bremen is cosmopolitan and full of tradition. The modern business locality attracts science and research to Germany. This flair for the future are also evident in what the city has to offer in terms of cultural and leisure. You can get to know Bremen on the following web pages.
* Bremen Touristik
* Bremen.de
* meinestadt.de
|Printed materials can be photocopied relatively cheaply in the copy shops. Copy shops nearby the University can be found under hier.
|The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is one of the largest German foundations. It contributes to the international relations of German universities by sponsoring exchange programmes for students and academics. In addition to periods of study, internships or research work are financially funded. Assorted helpful information for foreign students can be found on the DAAD website.
Groceries / Shopping
|The versatile shopping possibilities in Bremen focus above all on the Innenstadtbereich und das "Viertel". The following link gives you information about Bremen's bazaars, bookstores, shopping centres and supermarkets.
Resident Registration Office
|Each resident of Germany must register the address of their domicile. Please contact the registration office for your part of the city or the Citizen Service Center within two weeks of arrival in Bremen.
Opening times:
Wed. 7:30-13 Uhr
Mon, Thues, Thurs. and Fr. 7:30 am until 6:30 pm
Sa. 9:00 am until 1 pm.
You are required to bring your identification/passport. The necessary forms are available at the registration office or at the International Office. You will need your record of registration for your residency permit.
|Essen und Trinken
Eating and Drinking
|Warm food and snacks are least expensive at University cafeterias. You will find a choice selection of food and drink here:
* GastroNavigator
|You should ensure that you have at least 650 to 700 Euros per month for life in Germany. This amount includes the rent (a room costs between 250 and 300 Euros per month in Bremen). Semester fees of € 250.00 or € 200.00 are charged once per semester (i.e. for six months) for exchange students. You will receive a pass for the extensive public transportation system in Bremen, with which you can travel to Hamburg, among other destinations. Library use is without charge for students.
Unfortunately, the university cannot offer scholarships. In unexpected emergencies, depending on circumstances, the International Office may be able to provide one-time financial support.
Different possible scholarships for foreign students can be found under Stipendien Please remember that a scholarship must generally be applied for two years in advance! Master students and students of the Summer School can possibly apply a scholarship at DAAD. Explore scholarship opportunities in your native country!
You'd like to work while studying? You can find information here, under "Jobs".
|First Aid - Health Dictionary
|First Aid - An Illustrated Health Dictionary:
Information for Foreign Students in Germany
|The city of Bremen offers diverse leisure opportunities. You will find a versatile composition of cultural offers, party scene, theatres, cinemas, museums, bazaars, etc. under Freizeitangebote oder Freizeitangebote in englischer Sprache.
|The currency in Germany and many European countries is the Euro. You can quickly and easily calculate your native currency in Euros on the next pages, Wechselkurse.
See also "Living Expenses".
|Being homesick is a normal process. You are in a foreign country and suddenly everything is new and unusual. Should you at any time feel it more strongly than usual, a hone call or letter quickly puts you back in touch with your familiar environment. Additionally, you can take advantage of counselling services at the University. There will always be someone to listen.
* Psychologisch-therapeutische Beratungsstelle (PTB)
|Admitted applicants must register within a certain time period. By entering yourself on the registration list, you become a member of the University. when completing the registration, the applicant becomes member of the Bremen University of Applied Science
Immatrikulations- und Prüfungsamt.
|International Office
|Contact partner for all international queries is the International Office
Internet Cafes
|Addresses of many internet cafes can be found in the telephone directory. The closest internet café to the University is called "Net-Café" at Hohentorstrasse 86, phone: 0421 - 5 98 09 00.
|Students from European Union countries do not require a work permit to work during their course of study.
Students not from European Union countries may work 90 full days or 180 half-days over the course of one year without a work permit. A special permit is required to work more than this.
Here, you will find information with regard to student jobs and the legal requirements: Studentenjobs
|It is several degrees colder than average in the north, compared to the south of Germany. The North Sea frequently sends storm clouds over Bremen. Following information will prepare you for the Nordic weather: Wetteronline.de.
Health insurance
|All students in Germany require health insurance; proof of insurance must be displayed in order to register.
Information is available at the International Office.
Exchange students from partner universities can additionally meet with insurance company representatives at the beginning of each semester at the Newcomer Service event at the International Office!
Krankenversicherung für ausländische Studierende.
Living Expenses
|While individual needs differ greatly, you can expect to devote at least between 600 and 660 Euros per month to living expenses. The results of a student union study found that students in Bremen spend on average € 704.16 per month. The average rent was found to be € 268.79. More information, particularly for students can be found under: Leben in Deutschland.
|In Germany, the use of broadcast radio and television is subject to a monthly fee of € 16 , payable to the Federal Office for Collection of Radio/TV Fees in Cologne. Forms are available at most banks. Students with little income can receive an exemption from the Social Services Department. (Sozialamt). More information about exemption can be obtained from the General Students Committee (AstA):
Germany has a dual broadcasting system. In addition to the public stations – ARD, ZDF and NDR, there are numerous private stations available by cable or satellite. Cable television offers programming in English, French, Polish and Turkish. Depending on the orientation of the receiver, stations broadcasting in virtually all stations can be received by satellite.
There are over 350 regional and local daily newspapers in Germany. More than two thirds of Germans read a regional newspaper; in Bremen, this is the Weser-Kurier.
Weser-Kurier online
Special-interest newspapers are available free of charge in some stores.
Information about Bremen's night life with parties, discos, cinemas and theatres can be found in the monthly magazine: Bremer.
The events guide "Mix" is free of charge, appears monthly and is available in public places and movie theatres.
Newspapers are offered to students at discounted rates. All national and most regional daily papers offer a discount to bearers of valid student identification. Additionally, many daily papers offer a trial period free of charge, or at reduced rates, generally for two weeks. You can take advantage of these offers on the different newspapers websites.
|In Bremen, it is least expensive to live in a student residence. Private apartments are generally more expensive.
You should make provisions for rent of approximately € 300.
General information, contact points, addresses and price information can be found here:
Also see "Housing".
|Newcomer Service
|The 'Newcomer Service' is offered to exchange students from partner universities at the beginning of each semester, before classes begin Newcomer-Service. Foreign students have the opportunity to discuss questions and problems with trained counsellors who will provide all assistance necessary. The Service includes support related to registering your domicile and obtaining your visa, health insurance and bank account. The week during which the Service is offered concludes with diverse cultural and leisure events, for example, a guided tour of the city and a coffee social.
|Bremen offers a diverse nightlife, there's something for everyone. There are small establishments, such as "Moments" and large, multilevel dance clubs, such as "Stubu" (close to the main train station). In terms of music, hip-hop and black music are well represented, through pop and rock, to metal or techno. "Modernes" is an establishment directly adjacent to the University (Neustadtswall site) that regularly hosts student parties; on weekends, the crowd is very diverse. The current party programme can be found in Bremen's scene magazine Bremer.
|Letters posted to destinations within Germany are delivered the next day. Standard postage for a letter is 55 cents. Postage cost increases with weight.
The main branch of Deutsche Post AG in Bremen is in the city centre (Domsheide 15). Each part of the city has at least one branch. Self-service stamp machines are generally located outside of post offices and can be useful when the office is closed or the queue is long.
Yellow post boxes can be found on many street corners. They are generally emptied at least once daily.
|Most Germans are Christian; about half are Catholic and the other half are Protestant. Both support numerous social programmes. Islam is represented by about three million believers.
Link: Feiertage in Bremen
Public Transportation: Semester Ticket (Pass)
|After registering as a student, you will receive a "Semester Ticket," which is a pass valid for the semester for access to buses, streetcars/trams and regional trains servicing Bremen and the surrounding area. The exact area covered is specified on the pass. Cities worth seeing, such as Cuxhaven, Osnabrück or Emden can be reached by train, free of charge with your semester pass. Please consult the 'To-do List' for more information about obtaining your semester pass.
Route maps for the Bremen streetcars can be accessed online: BSAG.
See also "Traffic".
|The Bremen University of Applied Sciences and the University of Bremen offer all students and other interested individuals an extensive sport programme. Courses such as Aerobics, Football or Yoga cost € 17 per semester. Sports such as squash, tennis or skydiving are more expensive. You should apply as soon as possible, as demand is quite high at the beginning of the semester. Few courses have availability after the first week after the beginning of the semester.
Hochschulsport Bremen.
Sport Service Bremen offers interesting news about sport in the region and can put you in contact with sporting associations in Bremen.
Language Schools
|There are several language schools in Bremen that offer German courses at different levels. Course prices can vary significantly. A list of language schools follows below. private Sprachschulen in Bremen.
Comprehensive information about the topic Learning German can be found under Deutschkurse.
You also have the opportunity to learn languages other than German during your course of study. An overview is available on the website of the University Language Centre. Fremdsprachenzentrum der Bremer Hochschulen.
Electric power
|Electricity in Germany is provided at 230 volts. Please remember to obtain a suitable adapter and only bring devices that allow you to select different voltages.
Student Identification
|In addition to your University identification, you can apply for an international student identification card from ISIC. It costs € 12 and is valid from September to December of the next year. This identification enables you to take advantage of discounts at museums, cultural events and other venues internationally, including discounts on travel and hotels.
A catalogue containing all advantage of the ISIC card and how to get it can be found on the internet sites: ISIC.
|While Deutsche Telekom has traditionally enjoyed a monopoly of the landline market, competition has been increasing in recent years. A contract for home telephone service can be made with Deutsche Telekom or another service provider. Even if you commit to a contract with the Telekom, you can still use competitor services by dialling a code before the number you want to call. An overview about the most economic tariffs can be found under: Billig telefonieren im In- und Ausland.
If you are not planning to have home telephone service during your stay in Germany, but have a good internet connection, you can also make calls online. All you need is a headset (headphones and microphone) and the necessary software (download). Few providers allow you to telephone for free. Generally a credit card is required to open an account and rates are several cents per minute. This option is less expensive than calling from a public telephone; however the audio quality is not as good. Two possible suppliers are: net2phone or skype.
|Umgangsformen, Stil und Etikette, Mentalität
Customs, Manners, Etiquette, Mentality
|Different countries have different customs – to help you avoid social blunders and generally inform you about German customs and habits, here are some tips about living in Germany:
* Greetings are determined by the time of day, "Guten Morgen" (Good Morning), "Guten Tag" (Good Day) and "Guten Abend" (Good Evening). The most used parting greeting is "auf Wiedersehen" (Goodbye). Among themselves, young people usually say "Hallo" as greeting, and use "Tchüss" as a parting greeting. Usually people briefly shake hands when they meet, however students often do not.
* Although gratuities are officially included in all prices, people frequently tip ten-percent of the price if they are happy with the service.
* Recycling is important in Germany. The waste disposal law requires residents to sort their refuse. This is primarily motivated by ecological concerns, since many refuse items can be recycled. Packaging bearing the "Green Dot" (Grüner Punkt) symbol should be placed in the yellow bag "Gelber Sack", which can be obtained free of charge at many newsstands. All refuse that does not fall in any particular category goes into the general refuse. The yellow bag and general refuse are usually collected from your residence once per week; please take note of the weekly collection day. Clear and coloured glass, as well as paper and cardboard must also be sorted and brought to a collection site in your area.
|The International Office will assist exchange students from partner universities to find housing. International Office.
Master students should consult the service agency ISA for assistance finding an apartment. email@example.com.
Information for full-time students on finding an apartment can be found here: Housing.
|Vergünstigungen für Studierende
Student Discounts
|Bremen has an extensive public transportation system. Streetcars and buses generally run every five to ten minutes with frequency declining in the evening. Streetcars run until about midnight during the week. Streetcars and buses run every hour during the night on weekends, leaving the main train station at half-past any given hour.
Bremen also offers good conditions for bicycling, in addition to public transportation. There are many frequently used and well-maintained bicycle routes within the city. Bicycling is also a great way to explore Bremen's surrounding area!
Of course, transportation by private car is also practical, although there may be traffic jams in the afternoon. There are ample parking spaces in the city centre, especially in parking garages, but free parking is rare.
|Every student must be insured (see Health Insurance). You should also have personal liability insurance; it will protect you if you unintentionally damage others' property. Please find out if any outstanding personal liability insurance issued in your home country will be valid for your stay in Germany.
Deutsche Versicherungen im Vergleich.
|See Residency Permit.
|See Clothing / Climate / Weather.
Time Difference
|A difference between summer and winter time is observed in Germany. Clocks are set back one hour in October, and forward one hour in March. In winter, the time zone is called Central European Time (CET), in summer; it is called Central European Summer Time (CEST) and is one hour ahead of CET. All major countries on CET also use CEST in the summer, so that it will always be the same time in, for example, Paris and Bremen.


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Micro-cap Zhone Technologies (ZHNE) is suffering from double-digit losses on Wednesday after full-year earnings failed to exceed expectations. In extended trading, shares plummeted 15.6% to $5.24.
The manufacturer of smartphone networking equipment said net income for its fourth quarter topped 4 cents a share, a penny lower than earnings in the preceding quarter. Revenue of $32.3 million was 14.1% higher than the year-ago quarter.
For fiscal 2013, the company recorded net income of 14 cents a share on $122.25 million in revenue. Analysts surveyed by Yahoo! Finance had expected net income of 15 cents a share on $122.47 million in revenue.
"When we entered 2013, our primary financial goal was to generate profitability for the year as a whole," said CEO Mory Ejabat in a statement. "Having achieved both top line growth and profitability, we enter 2014 with two primary financial objectives: generating continued revenue growth and improving profitability."
TheStreet Ratings team rates ZHONE TECHNOLOGIES INC as a Hold with a ratings score of C. The team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate ZHONE TECHNOLOGIES INC (ZHNE) a HOLD. The primary factors that have impacted our rating are mixed -- some indicating strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the expectation of either a positive or negative performance for this stock relative to most other stocks. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and revenue growth. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that the company's return on equity has been disappointing."
- You can view the full analysis from the report here: ZHNE Ratings Report


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Batman was seen apprehending a large number of super-villains during the Off Rogue Racing event with Robin.[1] He is later seen dragging Hush into Arkham Asylum.[2]
Powers and Abilities
- Aviation
- Business Management
- Driving
- Genius Level Intellect
- Investigation
- Martial Arts
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Tactical Analysis
- Throwing
- Tracking
- Weaponry
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the Lil Gotham and is an adaptation of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The original character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane and first appeared in Detective Comics #27.
- Bruce Wayne is also known as the Bats, Dark Knight, Detective'.
- 14 Appearances of Bruce Wayne (Lil Gotham)
- 27 Images featuring Bruce Wayne (Lil Gotham)
- 4 Quotations by or about Bruce Wayne (Lil Gotham)
- Character Gallery: Bruce Wayne (Lil Gotham)
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|Justice League member
This character is or was a member of the Justice League of America, or the Justice League in any of its various incarnations, sworn by a duty to act as guardians of America and the world by using their skills and/or superpowers to protect Earth from both interstellar and domestic threats.


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Alright! Got this chapter finished off in time for tonight's episode. Anyways's this chapter is a little different from the puppet version as it has the bad guys going to a village searching for the Sword of divine punishment and killing a bunch of people. It's a nice touch to remind you that they are the bad guys.
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\begin{itemize} \item For sub-exponential (or smaller) $T(\cdot)$, \emph{polynomial-time} black-box reductions cannot be used to prove soundness of 2-message $T(\cdot)$-simulatable arguments based on any polynomial-time intractability assumption. This matches known 2-message quasi-polynomial-time simulatable arguments using a quasi-polynomial-time reduction (Pass'03), and 2-message exponential-time simulatable proofs using a polynomial-time reduction (Dwork-Naor'00, Pass'03).
\item $\poly(T(\cdot))$-time black-box reductions cannot be used to prove soundness of 2-message \emph{strong} $T(\cdot)$-simulatable (efficient prover) arguments based on any $\poly(T(\cdot))$-time intractability assumption; strong $T(\cdot)$-simulatability means that the output of the simulator is indistinguishable also for $\poly(T(\cdot))$-size circuits. This matches known 3-message strong quasi-polynomial-time simulatable proofs (Blum'86, Canetti et al'00). \end{itemize}
Category / Keywords: foundations / zero-knowledge, super-polynomial-time simulation, black-box lower bound, falsifiable assumptions, non-uniform Date: received 19 Dec 2012 Contact author: chung at cs cornell edu Available format(s): PDF | BibTeX Citation Version: 20121219:163415 (All versions of this report) Short URL: ia.cr/2012/711


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Libbi Fletcher joined the BVL Board in July 2012 as one of BVL's most successful local fund-raisers. Libbi has made a name for herself promoting and supporting BVL in the Detroit area.
Libbi had served nationally with WIBC for four years prior to the merger and five years under the USBC umbrella. She was the first President of Metro Detroit USBC (MDUSBC) during the time period when four area associations merged to create MDUSBC, the largest local association in USBC.
When not volunteering in the sport she loves and bowling in two leagues, Libbi works in information technology, currently employed by I.T. solution provider Logicalis.
Reflecting on her thoughts about BVL, Libbi commented, "My father served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, so I have a personal interest in our service men and women. In addition though, all Americans enjoy the freedoms and liberty provided by these men and women… and I am happy to be able to give something back to say THANK YOU! BVL provides amazing services to our men and women in our VA hospitals, and it's critical that our sport works to maintain our mission."


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1000, 3000, 5000 series
0.2-3.0 mm
Embossed, Mill Finish, Paint Coating, Powder Coating
RAL or Customized
All raw materials come from world famous companies. We reject inferior raw materials. Our mill finish aluminum is from CHALCO and South-west aluminum industry. They are the best aluminum producers and are known worldwide for their excellent quality.We have our own paint production plant and the world famous paint manufacturer Akzo Nobel, PPG is our strategic partner.We can provide you with a 10 to 20 year warranty. This comes from our confidence in the quality of our partners and our products.
Our quality inspection is divided into three phases:Prenatal quality check: In fact, our quality inspection begins from the moment the raw materials arrive at the factory. We say "No" to all inferior raw materials. If it does not pass our inspection, then it will not reach the production lineMid-quality inspection: Before starting production, we will inspect all raw materials again. When the aluminum coil is running on the production line, the quality inspector detects the thickness, color difference, and surface. The product must be same with the customer's requirementsQuality inspection after production: When the production is finished, the quality inspectors test the paint adhesion, T-bend, hardness, tensile, impact, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, etc. We guarantee delivery of qualified products to our customers.
In accordance with international standards:Core: 405MM or 505MMPacking: tray + carton + waterproof layer + stable bracketPlacement: Eye to sky, eye to wallWe have a professional packaging and transportation team to deliver the goods safely to our customers. It is our responsibility.
Owns 8 production lines with annual capacity 76,800 mt,our company can produce thickness 0.2 - 3.0mm andmaximum width 1600mm,and there' re more than 200 patterns of wooden and stone in stock.Color coated aluminum coil is widely used for Roofing,Facade,Ceiling,Rain Gutter,Composite Panel and otherapplications.
The company has won 14 national patents and ISO9001,ISO14001,CE,SGS,etc certifications.
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We have ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001, CE and other certificates, and there are more than 20 patents. We also provide test reports such as SGS and TUV. We can also provide you with inspection service, and third-party agencies will inspect the product and issue a test report.


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Personal branding is the practice of people marketing themselves and their careers as brands. Creating your personal brand is an opportunity to identify what makes you unique and relevant in an expansive job market. With increased globalisation, social networking and other technological advances, it has become extremely important that you can clearly communicate what sets you apart from the rest of the crowd.
Benefits of Personal Branding
- Improves your own self-awareness and helps you identify your strengths.
- You will find it easier to identify your goals and work towards them.
- It helps you create a strong visibility in your chosen field.
- Separates you from your peers and increases your chances of getting hired for a job.
How to Create a Strong Brand
According to Dan Schawbel – author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success – with a rise in social technology, branding has become more personal and within reach. He recommends using tools like a business card, blog, website, Facebook profile, Twitter account etc. to highlight your brand so people can easily see what you're about.
Here are a few ideas on how you can create your personal brand
1. Be yourself
Who you are is intrinsically important in creating your brand. Think about your strengths, your preferences and passions, as these define what you have to offer in a job. The more authentic you are, the more likely it is that you will find opportunities that are aligned to your goals.
2. Create a professional profile
LinkedIn is one of the most useful resources available to professionals and businesses today. It combines parts of your cover letter, work experience, educational qualifications, references, hobbies etc. to create a wholesome picture of you. It is also a great way to build your network.
3. Write a blog
A blog that features your name will easily show on a search engine like Google or Bing if someone is looking for you. Blogs also allow you to showcase your knowledge about your chosen industry. You can write articles, reviews and much more about topics that you find interesting. This is a great way to connect with like-minded people and other professionals in your industry.
4. Email address
Most people use email to communicate and connect with each other. Even when you interact with someone on Facebook or Twitter or LinkedIn you can get email notifications. Make sure that your email address is professional and representative of who you are.
Pay attention to how you come across to others and how you want to be perceived by them when working on creating your personal brand.
Apart from all the online tools that are available to you, your personal style is also important for example ensure you use professional images of yourself on social media platforms.
A strong personal brand will help you go a long way towards achieving your professional goals.


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Social media engagement and maintaining a position of trust as an interpreter
By Loretta Walshe
As a major service provider in the Deaf sector, Deaf Children Australia (DCA) was invited to contribute to this continuing discussion on interpreters and their social media activities. We greatly appreciate the vital role that interpreters play in our workplace and our service provision.
Social media now plays a central role in the community, and particularly the Deaf community. There is an increasingly blurred line between our professional and personal lives which can be difficult for all of us to navigate. On the whole, we have greatly appreciated interpreters' capacity to maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
DCA expects the same professional behaviour from the interpreters we contract as we do from our staff. We engage interpreters via language service providers, most of whom have social media policies, or references to the same in their employment agreements or staff manuals. Interpreters need to be aware of their obligations under their employment agreements and the expectations of the organisations who contract them.
As interpreters are privy to many confidential discussions and are in a position of trust, we have high expectations. We don't want to have any doubts about their ability to maintain privacy and impartiality. We understand interpreters have connections across many parts of the Deaf community and it can be a fine balance between their professional responsibilities and personal lives.
Yet whether they do or do not directly provide interpreting services to DCA, we expect all NAATI accredited interpreters to refrain from getting involved in any sector politics, publishing damaging comments, or sharing confidential information.
If an interpreter engages in any debate in the Deaf sector and publishes his or her opinions, then turns around and wants to work with an organisation involved, it could be very difficult. It's hard to maintain that professional reputation of neutrality in these circumstances.
So our advice is to use your best judgement when engaging online. Remember that what you publish on your personal pages can reach far and wide, and live on for a long time - so you may want to put your emotions aside and reconsider. Even reposting or liking someone else's inflammatory comments can damage your professional reputation as an interpreter.
The best insurance is 'if in doubt...don't post'. If you make an error on a social media site, be upfront and honest about the mistake and correct it immediately. Remember to highlight that an amendment has been made.
If you are accused of posting something improperly, such as copyrighted material or a defamatory comment, deal with it quickly outside of the social media site (for example by telephone or in person), and then apologise and correct it appropriately on the site. We appreciate your consideration of the complicated challenges which arise through our engagement in the social media terrain.
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The Tenants' Union ACT is a not for profit community legal centre offering free services for people renting their homes in the ACT.
We assist tenants in private residential as well as community housing properties and residents in other forms of accommodation such as campus residences, boarding and lodging properties and caravan parks.
We provide free tenancy advice, advocacy and referrals as well as information, presentations and training.
We aim to inform and educate tenants about their rights, improve conditions for tenants, improve the status of tenants and represent the collective interests of tenants in law and policy making.


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He is the greatest person, his crosses mean more than words can say, doesn't matter what religion he is thinking of the person with each cross. His travel is at his own expense, so his generosity is from a true heart and not be cause he is asked to . God Bless you Mr. Zanis and your helper and family for your sacrifices to your cause.
Thank you for coming to Parkland, FL to share your beautiful crosses for the 17 precious lives lost at Stoneman Douglas High School. I was honored to carry one of the crosses and place it on the mound in front of the school today. You are an Angel.
I don't know anyone involved in the parkland shooting personally. BUT the fact that you drove down here to hand deliver, hand made crosses for the victims of this horrific tragedy, speaks volumes on your character. You are the single star that keeps people having hope in humanity.
My niece and her husband were at the Vegas concert when he was one of the first to be shot and killed. Your crosses spoke to the entire family as we began the grieving process. In Christ's name you do your work and in Christ 's name we love you and thank you for it. God bless!


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Walt Disney Co. has reversed its decision to exclude Los Angeles Times critics from press screenings of its films.
"We've had productive discussions with the newly installed leadership at the Los Angeles Times regarding our specific concerns, and as a result, we've agreed to restore access to advance screenings for their film critics," Disney said in a statement sent to The Times on Tuesday.
The statement followed declarations by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. (which includes Times staff writers), New York Film Critics Circle, Boston Society of Film Critics, National Society of Film Critics and Toronto Film Critics Assn. that Disney films would be ineligible for year-end awards consideration for as long as Times film critics were banned from advance screenings.
Walt Disney Co. revoked the newspaper's access to all press screenings, the ABC press site and other media events after the Times ran a two-part series on the company's business ties with Anaheim that Disney considered unfair.
The matter went public when Times editors included notes in the Friday and Sunday Calendar sections to explain why there were no Disney films featured in the holiday movie preview section, and why Justin Chang's "Thor: Ragnarok" review was not running on the day the film opened.
Support within the journalism community began to grow throughout the weekend, with film writers at the New York Times, Washington Post and A.V. Club announcing boycotts of Disney press screenings and filmmakers including Ava DuVernay tweeting their support.
When contacted, a Disney rep had no comment beyond the statement.


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It's been a long time since I have created any kind of non-representational paintings. I did a lot of abstract paintings while obtaining my degree in University – actually maybe I over did (burned myself out) because after graduation I went straight into more representational landscape scenes, people and flowers. However, a couple months ago I did the small sketch pictured below and it ended up being my inspiration for the two little paintings I did this weekend. A fun experiment – I hope you enjoy!
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The people of Mindanao will always treasure their memories of Fr. Giancarlo Bossi, the Italian missionary abducted in 2007 by a breakaway group of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Basilan Bishop Martin Jumoad said in a tribute to the priest who died in Italy Sunday.
Bossi, 62, who struggled with lung cancer for a year, died in the Humanitas clinic in Rozzano sul Naviglio in Milan.
"We feel very sad [upon learning about] the death of Fr. Bossi," Jumoad said. "We treasure his memories, his missionary work, here in Zamboanga del Sur," he added.
"We pray that there be more Fr. Bossis in terms of commitment to the ministry, in terms of fidelity, so we entrust his soul to the Almighty, that he be given the joy of life hereafter," the bishop said.
Bossi lived in the Philippines for 32 years, "creat(ing) schools and working cooperatives…and taught people to overcome divisions to collaborate, share and promote the common good," his friends and colleagues from the Pontificio Istituto Missioni Estore (PIME) recalled.
The missionary was kidnapped in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, in June 2007 by armed men belonging to a breakaway group of the MILF, and released a month later on July 10.
He returned to Italy the following month and had the opportunity to meet Pope Benedict XVI, who had appealed to his kidnappers for his release.
In the July 20, 2007, issue of the PIME newsletter, Santos Digal wrote of Bossi's narration of his ordeal while in captivity: "Speaking alternatively in English and the local dialect, the Italian missionary confirmed that the kidnappers 'treated him well' despite (being moved) constantly to evade military troops. He was fed rice and salt (and) dried fish.
To keep up with his abductors, the confessed chain smoker said he was forced to give up cigarettes: "One night while we were walking, we (had) to climb a mountain and my breathing was heavy. I told myself if I want to survive, I have to keep breathing. Better stop smoking and I stopped smoking".
Told about the 14 Marines in Basilan who died when their unit was ambushed as they returned from a mission to check reported sightings of him, the Italian priest said, "I felt so sorry. In a way, I feel responsible for their deaths."
Bossi, who was not allowed by his superiors to return to Payao after the kidnapping, also told his colleagues of his desire to go back to his mission work in the area.
"I want to return to Payao to greet my people and tell them I am well," Digal quoted Bossi as saying. "They say that a priest must also be a father and so as the father of my community, it is my duty to return to my people, to my children."
World champion Manny Pacquiao says he's rejuvenated in body as well as spirit, but challenger Timothy Bradley says the Filipino ring icon is primed for a fall when they meet on Saturday.
"He's worn out, tired, I can see it in his eyes, the wrinkles," says Bradley, a 5/1 underdog despite his unbeaten record of 28-0 with 12 knockouts.
"This boy's not ready for me."
Pacquiao and Bradley weighed in on Friday before a raucous crowd of about 4 000 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, where Pacquiao's World Boxing Organisation welterweight world title will be on the line.
Pacquiao weighed in at 147 pounds (66.67kg) – the heaviest he's been at a weigh-in.
In comparison, Pacquiao weighed in at just 144.6 pounds (65.58kg) when he fought Antonio Margarito in a super welterweight title bout fought at a catch-weight of 150 pounds (68.03kg) in 2010.
Bradley tipped the scales at 146 pounds (66.22 kg) and the challenger, who has presented a relaxed front in the build-up to the bout, was all-business at the weigh-in, scowling and moving in on Pacquiao in the photo-op staredown.
When Bradley gave an aggressive jerk of his chin, Pacquiao seemed to struggle to suppress a smile.
"I'm smiling," Pacquiao said. "I'm happy."
While Pacquiao is the favourite, he has, indeed, been doubted by pundits who point to his unconvincing majority decision over Juan Manuel Marquez in November, along with such signs of weakness as debilitating leg cramps in his more recent fights.
"I'm ready for war," Bradley declared after the weigh-in in front of a pro-Pacquiao crowd. "Don't matter getting booed. None of these people are going to be in the ring. It's going to be me and Manny at the end of the night.
"I'm set out to prove everybody wrong."
Pacquiao – who has won titles in eight weight classes and boasts a record of 54-3 with two drawn and 38 knockouts – has said his preparations for his last Marquez fight were hampered by marital strife, a thing of the past now that he has re-dedicated himself to God and spends his time in Bible study rather than gambling, drinking and womanizing.
"They're as happy as can be," trainer Freddie Roach said on Thursday of Pacquiao and his wife, Jinkee. "He's in a much better place than he was before his last fight."
While promoter Bob Arum has characterised Pacquiao's life as "careening off the rails" prior to his spiritual re-awakening, Roach seemed to think things weren't that bad.
"He just got caught up in the limelight a little bit," Roach said. "He took a step back and looked at his life and didn't like it – and he changed."
Roach said the change has carried over into the gym, but Bradley sounded a sceptical note this week.
"He's here, he's there, he's fornicating and now he's got his religion in place," Bradley said. "I don't have to throw religion in people's face."
Whatever the truth of Pacquiao's spiritual quest and its impact on his physical abilities, Bradley's trainer, Joel Diaz, said Saturday's fight will come down to ring skills, pure and simple.
Diaz said that's what will give his fighter a chance in what Bradley has acknowledged is the biggest bout of his life.
"Manny is a one-dimensional fighter," Diaz claimed. "He unloads a lot of punches, but he's reckless.
"He doesn't focus on his defense. You can counterpunch him all night long. And Timothy's a brawler who can move his feet and be smart enough to make any changes he needs to in there."
Roach, not surprisingly, begs to differ.
He says Bradley isn't a slick counterpuncher and won't be able to match Pacquiao's quickness.
"He's the same fighter he was as an amateur," Roach said of Bradley. "He makes the same mistakes. We're going to take advantage of them."
But beyond that vote of 20 of the 23-member Senate ousting Chief Justice Renato Corona for dishonesty in submitting his statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs), Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano pointed to a "new paradigm" in good governance.
He said that he admired Corona's submission of an unconditional waiver during his second appearance before the Senate impeachment court on Friday allowing the government to scrutinize all his assets, not just the bank accounts.
Saying the Corona waiver "has set a new standard" among public officials, Cayetano said that President Benigno Aquino III should now instruct his Cabinet to do the same "or resign and leave government."
"Lead by following, or get out of the way," he said, noting that the same standard should be applied from the executive branch down to the barangay (village) level. "We should all follow this standard. The standard for one should be the standard for all."
The 20-3 vote ousting the 63-year-old Corona came after 43 riveting days of the nationally televised impeachment trial for culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust.
In a statement issued from his hospital bed, Corona said he was accepting his "calvary" and left unanswered the question of whether he would still go to the Supreme Court to seek relief, possibly a declaration of mistrial. His lawyers said they were still to meet with Corona later in the evening.
The senators took Corona to task for his failure to include some $2.4 million in bank deposits—on top of an allegedly commingled amount worth P80.7 million—in his SALNs from 2002 to 2010.
"The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, having tried Renato C. Corona, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, upon three articles of impeachment charged against him by the House of Representatives, with a guilty vote by 20 senators representing at least two-thirds of all the members of the Senate, has found him guilty of the charge under Article 2 of the said articles of impeachment," Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile announced after four hours of voting.
"Now, therefore, be it adjudged that Renato C. Corona is hereby convicted of the charge against him in Article 2. So ordered," he continued, before banging the gavel to signal the end of the impeachment trial.
Subdued applause
The announcement was greeted by subdued clapping from the gallery, despite restrictions imposed by the Senate sergeant at arms.
Copies of the verdict were ordered transmitted to President Aquino, who campaigned for Corona's removal, the Supreme Court en banc, Corona's camp, the House of Representatives, and the Judicial and Bar Council, which would provide the President with a short list of candidates as the next Chief Justice.
The conviction puts an abrupt end to Corona's stint as the country's highest magistrate, which began in May 2010 with his disputed appointment by the outgoing President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
House prosecutors got the crucial 16th vote to remove Corona when Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. took the floor and rendered a guilty verdict. Four more senators—Vicente Sotto III, Antonio Trillanes IV, Manuel Villar, and Enrile—followed suit, bringing to 20 the number of senator-judges who found the Chief Justice guilty.
Only Senators Joker Arroyo, Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voted to acquit Corona. They all agreed that Corona's failure to disclose assets in his SALNs was not an impeachable offense.
History is final judge
As presiding officer, Enrile cast the final vote with Corona's fate already sealed. He provided an overview of the entire trial, its curious twists and turns and legal and "moral dilemmas."
"I have constantly held that those who face the judgment of imperfect and fallible mortals like us have recourse to the judgment of history, and, ultimately, of God," he said.
"And so, with full trust that the Almighty will see us through the aftermath of this chapter in our nation's history, I vote to hold the Chief Justice, Renato C. Corona, guilty as charged under Article 2, Paragraph 2.3, and that his deliberate act of excluding substantial assets from his sworn statement of assets, liabilities and net worth constitutes a culpable violation of the Constitution."
Majority of the senators did not buy Corona's position that he was precluded from declaring his dollar deposits—purportedly his family savings of nearly four decades—in his SALNs because of the "absolute" confidentiality provision of the Foreign Currency Deposit Act (Republic Act No. 6426).
Enrile, in particular, rejected Corona's reason that he did not declare some P80.7 million worth of deposits in three peso accounts because they were "commingled" with his family's savings, including money from Basa Guidote Enterprises Inc. (BGEI).
"Assuming that any part of such deposits in truth belonged to third parties, the respondent could have indicated such third-party funds as corresponding liabilities in his SALN. That would have reflected his real net worth," the Senate President said.
Grossly misplaced
Enrile described as "grossly misplaced" the Chief Justice's "reliance on the absolute confidentiality" provided under RA 6426. He cited the constitutional requirement for all government employees to submit SALNs.
"Are we now to say that this constitutional command is limited to a public official's assets or deposits in local currency? If so, would we not be saying, in effect, that the Constitution allows something less than a full, honest and complete disclosure?" he asked.
Enrile said Corona could have converted his dollar deposits into peso and reflected them in his SALNs. "The nondisclosure of these deposits, in both local and foreign currency, would naturally result in a corresponding distortion of the Chief Justice's real net worth," he said.
Because Corona was already found guilty of the second article of impeachment, the court no longer voted on the two other charges—Article 3 on the alleged flip-flopping SC decisions, and Article 7 on the Supreme Court's temporary restraining order against a justice department order preventing Arroyo from seeking medical treatment abroad.
A recurring issue throughout the trial was the matter of "hypocrisy."
Enrile acknowledged the question as to why Corona should be punished for an error—the failure to make full disclosure of assets in SALNs—when others in government were most likely doing it as well.
"I believe it is our duty to resolve this 'dilemma' in favor of upholding the law and sound public policy," said Enrile, one of the richest members of the upper chamber.
"If we were to agree with the respondent that he was correct in not disclosing the value of his foreign currency deposits because they are absolutely confidential, can we ever expect any SALN to be filed by public officials from here on to be more accurate and true than they are today?"
Macho bloc
The House prosecution's campaign to oust Corona gathered the support of all blocs in the Senate, including most members of Senator Manuel Villar's Nacionalista Party group. Enrile's so-called "macho bloc" consisting of Sotto, Estrada and Honasan all voted against Corona.
Not long ago, Villar waged a bitter campaign against Mr. Aquino during the 2010 presidential election. Thus, his vote was closely watched, considering that the President was considered the main architect of Corona's removal.
He spent most of his speech on Tuesday, not to explain his vote, but to recall the vilification he had likewise suffered in public. In the end, his vote turned out to be to Mr. Aquino's liking.
"I believe that CJ Corona is a good man," he began, "but in this issue of the (Foreign Currency Deposit) account, he was wrong. I believe that the law applies equally to all, whether rich or poor, a member of the Supreme Court or an ordinary citizen."
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano sought to simplify the issue against Corona and the Chief Justice's invocation of the absolute confidentiality provision.
"Why do we complicate what is so simple? Technicalities should protect the rights of the people. I don't blame this court for sticking to technicalities because this is supposed to protect the rights of the people. But, somehow in this country, it is being used to protect people who plunder this country," he said.
"If you did not disclose, we have to depose. If you are not fit, you cannot sit."
Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III also pounced on the issue of equal application of the law.
"The law that applies to Juan is the same law that applies to Renato," he said in Filipino. "If you don't want to disclose your real net worth, don't enter government."
"You make your own dream. That's the Beatles' story, isn't it? That's Yoko's story . That's what I'm saying now. Produce your own dream. If you want to save Peru, go save Peru. It's quite possible to do anything, but not to put it on the leaders and the parking meters. Don't expect Jimmy Carter or Ronald Reagan or John Lennon or Yoko Ono or Bob Dylan or Jesus Christ to come and do it for you. You have to do it yourself. That's what the great masters and mistresses have been saying ever since time began. They can point the way, leave signposts and little instructions in various books that are now called holy and worshiped for the cover of the book and not for what it says, but the instructions are all there for all to see, have always been and always will be. There's nothing new under the sun. All the roads lead to Rome. And people cannot provide it for you. I can't wake you up. You can wake you up. I can't cure you. You can cure you."
John Lennon's Dream for the 80's
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Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others,
even to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be
greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career
however humble;
it is a real possession in the
changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you
to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit
to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham,
drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.


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By: Ryan Gasser, sports information director
ADA, Ohio – On day one of the Polar Bear Final Qualifier, hosted by Ohio Northern University, Emily Hilt competed in and set a new school record in the women's pentathlon and placed second overall in a competition that welcomed 14 participants.
Emily Hilt (Delaware, Ohio/Buckeye Valley) netted a final score of 2,908 points through five events held on Friday afternoon. Her score now places her first in program history after her record-breaking performance. The previous record was held by Taylor Atkins (2,901) set in 2016. Hilt's previous best was 2,801 points, which she recorded earlier this year at the All-Ohio Championships.
The sophomore placed second overall in the competition only behind Alison Rich (3,085) of Hope College.
Hilt's best single-event performance came in the high jump, in which she shared first place and matched her personal record of 1.55 meters (5-01), granting her 678 points. Her highest point total came in the 60-meter hurdles. Albeit a fourth-place finish, her 9.95-second time set a new PR and netted 721 points toward her total.
Hilt placed in the top-5 in all five events, and also set new personal highs in the 800 meters (2:42.57) and shot put (8.84m).


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If this post doesn't make you guys smile, I don't know what will. Those right there are by far the daintiest, pretties, and tastiest raw treats I have ever made. And the beauty of it all is that they weren't even hard.
It all started on Friday, when I had dinner with Valerie at LPQ. It is by now a tradition that, every time I see Valerie, she brings me a bag of her extra frozen juice pulp, because she knows that I'll put it to good use in crackers, breads, and wraps. This time, she outdid herself:
I was actually hard to carry that home.
One of the perks of this particular bag was that Valerie had separated all of the carrot pulp away from the other pulp. This means that I've got quite some weeks of carrot bread, carrot cake, and other carrot creations to look forward to. I decided to begin with carrot cake, but not just any old kind: all raw, all vegan carrot cake. And to make it more fun, I decided to turn it into cupcakes (cupcakes that you all will be able to make, too, because you can substitute grated carrot for pulp!).
And since Christy had asked me, on Friday, if I knew of a good vegan cream cheese frosting that was Tofutti free, I decided to share the recipe for my favorite version.
Also as easy as…well, a lot easier than pie.
Raw, Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting (raw, vegan, gluten and soy free)
Serves 6
1 cup walnuts (not soaked)
1 cup dates
2 cups carrot pulp OR grated raw carrots. If you use grated carrots, use cheesecloth or paper towels to squeeze the carrot and remove as much excess moisture as possible (same deal if you have "wet" pulp)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
Dash nutmeg
1/8 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup raisins
Raw, Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting (makes over 1 cup)
1 cup cashews, soaked 1+ hours
6 pitted dates, also soaked 1+ hours (you can soak them together!)
Dash sea salt
1 tsp lemon juice
Few drops stevia (optional, but useful if the 6 dates aren't quite sweet enough for you)
1) Process the dates and walnuts in a food processor fitted with the S blade till they resemble a Larabar mix.
2) Add carrot pulp or grated carrots and spices. Process till the mix has taken the form of a smooth "dough."
3) Add raisins and pulse to combine.
4) For the frosting: rinse cashews and dates of their soak water, and place in a food processor with salt and lemon. Process until the mixture is pasty and well combined. Add just enough water as the motor is running to get the frosting consistency you want.
5) Push the carrot cake dough into six muffin tins or ramekins and refrigerate for about an hour. Remove from the fridge, and get frosting!
6) Serve, snack, and savor.
The taste of these cupcakes is disturbingly close to the "real" thing! And, given this humble and simple list of wholesome ingredients, you might even say that this dessert is realer than the real thing.
I hope you can see all of the natural texture! I love how the raisins add some variety, along with the walnuts.
Next time you need a lift—and from your responses to Saturday's post, it sounds as though a bunch of you could use some end-of-year levity—I suggest you get grating or juicing. You won't be sorry.
Till tmw,


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This is from a RDB reader:
I'm a married woman with two kids; a boy who is 14 years and a girl who is 11 years. My son recently had a female friend over to the house and when I inquired as to who she was, he told me she was just a classmate. A few weeks later and the same girl visits again, this time they chatted for a longer period than they did the first time. I don't want to ask my son about it again so I don't send a message that I don't trust or believe him. Should I be worried? At what age is it ok for a child to be allowed to have a girlfriend?
Pls share your thoughts and advise this woman. Thanks.


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(Group photo before final battle - some sadly absent without zero start enforced - and so still at breakfast)
But for young Chithambaram, it was also a fantastic result as with the draw the 14 year old IM elect remained unbeaten and also achieved his second GM title norm.
So in first place is Tiviakov with 7/9, and in second to eighth places on 6.5/9 are Chithambaram, the also unbeaten M.K. Venkatesh, Nguyen Duc Hoa, Dzhumaev Marat, Haridas Pascua, Nguyen Anh Dung and Andika Pitra.
For Pascua, this result was his third and final norm to complete the requirements of International Master while for Pitra it was his second International Master title norm.


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|Jan, 10
|Overview of Ecosystem Management
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|Case Study: New Brunswick
|Chapter 2, Ref #1
|Jan, 24
|Case Study: Everglades
|Chapter 3, Ref #1
|Jan, 31
|Case Study: Columbia River
|Chapter 5, Ref #1
|Feb, 7
|Concepts of Adaptive Environmental
Assessment and Management
|Feb, 14
|History of Adaptive Environmental
Assessment and Management
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|Assessment and Management Actions
|Chapter 2, Ref #2
|Feb, 28
|Dynamics of Ecosystems and Institutions
|Chapters 9&12, Ref #1
|Mar, 6
|Chapter 3&4, Ref #3
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|Mar, 20
|Group Project: Scoping
|Mar, 27
|Group Project: Modelling
|Apr, 3
|Group Project: Uncertainty Analysis
|Apr, 10
|Group Project: No Class
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|Group Project: Management Actions
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|Class Presentations
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ESSA. 1982. Review and Evaluation of Adaptive Environmental Assessment and Management. Adaptive Environmental Assessment Workshop, Parksville, B.C. ESSA Envirnomental and Social Systems Analysts Ltd.
Gunderson, L. H., C. S. Holling and S. S. Light. 1994. Barriers and Bridges to the Renewal of Ecosystems and Institutions. Columbia University Press, New York.
Hilborn, R., C. S. Holling and C. J. Walters. 1980. Managing the unknown: approaches to ecological policy design. Amer. Inst. Biol. Sci. (1980):237pp.
Hilborn, R. and M. Ledbetter. 1979. Analysis of the British Columbia salmon purse-seine fleet: Dynamics of movement. J. Fish. Res. 36 (4):384-391.
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Unit 3 – Uber Driver Sign-on Bonus
An Uber driver sign-on bonus is an additional bonus Uber pays new drivers. This is an incentive to start driving for Uber. The incentives can vary from $50 – $500 based on the city you are signing up to drive in. This bonus is only available to new drivers.
It is IMPORTANT to note that you have to complete X number of rides. You need to complete the application process, become approved to drive, and drive X number of trips. The number of rides varies by city but typically ranges from 10 to 50 rides. 10 rides in a major city can easily be completed in one night of driving. 50 can be completed in a week, easily. Even if you drive part-time these bonuses are easy to achieve in your first couple weeks of driving.
To find out what your Uber driver sign-on bonus is click to sign up to drive. After you enter your city you will be able to find out what your sign on bonus is. The bonuses change often. We can't really put together a list of bonuses because next week they will be out of date. For example: A big music festival will be in your city next month. Uber will increase your sign up bonuses in anticipation of demand. On the other hand, Uber may decrease bonuses because some big festivals or conventions have recently ended and they don't need as many new drivers.
You want to make sure you use a referral code to sign up to drive for Uber. This is the only way to be sure you are getting paid a new driver bonus. Otherwise Uber won't pay you a bonus. Use this link to apply to drive for Uber, if you haven't already, and find out what your bonus is.
To complete your Uber driver sign-on bonus you will need to follow a few steps:
- Complete your application to become a driver
- Download the Uber Partner app
- Start driving
- Complete X number of rides
- You will be paid on your next pay period!
Complete Your Application to Become a Driver
You will need to complete the process to become a driver. We have put together a step by step guide to help you through the process of becoming an Uber driver.
Download the Uber Partner App
The app for drivers is called the Uber Partner app. This is app is NOT the same as the app for passengers. The Uber Partner app is NOT available in the app store.
Once you complete the Uber driver application Uber will send you a link to download the app. If you can't find the link you can download the Uber Partner app here.
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Once you are approved get out there and start driving! Your first few rides are usually the easiest! Just let your passengers know you are new. Heck, that's how I got my first $20 tip! My passengers were all very understanding.
Complete X Number of Rides
I can't say how many rides you need to complete to receive your Uber driver sign-on bonus. I can't say because the number of rides you need to complete varies by city. I had to complete 50 rides to get my bonus. My college friend only had to complete 10 rides to get his bonus
Uber should notify you of how many rides you need to complete. If not, contact Uber support at: firstname.lastname@example.com. You may want to contact them to make sure you are getting the bonus you deserve to receive.
You will be paid on your next pay period!
The Uber new driver bonus should show up on your next pay period. It shows up as "other" on your pay statement.
This is really great. It's like a raise. Complete your rides and get a bonus. It may be like doubling your paycheck!
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The number of men and women who have donned our country's uniform and served multiple tours of combat duty is the largest in modern American history. We owe them a huge debt, and we can repay it by remembering their sacrifices and providing the resources for them to achieve the American Dream
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MilitaryConnection.com, one of the most comprehensive directories of military and veteran resources on the web, and non-profit trade association VAMBOA, the Veterans and Military Business Owners Association are proud to announce that they have joined forces with America Salutes You and Wall Street Rocks to Present "Guitar Legends for Heroes."
On Wednesday, November 29th, some of the world's best guitarists will hit the stage at Terminal 5 in New York City to thank our military, veterans and their loved ones for their sacrifices, while raising funds for the high impact charities that support them.
Co-hosted by country legend Trace Adkins and SIRIUS XM's Eddie Trunk, the all-star event will feature special performances by Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction), Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Sam Moore (Sam and Dave), Orianthi, Lindsey Ell, Robert Randolph, and Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flatts)
The concert will air nationally on Tribune Broadcasting, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hearst Television, Graham Media Group, Gray and Ion television stations on December 23rd.
Charity Recipients benefitting from the music-filled evening include Headstrong, Psych Armor,
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Hope for the Warriors, and Warrior Canine Connection.
The concert is made possible by the generous financial support of Presentation Sponsor the Independence Fund, and additional corporate sponsors including American Airlines, Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, the National Football League, Broadridge and TIBCO.
"We have asked those who serve, past and present, to leave their home and their loved ones to protect our freedoms," said Debbie Gregory, CEO of MilitaryConnection.com. "The number of men and women who have donned our country's uniform and served multiple tours of combat duty is the largest in modern American history. We owe them a huge debt, and we can repay it by remembering their sacrifices and providing the resources for them to achieve the American Dream."
About America Salutes You
America Salutes You is a 501c3 organization created to express our national gratitude to our troops, veterans and their families through an annual nationally broadcasted benefit concert that raises funds for a range of high impact veteran charities.
About Wall Street Rocks
Wall Street Rocks is a 501c3 organization that creates both televised and festival like music events designed to bring people together to raise awareness and most importantly raise money for the outstanding veteran and military charities that help our military, veterans and their families. They are a unique collaboration of employees across the financial, technology and entertainment industry focused on supporting heroic Americans who serve our nation. From brave soldiers deployed around the world who protect our freedoms, to first responders who selflessly venture into dangerous emergency situations here at home, these courageous men and women have our backs every day. Wall Street Rocks has their backs.
About MilitaryConnection.com
MilitaryConnection.com offers one of the most comprehensive directories of military and Veteran resources on the web, focusing on employment, education and more. Military Connection has been named a Top 100 Employment Web Site by the International Association of Employment Web Sites for five years in a row. It is that focus on employment that garnered MilitaryConnection.com one of the prestigious Weddle's Users Choice Awards for 2015. Military Connection features thousands of pages of resources and information. There is something for everyone including, but not limited to a Job Board and Virtual Job Fair, comprehensive Post 9/11 GI Bill education information with a directory of thousands of scholarships and a Veteran school directory, news, press releases, special events, pay charts, benefits, service directories, commissaries and exchanges, golf courses and more. Military Connection has the honor of working with incredible non-profits to improve the quality of life for those who serve. When the next tour is back home, it's on Military Connection, the Go To Site.
About VAMBOA
VAMBOA, a 501(c) 6 non-profit trade association, has been providing its members with knowledge of government provisions that help service-disabled veteran business owners, Veteran business owners and military business owners since 2010. VAMBOA's mission is to help drive the success of these veteran business owners. VAMBOA also connects it members to contacts within large corporations and government agencies who can mentor members, and in some cases, can even directly provide members with government contracts and vending contracts within large corporations. Membership in VAMBOA is free.


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Captain Paul Watson - Marine Wildlife Conservationist
Upholding the International Laws of Marine Conservation
For 30 years, Captain Paul Watson has been at the helm of the worlds most active marine protection non-profit organization Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Paul Watsons career as a Master Mariner began in 1968 as a seaman with the merchant marines and with the Canadian Coast Guard. In 1972, Watson co-founded the Greenpeace Foundation (GP) in Vancouver, BC. In 1977, Watson founded Sea Shepherd Conservation Society dedicated to research, investigation, and the enforcement of laws, treaties, resolutions, and regulations established to protect marine wildlife and their habitats worldwide.
Thank you to Elena Montrasio for the Italian translation.
About TEDx, x=independently organize event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self- organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)


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I've been quietly working for Original the last month. I've worked with startups before, but this is my first real startup experience. We have a remote team of six really great people. The hiring process was amazing. There was no resume submitted, just my Github profile and a few Skype interviews. We are using hall.com to keep in sync, Pivotal Tracker to organize the work, and Github branches and pull-requests for features and issue tracking for bugs. We are using Node.js and Angular and MongoDB for our product. We've been able to build quickly and are excited to start getting feedback from an early alpha. We really are remote, the six of us being
scattered from the West coast to the East, all working from home, coffee shops, colocation, or wherever we feel like. No skimping on benefits either in the name of cash flow. I feel well taken care of. Basically, this is my dream job. Minus an office AR Drone. I'll keep you posted.


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Well, it's a holiday-shortened trading week, but we can still engage our minds with some of the big picture issues taking shape on the world's economic stage.
With that in mind, here's a think piece from the FT's Gillian Tett on the gold standard and recent calls for a new reserve currency to take us into the weekend.
Excerpt from Tett's article, "In uncertain times, all that glisters is a gold standard":
"...since the world abandoned the gold standard on August 15, 1971 credit creation has spiralled completely out of control.
But this four-decade long experiment with fiat currency is not just something of a historical aberration, it argues - but potentially very fragile too. After all, the only thing that ever underpins a fiat currency is a belief that governments are credible. In the past 18 months that belief has been tested to its limits. In coming years it could be shattered, particularly if the current wave of extraordinary policy measures unleashes a wild bout of inflation.
Hence that chatter about a gold standard. Indeed, as the debate bubbles up, some financiers are now even e-mailing each other an extraordinary little essay that Alan Greenspan himself wrote in support of a gold standard back in the 1960s, called "Gold and Economic Freedom".
Be sure to check out the full article for more insight into the rapidly-changing economic order. You'll also find a handy link to the now-famous 1966 Greenspan essay, "Gold and Economic Freedom", mentioned above.
Have a great weekend, and a Happy Easter and Passover to all those celebrating.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Gold's place in a new reserve currency
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By Costas Pitas and Alan Baldwin
LONDON: Ron Dennis, the chairman of McLaren's Formula One team and separate sports carmaker, will step down from his role at the brand and sell his shares, ending a 37-year relationship which soured in recent months alongside race-track failings.
McLaren, valued at 2.4 billion pounds ($3 billion), have not won a Grand Prix since 2012 and are last in the 10-team championship this year after embarking on a troubled partnership with their former engine supplier Honda.
Dennis was ousted as McLaren chief executive in November when the majority shareholders put him on gardening leave after reports he backed a Chinese takeover bid that other investors opposed.
McLaren, owned largely by Bahrain's Mumtalakat Holding Company and TAG Group, a firm led by Saudi-born businessman Mansour Ojjeh, will buy Dennis's shares but acknowledged the brand needs to undergo a turnaround.
"McLaren Racing...is not currently achieving the on-track success in Formula One that we know it is capable of, and that it has achieved in the past, but that will change," Ojjeh said on Friday.
Also Read: McLaren Automotive sees more growth ahead after record 2016
McLaren said it will combine its track racing business and separate sports carmaker, set up in 2010 to rival the likes of Aston Martin, into a new holding company in a bid to use its collective technology and branding for both firms.
Whilst the two share their southern English Woking base, they have operated separately, with the automotive business going from strength to strength in recent years, posting a 70 percent rise in pre-tax profits on Thursday.
Last year, the head of the automotive business told Reuters that shareholders had turned down bids from prospective buyers and he said on Thursday it made most sense for the sports carmaker to float on the stock market but not for at least three years.
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Onelogin Sets a Date For GDPR ComplianceThursday, December 7th, 2017
The European Union has recently enacted new policies and regulations on security into law. The duty of ensuring that both private and public companies adhere to these new rules has been tasked with the General Data Protection Regulation. One of the companies under scrutiny is OneLogin. Since the enactment of these regulations, OneLogin has been […]Read More..>>